5-Day Inner Mongolia Grassland & Desert Tour
Overview
The 5-Day Inner Mongolia Grassland and Desert Tour is a 5-day private tour on a round trip from Hohhot via Baotou, Ordos. Its main experiences are Xilamuren Grassland, Xiangshawan Desert, and Inner Mongolia Museum.
This is a round trip from Hohhot, with the route continuing through Baotou, Ordos before returning.
Built around Xilamuren Grassland, with Xiangshawan Desert as another main focus, this itinerary is best suited to travelers who prefer a guided route with flexible pacing and private transfers. Private transport keeps the local and regional transfers in a clear order from the Hohhot base.
Tour Highlights
- Stay near Xilamuren Grassland for open-steppe scenery and the confirmed local cultural program.
- Include horse riding, a Mongolian meal and a yurt stay only as listed in the booking.
- Cross Xiangshawan Desert by the operating route for the camel ride and Xiansha Island activities.
- Visit Inner Mongolia Museum for regional history before the final departure from Hohhot.
Itinerary at a Glance
| Day | Place | Main plan |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Hohhot | Arrival, transfer and hotel check-in |
| Day 2 | Hohhot | Hohhot to Xilamuren Grassland |
| Day 3 | Baotou to Ordos | Xilamuren to Ordos via Baotou and Xiangshawan Desert |
| Day 4 | Hohhot to Ordos | Ordos to Hohhot |
| Day 5 | Ordos | Inner Mongolia Museum |
Tour at a Glance
| Travel style | private tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | 5 days |
| Route | Round trip from Hohhot |
| Activity level | Balanced |
| Best for | travelers who prefer a guided route with flexible pacing and private transfers |
| When to go | Late spring to early autumn |
Good to Know Before You Go
Pace and Physical Demands
Balanced. Most days pair one main sightseeing area with local transfers and enough time to move between hotels without rushing every stop. Use the daily plan to understand the walking required around Xilamuren Grassland and the travel time between overnight stops.
Season and Reservations
Late spring to early autumn is the main period for grassland and desert scenery. Temperature swings, wind and seasonal vegetation vary by month. For the 5-Day Inner Mongolia Grassland and Desert Tour, confirm current access and any timed entry for Xiangshawan Desert after choosing the dates.
- Before booking the 5-Day Inner Mongolia Grassland and Desert Tour, check current opening hours and reservation rules, especially around Chinese public holidays.
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Customize This China Tour
Share your dates, group size and hotel preference through Plan My Trip. Tell us if Xilamuren Grassland is a priority for your group. Hotel level, pace and selected activities can be adjusted while keeping the travel sequence realistic. We will verify availability and return with a trip-specific plan and price.
Daily Itinerary
Arrive in Hohhot, meet the airport or railway-station transfer and check in at the hotel. Keep the rest of day 1 light after the journey, because the first full outing is Hohhot to Xilamuren Grassland.
Leave Hohhot for Xilamuren Grassland and include the regional transfer in the listed schedule. Follow the confirmed grassland program, with weather and local operations determining which welcome or riding activities run. Mention a Mongolian meal or yurt stay only when included in the booking. End in the grassland area before the following journey through Baotou toward Ordos and Xiangshawan.
Leave the Xilamuren grassland area and travel through Baotou toward Ordos, making the route's Baotou stage explicit. Continue to the Xiangshawan Desert for the listed landscape and activities under current operating conditions. Finish in the Ordos area for the overnight; the road journey, desert visit and check-in all need to fit within the same day.
Head from Ordos to Hohhot and allow for the full journey from hotel to hotel. Before reaching Hohhot, allow time for Wusutu Zhao Temple and Kuan Alley. The following plan is Inner Mongolia Museum.
Explore Inner Mongolia Museum at a measured pace today. At Inner Mongolia Museum, the guide can connect the architecture, local history and everyday setting without crowding the day with an unrelated attraction. Keep nearby stops secondary to the time needed to understand Inner Mongolia Museum. Additional time is set aside for Museum visit and departure transfer.
What's Included & Excluded
Included
- The scheduled guide and transport support for this private tour
- Accommodation for the 4 overnight stops shown in the itinerary
- Admission or activity arrangements for Xilamuren Grassland, plus Xiangshawan Desert, when listed for the departure
- Local transport needed for the round trip from Hohhot
Check the departure-specific service list for transport and admission arrangements around Xilamuren Grassland.
Not Included
- Flights, trains or other services outside the route for the round trip from Hohhot
- Travel documents, visa costs and travel insurance
- Unlisted meals, optional activities and hotel upgrades
- Personal spending and costs following a missed or changed connection