[2025 Hohhot Restaurant] Travel Guide for De Shun Yuan Da Sheng Kui Dian (Updated Oct)

Hohhot, meaning "Blue City" in Mongolian, is the capital of Inner Mongolia and a crossroads of grassland and farming civilizations. Here you can enjoy the vast grassland scenery, ancient temples, and Zhaomiao culture, as well as delicious Mongolian cuisine and Shanxi-Shaanxi flavors. This guide takes you from frolicking on the grasslands to exploring history, from savoring hand-held meat to baked bread with shaomai, immersing you in the charm of the "Pearl Beyond the Great Wall"! Day 1: City Cultural Tour · Zhaomiao Temple, Museums, and Old Street Atmosphere Theme: Seeking Buddha’s Light at Dazhao Temple + Handcraft Shopping on Saishang Old Street + Reading History at the General’s Office Morning: Dazhao Temple · The "Buddhist Chanting Beyond the Great Wall" of Silver Buddha and Dragon Carvings Highlights: Dazhao Temple is Hohhot’s earliest Tibetan Buddhist temple, built during the Ming Wanli period, famous for its "Silver Buddha, Dragon Carvings, and Murals." The Sakyamuni statue inside is cast from 30,000 taels of silver, the hall’s golden dragon coiled pillars are magnificent, and the mural "Moonlight Tower" tells the story of Emperor Kangxi’s undercover visit, a true artistic treasure. Activities: - Counting Prayer Flags: The square outside the temple is hung with colorful prayer flags; walk clockwise to pray for blessings; - Tibetan Costume Photoshoot: Rent Tibetan clothes inside the temple (50-100 RMB/hour) and take stunning photos with red walls and golden roofs as the backdrop. Tips: Admission 35 RMB, opens at 8:30 AM, avoid tour group peak times; respect religious customs, no photos of Buddha statues. Noon: Saishang Old Street · Stroll Through a 300-Year-Old Market Highlights: Saishang Old Street is adjacent to Dazhao Temple, a pedestrian street with Ming and Qing architectural style, well-preserved bluestone roads and brick-wood houses. Street vendors sell Mongolian silver jewelry, leather paintings, morin khuur (horsehead fiddle), and the old brand "Deshunyuan" shaomai restaurant is a great place to experience local life. Activities: - Shop for Intangible Cultural Heritage Handicrafts: Recommended "Mongolian Leather Carving" (keychains from 50 RMB), "Felt Embroidery" (coasters from 30 RMB); - Eat at Old Brands: Must-try "Deshunyuan" lamb shaomai (8 pieces per tael, served with brick tea to cut the grease). Tips: Free entry, fewer people at noon for photos, street performers in the evening. Afternoon: General’s Office · Time Travel to the Qing Dynasty "Northern Frontier Government Office" Highlights: The General’s Office was the Qing Dynasty military governor’s office in Suiyuan City, with 132 existing buildings, known as the "First Government Office of the Northern Frontier." Stroll through the office to see ancient documents and weapons, and experience the interactive "court trial" in front of the "Ceremonial Gate." Activities: - Wear Qing Dynasty Official Costumes for Photos: Official costumes available for rent inside (30 RMB/hour); - Find the "Treasure of the Office": A replica of the "Tiger Tally" in the main hall, symbolizing the general’s military authority. Tips: Admission 20 RMB, 10-minute taxi from Dazhao Temple, soft light after 4 PM is great for photos. Evening: Kuang Alley Food Street · A Feast of Carbs and Meat Recommendations: - Baked Bread with Shaomai: A unique Hohhot way to eat, crispy baked bread sandwiching lamb shaomai, bursting with juice in every bite; - Lamb Offal Soup: Served with baked bread or baked flatbread, rich soup with plenty of ingredients, spicy but not overpowering; - Fruit Soup: Sweet soup made from dried apricots, red dates, and hawthorn, perfect for cutting grease. Tips: Around 30 RMB per person to eat your fill, recommended "Lao Suiyuan" lamb offal soup and "Wang Wei" baked bread. Day 2: Grassland and Desert · One Day Crossing "Vast Blue Sky" and "Golden Sand Sea" Theme: Xilamuren Grassland Horse Riding + Kubuqi Desert Surfing (Optional) + Mongolian Family Visit Plan A: Xilamuren Grassland One-Day Tour (Classic) Morning: Frolicking on the Grassland Activities: - Horseback Archery: Choose a 2-hour deep horseback ride (150-200 RMB), cross grasslands and streams, experience herder life; - Wear Mongolian Costumes: Mongolian robes available for rent on the grassland (50 RMB/set), take epic photos of "wind blowing the grass low to reveal cattle and sheep." Tips: Large temperature difference between day and night on the grassland, bring a windbreaker; choose a reputable horse ranch, do not go alone. Noon: Grassland Lunch · Hand-Held Meat + Milk Tea Recommendation: Taste "Hand-Held Meat" (bone-in lamb dipped in chive flower sauce) during a herder family visit, drink salty milk tea with fried rice, experience the hearty "big bite of meat." Afternoon: Grassland Activities Activities: - Grass Skiing: The grassland slide is 200 meters long, combining speed and excitement; - Watch Nadam Festival Performances: Some grasslands offer wrestling and horse racing shows (advance booking required). Plan B: Kubuqi Desert One-Day Tour (Thrilling) Highlights: Kubuqi Desert is China’s seventh largest desert, 3 hours by car from Hohhot, offering desert off-roading, sand sliding, and camel riding, perfect for adventure lovers. Activities: - Desert Off-Roading: Ride a 4WD vehicle over sand dunes (200 RMB/car), thrilling 90-degree slopes; - Stargazing Camping: Desert camp offers tents and bonfire parties (300 RMB/person), watch the Milky Way fall at night. Tips: Strong UV in the desert, bring sunscreen and sunglasses; wear high-top shoes to prevent sand. Evening: Return to City · Eat "Hardcore Mongolian Cuisine" Recommendations: - Ice-Boiled Lamb: Boil Sunite lamb with ice cubes, served with Lakshen sauce (Mongolian specialty dipping sauce), tender meat without gamey taste; - Pot Tea: Salty milk tea with dried beef, milk skin, and fried rice, stir before drinking for better flavor. Restaurants: "Gerile Ama Milk Tea House" (70 RMB/person), "Saiyide Mongolian Restaurant" (100 RMB/person). Day 3: Nearby Hidden Gems · Volcanic Geological Wonders + Gelugpa Sacred Site Theme: Explore Ulanhada Volcanic Group + Wudangzhao Temple Blessing (Choose One) Plan A: Ulanhada Volcanic Group (Top Choice for Geology Enthusiasts) Highlights: Ulanhada Volcanic Group is 4 hours from Hohhot, an active volcano from 100 million years ago. Volcano No. 6 (North Alchemy Furnace) allows you to wear astronaut suits for photos; Volcano No. 3 (North Eye Mountain) has a red phone booth, like being on Mars. Activities: - Climb the Volcano Crater: Volcano No. 6 has gentle steps, 10 minutes to the top; - Collect Volcanic Rocks: Take home black basalt as a souvenir (do not dig or collect excessively). Tips: No admission fee, recommend chartering a car (800 RMB/day) or joining a tour; wear bright clothes for better photos. Plan B: Wudangzhao Temple (A Must for Tibetan Buddhism Fans) Highlights: Wudangzhao is the largest Tibetan Buddhist temple in Inner Mongolia, known as the "Little Potala Palace," with 6 main halls and 48 buildings, well-preserved murals, thangkas, and Buddha statues, ideal for peaceful prayer. Activities: - Spin Prayer Wheels for Blessings: Long corridor of prayer wheels outside the temple, turn clockwise to accumulate merit; - Listen to Debates: Monks’ debates at 3 PM, open to the public to experience Tibetan Buddhist wisdom. Tips: Admission 60 RMB, 2 hours by car from Hohhot, photography of Buddha statues inside is prohibited. Transportation and Accommodation Guide 1. Transportation Long-distance: - Airplane: Hohhot Baita Airport, taxi to city center 30 RMB; - Train: Hohhot Station/East Station, East Station is closer to the city, Metro Line 1 direct access. City Transportation: Attractions are scattered, recommend chartering a car (400-600 RMB/day) or renting a car (from 150 RMB/day); public buses accept Alipay "Qingcheng Electronic Bus Card." 2. Accommodation City Cost-Effective: Atour Hotel on Xinhua Street (400-600 RMB/night), walking distance to Dazhao Temple; Grassland Specialty: Mongolian Yurt Homestay in Xilamuren (200-400 RMB/night), experience starry sky and bonfire; High-End Option: Shangri-La Hotel (from 800 RMB), top-notch service and facilities. Hohhot, a Dialogue Between Grassland and History From the Buddhist chants of Dazhao Temple to the hoofbeats on the grassland, from the wild desert to the tranquil volcanoes, every side of Hohhot hides the unique charm of the "Blue City Beyond the Great Wall."

Hohhot Surrounding 2-Day Tour Guide: Grasslands × Temples × Desert All Checked In! Experience the "Green City" Backyard for 800 RMB per person, so off-the-beaten-path even locals are amazed Stop treating Hohhot as just a transit stop! This city, known as the "Green City" beyond the Great Wall, is not only the heart of Inner Mongolia but also the golden gateway to grasslands, deserts, millennia-old temples, and Mongol-Yuan secrets. I spent two days and one night visiting the most worthwhile hidden gems around Hohhot: There are tranquil pastures where the wind blows over low grass revealing cattle and sheep, mysterious Zhaomiao Temples hidden in the yellow sands, and desert oases even locals might not know about. This guide will help you escape the crowds and dive deep into the soul folds of Inner Mongolia. 📅 Suggested itinerary: Weekend 2 days 1 night or in-depth travel ✅ Suitable for self-driving / chartered car (flexible and free) 🚗 One-way driving time within 1.5 hours, easy and unhurried 🗺️ Essential Route | Two Days One Night Exploring Four Secret Wonders Around Hohhot Day 1: Blessings at Dazhao Temple + Bustling Saishang Old Street + Ginkgo Golden Roof at Tanhua Temple 📍City Cultural Trilogy: Free + Photogenic + Soul Cleansing 🏯 Dazhao Temple (Wuliang Temple) – Inner Mongolia’s largest Tibetan Buddhist temple ⏰ Opening hours: 8:00–17:30 Ticket: 35 RMB ✅ Must-see: The Ming Dynasty silver-cast Shakyamuni Buddha statue inside the Silver Buddha Hall (rare nationwide) The gilded Dharma wheel on the roof shines like an oracle in the sunlight Monks chanting softly nearby instantly calm your mind 📸 Photo spot: Early morning backlight shots of flying eaves silhouette, wearing dark blue or red long dresses for a storybook feel 🛍️ Saishang Old Street takes you back to the Qing Dynasty Guihua City Free to stroll! Ming and Qing style streets with blue bricks, gray tiles, and horse-head walls Recommended: Buy handcrafted camel leather boots (custom around 300 RMB) Drink a bowl of freshly brewed Mongolian milk tea + fried rice Check in at Dashengkui Cultural and Creative Museum, get a custom stamp on postcards 🍂 Tanhua Temple | Autumn Beauty Hidden on the City’s Edge So off-the-beaten-path it’s not on maps! But in autumn, ginkgo leaves cover the courtyard, paired with the golden roof, it’s like a painting Free admission, incense is light, making it peaceful Recommended to visit at dusk, when the sunset filters through ancient trees, creating stunning light and shadow I say: The gentleness of Hohhot is hidden in the sound of a wooden fish drum. Day 2: Easy Hike at Hasuhai + Power Walk at Shenquan Ecotourism Area Desert Oasis 📍Nature’s double combo: half lake, half sand 🌊 Hasuhai – The tranquil beauty of the Western Lake beyond the Great Wall 40 km from the city Ticket: 30 RMB Horse riding/boating available Features: In autumn and winter, flocks of swans rest here, perfect for ethereal photos Walk the lakeside trail for 2 hours, reeds sway in the wind Local fishermen catch fresh carp, farmhouse iron pot stew is super fresh! 🐫 Shenquan Ecotourism Area – Mini Kubuqi Desert by the Yellow River Ticket + shuttle: 90 RMB includes sand sliding, cable car, glass walkway Upgraded activities: Hike to the desert peak to overlook the Yellow River winding through the sand Experience camel riding for 80 RMB per round, pretend to be a Silk Road merchant In summer, soak your feet in natural hot springs; in winter, recommended for scenic views from heights 💡 Hidden gem: On the west side of the park is a wild red willow forest, blazing red in autumn, rarely visited! 🍽️ Must-Eat for a Complete Experience | The Taste Secrets Only Locals Know in Hohhot Must-eat item Recommended place Price reference Shaomai (Shao Mei) Deshunyuan (Xinhua Plaza branch) 12 RMB per basket, juicy lamb filling! Lamb offal soup Mongliang Fengqing Street roadside stall 10 RMB a big bowl, perfect with baked bread Grilled milk skin Near Dazhao Temple small stall 5 RMB/piece, rich milky flavor Youmian Wowo Gerile Ama Restaurant 15 RMB, dip in lamb soup I say: Hohhot people’s mornings start with a steaming basket of shaomai. 🏡 Accommodation Recommendations | Great Value & Atmosphere Combined 1. Qingcheng Courtyard Boutique Homestay (near Dazhao Temple) Converted siheyuan with floor heating + tea room, very artsy 260 RMB/night 2. Sheraton Hotel (city center) Convenient transportation, good for staying a night before driving back 400 RMB+/night 3. Vacation House inside Shenquan Scenic Area (family-friendly) - Independent cabin with Yellow River view from the window | Off-season around 300 RMB 💰 Total budget for 2 days 1 night about 780 RMB per person Item Cost Transportation (fuel + tolls or carpool) 200 RMB Accommodation 260 RMB Food 150 RMB Tickets + activities 200 RMB Souvenirs (dairy products + dried beef) 100 RMB | Emergency reserve | 100 RMB | | Total ≈ 780 RMB ✅ Affordable even for students! 📌 One last honest word: Many people pass through Hohhot thinking it’s just a "city with lamb." But when you enter its temples, walk its dunes, and hear the Yellow River whispering at the desert’s edge, you’ll understand this is a wound and a medal where grassland civilization and Central Plains culture have collided for thousands of years. If you want to understand half of Inner Mongolia in just one weekend, come to Hohhot. It’s not big, but it’s deep enough. 👉 Next stop, I’ll take you to Ulanqab to see the earth crack and ice waterfall wonders, where even below zero you can feel the thrill!

In-depth travel guide to Inner Mongolia: Explore the grasslands and deserts starting at 1000 RMB per person Inner Mongolia, this vast land, weaves together natural landscapes such as grasslands, deserts, lakes, and volcanoes, along with the rich cultural fusion of Mongolian, Han, and other ethnic groups, creating a colorful tapestry. Below is a comprehensive travel guide covering transportation, accommodation, attractions, food, and tips to avoid pitfalls, helping you plan your trip efficiently. 1. Transportation Costs and Methods 1. External Transportation Airplane: Fly from major cities like Beijing and Shanghai to Hohhot Baita International Airport, with one-way tickets costing about 500-1000 RMB, and flight time of 2-3 hours. From the airport to the city, you can take the airport shuttle bus (25 RMB/person) or a taxi (about 50 RMB). Train: Hard sleeper tickets from Beijing to Hohhot cost about 200-300 RMB, taking 8-10 hours; second-class high-speed train tickets cost about 150-200 RMB, taking 4-5 hours. Long-distance Bus: Some cities have direct long-distance buses to Hohhot, costing about 200-300 RMB, with longer travel times, suitable for budget travelers. 2. Internal Transportation Chartered car/Carpool: Inner Mongolia’s attractions are scattered, so it’s recommended to charter a car or carpool. A 4-person carpool costs about 200-300 RMB per day, allowing flexible itinerary planning. Public Transport: Hohhot city has a subway and buses, with fares between 1-3 RMB; for nearby attractions, long-distance buses cost about 20-50 RMB. 2. Accommodation Recommendations and Prices 1. Budget Options Fengya Small Hotel in Hohhot: Located in the Danan Street business district, a 10-minute walk to Sai Shang Old Street, computer room starting at 50 RMB, offers luggage storage and free parking. Xinhe Hotel in Hohhot: Near Dazhao Temple, a 5-minute walk, boutique queen rooms starting at 90 RMB, great value. 2. Mid-range Hotels Muzan Hotel (Exhibition Hall Subway Station Bolton Plaza Branch): Near Maoye Mall, good soundproofing, includes smart speakers and giant screen projection, priced around 300-400 RMB/night. Home Inn·neo (Hohhot Museum People's Hall Subway Station Branch): Warm service, modern facilities, priced around 250-350 RMB/night. 3. Unique Stays Grassland Mongolian Yurts: Experience yurt accommodation on Xilamuren Grassland or Huitengxile Grassland, priced around 200-400 RMB/night, including breakfast and bonfire parties. Dalate Banner Hotels: Hotels near Xiangshawan Desert cost about 300-500 RMB/night, convenient for desert sightseeing. 3. Must-Visit Attractions and Tickets 1. Free Attractions Huitengxile Grassland: Plateau wetland grassland, wildflowers in summer, golden in autumn, horse riding and archery available, free admission. Sai Shang Old Street: Historical district in Hohhot with Ming and Qing style architecture, great for photos, free to visit. 2. Paid Attractions Xiangshawan Desert: 5A-level scenic area, tickets start at 120 RMB, includes sand sliding, camel riding, and you can hear the roaring dunes. Dazhao Temple: 4A-level scenic area, ticket 35 RMB, silver Buddha, dragon carvings, and murals worth seeing, experience Tibetan Buddhism culture. Ejina Populus Forest: One of the world’s top 50 autumn viewing spots, ticket 240 RMB, golden poplars in autumn reflecting on the Ruo Shui River. Wulan Hada Volcano Geological Park: Free admission, natural volcano museum, hiking to the crater, great for shooting “Mars” style photos. 4. Food Recommendations and Prices 1. Specialty Snacks Lamb Shaomai: 22-28 RMB/2 pieces, thin skin and large filling, breakfast staple, recommended chains include “Lao Suiyuan” and “Deshunyuan.” Lamb Offal Soup: 20-30 RMB/bowl, a delight for offal lovers, best with chili. Salty Milk Tea: 38-68 RMB/pot, a magical blend of milk essence, fried rice, and milk skin, best shared by 3-4 people. 2. Main Meals Hand-held Meat: 98-158 RMB/jin, boiled lamb in clear water, original flavor, eaten with chive flower sauce. Roast Whole Lamb: 2000-4000 RMB each, the pinnacle of banquets, must be booked in advance; for fewer people, order roast lamb leg (280-450 RMB each) or roast lamb ribs (88-128 RMB/jin). Air-dried Beef: 59-138 RMB/bag, Inner Mongolia specialty, ready to eat or for soup, great as souvenirs. 5. Sample Itinerary 1. Three-day Tour (1000-1500 RMB per person) Day 1: Arrive in Hohhot in the morning, visit Dazhao Temple (35 RMB) and Sai Shang Old Street (free), lunch with lamb shaomai (25 RMB). In the afternoon, go to Huitengxile Grassland (free), try horse riding (50-100 RMB/hour). Dinner in a grassland yurt with hand-held meat (80 RMB per person), overnight in a yurt (200-400 RMB). Day 2: Capture the grassland sunrise early, visit Huanghuagou Grassland Tourism Resort in the morning (ticket 150 RMB), admire the spectacular meteor shower site. Lunch with simple meal in the park (30 RMB), return to Hohhot in the afternoon, dinner with lamb offal soup (25 RMB). Overnight at Muzan Hotel (350 RMB). Day 3: Visit Xiangshawan Desert in the morning (ticket 120 RMB), experience sand sliding and camel riding (100 RMB per person). Lunch with simple meal in the park (30 RMB), return to the city in the afternoon, buy air-dried beef and other specialties (100 RMB per person). Dinner at “Lao Suiyuan” with lamb shaomai (25 RMB), end of trip. 2. Five-day Tour (2000-3000 RMB per person) Day 1-3: Same as the three-day itinerary. Day 4: Fly or take train to Ejina Banner in the morning, visit Ejina Populus Forest in the afternoon (ticket 240 RMB), photograph golden poplars and Ruo Shui River. Dinner with camel meat pie (40 RMB) at a local restaurant, overnight at Ejina Banner hotel (400-600 RMB). Day 5: Capture the poplar forest sunrise early, visit Juyan Lake in the morning (ticket 60 RMB), admire the “Pearl of the Desert” wetland scenery. Lunch with simple meal in the park (30 RMB), return to Hohhot in the afternoon, end of trip. 6. Practical Tips to Avoid Pitfalls Transportation: Attractions are scattered, recommend chartering or carpooling to avoid fatigue from self-driving; beware of unlicensed drivers who may take detours or overcharge. Shopping: Souvenir prices in scenic areas are high, better to buy air-dried beef, milk skin, and other gifts in city supermarkets. Food: Inner Mongolian dishes are large portions, order one less dish per person; roast whole lamb must be booked in advance to avoid waste. Cultural Respect: When visiting Mongolian villages or temples, respect local customs, avoid photographing locals or religious items without permission. Safety Tips: Large temperature differences between day and night on the grasslands, bring warm clothes; wear sand-proof shoe covers when visiting deserts to keep sand out of shoes. The charm of Inner Mongolia lies in the blend of nature and culture. Whether it’s the vast grasslands, magnificent deserts, tempting cuisine, or rich culture, it will leave you enchanted. Take this guide and start your Inner Mongolia journey!

Day 1: Arrive in Hohhot In the morning, I arrived in Hohhot successfully by plane and felt the unique atmosphere of this city. Hotels in winter are cheap, three hundred dollars a dollar, I stay at the Crowne Plaza Hotel! Afternoon: Visit the Jokhang Temple I first went to Jokhang Temple, which is a Buddhist temple with a long history. The elegant architectural style of the temple gives people a strong religious atmosphere, especially the golden Buddha statue, which is impressive. Evening: Sample local cuisine For dinner we chose the famous local lamb hot pot. The lamb is tender and served with fresh vegetables. The soup is milky and tastes great! However, I still tried the sheep scorpion, very tasty, four people cannibal 50 ... can not believe Day 2: Sleeping Volcano Expedition In the morning, I signed up for a trip to Sleeping Volcano. The scenery along the way, mountains and grasslands intertwined, let me feel the magnificence of nature, we spent six hours round trip, chartered car, back when I fell asleep 😂😂 Explore the volcano on foot On the trail of Sleeping Volcano, I hiked along the crater and was surrounded by stunning natural landscapes. It's really not good to go in winter....it's so cold that the wind can't move forward, we all come in summer 😂😂 Btw During my trip to Inner Mongolia, I tried the local salty milk tea and to be honest, it was really a bit unusual at first. The salty tea with milk flavor is quite special, but I still find it a little strange. However, other dairy products are really delicious! For example, their cheese and milk skin really good to eat silly eat to buy a few boxes want to bring back but crossing the border is not allowed to bring 😂😂😂😂 I ate all on the spot #InnerMongolia #Hohhot #Inner Mongolia Travel #Hohhot Wide Alley

She Yi Tea Culture Hotel (Hohhot Dazhao Temple Branch) In-Depth Experience 🧹Soundproofing/Cleanliness: Pretty good 🏘️Room Type/Layout: Pretty good 🛌Supplies/Facilities: There is a self-service laundry, the girls even went to wash and dry clothes late at night [Joyful] 💰Average Cost: Please check the hotel's current price 💗Other Tips: The hotel's breakfast is great, the baked goods are better than what I've had in outside restaurants. Also, the hotel offers afternoon tea, and you can enjoy tea in the pavilion in the evening, very comfortable! DAY 1: Depart from Beijing North in the morning, singing and laughing all the way, arrive at Hohhot East at noon, then take a taxi to the hotel. By the way, the hat-wearing uncles in Hohhot really have to work hard; one of the taxi drivers we took smelled strongly of alcohol, and we only realized after the car started moving, but we didn’t dare say anything [Facepalm]. The hotel environment is very nice, no time to enjoy it, dropped off luggage and headed straight to Deshunyuan for Shaomai, which is within walking distance. Since we arrived after 3 pm, only Shaomai was available, and it was delicious! After a full meal, we saw a beautiful lady’s mobile coffee cart across the street, just what we needed to recharge our coffee cravings. She offers milk skin coffee, with roasted rice added, something you can’t get in Beijing! Next to the coffee cart is a specialty store where you can enjoy coffee while eating milk skin rolls, nice! After resting enough, we strolled back to the hotel along Sai Shang Old Street. The sun in Hohhot is intense, I really experienced it! When we were walking Sai Shang Old Street around 5:30 pm, we wondered why there were so few people on the pedestrian street. The sun was scorching me, almost making me lose it [Facepalm]. Later we realized that most people only come out to shop after sunset; only we were foolishly out in the sun. In the evening, we went to Kuangxiangzi Food Street, which is a bit far to walk. When we left, we asked a hat-wearing uncle near the hotel who told us it was just two traffic lights away. Didn’t expect the traffic lights in Hohhot to be so far apart [Facepalm]. For those with less stamina or who don’t want to digest food by walking, I recommend renting a bike or taking a ride [Chukle]. Kuangxiangzi is crowded; first-timers to Hohhot can check it out, but if you come again, you might skip it. DAY 2: In the morning, visit Wuliang Dazhao Temple to pray, light lamps, and walk around the pagoda, feeling fulfilled. In the afternoon, visit the Inner Mongolia Museum, which is free! The exhibitions are wonderful, and the cultural products are interesting, worth a second visit. DAY 3: In the morning, pick up the rental car and drive to Hongshiya Sky Grassland! The drive was easy; some girls online said it was difficult, but I don’t know what their standard is [NosePick]. Driving into the mountains, sometimes the navigation loses signal, but Gaode Map switches to satellite signal automatically, so no worries about getting lost. Once deep in the mountains, the only inconvenience is the restroom situation. Please find a tree root or grass patch that looks suitable for relief. Surprisingly, there was another coffee cart halfway up the mountain, which was amazing! Drinking coffee in the rain while enjoying the scenery, so comfortable 👍. After resting, we set off again and drove straight to the pre-booked Mongolian yurt. We caught the tail end of summer. In Hohhot, we wore shorts and T-shirts, but by the time we reached Hongshiya Sky Grassland, we had to add layers and ended up in winter clothes. I wore thermal leggings from Youjia and jeans on the bottom, and on top thermal wear + T-shirt + thin fleece + fleece-lined jacket, wearing everything I could. The yurt manager said we were probably the last guests of the summer. The yurt we booked was very clean, with floor heating. Five girls stayed in one yurt, and sleeping on the floor was not cold. We didn’t encounter the bugs mentioned in other posts. The restroom was outside the yurt, which was fine during the day. It started raining in the evening and rained heavily all night. The grassland night is truly dark, the kind where you can get lost. To avoid getting up at night, we all tried to drink less water and held out until dawn [Facepalm]. DAY 4: When dawn broke, it was truly worth the trip. Groups of camels were grazing outside the yurt. Several ostriches were wandering around. In the distance, horses were running. The wind blowing through the grass, blue sky and white clouds, exactly like the opening scene of the TV series "Genghis Khan." Enjoy these few hours of life! The Sky Grassland road is a loop; you can drive around, take photos everywhere, each one good enough for a desktop wallpaper. We stayed here until we had to check out. Then, drove down the mountain, ate near the East Station, returned the car, took the train back to Beijing, and arrived home safely! Perfect!