5-Day Spectacular Tour in Hohhot and Ordos, Inner Mongolia

5-Day Spectacular Tour in Hohhot and Ordos, Inner Mongolia Highlights

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Hohhot and Ordos Tour Overview

Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region is located in Northern China and bordering Mongolia. A lot of ethnic groups are living in the region covering Mongolian, Oroqen, Ewenki, Hui, Han, Korea and any more. Hohhot is the capital city and Ordos is the major city in the region. Inner Mongolia is famous for its Nadam Fair, which is a traditional activity for the Mongolian ethnic group and held between July and August each year.

Day 1 Arrival in Hohhot (Dinner)

Upon arrival in Hohhot Baita International Airport, you will meet your English-speaking guide and Chinese-speaking driver. They will pick you up and drive to your hotel in the downtown to check-in. After taking a short rest, you will start the tour with a visit to Dazhao Temple (or Wuliang Temple). Located west of DanaStreett in Yuquan District, this is the largest and oldest temple in Hohhot. It exhibits a fascinating collection of musical instruments and dragon statues relating to Mongol stories. Another major attraction of Dazhao Temple is the rare silver Buddha sculpture of Sakyamuni.

Afterward, you will be driven to the lovely Mongolian Yuan Cultural Style Street. It exhibits many different national historic and cultural components of Mongolia.

Next, you will have your delicious Chinese dinner at a local restaurant. Then, you will be driven back to your hotel and enjoy the evening to explore on your own!

Note: Please remember to pack a warm coat for your trip to Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, because temperatures drastically fluctuate from day to night.

Hotel: Inner Mongolia Kingston-Hotel or similar class (4 stars)

Day 2 Hohhot (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, you will be driven to the stunning Xilamuren Grassland. It is approximately a 1.5-hour drive. Upon arriving at the Xilamuren Grassland, local Mongolian people will greet you with a welcoming ceremony. You will then have the entire day to explore this truly breathtaking region. Some of the wonderful activities on the grassland include horseback riding, flying a kite, hiking, sampling the local delicacy known as "Mongolian salty tea". In the evening, you can enjoy a bonfire gathering, to sing or dance with local Mongolian people.

Today’s lunch and dinner are included at the grassland restaurant.

Accommodation: Mongolian Style Yurt with air-conditioner and private washroom, double occupancy.

Day 3 Hohhot - Ordos by private vehicle (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After having breakfast, you will be driven to Singing Sand Ravine in the East Kubuqi Desert of Inner Mongolia. It takes around 3 hours by vehicle. The unique feature of the Singing Sand Ravine is the different sounds made by walking in the sand. You can then take the cable car for the amazing panoramic views of the desert. The desert offers many exciting activities including desert surfing, camel rides, sand-sliding, and playing desert football, amongst other things. After that, you will be driven to your hotel for good rest in the evening.

Today’s delicious lunch is served at local restaurant in the attraction area.

Today’s delicious dinner is served at a local downtown restaurant.

Hotel: Ordos Jinsha International Hotel or similar (4 stars)

Day 4 Ordos - Hohhot by private vehicle (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, you will be driven to Genghis Khan's Mausoleum. It takes around 3.5 hours by vehicle. Genghis Khan is a Mongolian hero, and the Mausoleum is considered a sacred place by Mongolian. Next, you will be transferred to your hotel to enjoy the evening on your own.

Hotel: Inner Mongolia Kingston-hotel or similar class (4 stars)

Day 5 Departure from Hohhot (Breakfast, Lunch)

After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to visit Mengliang Ethnic Custom Park to learn about Mongolian handicraft production. Next, you will visit the Inner Mongolia Museum, which is the earliest museum in all of the five autonomous regions of China. This fascinating museum contains more than 100,000 artifacts including fossils, historical relics, Inner Mongolia revolutionary relics, and Inner Mongolia ethnic relics. It is definitely a must-see attraction.

Today’s delicious lunch is served at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, you will be transferred to Hohhot Baita International Airport for your next destination, thus ending for your spectacular tour in Inner Mongolia.