Complete Guide to Mongolian Style

Baotou Four Days Three Nights Travel Guide (Budget 5000 RMB) Suitable for: Nature lovers, cultural explorers, food enthusiasts Best travel season: May to October (pleasant climate in grasslands and desert) 📅 Itinerary Overview Day 1: Arrive in Baotou → City cultural exploration (Wudangzhao, Saihantala Urban Grassland) Day 2: One-day grassland tour (Chunkun Mountain / Xilamuren Grassland) Day 3: Desert adventure (Resonant Sand Bay) or industrial culture tour (Northern Ordnance City) Day 4: Nanhai Wetland Park → Return trip 💰 Budget Allocation (2 people traveling, 2500 RMB per person) Item Cost (2 people) Notes Transportation 1500-2000 High-speed train/airfare (depending on departure location) Accommodation 800-1000 3 nights in comfortable hotels Meals 600-800 Special Mongolian cuisine + snacks Local transportation 400-600 Chartered car/rental + city taxis Tickets 300-500 Grassland + desert + attractions Others 200-400 Horse riding, souvenirs, etc. 📝 Detailed Itinerary Day 1: Arrive in Baotou, experience the charm of the grassland city Morning: Arrive in Baotou (Donghe Airport / Baotou Station) Noon: Lunch recommendation: Little Sheep Original Store (the birthplace of hot pot lamb!) Afternoon: Wudangzhao (ticket 60 RMB): Tibetan Buddhist holy site, known as the "Little Potala Palace of the Grassland" Saihantala Urban Grassland (free): The world's largest urban grassland, perfect for cycling or walking Evening: Dinner recommendation: Shepherd Gacha Mongolian Cuisine (hand-pulled meat, blood sausage) Stay in city hotel (recommended Shangri-La / Qingshan Hotel, about 250-350 RMB/night) Day 2: One-day grassland tour (Chunkun Mountain / Xilamuren) Recommended grasslands: Chunkun Mountain (2 hours from city): Alpine meadow, fewer people, beautiful scenery Xilamuren Grassland (3 hours from Baotou): Commercially developed, convenient for horseback riding Itinerary: Morning: Chartered car to grassland (about 400-600 RMB/day) Noon: Lunch in a Mongolian yurt on the grassland (roast lamb leg, milk tea) Afternoon: Horseback riding/archery (about 100-200 RMB/person) Free photography, enjoy the grassland sunset Evening: Return to city or stay in grassland Mongolian yurt (about 200-300 RMB/night) Day 3: Desert fun or industrial culture experience Option 1: Resonant Sand Bay (for thrill-seekers) Morning: Drive to Resonant Sand Bay (about 2 hours, ticket + cable car about 200 RMB) Activities: sand sliding, camel riding, desert off-road vehicles Afternoon: Return to Baotou Option 2: Northern Ordnance City + Baotou Museum (for culture lovers) Morning: Northern Ordnance City (ticket 30 RMB, see tanks, fighter jets) Afternoon: Baotou Museum (free, learn about Baotou history) Evening: Happy Little Sheep Hot Pot (local favorite) Day 4: Nanhai Wetland Park, relaxed return Morning: Nanhai Wetland Park (ticket 20 RMB): boating, bird watching, relax Stroll Baotou Old Street, buy specialties: beef jerky, cheese Noon: Return trip 🌟 Travel Tips Transportation: City taxis are cheap, but for grassland/desert trips, chartering a car is recommended (carpooling saves money). Clothing: Large temperature difference in grasslands, bring a windbreaker; desert trips recommend high-top shoes to prevent sand. Avoid pitfalls: Negotiate horse riding prices in advance on the grassland to avoid overcharging. Budget control: If transportation costs exceed budget, reduce activities or choose budget accommodation. Total estimated cost: about 5000 RMB for two people (including transportation), enjoy grassland + desert + industrial culture! For deeper travel or luxury experience, budget can be adjusted flexibly~ 🏜️🐎