“Ode to the Eternal Horse” horse show
《千古马颂》 · Qiāngǔ Mǎ Sòng
A large-scale equestrian show with around a hundred horses and Mongolian riders telling the story of horses on the steppe, staged in a purpose-built arena north-east of the city.
Booking recommendedBring your passportAbout 2.5 hours including travel
Tip
The cheaper seats are fine for the big set pieces. If you are not going to the grasslands, this is the best way to see Mongolian horsemanship near the city.
- Opening hours
- Seasonal: the 2026 season runs 1 May–7 October, with shows at 15:00 and/or 20:00 on most days. Check the schedule when booking.
- Price
- ¥280, ¥380, ¥480 or ¥680 (2026); small discount on official online channels
- How to book
- Book on the show’s official WeChat channel or on Trip.com, with your passport for real-name tickets. To be confirmed
- Getting there
- At the Inner Mongolia Ethnic Culture and Sports Centre, about 20 km north-east of the centre; 30–40 minutes by taxi or DiDi. Pre-book a ride back after evening shows. To be confirmed
- Address in Chinese
- 内蒙古自治区呼和浩特市新城区保合少镇内蒙古少数民族群众文化体育运动中心
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Checked against these sources on 2026-10-02. Rules change often, so confirm on the official site before you go.
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