How to Choose Among the Three Major Grasslands in Hohhot

📢 Want to visit the grasslands but worried about the crowds? As a "grassland enthusiast" who has explored all the grasslands around Hohhot, I’ve compared the Chilgery Grassland, Huitengxile Grassland, and Xilamuren Grassland. After reading this, you’ll know which one to pick! ❗ - 🌱 Grassland Status Update (August Edition) ✅ Chilgery Grassland: 90% green (artificially planted) ✅ Huitengxile Grassland: 100% green + strong wind warning ✅ Xilamuren Grassland: 70% green, but offers many activities - 1️⃣ Chilgery Grassland (Photos 1-6) Distance from Hohhot city center: 30-minute drive 🌟 Suitable for: Families with elderly or kids / Those short on time / Photography enthusiasts ✔️ Pros: ◾ Super close! You can take a taxi from the city ◾ Well-equipped with boardwalks and rest areas ◾ Cultural atmosphere as it’s the setting of the poem "Chilger Song" ❌ Cons: ◾ Artificial grassland, lacks natural wildness ◾ Many commercial photo spots (fees range from 10-30 RMB per spot) 📸 Photo Tip: Take silhouette shots of "wind-blown grass revealing cattle and sheep" at sunset - 2️⃣ Huitengxile Grassland (Photos 7-11) Distance from Hohhot: 2.5-hour drive 🌟 Suitable for: Photography enthusiasts / Those wanting to stay in a yurt, great for family trips ✔️ Pros: ◾ Stunning white wind turbines and Huanghuagou (Yellow Flower Valley) ◾ Stay in a yurt with fewer crowds! Even during May holidays, you can have a whole hill to yourself ❌ Cons: ◾ Extremely windy! Hats won’t stay on 🐎 Hidden Activity: Ride a horse to the base of the wind turbines for sci-fi-style photos - 3️⃣ Xilamuren Grassland (Photos 12-15) Distance from Hohhot: 2-hour drive 🌟 Suitable for: Those wanting to experience grassland activities / Don’t mind traveling further ✔️ Pros: ◾ Full range of activities like horseback riding, archery, and off-road vehicles ◾ Features a Zama Banquet (imperial-style feast experience) ◾ Visit herders’ homes to milk cows and feed lambs ⭕ Summary ◾ For those who just want to take photos for social media, choose Chilgery Grassland ◾ For fewer crowds and better grass conditions, ideal for family trips, choose Huitengxile Grassland ◾ For team-building activities and grassland entertainment, regardless of grass conditions, choose Xilamuren Grassland ⭕ My Recommended Itinerary Day 1: Arrive in Hohhot Day 2: Hohhot - Huitengxile Grassland - Huanghuagou Scenic Area Day 3: Huitengxile Grassland - Wulanhada Volcano - Chilgery Grassland & Hasuhai Lake Day 4: Daqi - Xiangshawan Desert - Hohhot Day 5: Return (P.S.: This itinerary is perfect for summer vacations. You’ll experience the best grass conditions around Hohhot, making up for the less-green grasslands during May holidays. Chilgery Grassland is now lush and photogenic. This route covers classic attractions around Hohhot, including grasslands, deserts, and volcanoes. Whether you join a tour or travel independently, just choose the travel style that suits you best!)