Stunning Sunrise on the Vast Grassland

5-Day Inner Mongolia Tour | Galloping Across the Prairie + Desert Adventure, This Guide Helps You Explore the Northern Frontier 🇲🇳

My first visit to Inner Mongolia left me in awe of its boundless landscapes! The sight of cattle and sheep grazing under the wind-swept grass was utterly healing~ I've compiled this 5-day, 4-night itinerary to let you experience both the grandeur of the grasslands and the thrill of the desert.

🌟 Highlights:
✔️ Stay in a yurt and embrace nomadic life
✔️ Experience the excitement of desert off-roading at Xiangshawan (Resonant Sand Bay)
✔️ Ride horses across the prairie to catch the most beautiful sunset
✔️ Savor authentic hand-torn lamb and milk tea

🚗 Itinerary:
**D1: Hohhot City Tour**
📍 Dazhao Temple: A sacred Tibetan Buddhist site with dazzling golden architecture
📍 Saishang Old Street: A historic lane with Ming-Qing style buildings and local snacks
🏠 Recommended stay: Shangri-La Hotel Hohhot

**D2: Xilamuren Grassland**
🚗 3-hour drive to the grassland
🐎 Afternoon activities: Horse riding/archery/dressing in traditional Mongolian attire for photos
🔥 Evening: Bonfire party, overnight in a yurt
⚠️ Tips: Large temperature swings—bring a jacket

**D3: Xiangshawan Desert**
🏜️ Ride a desert off-road vehicle for an adrenaline rush!
🐫 Camel trekking across the dunes for stunning photos
🌄 Sunset over the desert is breathtaking
🍴 Recommended restaurant: Desert Oasis Restaurant (inside the scenic area)

**D4: Genghis Khan Mausoleum → Kangbashi New District**
🕌 Visit the tomb of the legendary conqueror
📸 Kangbashi New District’s architecture is perfect for photos
🛍️ Evening: Explore Ordos CBD for shopping

**D5: Return to Hohhot**
🍖 Buy local specialties as souvenirs
✈️ Depart in the afternoon

🥘 Food Recommendations:
1️⃣ Gerilema Milk Tea House: Must-try salty milk tea + milk skin
2️⃣ Deshun Yuan Shaomai: Century-old shop famous for lamb shaomai (dumplings)
3️⃣ Zecheng Ice-Boiled Lamb: Super tender lamb cooked with ice

💡 Practical Tips:
✅ Best season: June–September for the most beautiful grasslands
✅ Essentials: Sunscreen, sunglasses, moisturizers
✅ Transportation: Chartered cars are more convenient
✅ Clothing: Prepare for large day-night temperature differences—bring layers