The collision of grassland and history

## 🌿【Ultimate Guide to Hohhot】｜Play in "Qingcheng" for three days and two nights🍖 Hohhot (meaning "blue city" in Mongolian) is the capital of Inner Mongolia, integrating grassland culture, Tibetan Buddhism and modern urban style. There are magnificent Zhao temples, delicious mutton, vast grasslands and unique Mongolian customs. --- ### **📅 Best travel time** ✅ **May-October** (cool in summer, the grassland is the most beautiful; golden grassland in autumn, suitable for photography) ⚠️ Cold in winter (-15℃ to -20℃), but you can experience the snowfield and Mongolian yurt hot pot --- ### **🚗 Transportation Guide** ✈️ **Airplane**: Hohhot Baita International Airport (direct flight from major domestic cities) 🚄 **High-speed rail**: Beijing→Hohhot (about 2.5 hours, ¥200+) 🚌 **Urban transportation**: Metro Line 1, bus, taxi (Didi is convenient) --- ## **🔥 Must-see attractions** ### **1️⃣ Dazhao Temple (Wuliang Temple)** 📌 **Highlight**: The most famous Tibetan Buddhist temple in Inner Mongolia, with a history of more than 400 years and a magnificent silver statue of Sakyamuni ⏰ **Time**: 8:30-18:00 🎫 **Ticket**: ¥35 📸 **Photography spots**: Prayer wheels, red walls, golden roof of the main hall ### **2️⃣ Saishang Old Street** 📌 **Highlight**: Ming and Qing style ancient street, Mongolian handicrafts, leather paintings, dairy products 🍢 **Must-eat**: Grilled lamb kebabs, yogurt cakes, salty milk tea 🕒 **Best time**: Evening (the lighting is super atmospheric) ### **3️⃣ Inner Mongolia Museum** 📌 **Highlight**: Free! Learn about grassland culture, dinosaur fossils, and Genghis Khan's history ⏰ **Time**: 9:00-17:00 (closed on Monday) ### **4️⃣ Xilamuren Grassland (1.5h drive from the city)** 📌 **How ​​to play**: horse riding, staying in a yurt, bonfire party, starry sky photography 🐎 **Recommended experience**: Wrangler Horse Team (¥280/2 hours) 🌌 **Starry sky yurt**: Hongger Aobao Scenic Area (¥800+/night) ### **5️⃣ Zhaojun Museum** 📌 **Highlight**: Wang Zhaojun's Tomb + Xiongnu Culture Exhibition, suitable for history lovers 🎫 **Ticket**: ¥65 --- ## **🍖 Food Recommendation** ### **1️⃣ Gerile Ama Milk Tea House** 📍 **Must-order**: pot tea (salty milk tea + fried rice + milk skin), hand-pulled meat, yogurt cake 💰 **Per capita**: ¥50 ### **2️⃣ Zecheng ice-cooked lamb** 📍 **Specialty**: Lamb cooked with ice cubes, fresh and tender without smell 💰 **Per capita**: ¥80 ### **3️⃣ Laosuiyuan Shaomai** 📍 **Recommended**: Lamb and scallion Shaomai (8 pieces per basket, thin skin and large filling) 💰 **Per capita**: ¥30 ### **4️⃣ Seyedmon meal** 📍 **Must-try**: grilled lamb chops, blood sausage, Mongolian steamed buns 💰 **Per capita**: ¥100 --- ## **📝 3-day 2-night itinerary recommendation** ### **Day 1: City cultural tour** - Morning: **Dazhao Temple**→**Sai Shang Old Street** - Noon: **Gerile Amma Milk Tea House** - Afternoon: **Inner Mongolia Museum** - Evening: **Chechengbing Boiled Lamb** ### **Day 2: In-depth Tour of Grassland (Xilamuren)** - Morning: Departure→Ride Horses Across the Grassland - Noon: Visit Herders’ Homes (Drink Freshly Brewed Milk Tea) - Afternoon: Worship Oboo→Free Photography - Evening: Bonfire Party + Stay in Starry Sky Yurt ### **Day 3: Surrounding Exploration** - Morning: **Zhaojun Museum** - Noon: **Laosuiyuan Shaomai** - Afternoon: **Wuta Temple** - Evening: Return --- ## **💡 Practical Tips** 1. **Sunscreen**: Strong UV rays, hats and sunglasses are a must 2. **Cash**: Signals are poor in some parts of the grassland, so bring some cash 3. **Respect customs**: Do not step on the threshold or point at the Buddha statues when entering a temple 4. **Souvenirs**: Dairy products, beef jerky, Mongolian knives (need to be checked in) --- ## **📸 Best photo spots** 📌 **Red walls of Dazhao Temple** (Tibetan Buddhist style) 📌 **Sunset on Xilamuren Grassland** (golden light and shadow) 📌 **Night view of Saishang Old Street** (lanterns + ancient buildings) --- Hohhot has both the weight of history and the vastness of the grassland. You can have fun in 3 days! Save this article and go! 🐎✨ #Register for May Hotel Test Sleeper