Stunning Sunrise on the Vast Grassland

5-Day Inner Mongolia Tour | Galloping Across the Prairie + Desert Adventure, This Guide Helps You Explore the Northern Frontier 🇲🇳 My first visit to Inner Mongolia left me in awe of its boundless landscapes! The sight of cattle and sheep grazing under the wind-swept grass was utterly healing~ I've compiled this 5-day, 4-night itinerary to let you experience both the grandeur of the grasslands and the thrill of the desert. 🌟 Highlights: ✔️ Stay in a yurt and embrace nomadic life ✔️ Experience the excitement of desert off-roading at Xiangshawan (Resonant Sand Bay) ✔️ Ride horses across the prairie to catch the most beautiful sunset ✔️ Savor authentic hand-torn lamb and milk tea 🚗 Itinerary: **D1: Hohhot City Tour** 📍 Dazhao Temple: A sacred Tibetan Buddhist site with dazzling golden architecture 📍 Saishang Old Street: A historic lane with Ming-Qing style buildings and local snacks 🏠 Recommended stay: Shangri-La Hotel Hohhot **D2: Xilamuren Grassland** 🚗 3-hour drive to the grassland 🐎 Afternoon activities: Horse riding/archery/dressing in traditional Mongolian attire for photos 🔥 Evening: Bonfire party, overnight in a yurt ⚠️ Tips: Large temperature swings—bring a jacket **D3: Xiangshawan Desert** 🏜️ Ride a desert off-road vehicle for an adrenaline rush! 🐫 Camel trekking across the dunes for stunning photos 🌄 Sunset over the desert is breathtaking 🍴 Recommended restaurant: Desert Oasis Restaurant (inside the scenic area) **D4: Genghis Khan Mausoleum → Kangbashi New District** 🕌 Visit the tomb of the legendary conqueror 📸 Kangbashi New District’s architecture is perfect for photos 🛍️ Evening: Explore Ordos CBD for shopping **D5: Return to Hohhot** 🍖 Buy local specialties as souvenirs ✈️ Depart in the afternoon 🥘 Food Recommendations: 1️⃣ Gerilema Milk Tea House: Must-try salty milk tea + milk skin 2️⃣ Deshun Yuan Shaomai: Century-old shop famous for lamb shaomai (dumplings) 3️⃣ Zecheng Ice-Boiled Lamb: Super tender lamb cooked with ice 💡 Practical Tips: ✅ Best season: June–September for the most beautiful grasslands ✅ Essentials: Sunscreen, sunglasses, moisturizers ✅ Transportation: Chartered cars are more convenient ✅ Clothing: Prepare for large day-night temperature differences—bring layers