Day 1
Arrival in Hohhot
Morning
Arrival
Arrive in Hohhot, the capital city of Inner Mongolia.
• Transfer to your hotel and rest after your journey.
• Time: 1-2 hours (depending on flight/train schedules).
Afternoon
Dazhao Temple
Visit the city’s largest and oldest Tibetan Buddhist temple.
• Time: 1-1.5 hours.
Inner Mongolia Museum
Explore the Inner Mongolia Museum to learn about local history, nomadic culture, and the grasslands ecosystem.
• Time: 2 hours.
Evening
Enjoy a welcome dinner featuring traditional Mongolian dishes, such as roasted lamb (shoupa rou) and Mongolian milk tea.
Day 2
Xilamuren Grasslands Experience
Morning
Journey
Drive from Hohhot to the Xilamuren Grasslands.
• Travel Time: 1.5–2 hours.
Yurt
Participate in a hada ceremony and settle into a Mongolian yurt.
• Time: 30 minutes.
Afternoon
The Grasslands:
Horseback riding:
• Explore the expansive steppes.
• Time: 1–1.5 hours.
Meet Herders:
Learn about their lifestyle.
• Time: 1 hour.
Archery or games:
Try traditional Mongolian sports.
• Time: 1 hour.
Evening
Bonfire
Bonfire party with Mongolian singing and dancing.
• Time: 2 hours (7:00 PM–9:00 PM).
Mongolian barbecue dinner:
• Time: 1 hour.
Day 3
Huitengxile Grasslands and Return to Hohhot
Morning
Huitengxile Grasslands
• Visit the nearby grasslands, known for its rolling hills, colorful wildflowers, and wind turbines scattered across the horizon.
• Explore local villages and learn about daily life in Inner Mongolia.
• Time: 2 hours.
Afternoon
Singing Sand Ravine (Resonant Sand Gorg):
A part of the Gobi Desert, where the sand produces a melodic sound as you walk on it.
• Optional: Try sandboarding or a camel ride through the dunes.
• Time: 2-3 hours.
Evening
Journey
Return to Hohhot.
• Time: 2.5-3 hours.
Night Markets:
Optional free time to explore Hohhot’s night markets.
• Time: 1 hour..
Day 4
Departure
Morning
Five Pagoda Temple (Wuta Si)
A unique Buddhist structure blending Chinese, Mongolian, and Indian architectural styles.
• Time: 1-1.5 hours.
Saishang Old Street
A preserved area showcasing traditional Mongolian and Han architecture, perfect for souvenir shopping and local snacks.
• Time: 1-2 hours.
Afternoon
Transfer to the airport or train station for departure.
• Time: 1-2 hours (depending on distance).