[2025 Tumed Right Banner Attraction] Travel Guide for Mei Dai Zhao (Updated May)

Just got back from Inner Mongolia with my kid. We stayed at the Lotus Hotel in the desert, enjoying horseback riding on the grasslands, volcano adventures, and going crazy at the Desert Disney! The best part? Door-to-door private car service and butler service made it a relaxing trip for this mom. Here's your detailed guide👇🏻 🌈Day 1: Airport pickup in Hohhot - Hohhot City First stop at Dazhao Temple, taking family photos in Mongolian robes (perfect shots with red walls and golden roof) Evening at Saishang Old Street for lamb noodles + millet porridge - my kid licked the bowl clean saying it's better than ice cream! Important note❗️Family package includes 5 hours of car service, saving 100+ on taxi fares 🌈Day 2: Museum Adventure - Volcano Exploration Morning at Inner Mongolia Museum seeing dinosaur fossils + space exhibition (3D animations had my kid wide-eyed the whole time) Afternoon rush to Wulan Hada Volcano! Rent space suits for Mars-like photos at Volcano No.6 (amazing black and red backdrop) Overnight at volcano guesthouse, stargazing with telescopes at night, butler thoughtfully brought star-themed milk! 🌈Day 3: Grassland Fun Huanghuagou: Ride the popular mini train across grasslands (super cool at 2,000m altitude!) Experience herder's life: Milking cows + feeding lambs (adorable lambs chasing kids for milk bottles) Eat hand-grabbed mutton in yurts, evening bonfire party with kids dancing Andai dance with Mongolian boys - so much fun 💥Here comes the highlight 🌈Day 4: Desert Disney - Lotus Hotel Morning at Meidai Zhao seeing Ming Dynasty ruins, kids become little archaeologists Afternoon straight to Xiangshawan Fairy Sand Island - VIP access, no queuing! Must-try: Zip line + desert roller coaster + camel caravan (much less crowded than Dunhuang) Evening check-in at CNN-acclaimed Lotus Hotel! Triangle-shaped white buildings like a space station, every room has desert view, watch the Milky Way from bed 🌈Day 5: Desert Water Paradise Yueshaisland - bring swimsuits! Water speedboats + paddling in 0.3m shallow water (kids amazed by water fun in desert) Free hotel activities: Sand art DIY + family sports meet + nighttime stargazing class🔭 (astronomer pointing out the Milky Way with laser pointer - spectacular!) Don't forget Instagram-worthy shots at the pool before leaving - pyramid design + desert background 👑Our Family Package ✅Lotus Hotel all-inclusive: 20+ activities + buffet + childcare service (5-10 year olds can join teachers for crafts) ✅24-hour butler service, even helped find my kid's lost water bottle ✅Private car with child safety seats, snacks and picture books prepared for long drives - worry-free!

For a unique Lunar New Year experience, consider a 5-day trip to Huitengxile Grassland and Meidaizhao Temple, where you can enjoy the beauty of nature and the weight of history. / 🚩Itinerary: Day 1: Nanjing 👉 Baotou Fly from Nanjing to Baotou to start your exciting Inner Mongolia trip! After checking in, you can explore the city and experience its unique charm. Day 2: Xiangshawan 🏜️ - Meidaizhao Temple 🛕 Head to Xiangshawan in the morning to enjoy the magnificent desert scenery. In the afternoon, visit Meidaizhao Temple to explore the ancient temple and experience the strong religious atmosphere. Day 3: Huitengxile Grassland 🌾 Spend the whole day at Huitengxile Grassland, where you can ride horses 🐎, shoot arrows 🏹, and enjoy song and dance performances 🎶 to experience authentic Mongolian culture. Day 4: Inner Mongolia Museum 🏛️ Visit the Inner Mongolia Museum to learn about the rich history and colorful culture of Inner Mongolia and experience the unique charm of this land. Day 5: Kangbashi Tourist Area 🌆 - Ordos Museum 🏢 In the morning, visit Kangbashi Tourist Area to enjoy the perfect blend of modern city and nature. In the afternoon, visit Ordos Museum to end your unforgettable Inner Mongolia trip. / Packing List: 🧳 👕 Clothing: windbreaker, down jacket, thermal underwear, jeans, and bright-colored clothes for photos. 🎒 Accessories: sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, umbrella, selfie stick, and power bank. 📇 Documents: ID card, cash, bank card, and travel insurance. 🍞 Food: snacks, nut bars, thermos, and insulated cup to replenish energy at any time. / Huitengxile Grassland and Meidaizhao Temple are waiting for you to explore. Don't miss this gift from nature!

🕐️Day 1: Wudangzhao + Ma'anshan 🕐️Day 2: Kubuqi Desert 🕐️Day 3: Saihantala Urban Grassland ⛱️Must-visit attractions: Wudangzhao: One day is enough Meidaizhao: Far from downtown Baotou, over 1 hour by car Ma'anshan Scenic Area: Visit on the same day as Wudangzhao 🏨Accommodation: Stay downtown for easy access to food and transport 💰️Overall cost: Great value for money 💡Other tips: Rent a car

Baotou Travel Guide👍 [One] Attractions • History and culture: Wudangzhao Monastery, a famous Tibetan Buddhist temple, is built on a mountain with a staggered layout. Its yellow walls and red pillars are solemn and mysterious. Meidaizhao Monastery combines Mongolian, Tibetan, and Han architectural styles. Its colorful murals depict religious stories and history. Baotou Museum has a rich collection of artifacts that tell the story of the region's development.👌 • Natural scenery: Xilamuren Grassland is vast and boundless. In summer, the grass is lush and green. You can ride horses and watch the sunset over the grassland. Northern Weapon City displays various weapons and equipment, showcasing the power of national defense and the charm of industry.💗 [Two] Food😍 • Shouba meat: Boiled in clear water to retain the original flavor of the lamb, it is tender and delicious. • Shaomai: Thin-skinned and large, usually filled with lamb and green onions, it is fresh and not greasy. [Three] Accommodation • In the city, it is recommended to stay near Gangtie Street, which is convenient for transportation and close to shopping malls. If you want to experience grassland life, you can choose a yurt on Xilamuren Grassland to enjoy the unique style.🥰 [Four] Transportation • The city has a wide coverage of buses🚌, making it easy to get around. To visit the grasslands in the suburbs, you can take a tourist bus or charter a car at the bus station, which is convenient for arranging your itinerary freely.

Meidai Lamasery Ancient city and temple at the foot of Yinshan Mountain - Located between Hohhot and Baotou, along National Highway 110 and G6 Meidai Lamasery is said to be on par with the Potala Palace in Tibet, Ta'er Monastery in Qinghai, and Labrang Monastery in Gansu. It is one of the four major monasteries of Tibetan Buddhism in China and the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Inner Mongolia. Meidai Lamasery has 12 existing Ming Dynasty buildings with 256 rooms, which are arranged in a unique style.

Beautiful and beautiful, the scenery is pleasant, and it is an important Tibetan Yellow Church in Inner Mongolia. It is also a rare collection of temples, the palace and the city. The building is like a Chinese-style, blending Mongolian style and building a beautiful city. The combination of the temple, the people and the Buddha live together in Yinshan, Baita, Gusong, the ancient simplicity of the city gate, and the Zen sunshine is still good. We are on the road with the RV. Shangri-La Hohhot-Baotou RV Tour ##