2 Day Tour to Grassland and Hohhot

Day1:  Lunch & Dinner

In the morning, we will take early tour to Xilamuren grassland. After crossing the Yinshan main veins-Daqingshan , passing old revolutionary bases-Wuchang County, we will arrived. For lunch, you can taste Mongolian flavor-grasping meat. Both mongolian girls and boys present you with the whith hada. In the afternoon, visit the herdsmen's family and you can understanding the sedentary lifestyle. Enjoy the mongolian flavor milk, milk food. visit the Mongolian festival shrines-Aobao Hill.

-Xilamuren grassland: Xilamuren, meaning "yellow river" in Mongolian, is located 100 kilometers north of Hohhot. Xilamuren Prairie, commonly known as Taihe, got its name from the Puhui Temple, a Lama temple built in the Qing Dynasty near the Xilamuren River. Constructed in 1769 during the reign of Emperor Qianlong, Puhui Temple was initially a resort of the Sixth Panchen Lama of Xilitu of Huhhot. With engraved beams and pictured purlins, the temple appears quite splendid.Xilamuren Prairie, a typical example on the plateau, is covered by green grass and fresh flowers every summer and autumn. Due to the continual investment of the local government, reception service is growing better and better. Thus, Xilamuren has become a popular scenic spot in Inner Mongolia.

-Ao Bao: The most common and grand sacrificial activity of the Mongolians is the sacrificing of Aobao. Aobao means heaps of stones. Aobao is normally set up in hills and mountains, it is a cone-shaped solid tower made of stone.A long pole is inserted on the top, fur or animal skin and cloth ribbons are tied on the pole end, rocks for incense are placedaround.Sacrificing of Aobao is mostly held in each June, July and August. When sacrificing, the worshipper will take Hadas,mutton, fermented milk and dairy food to the Aobao. Hadas and sacrifices will be presented firstly and Lamas will chant Buddhist scriptures and the other people will worship on bended knees. Then, they will addstone or wicker to the Aobao and colorful silk strips and Sutra streamers. After the sacrifice, such activities as horse races, wrestling and archery will be held, the event later will develop into a Nadamu meeting.

Day 2: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner

 In the morning we visite the beautiful grassland sunrise. Meanwhile, we also enjoy traditional Mongolian style breakfast, then returne to Hohhot, visite the famous club Zhaojunmu and Tibetan Buddhism shrines -- big Zhao Temple. After lunch visit the National Technology Manufactory Inner Mongolia and end pleasant trip.

-Zhaojun Tomb: Zhaojun Tomb is located on the southern bank of the Dahei River, nine kilometers south of the city of Hohhot. Viewed from afar, the surface of the tomb appears to be dark green. It is therefore called the “green tomb.” Wang Zhaojun was a maid of honor in an imperial palace of the Han Dynasty. In 33 B.C. Huhanxie Chanyu, chief of the Xiongnus, proposed ties of amity with the Han court through marriage. When Zhaojun married Huhanxie, she brought with her the rich culture of the Central China Plain to the Xiongnu people in the north. Zhaojun Tomb is similar to the imperial tombs of the Han Dynasty that were built in the central plain of the kingdom. There are pavilions around the tomb in which visitors can rest. Cultural relics commemorating Zhaojun are on display in an exhibition room nearby.

-Dazhao Monastery: Dazhao Temple, 'Wuliang Si (Infinite Temple)' in Chinese, is the oldest building and the largest temple in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia. Locally, people usually refer to it as the Silver Buddha Temple (Yinfo Si) for it is here that there is a rare silver statue of Sakyamuni that measures 2.5-meter-high (8.2-foot-high). 

Mongolia Yurt Options:

Deluxe Mongolia Yurt : 2 persons share one yurt with private toilet.

Standard Mongolia Yurt: 6 persons share one yurt without private toilet.

Vehichle mode: private car or MPV van(click for picture)

The prices include:

1.All transfers and city transportation for your own use

2.Entrance fees and meals as mentioned

3.Private car or van with English speaking guide

4.The above private escorted tour is customized for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other travelers will join in your group.

5.2 persons share a Mongolian yurt with daily breakfast

6.Inter-city transportation ( soft train tickets ).

The prices do not include: :

1.Tips to your tour guide and driver

2.Excluding: horse back riding

Note: Inner Mongolia has extreme weather. There is a dramatic difference in temperature between day and night. It is necessary to take some warm clothing or rent them on the spot when you travel on the grassland. It is also one of the driest regions in China. You are kindly reminded to bring hydrated and take moisturizing lotion to protect your skin.

•  Reservation should be made at least three days before departure time.

•  The train schedule released above is only for your reference. We reserve the right to choose the train according to the seat

Note:The prices do not apply to National Holidays (Spring Festival, Labour Day, National Day).