Hohhot Tour
Hohhot is the regional capital of Inner Mongolian Autonomous Region. It is located in the center of Inner Mongolia, with its north being the Yinshan Mountains and Yellow
River to its south.
The present city of Hohhot has been developed both from an old city founded by Mongol ruler Altan Khan in 1581 and the new city - Suiyuan City established in 1737 by the Qing Dynasty. The name of "Hohhot" that comes from the old city means "blue city", reminding people of the arching blue sky and the grasslands.
Now Hohhot has attractively tree-lined roads with a few historical sites, temples: Dazhao Lamasery, Xilituzhao Lamasery, Five Pagoda Temple, Jiangjun Yashu, Great Mosque, Saihanglaojie, Inner Mongolia Museum and more.
Hohhot is also a springboard for the in- depth travel to its vicinity (Grasslands and sand ): Xilamuren Grassland, Gegentala Grassland, Huitenxile Grassland, Resonant Sand, Gengkis Khan Mausoleum, etc.
Hohhot Tourist Map
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Hohhot Escorted Tour & Excursions
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 Destination: Hohhot Duration: One Day (8 hours) Tour Type: Private Tour Tour Code: HPT-01 Price: Click Here Customizable: Yes |
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Destination: Hohhot + Grassland Duration: One Day (10 Hours) Tour Type: Private Tour Tour Code: HPT-02 Price: Click Here Customizable: Yes |
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Destination: Hohhot + Xilamuren Grassland Duration: 2 Days Tour Type: Private Tour Best Time to Go: June - August Tour Code: MIMT-01 Price: Click Here Customizable: Yes |
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Destination: Hohhot + Grassland Duration: 3 Days Tour Type: Private Tour Tour Code: HPT-03 Price: Click Here Customizable: Yes |
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Destination: Hohhot + Xilamuren Grassland + Resonant Sand Gorge Duration: 3 Days Tour Type: Private Tour Best Time to Go: June - August Tour Code: MIMT-02 Price: Click Here Customizable: Yes |
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Destination: Hohhot + Seven Star Lake Desert - Ordos GrasslandDuration: 4 DaysTour Type: Private TourBest Time to Go: June - AugustTour Code: MIMT-03Price: Click Here Customizable: Yes |
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Hohhot Travel Information
| Top 10 Attractions in Hohhot | Best Time to Visit Hohhot | Hohhot Railway Stations | Hohhot Airport |
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| Dazhao Lamasery | Gegentala Grassland | Xilamuren Grassland | Resonant Sand Gorge |
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Train Travel to Hohhot
Hohhot has two railway stations - the old one known as "Hohhot Railway Station" and the new old named "Hohhot East Railway Stations. The old Hohhot Railway Station is centrally located in the Xincheng District of the city of Hohhot. The Xincheng District is one of the 4 downtown districts under Hohhot City Administration with the other three being Yuquan District, Huimin District and Saihan District. Hohhot East Railway Station is 8.7km to the east of Hohhot Railway Station.
The new Hohhot East Railway Station is a large and modern train station mainly designed for high speed trains. With the high speed railway lines still under construction, Hohhot East Railway Station right now also receive normal trains like T trains, K trains just like Hohhot Railway Station. So when you are going to or leave Hohhot by train, you should understand which train station you will use.
As a regional capital, Hohhot is the transport hub in Inner Mongolia with trains coming from the major cities in China like Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Gangzhou and more. For more information on Hohhot railway travel, check out the link - Hohhot Railway Stations.
Hohhot is linked by rail to the cities such as: Baotou (2 hours), Beijing (11 hours), Datong (5 hours), Erenhot (11 hours), and Yinchuan (10 hours). The Beijing to Hohhot overnight train is K89. K89 departing at 22:15 and arriving at 07:20. The K90 from Hohhot to Beijing departing at 20:50 and arriving at 07:27. The timetable is subject to change without notice.
Flight Travel to Hohhot
Hohhot airport, officially named "Hohhot Baita International Airport" (IATA: HET), is the largest airport in Inner Mongolia. It is located bout 14km east of downtown Hohhot.
Opened on October 1, 1958, Hohhot airport underwent two reconstructions and expansions In the mid 1980s and 1990s. In 2007, a new terminal was built with an area of 54499m². It now can accommodate 3 million passengers each year with 11 parking jetways. It is capable of handling jumbo jets such as the Airbus A380.
At the time of my writing, Hohhot airport is linked to 28 domestic cities by 26 air routes. It is also connected to Ulan Bator as well as charter flights to Hong Kong, Russia and Thailand.
Overland Travel to Hohhot
The road network in the Mid-Inner Mongolia is very much developed. The Hubao expressway connects Hohhot and Baotou. The national highways link Ordos and Jining (Ulanchabu) and Banyannur.
There are two coach stations in Hohhot: Hohhot North Long-distance Bus Station and Hohhot South Long-distance Bus Station.
Hohhot North Long-distance Bus Station provides daily bus services to Beijing, Tianjin, Taiyuan and Datong.
Address: Chezhan Xijie (Just opposite Hohhot Railway Station.
Tel: 0471-6284144
Bus routes: 1, 2, 5, 7, 13, 12, 17, 22, 23, 30, 32, 33, 34, 37, 41, 51, 302, 303
Hohhot South Long-distance Bus Station mainly offers the bus service within Inner Mongolia.
Address: Shiyangqiao Xilu, Hohhot
Tel: 0471-6964531
Bus Line: 27,32,38, 6, 56 and 44 Inner Mongolia belongs to temperate continental and monsoon climate. The best time to visit Inner Mongolia is summer from June to September. The other five months from December to April are long and cold, not suitable for travelling. Accompanied with blizzards, the temperature often dips below the freezing point at night.
So the weather in summer (from June to August) is more comfortable, the change of the temperature between days and nights can be great too. In the evening you are advised to put on warm clothing when you travel on the grasslands even in summer time.
Where to Stay in Hohhot
Hotels in HohhotShangri-La Hotel Hohhot （5*）
ADD: 5 Xi Lin Guo Le South Road, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia
Tel: (86 471) 336 6888
Fax: (86 471) 336 6666
JinJiang International Hotel （5*）
Address: 119 Hulun Road（S）, Hohhot,
Tel: 0471-5666666
Fax: 0471-5666999
Inner Mongolia Hotel (5*): West Ulanchabu Road, Hohhot Tel: 0471 - 6964233
Zhaojun Hotel （3*）: 53 Xinhua Avenue, Hohhot Tel: 0471 - 6962211
Binyue International Hostel: 52 Zhaowuda Road, Hohhot Tel: 0471 - 6605666
Stay in Yurts
There are three kinds of yurts at Gegentala Grassland - normal traditional yurts, deluxe yurts and war chariot yurts.
1.Normal traditional yurts:
These kinds of yurts are simple, more in traditional Mongolian style. It is made of hide supported by rod and easily taken apart. But it doesn't offer bath and toilet facilities. So for those who stay in a traditional yurt, they have to use the public toilet and bath room, a little unconvenient for modern people. But still many people prefer these kinds of yurts as a kind of grassland experience.
2. Deluxe Yurts:
Deluxe yurts have almost the same functions and facilities as hotels. They look like yurt outside. But inside the yurts, they are just like the standard rooms of hotels - washing room, air-conditioned, bath room, refrigerate, tea table, desk and more.
3. War chariot yurts:
Genghis Khan conducted an aggressive foreign policy by having the Mongol invasions of East and Central Asia. In his life, the Mongol Empire finally occupied most of Asia. War chariot yurts were one his powerful weapons to overpass his counterparts. They were fast, mobile Though much industrialized, Mid-Inner Mongolia is still worth a visit with three well-known grasslands nearby including Gegentala, Xilamuren and Huitenxila, sand sliding at the Resonant Sand Gorge, Genghis Khan's Tomb at Ejin Horo. The ancient grassland city of Hohhot is teeming with historical and cultural relics such as Dazhao Monastery, Five Pagoda Temple, Xilituzhao Monastery, Great Mosque, Jiangjun Yashu at Suiyuan City and Zhaojun Tomb, which make your trip worthwhile.
Get Around
Hohhot Taxis start the flag rate at 8 yuan and are highly available throughout the day. But it is difficult to hail a taxi during 8:00-10:00 and 14:00-15:00 as people go to work. Walking around the city, especially the old part of the city where the most historical sites are located, is very easy and comfortable.
Bike is the most convenient and popular in the city of Hohhot. Just following local traffic, it is a pleasant way to ride and travel around the city.
Local Cuisines in Hohhot
For its geography position and habitation, the cuisine in Inner-Mongolia features the venison. The Mongolia prairie is rich in all kinds of venison such as wild chicken, potherb, wild fungus and so on. The most outstanding dishes are Baked whole sheep, Baked Gigot, Hand-tore Mutton, Crème, and Hot pot Mutton etc. While eating the meat, you could taste its kumiss, surely the flavor will be a long aftertaste.
What to Buy in Hohhot
The strong folk flavor of Inner-Mongolia gives birth to various unique specialties including the silverwares, carpet, Mongolian knife, horse head string instrument, ox horn handcrafts, cashmere and so on.
If you are interested in these handcrafts, the local bazaar, or market will be ideal places.
Nightlife in Hohhot
The nightlife in Hohhot is colorful just like any other modern cities, for example, bars, nightclubs and amusement parks provide trendy fun. As an minority rendezvous, its unique ethical charm is more attractive, such as the wonderful Mongolian song and dance shows.
The most thrilling part of all is that you can demonstrate your sportsmanship by joining the locals, taking part in camel race, horse race, wrestling, archery or dance. The folk music and dance performance, as well as the bonfire party are the most romantic entertainment. You can watch the clear night sky in peaceful surrounding free from light and particulate pollution, so you have great visibility.
Hohhot Travel Tips
1.Inner Mongolia is a landlocked region with relatively dry climate, so get ready for some lipstick and skin care cream, and drink more daily water. 2. Inner Mongolia is about 1,500 meters above sea level with strong direct sunlight from June to September, take sunscreen and sunglasses.
3. There are many Inner Mongolia customs and taboos, please listen to your tour guide or your escort.
4. Due to the big temperature difference between day and night as well the changeable grassland weather, please bring your own long-sleeved clothing.
5. In Inner Mongolia, the main tourist attractions is the desert and grasslands, it is appropriate to wear a T-shirt tourists, trousers, shoes.
6. Inner Mongolia food belongs to the north cuisine with heavier taste, the restaurants will try their best to make the local food adaptable to you.
7. Please bring your own drugs for diarrhea, fever, skin allergy drugs just for emergency.
8. If you bring children with you on the driving tour, take plenty of drinking water and medicine in case they get carsick. The temperature varies greatly between day and night, so bring warm clothing.
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