Inner Mongolia

A vast region stretching across China's northern frontier, where grasslands, deserts, forests and Mongolian culture create distinctive northern scenery.

Inner Mongolia lies in northern China. It is long and narrow from east to west, borders Mongolia and Russia, and has Hohhot as its capital. The east has the Hulunbuir grasslands and the Greater Khingan forests; the center has the Xilingol grasslands and the Arshihaty stone forest in Hexigten; and the west, in Alxa, has deserts such as the Badain Jaran and Tengger, and poplar forests. You can experience Mongolian Naadam festivals, yurts and horseback culture. The best time for the grasslands is June–August, the poplar forests peak around October, and winters are bitterly cold. Gateways include the airports at Hohhot, Hailar and Baotou, and railways link the region's leagues and cities.

Destinations

Itineraries

Hulunbuir & Arxan Grand Loop – Combine the northern grassland and forest loop with a journey south to Arxan's volcanic heavenly lakes, returning to Ha…
Xanadu, Xilingol & Ulagai Loop from Beijing – Head north from Beijing to the Site of Xanadu and Xilinhot, venture east into the pristine Ulagai Grassland, and return…
Western Inner Mongolia Yellow River & Desert Crossing – A one-way journey from Yinchuan to Hohhot, passing through Tengger, Wuhai, Hetao, Yinshan, and Wudangzhao.
Hulunbuir Northern Loop: Grasslands & Forest – A counter-clockwise northern loop starting and ending in Hailar, connecting wetlands, reindeer, forests, border rivers…
Badain Jaran Desert & Ejina Populus Euphratica Crossing – Enter from Yinchuan and exit from Jiayuguan, traverse Alxa, venture deep into the desert, and catch the golden autumn P…
Horqin to Hexigten East-West Crossing – Enter from Tongliao and exit from Chifeng, connecting sandy forests, Kulun temples, Yulong Sand Lake, stone forests, an…
Classic Hohhot, Baotou & Ordos: Grasslands, Deserts & Mausoleum – Enter via Hohhot and depart from Ordos, experiencing grasslands, deserts, temples, and the Mausoleum of Genghis Khan in…
Hulunbuir Winter Forest & Snow Plain Tour – Charter a car in winter to traverse the snow plains, visit the Cold Pole and reindeer tribes, and then head to Heishant…
Beijing-Bashang-Hexigten Grassland Loop – Depart from Beijing via Yudaokou and Ulan Butong, and drive along the Dada and Re'a Lines to Asihatu and Yulong Sand La…
Hulunbuir to Mohe: Crossing the Greater Khingan Mountains – A one-way self-driving route heading north from Hailar through Ergun and Genhe, crossing pristine forests to China's no…
Weekend Hohhot, Huitengxile & Ulanhada Volcanoes – A short loop starting from Hohhot, featuring the alpine meadows of Huanghuagou and the Ulanhada Volcano Group.
Arxan & Chaihe Volcanic Forest Autumn Tour – In and out of Ulanhot, see the Arxan Heavenly Lake and Shitanglin, and drive along the Mo'a Highway to Chaihe.