Wò Lǔ Duǒ

Recommended by a friend, very flavorful Inner Mongolian cuisine, I couldn't walk after eating it

The restaurant environment is nice, but the service is a bit disappointing.

The following is a 15-day in-depth travel guide to Inner Mongolia, budgeted under 9,000 RMB (excluding round-trip transportation). This itinerary covers diverse landscapes, including grasslands, deserts, forests, volcanoes, and the border region, perfect for budget-conscious travelers seeking a truly unique experience. The itinerary features a balanced pace, balancing natural and cultural experiences. Itinerary Overview Route: Hohhot → Xilamuren Grassland → Kubuqi Desert → Ordos → Ulan Hada Volcano → Arxan → Hulunbuir Grassland → Manzhouli Length: 15 days, 14 nights Budget: Transportation 35% + Accommodation 25% + Food and Beverage 20% + Tickets/Experiences 15% + 5% reserve Best Season: June-August (for the green grasslands) or September (for autumn scenery, fewer crowds, and lower prices) Day-by-Day Itinerary and Budget Day 1-3: Hohhot and Surroundings (Cultural Retreat) Accommodation: Qingcheng Inn Youth Hostel/Budget Hotel (120 RMB/night x 3 nights) Things to Do: Dazhao Temple + Saishang Old Street (35 RMB, Tibetan Buddhist Culture) Inner Mongolia Museum (Free, half-day recommended) Hashi Lake Cycling (40 RMB/hour rental) Zhaojun Museum (65 RMB, optional) Food: Shaomai Street Breakfast (10 RMB), Oruduo Mongolian Cuisine (60 RMB per person) Transportation: Public transportation + shared bikes (20 RMB per day) Budget: Approximately 800 RMB Day April 5th: Xilamuren Grassland (First Grassland Experience) Accommodation: Herder's yurt (150 RMB/night x 2 nights, simple breakfast included) Activities: Horseback riding across the grassland (negotiate to 100 RMB/hour, choose 2 hours) Attend the Nadam Festival (free in summer, horse racing/wrestling performances) Starry sky photography (herders lead the way, free use of stargazing spots) Food: Hand-pulled meat platoon (50 RMB/meal per person) Transportation: Shared car from Hohhot to the grassland (80 RMB one-way) Budget: Approximately 700 RMB Day Days 6-7: Kubuqi Desert (Desert Safari) Accommodation: Night Singing Sand Inn (160 RMB/night x 2 nights) Things to Do: Hike around the Whispering Sand Bay (free, bring your own water) Night Singing Sand Scenic Area (60 RMB admission, less crowded, beautiful scenery) Desert Camping (bring your own tent or rent one for 100 RMB) Transportation: Grassland → Baotou bus → Kubuqi transfer (approximately 150 RMB total) Budget: Approximately 600 RMB Days 8-9: Ordos + Genghis Khan Mausoleum Accommodation: Kangbashi District Apartment Hotel (130 RMB/night x 2 nights) Things to Do: Genghis Khan Mausoleum (90 RMB, a must for history buffs) Ordos Grassland (optional, 80 RMB admission) Kangbashi City Nightscape (free, light show) Transportation: Kubuqi → Ordos shared car (50 RMB) Budget: Approximately 500 RMB Day October 11: Ulan Hada Volcano (Geological Wonder) Accommodation: B&B at the foot of the volcano (100 RMB/night) + 1 night camping (bring your own gear) Activities: Volcano No. 3 (free, summit for sunrise) Volcano No. 6 (photos in the internet-famous spacesuit, bargain down to 50 RMB) Stargazing (free, less light pollution) Transportation: Ordos → Ulan Qab train hard seat (60 RMB) + car rental and self-driving fee split (150 RMB/person) Budget: Approximately 500 RMB Days 12-14: Arxan + Hulunbuir (Forests and Grasslands) Accommodation: Arxan Youth Hostel (80 RMB/night for 2 nights) + Mongolian Yurt on the Grassland (150 yuan/night) Aershan National Forest Park (180 yuan entrance fee, valid for 2 days) Hulunbuir Morigele River (free, self-drive tour along the way) Herder Farm Experience (50 yuan, milking and wearing Mongolian robes) Transportation: Volcano → Arshan overnight bus (200 yuan) + local carpooling (300 yuan/person) Food: A mix of Northeastern and Mongolian cuisine (60 yuan per day) Budget: Approximately 1500 yuan Day 15: Manzhouli (Border Scenery) Things to Do: Matryoshka Square (free exterior, optional 128 RMB entrance) National Gate Scenic Area (60 RMB entrance, overlooking Russia) China-Russia Trade Street (free, affordable Russian chocolate) Return: Manzhouli to Hohhot special airfare (approximately 500 RMB purchased in advance) Budget Subtotal: Approximately 800 RMB Total Budget Accommodation: 14 nights, approximately 1,800 RMB (average price 130 RMB/night) Transportation: Intercity carpool/bus/train + short-distance car rental ≈ 3,200 RMB Tickets/Experiences: Selected paid activities ≈ 1,400 RMB Food and Beverage: 60 RMB per day for 15 days ≈ 900 RMB Emergency Fund: ≈ 500 yuan Total: Approximately 8,800 yuan (the remaining 200 yuan can be used to upgrade to a night's accommodation or add meals) Top Money-Saving Tips Transportation: Prioritize hard seats on overnight buses/trains, and use the "Inner Mongolia Public Transport" mini-app to check real-time schedules. Tickets: Arxan Forest Park offers free shuttles by joining a group tour with a youth hostel. Accommodation: During off-peak season, bargain on-site for yurts (as low as 80 yuan/night). Food: Stock up on dairy products/beef jerky at the supermarket. Notes The Arxan to Hulunbuir section has weak signal strength, so download an offline map in advance. Bring your ID card along the border (Manzhouli may conduct spot checks). Travel responsibly and avoid roaming the grasslands. This plan combines the best of Inner Mongolia's east-west route on a limited budget, visiting both popular destinations and lesser-known hidden gems. If you're pressed for time, skip the Arxan section and save approximately 1,500 yuan to invest in other experiences!

Hohhot Food Map | Get an Immersive Mongolian Feast‼ ️ I discovered an absolutely amazing Mongolian restaurant in Hohhot! The horse-head fiddle background music and Mongolian bao decor transport you to the grasslands. There are also exciting ethnic song and dance performances every night, creating a truly captivating atmosphere. 🏠 Oruduo Mongolian Cuisine 📍 Unit 01, Ground Floor, T3 Slow Life Commercial Block, Inner Mongolia Hotel, Ulanqab West Street 🔥 Must-Try Menu: ▪️ Oruduo Grilled Lamb Chops: Crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside! The crispy exterior reveals tender lamb, sprinkled with cumin and sesame seeds, making it incredibly fragrant. ▪️ Butter-Fried Blood Sausage and Pork Sausage: A truly amazing combination! The blood sausage is chewy and has a milky aroma, while the meat sausage bursts with flavor when you bite into it. ▪️ Milk Skin Vegetable and Fruit Salad: Freshly peeled milk skin covers the entire plate, paired perfectly with sand apples and honey. The milky aroma is overwhelming from the first bite. Tips: 1⃣️ It's recommended to go after 7 PM so you can enjoy the Mongolian song and dance performance while you eat (the performers even come down from the table to interact, which is super fun). 2⃣️ The decor is full of Mongolian elements, with saddle seats and copper pot chandeliers, making any photo you take a great shot. 3⃣️ The portions are generous! Two main courses and a salad are more than enough for two people. The joy of devouring meat and sipping milk tea is a must-try in Hohhot! #HohhotFood #MongolianCooking #GrasslandFood #EthnicRestaurant #InnerMongoliaTravel

Today, I'll show you the most authentic Mongolian cuisine in Hohhot! As a dedicated foodie, I ate at four amazing restaurants, each never twice. Save this guide to my tips! 👇🏻 🌟First: Saiyide Mongolian Cuisine🌟 👉🏻 [Mongolian Milk Tea] Made with a butter base, fresh milk, and brick tea, it's topped with beef jerky, milk tofu, and fried rice! It's incredibly savory and flavorful, and a perfect accompaniment to any Mongolian meal! 💥 👉🏻 [Milk Chewing Mouth] A kid-friendly treat! Made with pure milk, it's even better with milk tea! 👉🏻 [Mongolian Camel Meat Pie] Thin crust and generous filling, filled with high-protein, low-fat camel meat! 👉🏻 [Lamb and Scallion Baked Buns] The fragrant scallion perfectly balances the mutton's tang! 🍖Second place: Zaoge Grassland Beef Bones🍖 👉🏻[Beef Bones] I was immediately drooling when they were served. The portion was so generous it would satisfy my meat-eating cravings!‼️ 👉🏻[Eji Milk Tea] Milk skin + fried rice + dried fruit noodles + beef cubes ~ perfect for sharing between three or four people 🏰Third place: Oruduo Mongolian Cuisine🏰 👉🏻[Mongolian Hot Pot Tea] Slow-cooked with Pu'er tea, milk, and salt🕰️, the pot is filled with butter-sautéed fried rice, jerky, milk tofu, and beef jerky... The milky aroma was so rich I drank several bowls!🤤 👉🏻[Caramelized Milk Tofu] It's like caramelized sweet potato, but even more amazing! A crispy shell envelops delicate milk tofu, creating a perfectly silky texture. 👉🏻[Grilled Lamb Chops] Dust with cumin and chili flakes, and served with pickled cucumbers for a refreshing and greasy treat. 🍽️Fourth: Uliyaji Mongolian Restaurant and Bar🍽️ 👉🏻[Buryat Steamed Buns] Steaming hot from the pan! Thin, juicy beef filling mixed with onions, perfectly flavorful and completely non-muttony, you'll want to keep eating! 👉🏻[Braised Fried Lamb Chops] Golden, crispy crust conceals juicy lamb. 👉🏻[Curry Tofu] Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and generously coated in sauce. The slightly spicy sauce will whet your appetite! I could easily boast two bowls of rice! #WhatToDoInHohhot #AReallyDeliciousSnacks #NicheDiscovery