Direct flights to Inner Mongolia with EVA Air | Explore the desert and grasslands—absolutely astonishing. I was blown away after seeing it.

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Experience a different way of life—head to Inner Mongolia. Ride a horse across the vast steppes, and you’ll be amazed by the breathtaking scenery. Savor local delicacies, attend an Ordos wedding, and stay in uniquely shaped Mongolian yurts to broaden your travel horizons.

The frontier charm of Inner Mongolia is completely different from cityscapes. Just 100 kilometers north of Hohhot lies Xilamuren, which means “Yellow River” in Mongolian. It’s a renowned summer retreat. Due to the large temperature difference between day and night, even summer nights feel cool like autumn.

On the vast grasslands, saddle up and gallop across the land as if you were a Mongolian knight. You can visit the Obo Mountain for worship, explore the marshlands and nature reserves, and don’t forget to snap a photo of yourself on horseback—the heroic image will be a truly unique frontier memory.

In addition to thrilling horseback riding, Xilamuren Grassland offers Mongolian horse racing and Bökh (wrestling) performances. Take a stroll to a herder’s home to experience the most authentic local lifestyle. The Mongolian yurt is a unique dwelling of the Mongolian people, and their food, clothing, housing, and transportation all carry a long historical tradition. The hospitable Mongolians will welcome you as a guest to share the details of their life and culture.

An Obo is a unique sight on the Inner Mongolian grasslands. Its name means “earthen mound,” and it’s a structure built from stones and earth. Many Obos are adorned with colorful ribbons, representing the faith of the Mongolian people—mysterious and solemn.

Climb to the top of the Obo Mountain on Xilamuren Grassland, where you can take in the sweeping views of the grasslands and follow local customs by praying with the Mongolians for favorable weather, health, and peace.

Beyond the grasslands, you must also experience the sand dunes in Inner Mongolia. The hugely popular Yinken Singing Sand Bay is one of China’s three major singing sand mountains. “Yinken” means “eternal” in Mongolian, and the sweeping golden sands leave a deep impression.

Yinken Singing Sand Bay blends the majestic culture of the desert with the profound heritage of the Mongols. Here, you can enjoy thrilling desert activities: miniature trains, dune buggies, camel rides, and more. It’s hard to imagine that this place boasts the world’s first desert cable car, China’s largest herd of camels, and China’s premier Mongolian ethnic art troupe. Desert life is truly rich and fascinating.

Ever tried sandboarding? Slide down a sand dune with the whistling wind in your ears, the fast-moving sights around you, and the thrill of gravitational acceleration—it’s an experience you have to try for yourself.

Visiting Inner Mongolia isn’t complete without stepping inside a Mongolian yurt. Interact with locals in the spacious yurt, hear their stories, befriend Mongolian warriors, and taste traditional dishes—it’s like living as a Mongolian for a day.

More related information
Recommended itinerary: Frontier Charm – Genghis Khan, Xilamuren Grassland, and Singing Sand Bay Desert (6/8 days)
Highlights: Direct flights to Inner Mongolia with EVA Air; Xilamuren Grassland [hand-grabbed lamb, welcoming horse wine, horse racing & wrestling shows], Singing Sand Bay [includes cable car, mini train, dune buggy, camel ride], Hasuhai Lake

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