Travel through the secret realm of Inner Mongolia, explore the ancient capital's legacy — 6 days and 5 nights self-driving adventure from Xi'an to Inner Mongolia

D1: Xi'an - Jingbian Morning: Depart from Xi'an, drive north along the Baomao Expressway, about 4 hours' drive. Enjoy the scenery of the Loess Plateau along the way. Afternoon: Arrive in Jingbian, visit Wave Valley (ticket about 80 yuan/person), explore this geological wonder known as the "Chinese version of Antelope Canyon", and hike through the colorful Danxia landform, estimated playtime 4 hours. Evening: Head to Jingbian County, check into an economy hotel (about 200 yuan/room), rest and adjust. Dinner: Try local snacks such as lamb paomo, saozi noodles, etc., about 50 yuan per person. D2: Jingbian - Ordos Morning: After breakfast, continue north along the Baomao Expressway, make a short stop at Hongjian Lake (ticket about 30 yuan/person), enjoy the beauty of the desert lake, and you can also take a boat to land on the small island to play, quite like Hainan scenery, but it is not recommended to stay for a long time. Afternoon: Arrive in Ordos, visit Kangbashi Fountain (starts at 8:30 pm, free admission), feel the shock of the highest musical fountain in Asia. Evening: Check into a hotel in downtown Ordos (about 300 yuan/room), rest. D3: Ordos In-depth Tour Morning: Visit Ordos Museum (free admission), learn about Mongolian history and culture through rich exhibits. Afternoon: Go to the Mongolian Source Cultural Industry Park (ticket about 120 yuan/person), experience the profound heritage of Mongolian culture. Evening: Drive to Subohan Grassland (ticket + experience activities about 200 yuan/person), enjoy the vastness and freedom of the grassland, participate in activities such as horse riding and archery. Dinner: Taste roasted whole lamb in a yurt near the grassland (about 1200 yuan each, suitable for group sharing). D4: Ordos - Hohhot Morning: Drive to Hohhot, about 3 hours' drive. Afternoon: After arriving in Hohhot, visit the Inner Mongolia Museum (free admission), learn about the history and culture of Inner Mongolia. Evening: Visit Dazhao Temple (ticket about 35 yuan/person), feel the solemnity and mystery of Tibetan Buddhism, and you can also stroll around the nearby Kuanzhai Alley, which has many local specialties. Night: Check into a hotel in downtown Hohhot (about 300 yuan/room), taste local specialties such as hand-grabbed meat, lamb offal, etc., and be sure to try Zicheng boiled lamb, which you can't find in Xi'an. D5: Hohhot - Ulanqab Morning: Drive to Ulanqab, about 2 hours' drive. Noon: Arrive in Ulanqab, lunch on your own (about 50 yuan per person). Afternoon: Visit Ulanhada Volcano Geopark (some areas are free, some viewing platforms may charge), explore volcanic relics, and take unique photos of volcanic landforms. Evening: Check into a Mongolian yurt on the Ulanqab grassland (about 300 yuan/room), enjoy the sunset on the grassland, bonfire party, and rest. D6: Ulanqab - Datong - Xi'an Morning: Experience the entertainment projects on the grassland. Then near noon, return to the city for lunch. Noon: Drive to Datong, about 3 hours' drive. Enjoy the natural scenery along the way. Arrive in Datong in the afternoon. Afternoon: Visit Yungang Grottoes (ticket about 120 yuan/person), appreciate the Buddhist art treasures of the Northern Wei Dynasty. Evening: Explore local specialties such as Hunyuan cold noodles, Datong steamed buns, oat noodles, and yellow cakes, rest and prepare to return to Xi'an the next day. D7: Datong - Xi'an Return to Xi'an Notes 1. The total cost of the trip is 6919 yuan (one car for two adults and two children), for reference only. 2. It is recommended to book tickets for some popular attractions online in advance to avoid queuing on-site. 3. There are various choices for accommodation and dining, which can be flexibly adjusted according to personal preferences and budget.