[2025 Hohhot ] Travel Guide for Qian Gu Ma Song (Updated Apr)

A family travel guide to Hohhot - contact our customer support for your personalized travel itinerary Itinerary • Day 1: Arrive in Hohhot in the morning and visit Dazhao Temple to admire Tibetan Buddhist architecture, exquisite murals, and Buddha statues. Rent Mongolian costumes for family photos. Then explore Saishang Old Street and taste local delicacies. In the afternoon, visit Princess Kejing's Mansion to learn about its historical culture. In the evening, head to Chilechuan Grassland to watch the sunset and, if timing permits, enjoy the Eternal Horses performance. • Day 2: Spend the whole day at Xiangshawan Desert Resort, experiencing camel riding, sand sliding, and various recreational activities. • Day 3: Drive to Wulanhada Volcano (make reservations in advance), rent astronaut suits for photos at Volcano No. 6, try horse and camel riding, then head to Huitengxile Grassland. • Day 4: Visit Inner Mongolia Museum to learn about the region's history, culture, and natural landscapes. In the afternoon, appreciate artworks at Inner Mongolia Art Museum, then visit the popular Xinhua Square. Transportation Guide • Getting There: Fly directly to Hohhot Baita International Airport for long-distance travel; alternatively, take the high-speed rail to Hohhot East Station (about 2 hours from Beijing). • Getting Around: Within the city, taxis, subway, and buses are convenient. For distant attractions like grasslands and deserts, consider car rental or hiring a driver. Food Recommendations • Gerile Ama Milk Tea House: Traditional Mongolian cuisine featuring milk tea, hand-pulled mutton, and yogurt pancakes. • Erdun: High-quality hot pot and roasted mutton dishes. • Kuanxiangzi Food Street: Try local specialties like Yu Lin's famous Shaomai and lamb offal, and Ma Dajie's millet porridge. Travel Tips • Pack warm clothes as temperature varies greatly between day and night on the grasslands. Bring insect repellent as mosquitoes are common. • For desert activities, bring sun protection, sand protection gear, and stay hydrated. • Follow staff instructions during horseback riding and other activities to ensure safety.

🌌 Under the night sky of Chi Le Chuan grassland, hundreds of divine horses are coming on the clouds! 🌟The naked-eye 3D dome recreates the millennium pastoral song, where people and horses dance together across time and space, interpreting the epic legend of the Mongolian horse spirit. 🐎✨ Horseback acrobatics, dressage, wolf pack confrontations, the 1,400-square-meter panoramic stage is extremely shocking, revealing the top night show on the grassland - a must-see horseback light and shadow feast in a lifetime, come and unlock the living code of nomadic civilization! 🔍🔥 📅 [Core opening hours] ▫️May 1 - October 6, 2024 ⏳Regular evening session 20:00; ▫️July 10 - August 18, additional afternoon session at 15:30; ▫️During National Day (10.1-6), two additional sessions will be added at 15:00/20:00. ⏳ 【Recommended play time】 The performance lasts about 75 minutes ⏰. It is recommended to arrive 30 minutes in advance to visit the stables/grassland landscape 🏇🌿, and combine it with surrounding horseback riding, archery and other experiences 🏹. The overall time is reserved for 2-3 hours to deeply experience the immersive journey of horseback culture. 💰【Ticket Price】: Performance ticket price 280 yuan - 680 yuan (guest ticket to VIP ticket)🎟️ 🎭 【Performance content of the Eternal Horse Song】 🐎With the "Mongolian Horse Spirit" as the core, five epic chapters: ▶️Goddess of Heaven → Love between Man and Horse → Horseback Home → Horseback Legend → Free Heavenly Horse 🤸One hundred famous horses x one hundred riders, performing: horseback acrobatics (hiding in the stirrup, riding two horses on one horse); folk equestrianism (dressage, galloping horses); Mongolian-Yuan battle formations (wolf packs confronting each other, triumphant return from the expedition); 🌌Combining naked-eye 3D dome and 1,400 square meters of panoramic stage, it presents: ✔️Romantic wirework of meeting at Aobao, ✔️Epic group drama of war and battle, ✔️"Release of Ten Thousand Horses" conveys ecological philosophy, and a 75-minute immersive journey through the millennium nomadic culture. 🌿【Supporting entertainment projects】 ▪️ In-depth grassland experience: Stable interaction, grassland viewing platform, horseback riding/archery/wrestling (Mongolian wrestling) 🏹🤼♂; ▪️ Night Economy Combination: Beer, barbecue and music square, enjoy Mongolian food under the stars and watch the night view of the grassland 🌌; ▪️ One-stop service: Direct bus to the city (starting from Inner Mongolia Museum)🚌; Quasi-five-star hotel + "Grassland One-day Tour" package 🎟️ (performance + entertainment + catering); ▪️ Cultural extension: Horseback Cultural Gallery (Horse Harness Intangible Cultural Heritage, Mongolian Costumes)📜; Horse-themed cultural and creative handicrafts (leather carving, felt art) ✂️🎨. 🚀【Pre-trip preparation guide】 ✅ Time planning: confirm the performance time (give priority to evening show + starry sky dome), buy tickets in advance during summer vacation/National Day, and reserve 2-3 hours (including warm-up experience). ✅ Equipment list: The temperature difference between day and night on the grassland is large, so prepare a thin jacket; wear non-slip shoes (horse riding/walking); umbrella for both sunny and rainy days (open-air areas). ✅ Cultural preview: Learn about Mongolian horse culture, Aobao sacrifice and other backgrounds in advance, and deeply unlock the performance easter eggs.

During my first trip to Inner Mongolia, I discovered the Qian Gu Masong show, which I like to call the "horse show." I was hesitant at first, but decided to give it a chance. The show is located in the Chilelechuan grassland area, allowing you to enjoy the grassland before attending the show. It was also convenient to find a ride back to the city after the show. I was amazed by the performances of all the actors. The horses seemed to be acting as well. The costumes and acrobatics were excellent. This show is truly unique and shouldn't be missed when visiting Hohhot. It was a night to remember.

When talking about Inner Mongolia, one always thinks of riding a fine horse, galloping across the endless grasslands. This time, my journey took me to Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, to watch the grand performance 'Eternal Horse Ode' and learn about the grassland culture on horseback in Inner Mongolia. 'Eternal Horse Ode' artistically showcases the 'spirit of the Mongolian horse' through the story of 'me'—the son of a herdsman—reflecting the great journey of the Mongolian people in mutual support, striving for progress, and pursuing civilization. It praises the open and inclusive, resilient spirit of the horse-riding nation and displays the beautiful realm of harmonious coexistence between humans and horses, humans and grasslands, and poetic dwelling. The performance gathers a hundred famous horses and a hundred riders, comprehensively using ethnic equestrian skills, horseback acrobatics, horse dance performances, Mongolian songs and dances, and other artistic elements. It integrates high-tech sound, light, and electricity, as well as naked-eye 3D technology, vividly portraying the warmth of human-horse bonding, the harmony of the horseback homeland, the grandeur of a hundred horses setting out, and the ultimate ode of the eternal horse. Address: South side of Yematu Village, Baohe Shao Town, Xincheng District, Hohhot Tickets: Regular 260 RMB｜Premium 353 RMB｜VIP 446 RMB｜VVIP 633 RMB Showtime: 20:00 Duration: 75 minutes Recommended Route: Hohhot—Dazhao Temple—Inner Mongolia Museum—Chilchuan Grassland—Eternal Horse Ode—Xiangshawan