When you only have two days and one night, but you are eager to get away from the hustle and bustle, get close to nature, and feel the breadth and freedom, Inner Mongolia is definitely your first choice. In this magical land, you will experience a strong grassland style, a unique national culture and beautiful natural scenery. Next, follow in our footsteps and start this exciting excursion!
Day 1: Hohhot - Xilamuren Grassland
Morning: Depart from Hohhot and head to Xilamuren Grassland. Along the way, you will enjoy the magnificent Yinshan Mountains and vast grassland scenery. After arriving at the grassland, you can roam on horseback and feel the ethnic customs on horseback.
Noon: Enjoy lunch in a yurt on the grassland and taste authentic Mongolian delicacies such as hand-grabbed mutton, milk tea, etc.
Afternoon: Visit a herder family on the grassland to learn about the living Xi and traditional culture of the Mongolian people. In addition, you can also watch Mongolian song and dance performances and feel the charm of national art.
Evening: Hold a bonfire party on the grassland, sing and dance around the bonfire, and let off your passion. At the same time, you can also enjoy the beautiful scenery of the grassland under the starry sky and feel the mystery and romance of nature.
Day 2: Xilamuren Grassland - Xiangshawan
Morning: After breakfast on the grassland, head to Xiangshawan. Along the way, you will travel through the desert and feel the beauty of the blend of desert and grassland.
Noon: Lunch at a restaurant near Xiangshawan and taste local specialties.
Afternoon: Visit Xiangshawan Scenic Area, where there are desert camels, sand boarding, watching the scenery of the Yellow River and other activities waiting for you to experience. Xiangshawan is a curved sand slope, backed by the vast desert, facing the river, the height is nearly 100 meters, the slope of the sand slope is 45 degrees, and the width is more than 400 meters. Here you can enjoy the desert to the fullest.
Evening: End the pleasant journey and return to Hohhot city. Enjoy dinner at one of the city's specialty restaurants and experience the culinary culture of Inner Mongolia.
Precautions:
Climatic factors: Inner Mongolia has a dry climate with a large temperature difference between day and night, so please prepare enough clothes and sunscreen according to the season and weather conditions.
Horseback riding safety: When riding a horse on the grassland, please follow the arrangements and guidance of your guide or groom to ensure safety.
Respect the local culture: When visiting herdsmen's homes and watching song and dance performances, please respect local customs and Xi beliefs.
Environmental awareness: During the tour, please pay attention to protecting the environment, not littering, and not destroying natural landscapes and cultural relics.
Through this two-day and one-night trip to Inner Mongolia, you will deeply feel the vastness and magnificence of the grassland, the mystery and fantasy of the desert, and the richness and diversity of national culture. Let's look forward to this journey full of surprises and touches!