Discover the beauty of the northern frontier.

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.