Hear the call of the grasslands and deserts? Autumn is the perfect time to travel to Mongolia

▲ The boundless deserts of Inner Mongolia possess a mysterious and distinctive allure. (Photo / from the Eastcom Travel official website, the same below)

Reported by Chen Ruizhong / Taipei

“The sky is vast, the wilderness boundless; when the wind blows low, cattle and sheep appear.” Does this familiar line of poetry instantly bring to mind Mongolia’s endless green steppes? Autumn each year brings cool, dry weather, making it the best season to visit Mongolia. The magnificent desert landscapes and sunlit grasslands give Mongolia a unique charm that blends grandeur with tenderness.

Executive Vice President of Eastcom TravelZhang Ruilinsaid that from July to September each year, the average temperature in Inner Mongolia is around 18–21°C, offering cool and pleasant weather—making it the prime time for many seasoned travelers to visit Mongolia.

Located near Hohhot, the Xilamuren Grassland is the most famous grassland in Inner Mongolia. During the transition between summer and autumn, the vast grasslands are not only lush with green but also dotted with wildflowers, set against a backdrop of azure skies, making Xilamuren a renowned summer retreat both in China and abroad. If you’re lucky enough to spot nomadic herders riding horses across the grasslands, you can also feel their free-spirited and unrestrained way of life, adding a romantic touch to the Xilamuren Grassland.

▲ Green grass, blue skies, and Mongolian yurts create the most enchanting scenes on the Mongolian grasslands.

Line Control Manager of Eastcom TravelChen Qingzealso noted that besides the grasslands, the rolling deserts are another highlight of traveling in Mongolia. Inner Mongolia’s most famous Silver Moon Singing Sand Dunes stand 110 meters high and stretch 400 meters wide in a crescent shape. Their spectacular scenery has earned them the title “King of Singing Sands in China.”

Within the dunes, many tour operators offer a variety of desert activities and thrilling physical challenges. When visitors slide down the slopes, the sound resonates within the crescent-shaped sand walls, producing a range of unique noises. As a result, many travelers who visit the Silver Moon Singing Sand Dunes leave believing “the sands really do sing!”

Beyond the grasslands and deserts, Inner Mongolia also boasts a wealth of unique features and a long history. Attractions such as the Mausoleum of Genghis Khan, the Tomb of Wang Zhaojun, and the especially distinctive experience of staying in a Mongolian yurt all offer special travel pleasures. If you want to immerse yourself in the natural blend of green grass, yellow sands, and blue skies, seize the moment and enjoy an autumn journey to Mongolia.