Xilin Gol Grassland In-Depth Travel Guide | 7 Days to Explore Inner Mongolia’s Paradise

White clouds, grasslands, sheep... This is the right way to open your summer! 🐑🌿 📍Best Travel Time June to October is the best season to visit! The grassland is lush green in July and August, and the autumn colors in September and October are enchanting—every shot is a masterpiece! 📸 🚗 Transportation Guide 【External Transportation】Very convenient from Beijing/Hohhot～ ✈️ Flight: Direct to Xilinhot Airport 🚄 Train: Beijing to Xilinhot 10-hour hard sleeper, super cost-effective 【Internal Transportation】Car rental or self-driving is recommended for freedom to stop anytime! The grassland roads offer stunning scenery, perfect for spontaneous photo stops 📷 🌟7-Day In-Depth Itinerary Day 1️⃣ Various locations → Xilinhot 👉 Watch the light show at Madu Sleepless City 🏨 Recommended accommodation: Yuanhe Jianguo Hotel (Xilinhot New District) Day 2️⃣ Cheese + Border Gate One-Day Tour 👉 Visit the Cheese Industrial Park (West Ujimqin Banner) 👉 Check in at Zhuengadabuqi Border (East Ujimqin Banner) Day 3️⃣ Wild Grassland Adventure 👉 Enjoy flowers at Shaoyao Valley (Uragay Management Area) 👉 See wolf packs at Wild Wolf Valley 🐺 Filming location for "Wolf Totem"! Day 4️⃣ Wetland Grassland Stroll 👉 Boat ride at Uragay Reservoir 👉 Watch the sunset at Jiǔqū Bay (super stunning!) Day 5️⃣ Mongolian Culture Experience 👉 Stay in a Mongolian yurt at Mongol Khan City 👉 Wear Mongolian robes, milk cows, shoot arrows Day 6️⃣ Geology + Religion Tour 👉 Pray at Beizi Temple (Xilinhot City) 👉 Hike the Pingdingshan Volcano Group Day 7️⃣ Happy Return 👋 🍖 Must-Try Food List: ✅ Roasted whole lamb: most authentic in Uragay Management Area ✅ Milk tea + Mongolian steamed buns: breakfast staples ✅ Ujimqin lamb: world-renowned top-quality lamb! ⚠️ Important Tips: 1️⃣ Big temperature difference! Short sleeves + sunscreen during the day, add a jacket at night 2️⃣ Sunscreen + sunglasses are essential 3️⃣ Download offline maps in advance (poor signal on the grassland)