Ordos Sand Play Complete Guide

Ordos City 3 Days 2 Nights Travel Guide (Budget 5000 RMB) Suitable for: Desert adventurers, culture lovers, photography enthusiasts Best travel season: May to October (pleasant climate, best for desert activities) 📅 Itinerary Overview Day 1: Arrive in Ordos → Resonant Sand Bay (Desert Carnival) Day 2: Genghis Khan Mausoleum → Kangbashi New Area (Popular city check-in) Day 3: Ordos Grassland → Return trip 💰 Budget Allocation (2 people, 2500 RMB per person) Item Cost (2 people) Notes Transportation 1500-2000 High-speed train/flight (High-speed train from Beijing about 200 RMB/person) Accommodation 800-1000 2 nights comfortable hotel/Mongolian yurt Meals 600-800 Hand-pulled meat, milk tea, stewed lamb Car Rental 600-800 Car rental needed for some attractions Tickets 400-600 Desert + grassland + cultural attractions Experiences 300-500 Horse riding/sand sliding/camel riding 📝 Detailed Itinerary Day 1: Resonant Sand Bay · Desert Carnival Morning: Arrive in Ordos (Yijinhuoluo Airport/Dongsheng Station), car rental direct to Resonant Sand Bay (1.5h drive) Noon: Simple meal inside the scenic area (or bring your own food) Afternoon: Desert experience (ticket + cable car 130 RMB): Camel riding (60 RMB/person) Sand sliding (boards provided free) Desert off-road vehicle (150 RMB/person) Must-shoot: Desert sunset, starry sky (if staying at Lotus Hotel, you can stargaze at night) Evening: Return to city, dinner recommended at Hefuji Lamb (local favorite) Stay at Dongsheng district hotel (recommended Ordos Crowne Plaza Hotel, about 400 RMB/night) Day 2: Genghis Khan Mausoleum + Kangbashi · Cultural Exploration Morning: Genghis Khan Mausoleum (ticket 90 RMB, 40-minute drive): Visit mausoleum palace, Sulde altar Watch live show "The Great Khan" (extra charge) Noon: Lunch near mausoleum area (recommended Shepherd Gacha Mongolian cuisine) Afternoon: Kangbashi New Area (free): Check in at "ghost city" popular landmarks: Ulan Mulun Lake Fountain, Library, Museum Bike or hike tour Evening: Dinner recommended at Happy Little Sheep Hotpot (chain brand, fresh meat) Stay at Kangbashi district hotel (about 300-400 RMB/night) Day 3: Ordos Grassland · Galloping on Horseback Morning: Car rental to Ordos Grassland (2h drive, ticket 80 RMB) Experience items: Horse riding (100 RMB/hour) Archery, Mongolian song and dance performance (free) Noon: Grassland Mongolian yurt lunch (roast lamb chops + milk tea) Afternoon: Free activities: photography, grassland hiking Buy local specialties before return: beef jerky, cheese Evening: Return trip 🌟 Travel Tips Transportation: Car rental recommended for Resonant Sand Bay and grassland (SUV about 400 RMB/day), taxis available in Kangbashi. Clothing: Wear high-top shoes + sun protection scarf in the desert, bring windproof jacket for the grassland. Photography: Resonant Sand Bay sunrise/sunset, Kangbashi architecture are very photogenic. Avoid pitfalls: Confirm in advance whether desert activities are included in the package to avoid double charges. Total cost reference: About 5000 RMB for two people (including round-trip transportation from Beijing), enjoy desert + grassland + culture! If budget allows, upgrade to stay at Resonant Sand Bay Lotus Hotel (all-inclusive experience) or add Qixing Lake desert adventure 🌵🐫