2025 Inner Mongolia Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

Don't want the hassle of long journeys but still want to experience a desert vacation? The all-inclusive tour at Ordos Xiangshawan in Inner Mongolia is a great choice for group travelers and seniors. Xiangshawan is located on the eastern side of the Kubuqi Desert in Ordos and is the largest desert tourism and leisure resort in China. It includes three resort islands and two leisure islands. Why are there islands in the desert? I guess it's because the desert is likened to a sea of sand, and the resorts on it are naturally considered islands. It's surprising to see how developed Inner Mongolia's tourism industry is. Even in desert scenic spots, you can enjoy all-inclusive services, including camel rides, zip-lining, desert off-roading, sand sliding, and even performances and sand sculpture exhibitions. It's fascinating and completely shatters my stereotypical view of deserts. It turns out that deserts can be as relaxing as a vacation.

1. 🐎 Itinerary (Grassland Style, Inner Mongolia Tour) [Day 1] Hohhot ☞ Dazhao Temple [Day 2] Xilamuren Grassland ☞ Xiangshawan [Day 3] Ordos Grassland ☞ Mausoleum of Genghis Khan 2. 🏞️ Recommended Attractions 1. Dazhao Temple Located in Hohhot, Dazhao Temple is a famous Tibetan Buddhist temple in Inner Mongolia with a rich cultural heritage. 2. Xilamuren Grassland Xilamuren Grassland is a famous natural pasture in Inner Mongolia, where visitors can experience grassland activities such as horseback riding and archery. 3. Xiangshawan Xiangshawan is famous for its unique desert landscape and singing sand phenomenon, making it a great place for adventure and desert fun. 4. Ordos Grassland Ordos Grassland attracts many visitors with its vast grassland scenery and rich ethnic customs. 5. Mausoleum of Genghis Khan The Mausoleum of Genghis Khan is a sacred place commemorating Genghis Khan, the founder of the Mongol Empire, with important historical and cultural value. 3. 🍴 Recommended Food 1. Shouba Meat Shouba meat is a traditional Inner Mongolian dish made mainly of lamb, with tender meat and a unique flavor. 2. Roast Whole Lamb Roast whole lamb is the most representative dish of Inner Mongolia, with a crispy skin and juicy meat, making it a delicacy on the grassland. 3. Yangzazui Yangzazui is a specialty snack in Inner Mongolia made from sheep offal, with a delicious taste and rich nutrition. 4. Milk Tea Milk tea is a daily drink for the Mongolian people, with a rich taste and a strong milky aroma. 5. Yogurt Inner Mongolian yogurt has a sweet and sour taste and a thick texture, making it a great choice for cooling off and quenching thirst. 6. Dried Lamb Dried lamb is a specialty of Inner Mongolia, with firm meat and easy to carry, making it a good choice for travel. 7. Sugar Cake Sugar cake is a traditional Inner Mongolian pastry with a crispy crust and a filling of brown or white sugar, sweet but not greasy.

Buddies😎, listen to me🙌, Inner Mongolia is simply amazing😍! It's located in the vast northern frontier of our great China💪, a place full of charm and magic🤩. 🎈Four days and three nights of leisurely fun strategy coming up🎈: Day1️⃣: First stop, we must check in at the Hulunbuir Grassland👏, wow😍, that endless green ocean🌊, as if waving at you🙋‍♀️, inviting you to run and frolic to your heart's content🎉. Buddies👫, here you can enjoy the feeling of freedom🎈, and feel the pleasant breeze on your face😚. Day2️⃣: On the second day, let's enter the Matryoshka Scenic Area in Manzhouli🎪, the matryoshkas here are really too cute🤗, each with a cute appearance🥰, making you can't help but want to take a photo with them📷. Day3️⃣: On the third day, delve into the Daxing'an Mountains🌳, feel the embrace of nature😎. Breathing in the fresh air🌿, it feels like the whole person has become refreshed👍. 8 must-visit spots👇, each with its own highlights😜: 👉Hulunbuir Grassland: The vast grassland🌱, like a green carpet of the earth👏, makes your heart broaden as well🤩. 👉Manzhouli Matryoshka Scenic Area: The cute matryoshkas🧸, as if telling touching stories📖. 👉Daxing'an Mountains: The dense forest🌳, a treasure of nature👀, waiting for you to explore🧐. 👉Aershan National Forest Park: Beautiful mountains and waters🌄, as if you are in a fairy tale world🎄. 👉Erguna Wetland: Rich ecological resources🦚, broadening your horizons👀. 👉Moerdaoga National Forest Park: The breath of the primeval forest🎄, lets you feel the charm of nature😎. 👉Xiangsha Bay: Listen to the sound of the desert🎶, feel that unique charm🤩. 👉Genghis Khan Mausoleum: Pay homage to the style of a generation of heroes🐎, feel the thickness of history📜. Wow😎, among these 8 spots, the Hulunbuir Grassland is free😜, buddies can frolic on the grassland to their heart's content👏! Personal travel experience small tips🤓: 🔸Buddies🙋, remember to bring sun protection items👝, otherwise, you will get tanned😜. 🔸There are quite a few mosquitoes on the grassland🦟, don't forget the mosquito repellent👌. 🔸The taste of Inner Mongolian cuisine is strong😜, you can prepare some stomach medicine💊. The cuisine of Inner Mongolia is also quite rich😍, here are 5 recommended food streets👇: 🥘1. Hulunbuir Food Street: Fragrant barbecue🍖, rich milk tea🥛, the taste is simply intoxicating😍. 🥘2. Manzhouli Sino-Russian Style Street: Russian-style cuisine🥂, definitely satisfying your taste buds👅. 🥘3. Aershan Food Street: Specialty wild vegetables🥗, fresh and tasty🤤, letting you taste a different flavor👍. 🥘4. Erguna Food Street: Fragrant hand-grabbed meat🥩, one bite and the fragrance lingers😜. 🥘5. Tongliao Food Street: A variety of snacks🍡, making you eat non-stop🤩. Buddies👫, Inner Mongolia is really a super great place😍, with beautiful scenery🤩, lots of delicious food😜, simply enchanting🤗. Come on a trip that you can just get up and go👏!

The National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays are approaching It's always good to see the mountains and seas🌊 Today, I'm going to recommend to my friends Nine beautiful and less crowded domestic travel destinations for healing✨ . 1⃣️ Inner Mongolia Wulan Hada Grassland There is a healing grassland in Inner Mongolia Wulan Hada🖼️, and there are also several very spectacular volcanic relics. Running in the volcano crater is like entering a cartoon world✨ 2⃣️ Xiapu Sipu Archipelago The beautiful islands that are not inferior to foreign islands🏝️, Hongpu Island and Dongpu Island are the most worthwhile 3⃣️ Xinjiang North Ring Line The desolate desert, the forest of the grassland like the green leaf fairy tale🌲, and the continuous snow mountains and lakes🏔️, can all be encountered in North Xinjiang✨ 4⃣️ Tibet Yamdrok Lake The beautiful lake road of the jade-like Yamdrok Lake is full of surprises along the way✨ 5⃣️ Dali Hai West Ecological Corridor No matter the seasons change, the scenery of Dali Ecological Corridor is always so healing. Wandering by the Erhai Lake, time also slows down 6⃣️ Dunhuang Devil City Walking on the road of Dunhuang Devil City, with the continuous Yadan and Gobi on the side, there will be a sense of insignificance✨ 7⃣️ Weihai Brews Beach The beautiful beach of the giant ship and the seagulls, walking on the windmill dam, you can slowly feel the romance of this coast🌊 8⃣️ Shenzhen Dapeng Coast The beaches in Shenzhen are not only Xiamomeisha and Dongxichong, but also many beautiful and less crowded beaches at the end of Dapeng's competition and at the foot of the observatory✨ 9⃣️ Fujian Pingtan Island Riding an electric bike along the island road, you can encounter the healing sea view of Pingtan Island, and there are many beautiful roads where you can see the sea🛣️

Booked via travel agency in our hotel and going here will cost you 150 rmb that includes the transportation, lunch and insurance but if you want to see more---herdsmen, yurts, horse backriding, equestrian show you have to pay 660 rmb. But if you want just the show then that's only 280 rmb. Overall experience is not that great but amazing thing is that you get to experience their food---the milk with salt and other treats made of milk.

Ulan Lake is located in Alxa Left Banner, Inner Mongolia, China. After crossing the vast desert that seems to connect heaven and earth, but before losing your way due to signal loss, you'll discover a scorching-hot oasis surrounded by sand dunes. ☀️🏜️ 
In Mongolian, "Ulan" means "red."❤️ This salt lake releases a type of carotenoid🥕 pigment, and the higher the temperature, the more it releases. Therefore, under the sunshine☀️, the lake water appears vividly red♦️. The lake resembles blood, and white alkali flats spread like veins, shimmering in the sunlight. This is Ulan Lake, often referred to as the "heart of the Earth." 🫀🌊 
🕐 The best time to visit is during the summer, around July to September.
🔖 In reality, Ulan Lake consists of two smaller lakes and one larger lake. When viewed from above, the smaller lakes form a heart shape. ❤️ 
📍 Location: Located in the hinterland of the Tengger Desert, Alxa Left Banner, Inner Mongolia.
🚗 Getting There: To reach Ulan Lake, you'll need to traverse the desert. It's recommended to hire a local professional driver; self-driving is not practical unless you have extensive desert driving experience. 🚙 
⚠️ The famous 'Heart of the Earth' at Ulan Lake is located next to the main lake. It's surrounded by reeds and mud, and tourists can't get close to it. You'll need a drone to view it from above. ✈️
◻️ While walking around Ulan Lake, be mindful of where you step🚶‍♀️, as it's easy to sink into the mud. 
📌 Tips:
❣️ Among the Five Lakes, Ulan Lake, Sun Lake, and Swan Lake are recommended, so consider spending more time at these three places. Sun Lake is orange, and it's a great place for flying drones. The shore of Swan Lake is beautiful, with two crooked-neck trees perfect for photographs. 📷
❣️ Additionally, crossing the Five Lakes includes sand dune activities. Drivers navigate off-road vehicles up and down the dunes, and the excitement level is comparable to a small roller coaster. If you're prone to motion sickness, it's advisable to eat lightly in the morning, as there are no smooth roads in the desert. 🌄🏖️

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Back in 2019 I had the chance to see Inner Mongolia! An amazing place with incredible kind people! I stayed in a small village, Ningcheng County, Chifeng City where I had experience fall, winter and a little bit of summer in just 4months!💞🫣 Browse ☝️ to see a few I happen to save. Will be posting more of it soon📸♥️ #justoneofthosedays #2019innermongolia #ningchengcounty

Traveling around China is a wonderful experience! You meet a great diversity of cultures, landscapes and amazing sightseeings! Just 6 hours by bus from Beijing and you will feel like on the other part of the world. Inner Mongolia meets tourists with its unique traditions and a lifestyle. People are very friendly. We had an opportunity to watch the show about Mongolian traditions. It was very interesting. In the late evening there was a show by the fire outside, on the field. Then we spent a night in yurts ⛺️. That was an interesting experience! Recommend it for people who are tired of the city life. #bucketlistreboot

Solo trekking through the Tengger Desert in Inner Mongolia. This was a surreal, unreaĺ, immensely difficult task but remains one of my proudest accomplishments to date Located in the far Northwest of China the Tengger Desert is a vast empty area of wilderness there is nothing around except for desolate sand. However this doesn't mean it's without charm. It's actually nice in it's own way. With a real sense of nature. There is beauty here too with the sand dunes providing excellent backgrounds to the horizon. Challenge yourself to a once in a lifetime experience and something you'll never forget #bucketlistreboot #desert #china #mongolia

Address - 乌兰湖 Ambiance/Facilities - This beautiful red lake is in the middle of the desert. Its impossible to drive in without assistant of specialised vehicles. Avg. Price per Person - 180rmb per person which includes car rental and ticket entrance. The sellers can be found on taobao or if youre driving to the tourist attraction you will come across people selling tickets. #saltlake #chinatravel #expatinchina #innermongolia #amazingtravel #china

Would you rather sleep inside a modern Yurt or camp in a desert? Why not do all of them? Ride a horse, ride a camel, stay in a yurt (with hot shower), camp in a desert, and experience a totally different side of China in Inner Mongolia! Inner Mongolia 内蒙古, Nèi Měnggǔ or in Mongolian: Öbür mongɣul, is a Mongol Autonomous Region in northern China, whereas Outer Mongolia is a separate country to the north of China. We visited the Xilamuren grassland, Kubuqi desert, and I extended the trip to stay overnight in Hohhot -a surprisingly VERY modern and thriving city (they have large malls and shared-scooter, not bike!) Be ready for some long bus ride during the trip, the area is huge! We were only visiting a tiny bit of Inner Mongolia, the birthplace of Genghis Khan. There are definitely a LOT more to see. I’ll let the photos speak for themselves. Tips: for best experience (with clear starry sky night during your desert camp), plan your trip when in non-rainy months! Oh, and get ready to be a cat during your camp in the desert. Just gotta say, it’s a giant litter-box, if you know what I meant. Getting There - take a flight to Hohhot and take a connecting bus ride to the grassland / desert area. Attractions - Mongolian Yurt, Mongolian horse ride, Desert camping, and lots of fun! Hotels - Hohhot has a lot of modern hotels, but obviously you’ll need to find those Yurt hotels. Food & Restaurants - Mongolian foods typically very meaty: lamb, beef, and its produce: milk, yogurt, cheese; and also hotpot! (warning: their milk tea is salty; need to ask for sweet version). Shopping - Traditional trinkets & souvenirs. Vegan Friendliness - can be requested in a typical Chinese foods restaurant, but not so much in the traditional Yurt’s Zhama Banquet dinner. #innermongolia #chinatravel #desert #camping #yurt

The Ulan Hada Volcano Group, also known as the Liandanlu Volcano（Alchemy Furnace Volcano）, is located in Chahar Right Wing Banner, Ulan Qab City, Inner Mongolia. It is more than 400 kilometers from Beijing and has a total area of 65.9 square kilometers. I visited with a tour group. We opted to go by train. The train ride was roughly a little over 2 hours. We then took an additional 2 hour bus ride to the volcano. I was surprised as to how popular this site is. We were greeted with a long line of traffic and an alarming amount of visitors. When planning your trip to this site, pay keen attention to your itinerary to see what it allows. The walk to the top of the volcano is roughly 30 minutes, depending on your hiking skill set. I must warn you that the unofficial hiking trail is made of pebbles that make it really difficult to hike up without slipping a couple times… so hike at your own risk ⚠️ At the top of the volcano you’ll be greeted by a breathtaking view so it’s definitely worth the risk. if you’re a nature lover then this site is perfect for you! Feel free to walk around and explore this beautiful space. You can even mix things up a bit by ordering space suits that are available on site for rental (approximately 150-250 rmb). Overall, it was a great experience. I can finally cross hiking a volcano off my bucket list ✅ Rating -

Inner Mongolia is definitely a worthwhile trip. I went during the Labor Day Holiday with a tour group called Joy Tours, so it was easy to get around.  We went to Xilamuren Glasslands and even though the grass was not as green (due to the season), it was still very beautiful and refreshing see so yurts sitting on an endless landscape, blue skies and animals grazing the fields. We were greeted by the Mongolians with a white bowl of white wine (Báijiǔ) which we had to take a sip, and treated to lunch. We watched an equestrian show performed by Mongolians, then later rode a horse (very slowly) on the grasslands. There was a show and bon fire in the evening at our yurt accommodation. One of my favorite moments was being greeted by the millions of stars, and ended up stargazing for the rest of the night. We also visited the Kubuqi Desert which was lovely but very windy, and didn't get a lot of time to experience it. My partner and I then missioned alone to Ordos, and visited the "Ghost City", as well as Genghis Khan Mausoleum. The "Ghost City", to me, did not feel like a ghost city but rather a city that has potential to thrive in the future. The Genghis Khan Mausoleum was absolutely beautiful and his name is clearly still being honored by many. It was very interesting to see how two cultures still co-existed in this area: Chinese and Mongolians, although majority of the population were Chinese. Both languages were used and displayed on every sign. Mongolian culture is very interesting: different, yet has similarities to other cultures. I would have loved to experience more of it, and the best way to experience it, I think, is in the grasslands, or Mongolia itself.  #innermongolia  #grasslands #joytours #hohhot  #genghiskhan #travelinspiration #scenicspotguide 

#tripaway Fantastic streets around the temple with a large number of stalls selling allsorts. Another street has a number of small cafe type shops. The temple was very very impressive and free. A genuine taste of China culture. Interesting tower for a short visit. Do not need to spend a lot of time here as there's nothing much to see there #tripaway

If you look at the Internet, the meaning of the word "Ordos" in Mongolian is mostly interpreted as "a place with many palaces", but there is no period in history where there are really many palaces. After deep communication with the locals, I found that the more reliable explanation may be the southern grassland. Erdos is located at the southern end of the desert, and its Mongolian pronunciation is similar to that of Ordosuo. - Perhaps this is the true origin of the word Erdos. D1: Kambash New District Kambash New District is a high-tech development zone located more than 30 kilometers southwest of Ordos, about half an hour drive from the airport. When you enter Kangbash, you will find that everything here is exceptionally advanced every building is as grand as the Great Hall of the People. The Ordos Museum Museum is divided into several different exhibition halls, of which Halls 2, 3 and 5 are recommended for viewing. Hall 2 is the Ordos Paleontology Exhibition, Hall 3 is the Ordos Mongolian History and Culture Exhibition, and Hall 5 is the farming, nomadic, collision, and blending Erdostong history exhibition. Geerle Ama This is the most distinctive Inner Mongolia restaurant. It is all in a variety of interior styles. Even the waiters are all Mongolians. D2: Ulan Mulun Lake Musical Fountain Kambash's Ulan Mulun Lake Musical Fountain is the world's largest musical fountain and the tallest fountain that can be sprayed to 209 meters. Genghis Khan Mausoleum Genghis Khan Mausoleum, the locals are called Chengling, the original Genghis Khan's crown, and the Dahlite has been guarding. The equestrian show equestrian show takes place at Nadam Square, southeast of the Genghis Khan Mausoleum. The Mongols are really a legendary horseback nation. This wonderful equestrian performance is really thrilling, and it is a sweat for them. The venue of the marriage show wedding show was performed in the big yurt of the Brakhot Hotel near Nadam Square. The Ordos wedding is very unique and the program can last for a few days.

Inner Mongolia Moerdaoyu National Forest Park is located in Hulunbeier City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, covering an area of 148,324 hectares. It is adjacent to the Hulunbuir Prairie in the south and the Ergunajiehe River in the north. Mordao Fuyuan Ecological Forest Tourist Area is China's last cold temperate bright coniferous virgin forest. It is the northernmost place in China, the longest sightseeing route, the most complete forest ecological diversity, and the most abundant species. The National Forest Park is an emerald set in the top of the cockscomb of the motherland.

Full moon at its best!!!

The snow-capped mountains of Inner Mongolia are like a magnificent painting, standing between the vast grasslands and the blue sky. The peaks are covered in snow, shining brightly in the sunlight like a pearl carved by nature. Clouds and mist swirl around the mountain tops, adding a touch of mystery and ethereal beauty. Walking in such a beautiful landscape is a purifying experience.

Hello! This was an adventurous trip to the Inner Mongolia Province in China where one could participate in various activities like ATV riding, horse riding and sand truck experience which is driving over sand dunes with high speed. It’s quite equal to a roller coaster ride and worth going for the ride! The nights we spent in somewhat like a cottage cabin for max. 4 persons with all necessary amenities like shower, fridge, WC, two big double beds. Nice trip! Go for it!

Inner Mongolia, a vast land with endless grasslands, blue skies, and white clouds, is a place of beauty and wonder. 🐎 Must-see attractions: 1. Hulunbuir Grassland🌿: Endless grasslands with green waves swaying in the wind, washing away the dust of the soul. 2. Erguna Wetland🌊: Known as the "First Wetland in Asia," it is a paradise for photographers. 3. Xiangshawan🏖️: A miracle in the desert, where the sand makes a unique sound, and you can experience the thrill of desert off-road driving. 4. Mausoleum of Genghis Khan🕍: Learn about the history of Genghis Khan and experience the rich culture of the Mongolian people. 5. Ulan Buh Ancient City🏰: Explore the ruins of ancient civilizations and feel the vicissitudes of history. 6. Arxan National Forest Park🌲: A beautiful picture of forests, lakes, and volcanic landforms. 7. Agate Lake💎: A mysterious lake with agate stones of different colors and sizes, crystal clear and dazzling. 8. Morigele River🌊: A winding river flowing through the grasslands, like a poem or a painting. Food recommendations: • Roasted whole lamb🍖: Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and full of aroma, a signature dish of Inner Mongolia. • Hand-pulled meat🍖: Tender meat with local sauces, a unique taste. • Cheese🧀: Rich in milk flavor and delicate in texture, a traditional food of Inner Mongolia. Transportation: • Inner Mongolia is vast, and self-driving is the best choice to enjoy the scenery along the way. • You can also take a train or plane to major cities and then rent a car or hire a car for sightseeing. Accommodation: • There are many yurts on the grasslands to experience the traditional Mongolian lifestyle. • Major cities also have hotels and inns of various grades to meet different needs. Tips: • Inner Mongolia has a large temperature difference between day and night, so bring warm clothes. • The grasslands have strong UV rays, so take sun protection measures. • Respect local customs, especially Mongolian traditions.

📍Address: Xiangfei Mongolian Yurt Culture Roast Whole Lamb (Chen Jia Qiao Branch) 🕙Opening hours: 10:00–3:00 the next day 🍽Recommended dishes: ✅Roast whole lamb: freshly roasted live lamb, crispy and fragrant, brushed with seasoning and oil, sizzling with oil, roasted to a golden brown, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, the roast whole lamb falls off the bone, super tasty, spicy and delicious😍 ✅And if you buy the roast whole lamb set, you can get a beef head feast worth ¥468 for just ¥9.9, with plenty of tender, soft, and juicy meat that melts in your mouth, and a sip of bone marrow that will make your eyebrows fall off~ ✅A bowl of delicious lamb soup in the cold winter is so warm and comfortable~ 🔆Team building activities, year-end dinners, family dinners, come to their place to experience a roast whole lamb with Inner Mongolian characteristics👍 🖼Restaurant environment: 🆒This roast whole lamb restaurant in Chen Jia Qiao satisfies all my fantasies about yurts, and my friends and I were deeply impressed by the atmosphere~ 🍃When you walk in, there is a grassland road where you can take photos📸Various yurts make you feel like you are in Inner Mongolia, and there is a pet park and song and dance performances, eating roast whole lamb while watching song and dance performances, a feast for the eyes and taste buds, is so satisfying💯 💰Average cost: ¥100/person

🏖️Inner Mongolia Travel Guide🏖️ 1. Overview💡 Inner Mongolia, a beautiful province located in the northern border of China, is famous for its magnificent grasslands, vast deserts, long history, and rich culture. This trip will take you across the vast grasslands to explore the mystery and charm of Inner Mongolia. 2. Recommended Destinations🚇 1. Hulunbuir Grassland: As the largest grassland in China, Hulunbuir is famous for its vast grasslands, scattered lakes, and rich wildlife resources. You can ride a horse and enjoy the vastness and tranquility of the grassland. 2. Xiangshawan: Located in Ordos City, it is a wonder in the desert. You can enjoy the magnificent scenery of the desert and experience the fun of sand sliding. 3. Chifeng City: With the world-famous Hongshan Cultural Site, you can appreciate the splendor of ancient civilization here. 3. Transportation Guide🚇 Inner Mongolia is vast, so it is recommended to use airplanes or trains as the main means of transportation. For short trips between cities in the province, you can choose to travel by car or charter a car. In scenic spots, you can rent bicycles or horses for sightseeing. 4. Food Recommendations🍖 1. Roasted Whole Lamb: Inner Mongolia's roasted whole lamb is famous for its tender meat and rich flavor. It is a must-try delicacy. 2. Hand-grabbed Meat: Lamb cooked by hand-grabbing method, with fresh and original taste. 3. Inner Mongolia Milk Tea: Rich and delicious, it is a daily drink for the grassland people. 4. Dairy Products such as Cheese and Milk Skin: Inner Mongolia's dairy products have unique flavors and are rich in nutrients. 5. Travel Tips💡 1. Pay attention to climate changes and prepare sunscreen and warm clothing. 2. Respect local customs and abide by scenic spot regulations. 3. When tasting local food, pay attention to moderation to avoid affecting your travel experience due to food allergies and other reasons. 6. Recommended Travel Time💡 The best travel time is 5-10 days, which allows you to fully visit the main attractions of Inner Mongolia and experience the local customs. Wish you a fruitful trip in Inner Mongolia and leave beautiful memories!

What to do in Hohhot in winter? When it comes to Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, the first thing that comes to mind is the vast grasslands. It seems that there is nothing to do in winter. Indeed, many scenic spots are closed during this season. What to do? Actually, it's time to try something different! Off-road vehicle routes offer a chance to see many natural wonders, such as snowy volcanoes, the Red Mountain, and the desert. Off-road vehicles can take you through forests and grasslands, skiing, and snowmobiling. These activities are perfect for this winter. There are very few people during this season, so you can have a great experience without going to crowded places like Harbin. Recommended attractions: Desert Many scenic spots are closed, but the Kubuqi Desert and Resonant Sand Gorge are still open in November. You don't have to go to a scenic spot to enjoy the desert. Local tours offer off-road vehicle rides through the desert. This tour includes a four-wheel-drive off-road vehicle that takes you to the wild desert of Longtouguai, deep into the desert, where you can enjoy unlimited sandboarding. Grassland The grass in Huitengxile Grassland has turned yellow, and the scenic spot is closed. At this time, local tours can take you through the Huiteng Forest Grassland, a relatively niche area with no entrance fee. It features birch and pine forests, offering a more primitive landscape. Wulanhada Volcano Wulanhada Volcano is free all year round. The volcano is black, and its appearance is not affected by the seasons. Red Mountain This is not a scenic spot, but a red Danxia landform. The red mountain is perfect for photography, with no filter needed. The road is under construction, so low-chassis cars are not suitable. You need a high-chassis off-road vehicle. This season is perfect for off-road vehicle tours. You can enjoy many natural landscapes without entrance fees. ❤❤ Food Recommendations 🍛 Pot tea milk tea (salty or sweet), ice-cooked lamb (highly recommended!!), roasted lamb chops, milk skin, stuffed tripe, jiong noodles, handmade old yogurt, freshly roasted beef jerky, sand onion scrambled eggs, lamb skewers, xiguo soup, lamb shumai, yurt cake, etc. ❤❤ Tips Inner Mongolia is vast and sparsely populated. If you drive or travel independently, it can be difficult to solve any problems that arise. It is recommended to join a reliable local tour group. This way, accommodation, transportation, and tickets are all planned for you. The cost per person is not expensive, and compared to independent travel, it is truly more convenient and cost-effective!

Boerchi Mongolian Banquet | Unlock the new flavors of grassland cold dishes||🥗 Hetao Liangpi 👀 The first dish is Hetao Liangpi, crystal clear Liangpi with secret sauce, sour and spicy, definitely an appetizer! Every bite is a taste of the smooth Liangpi and the rich sauce! 🥗 Lao Zhi Cold Dish 🌶️ Next is Lao Zhi Cold Dish, a colorful and rich dish. Fresh vegetables are carefully prepared, sweet and sour, spicy but not dry. Every bite is a taste of the crisp vegetables and the delicious Lao Zhi, a great choice for summer heat relief and meat relief! 🍰 Millet Cold Cake 🍚 Millet Cold Cake is a refreshing staple food that is not to be missed. It is soft and sweet, with a delicate taste, and the osmanthus sauce is even more delicious. A bite, as if you can feel the aroma of millet and the fragrance of osmanthus intertwined in your mouth, making you want more. 🍦 Crispy Rice Milk Chew 🧊 Crispy Rice Milk Chew is a special dessert at Boerchi Mongolian Banquet. The crispy rice grains and the cold milk chew are combined, with distinct layers, as if ice cream melts in your mouth, bringing a hint of coolness and sweetness. 🥩 Grassland Big Knife Beef 🥩 Although it is a cold dish, the beef of Grassland Big Knife Beef is still tender and juicy. Each piece of beef is carefully cut and paired with a special sauce, melting in your mouth with a fragrant aroma. This dish not only satisfies the taste buds of meat lovers, but also shows Boerchi Mongolian Banquet's ultimate pursuit of ingredients. 🍜 Oat Noodles 🌾 Oat Noodles is one of the traditional foods of Inner Mongolia, loved for its unique taste and nutritional value. It is soft and chewy, and can be paired with various vegetables or meats to show different flavors. At Boerchi Mongolian Banquet, this Oat Noodles is given new life, making it unforgettable. 🥗 Bitter Vegetable with Sand Onion 🌿 Finally, Bitter Vegetable with Sand Onion, a cold dish full of grassland flavor. The freshness of the bitter vegetable and the crispness of the sand onion are combined, with a unique taste, both relieving greasiness and appetizing. This dish is not only delicious, but also has certain nutritional value, making it a healthy choice.

Inner Mongolia Travel Guide 1. Preparation - Documents: ID card, student ID, and other relevant documents. - Clothing: Inner Mongolia has a large temperature difference between day and night, so bring long-sleeved jackets and long pants. It's best to bring a thick coat in summer. If you plan to visit the desert, bring sun protection clothing and a scarf. - Daily necessities: Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, moisturizing skincare products, and toiletries. 2. Transportation - Flights: Inner Mongolia has several airports, such as Hohhot Baita International Airport and Hulunbuir Dongshan International Airport. Choose according to your itinerary. - Trains: The railway network is well-developed, and you can take a train to major cities and stations near scenic spots. 3. Food Recommendations - Shouba Meat: Bone-in lamb is cut into pieces and boiled in a large pot. When eating, the cooked lamb is cut off and dipped in chive flower sauce, garlic paste, and other condiments. It's fresh and tender. - Roasted Whole Lamb: The skin is golden and crispy, and the meat is tender and juicy. It's a traditional dish in Inner Mongolia. - Milk Tea: A traditional Mongolian drink made by boiling brick tea and adding fresh cow or sheep milk, butter, and fried rice. It's nutritious. - Milk Skin: Made from a mixture of fat and milk protein floating on cow or sheep milk. It's sweet and delicious. 4. Attractions - Hulunbuir Grassland: You can rent a car in Hailar to explore. On the grassland, you can ride horses, watch wrestling and horse racing performances, and stay in a yurt to experience grassland life. - Erguna Wetland: Known as the "No. 1 Wetland in Asia," it has magnificent scenery. Walk along the boardwalk and enjoy the intertwined wetlands, rivers, and trees. - Arxan National Forest Park: It has attractions such as Tianchi and Shitanglin. In autumn, the colorful forest looks like an oil painting. You can drive or take a sightseeing bus to explore. - Xiangshawan: Located in Ordos, it offers various exciting desert activities, such as sand sliding and desert motorcycling. You can also ride a camel and enjoy the desert scenery. 5. Itineraries - 5 Days and 4 Nights: Hohhot (city attractions such as Inner Mongolia Museum) - Xilamuren Grassland (experience grassland life) - Xiangshawan (desert activities) - Ordos (Kangbashi New District). - 7 Days and 6 Nights: Hulunbuir Hailar (departure) - Morigele River (enjoy the winding scenery) - Erguna (wetland) - Enhe Russian Ethnic Township (experience exotic customs) - Shiwei (border town) - Heishantou (horse riding, etc.) - Manzhouli (Matryoshka Square, etc.). 6. Accommodation - On the grassland: You can choose a yurt to experience unique accommodation, but the conditions are relatively simple. - In the city: There are various star-rated hotels, budget hotels, and homestays to choose from. Arrange according to your budget.

The poplar forest is only open for 21 days a year 🍂 Remember to leave some time to see the poplar forest in the north this autumn. 🍁 Travel thousands of miles just to see this 3,000-year-old guardian. · Inner Mongolia Poplar Forest Guide: ✈️ By air: Guangzhou Baiyun - Ejin Banner Airport, or nearby airports in Jiuquan, Yinchuan, and Zhangye. Then take a car to Ejin Banner. We visited two scenic areas: 📍Heicheng Ruoshui Poplar Forest Scenic Area and 📍Ejin Banner Poplar Forest Scenic Area. 📅 Best time to visit: Early October to mid-late October (about 21 days). The poplar forest turned yellow earlier this year. When we visited in early October, it was already a little yellow. 🍂 📍Ejin Banner Poplar Forest Scenic Area 🎫 Ticket: CNY 240/person (including shuttle bus ticket) 🔺 The scenic area is divided into eight bridges, and you need to take a shuttle bus to enter the scenic area. 🪵 Tour route: Enter the scenic area from the first bridge and walk to the second bridge, then take a shuttle bus to the fourth bridge (the filming location of the movie "Hero"). After visiting the fourth bridge, you can go directly to the seventh bridge, and after visiting the seventh bridge, you can return to the second bridge to take a bus to the eighth bridge (desert landscape, where you can sandboard and ride camels). 🍁 📍Heicheng Ruoshui Poplar Forest Scenic Area 🎫 Ticket: CNY 190/person (including shuttle bus ticket) 🪵 Tour route: Ruoshui Jinsha Bay Poplar Forest - Heishui Ancient City - Ghost Forest Ruoshui Jinsha Bay Poplar Forest Scenic Area is very large, so remember to plan your time well. The oil painting forest is really beautiful. The afternoon sun shines on the golden leaves, making them sparkle. It's really beautiful! It is recommended to arrive at the Ghost Forest before sunset 🌄 to watch the sunset 🌄!

For just 300 RMB, I took a train across half of the Inner Mongolia grasslands. Trains are a great way to travel, allowing you to enjoy the scenery along the way. There is a legendary train that takes 19 hours to cross the Xilingol grasslands, Yin Mountains, and the Greater Khingan Range. The scenery is stunning, and it's a low-budget way to travel. Here's a guide to the grassland train: Grassland Train: K2014 [Hohhot → Ulanhot], departs daily at 18:00 from Hohhot Station, heading east. The next morning, between Xilinhot and Holingol, the train travels across the vast grasslands for 7 hours. The sunrise outside the window between "Xilinhot → Xiwuzhumuqin Banner" is beautiful! The sparse trees, lakes, and sheep are faintly reflected in the grasslands. "Xiwuzhumuqin Banner → Baiyinhuanan" is the scenic highlight of this train journey. The gentle hills, babbling streams, and cattle and sheep grazing on the grasslands are a healing sight. "Baiyinhuanan → Holingol" is where the grasslands and coal mines meet. The fusion of nomadic culture and industrial architecture creates a unique beauty. "Holingol → Ulanhot" transitions from grasslands to farmland, with the vast forests of the Greater Khingan Range in the distance and hay bales scattered everywhere. The poetic scenery is like a distant dream, indescribably relaxing. Tips: There are four trains between Hohhot and Ulanhot every day, but only K2014 passes through the Xilingol grasslands during the day. If you love scenery, we recommend taking K2014. The train passes through Ulanqab and Xilinhot. If you're departing from Beijing, you can board at either of these two stations. You can choose between soft and hard sleepers on this train, ranging from 300–500 RMB. After arriving in Ulanhot, you can take a train or drive to Arxan, or start a trip around Hulunbuir. Both are great options.