5 days in Inner Mongolia

5 days in Inner Mongolia

Nomads to Sand Seas

About the Trip

Experience the bold beauty and culture of Inner Mongolia on this 5-day journey. Ride across vast grasslands, sleep in yurts, and explore the traditions of herdsmen. Dive into thrilling adventures in the Kubuqi Desert’s Resonant Sand Bay and visit sacred Buddhist temples. Cap it off with a modern contrast in Ordos’ futuristic Kangbashi and a solemn visit to the Mausoleum of Genghis Khan. A seamless blend of nature, history, and nomadic life awaits.

Trip Highlights

Ride horseback across the wide-open Xilamuren Grassland, just like ancient Mongol warriors.
Watch live traditional performances of Mongolian wrestling, archery, and horse racing at Hongge'er Aobao.
Stay overnight in an authentic Mongolian yurt and enjoy a Zhama banquet under the stars.
Visit a local herdsman’s home and try milking cows, making milk tea, and feeding baby lambs.
Explore Wudang Lamasery, a spiritual treasure of Tibetan Buddhism in northern China.
Discover Kangbashi, China’s former "ghost city," and pay homage at the Mausoleum of Genghis Khan.

The Itinerary

DAY 1 – Arrival in Hohhot – Settle into the Steppe

Upon arrival at Hohhot Airport or train station, your private guide and driver will greet you and escort you to your hotel. Enjoy a relaxing day at your own pace and start soaking in the spirit of Mongolia’s capital city.

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Meet your tour guide

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DAY 2 – Ride the Grasslands – Nomadic Life at Xilamuren

Drive 2 hours to the scenic Xilamuren Grassland, where a live-action Mongolian performance awaits, including wrestling, horse racing, and archery. In the afternoon, take a horseback ride across the peaceful hinterlands and feel the freedom of the open plains. Dine in a traditional Zhama banquet and sleep in a Mongolian yurt under the stars.

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Drive to Xilamuren Grassland for Mongolian wrestling, horse racing, and archery  

Horseback ride through the open plains  

Enjoy a traditional Zhama banquet  

Overnight stay in a Mongolian yurt under the stars

DAY 3 – Herdsman Life & Wudang Lamasery – Transfer to Dalad Banner

Catch the sunrise over the grasslands, then visit a local herdsman’s home to milk cows, make Mongolian milk tea, and feed lambs while learning about nomadic life. En route to Dalad Banner, stop at the historic Wudang Lamasery, one of Inner Mongolia’s most revered Tibetan temples. Stay overnight in Dalad, on the edge of the Kubuqi Desert.

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Catch the sunrise over the grasslands  

Visit a local herdsman’s home: milk cows, make milk tea, feed lambs  

Stop at Wudang Lamasery to explore Tibetan Buddhist heritage  

Stay overnight in Dalad near the Kubuqi Desert

DAY 4 – Kubuqi Desert – Thrills in Resonant Sand Bay

Enjoy a full day in Resonant Sand Bay, a desert resort where the dunes “sing” in the breeze. Choose from desert adventure sports like sand surfing, aerial ziplining, trail biking, and camel rides—or relax with dance shows, beach games, or yoga in the sand. A day for both adrenaline and artistry.

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Enjoy a full day in Resonant Sand Bay, where the dunes “sing” in the breeze  

Try sand surfing, aerial ziplining, trail biking, or camel rides  

Relax with dance shows, beach games, or yoga in the sand

DAY 5 – Ordos Discovery & Genghis Khan Mausoleum – Departure

Start with a morning walk in Ordos’ Kangbashi District, once a ghost city, now a modern urban marvel with grand plazas and contemporary design. Then, visit the Mausoleum of Genghis Khan, a sacred site dedicated to Mongolia’s legendary ruler. Your private transfer will take you to Ordos or Hohhot Airport to complete your journey.

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Morning walk in Ordos’ Kangbashi District, a modern urban marvel  

Visit the Mausoleum of Genghis Khan, a sacred cultural site  

Private transfer to Ordos or Hohhot Airport for departure

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Trip Include

Airport/train station pickup and drop-off with a professional driver.
Knowledgeable, English-speaking guides throughout the tour.
All your activities, hotels, and meals are planned out just as shown in the itinerary. ‍‍
Private air-conditioned vehicle for all scheduled sightseeing.

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