Summer in Hohhot is simply a paradise on earth!

🏮Hohhot travel guide | The thousand-year pastoral song and modern symphony of the grassland city🎶 Praised as the "Pearl Beyond the Great Wall"✨ by China National Geography, this is a magical place where grassland civilization and Central Plains culture blend. The sound of the morin khuur lingers🎻, neon lights flash on tall buildings, and the northern frontier fantasy plays here! Take this 2–3 day guide and unlock the unique charm of the "Green City"~ 📍 Itinerary overview (2–3 days) 𝐃𝐚𝐲❶: Journey of history and faith Dazhao Temple🏯 → Sai Shang Old Street🛤️ → Five Pagoda Temple🗼 → Islamic Style Street🕌 → Deshunyuan Shaomai Feast🍙 → Night tour of Chilechuan Grassland🌌 𝐃𝐚𝐲❷: Collision of nature and culture Inner Mongolia Museum📚 → Wang Zhaojun Museum👸 → Hasuhai / Shengshuiliang (choose one)💧🗻 → Gerile Ama Milk Tea House🥛 → Dashengkui Xiangsheng Teahouse🎭 𝐃𝐚𝐲❸: Grassland/Desert extension tour (optional) Option A: Xilamuren Grassland horseback riding🐎 + Zhamai Feast🥘 → Overnight in a Mongolian yurt🏕️ Option B: Xiangshawan Desert carnival🏜️ (2 hr drive from Hohhot) 🌟 Must-visit attractions 1. Dazhao Temple (35 CNY) A famous Gelugpa Tibetan Buddhist temple, with silver Buddha statues, dragon carvings, and murals that are artistic treasures🎨! Put on a Mongolian robe and take photos in front of the Shakyamuni Pagoda📸 to easily capture stunning Tibetan-style shots~ 2. Sai Shang Old Street (free) A Ming and Qing architectural complex combined with a vintage cultural market. Here you can shop for Mongolian silver jewelry and leather paintings🛍️. When the lanterns light up at dusk, it feels like stepping into "The Longest Day in Chang’an"🎐! 3. Inner Mongolia Museum (free with reservation) Home to treasures like the Xiongnu king’s golden crown👑 and the Chagan Nuur dinosaur fossil🦖. The Mongolian Heroes exhibition on the 4th floor is a must-see! Closed on Mondays, so don’t miss out~ 4. Chilechuan Grassland (free) The grassland closest to the city🌿, with a stunning night light show✨! Renting a Mongolian costume and horseback riding costs only 30 CNY per round, perfect for a full grassland experience~ 5. Shengshuiliang (40 km from the city) Alpine meadows and the Zhao Great Wall ruins🏞️, also the filming location of "Genghis Khan"! Wildflowers bloom in July, creating a fairy-tale world🌸. 🍖 Authentic food map - Hardcore breakfast ▶ Deshunyuan: Lamb shaomai with brick tea🍵 (Old Suiyuan shaomai is popular with tourists, but for authentic flavor, choose here!) ▶ Yulin Lamb Offal Soup: A local hidden gem🥣, break the baked bread into the lamb offal soup—absolutely amazing! - Main meal recommendations ▶ Gerile Ama: Hand-held meat🍖 + Mongolian ice cream🧊 + salty milk tea🥤, the three must-try grassland delicacies, a soul-stirring bite! ▶ Zecheng Ice-Boiled Lamb: Spring water ice pot for dipping lamb🐏, paired with wild chive flower sauce, incredibly tender! ▶ Lonely Bean Sprout: The king of barbecue🔥, grilled milk tofu is sweet, soft, and unforgettable! - Snack collection ▶ Kuan Alley: Fruit soup, fried cakes, stuffed cold noodles, sugar sesame leaves🍡, a one-stop spot to try all the local snacks! ▶ Hanwula Dairy Shop: Milk skin rolls, yogurt fried rice, Mongolian mooncakes🥮, rich dairy flavor that’s super comforting~ 🏨 Accommodation guide - History lovers’ top choice: Near Dazhao Square (Shangri-La/Atour), step outside and explore the old city, super convenient🚶‍♀️! - Nightlife enthusiasts: Xinhua Square business district (Wanda Wenhua/All Seasons), very close to Moor City night market, shop and eat nonstop🌃! - Grassland experience: Chilechuan Grassland Mongolian yurt camp, lie in a starry sky room and watch the Milky Way🌌, full romance! Remember to book in advance~ 🚗 Transportation tips - ✈️ Baita Airport → city center: Metro Line 1 takes 30 min direct🚇, taxi about 25 CNY - 🚄 East High-Speed Rail Station → city center: Metro Line 2 easily gets you there - 🚕 City taxis start at 8 CNY, shared electric cars cover main attractions, riding around is super pleasant🛵! - 🚌 For surrounding tours, car rental is recommended (grassland/desert routes approx. 500 CNY/day), free and worry-free~ 📌 Pitfall tips 1. Be cautious buying beef jerky at scenic spots! Choose old-brand stores like "Grassland Daqin" at Meitong Wholesale Market🛒 for guaranteed quality~ 2. Always negotiate the price before horseback riding on the grassland💰, clarify if it’s charged by lap or by minute to avoid being tricked! 3. Large temperature differences in July–August mornings and evenings🌡️, remember to bring a windbreaker; winter temperatures drop to -20℃, down jackets + warm packs are essential! 4. When visiting temples, avoid stepping on thresholds or pointing at Buddha statues🙅, remember to turn prayer wheels clockwise and respect local customs~ 5. Mongolian restaurants serve large portions🥘, it’s best to order small servings first to avoid waste! When the wind chimes of Dazhao Temple ring🎐 and the CBD lights shine together✨, you’ll understand— Hohhot is the pure white khata scarf the horseback people offer to the world🤍, the modern echo of the ancient Chile song🎵. Wait for the breathtaking sunset at Dazhao Temple🌇, savor a steaming cup of salty milk tea🥛, let the grassland breeze blow away all the noise🌬️. Come and start this unique journey to the Green City!