Xilamuren Grassland (day trip)
希拉穆仁草原 · Xīlāmùrén Cǎoyuán
The closest grassland to Hohhot, in Damao Banner: rolling pasture dotted with yurt camps offering horse riding, wrestling shows and roast lamb, plus the 18th-century Puhui Temple.
Booking recommendedBring your passportFull day (about 1.5–2 hours each way)
Tip
It is very commercial, with prices and quality varying widely between camps. Agree what is included (riding time, shows, meals) before paying, and wear long trousers for riding.
- Opening hours
- Open all year; camps and activities mainly June to early October To be confirmed
- Price
- No general entry ticket; you pay the camps for riding, shows, meals and yurt stays To be confirmed
- How to book
- Most visitors come on a day tour from Hohhot or by hired car; yurt camps can be booked through tour agencies or Trip.com. To be confirmed
- Getting there
- About 90 km north of Hohhot by road over the Daqing Mountains; occasional buses from Hohhot, but a tour or hired car is far easier To be confirmed
- Address in Chinese
- 内蒙古自治区包头市达尔罕茂明安联合旗希拉穆仁镇
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