Ulanqab (or Wulanchabu) is a city in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region in China’s northernmost part. It neighbors Hohhot, the capital of Inner Mongolia, in its southwest. If you go from Beijing to Hohhot by high speed train, you will find the train take you to Ulanqab first and then Hohhot. Here in Ulanqab, you will find one of the best grasslands around Hohhot - Huitengxile Grassland, which is also one of the main reasons attracting flocks of visitors to visit this region. Endless epic grasslands, broad and blue sky and herds of lovely horses, sheep and cattle endow Ulanqab the reputation of "The Summer Capital of China's Grasslands".
How to Plan an Ulanqab Tour?
Normally, visitors travel Hohhot and Ulanqab together, because these two cities are so close that you can travel from one to another in only a 2.5-hour drive or so. The classic Hohhot Ulanqab tour take 3 days, including one day for arriving, one day to sample the highlights in Hohhot and one day to visit Hutengxile Grassland in Ulanqab. For those have more days and want more surprises of Inner Mongolia, you can also add the best deserts and mausoleum west of Hohhot into your trip! Such Inner Mongolia Tours needs 5~6 days.
If you go from Beijing by high speed train, you can also choose the short trip to visit Ulanqab and have a grassland spree. You can get satisfying grassland tour without getting to the capital. Such a Beijing Ulanqab Tour needs only 2 days.
It is the classic trip to see the symbolic Huitengxile Grassland and Yemingsha at Kubuqi Desert and other top highlights of Hohhot City for a brief close-up with both nature and culture admiration in Inner Mongolia!
Highlights: Huitengxile Grassland, Kubuqi Desert (Yemingsha), Dazhao Temple, Inner Mongolia Museum
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The fantastic discovery tour of the top grassland, desert, volcano, temple and more highlights about Genghis Khan, Mongolian tribes, pasture life and more beauty of Inner Mongolia!
Highlights: Huitengxile Grassland, Kubuqi Desert (Yemingsha), Mausoleum of Genghis Khan, Ulan Hada Volcano, Wudangzhao Monastery
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2-day short vacation for you to escape from Beijing by bullet train and fully relax on Huitengxile Grassland with wonderful prairie sightseeing with blue sky and various optional activities like horse riding, etc. with lots of fun and beautiful landscape!
Highlights: Huitengxile Grassland, Beijing Wulanqab High Speed Train
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The themed 4-day trip to discover the pleasant prairie landscape and activities at vast Huitengxile Grassland and quite popular sites for the cultural savory about the great Genghis Khan in one go!
Highlights: Huitengxile Grassland, Mausoleum of Genghis Khan, Kangbashi District
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The 4-day in-depth itinerary to admire the wonderful and releasing sightseeing of Huitengxile Grassland and Kubuqi Desert with diverse exciting entertainment activities for the best fun!
Highlights: Huitengxile Grassland, Kubuqi Desert (Yemingsha), Off-road Driving Experience
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This best 3-day Hohhot grassland trip takes you to have a completely immersing vacation to the boundless charming Huitengxile Grassland with golden flowers and authentic prairie life with amazing admiration of Hohhot must-see temple and museum highlights at the best pace!
Highlights: Huitengxile Grassland, Dazhao Temple, Inner Mongolia Museum
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The classic Beijing and Hohhot trip to savor ancient culture and history of China at the best capital and relax at the wonderful free Huitengxile Grassland with best highlights in Hohhot in one go!
Highlights: Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall, Summer Palace, Huitengxile Grassland, Inner Mongolia Museum
Check DetailsInner Mongolia at the northern border of China boasts a rich series of beautiful places for your exploration of the wild sightseeing of grassland, desert, forest, wetland, river, mountain, etc. and diverse wonderful cultural charm of those mysterious nomadic ethnic groups since centuries ago! Besides Ulanqab and Hohhot, it is highly recommended enrich your trip to more outstanding destinations in Inner Mongolia, like Hulunbuir, Ordos, Baotou, Erjin Banner, Badain Jaran Desert, Kubuqi Desert, Great Khingan, and so forth to hear the terrific song of this special place in China! Choose the following popular trips to start your tour plan. Also, you can contact us for a tailor-made trip based on your interests, needs and budget!
Hulunbuir / Erguna / Manzhouli / Hulunbuir
Best Hulunbuir tour to the Northeast Inner Mongolia! Visit Hulunbuir Grassland, the best preserved grassland in the world; get to the birthplace of Genghis Khan and immerse in the beautiful nature; transfer to the Sino-Russian Border Town - Manzhouli to know some folk customs. Wonderful places and wonderful time!
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Hohhot / Xilamuren Grassland / Hohhot
Xilamuren Grassland 2 hours’ driving from Hohhot is the best for standard grassland landscape and activities. This 4-day tour takes you to relax and play on the wonderful boundless expanse of Xilamuren Grassland with pleasant roaming, sunrise admiring, feeling the lifestyle of Mongolian people and joyous dancing with locals. Besides, our local guide will show you the cityscape, culture, history of Hohhot and entire Inner Mongolia and the influential imperial matrimony culture in the past dynasties in China. All top highlights of Xilamuren Prairie and Hohhot are well arranged for your time with guide and for self!
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Hailar (Hulunbuir) - Erguna - Shiwei- Manzhouli - Arxan - Hailar (Hulunbuir)
From the flat grassland, rolling wetlands to modern city and countryside towns on the border and forests and lakes atop the mountains, this 9-day Hulunbuir & Arxan Tour introduces the in-depth visiting route to Hulunbuir and the nearby Xing'an League! Highlights include Hulunbuir Grassland, Ergun Wetland, Arxan UNESCO Global Geopark, Shiwei Russian Town, Manzhouli...
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Hailar / Hulunbuir Grassland / Erguna / Greater Khingan Range/ Shiwei / Heishantou / Hailar
This is an escape to nature! You will visit the best grassland and best forest during this trip, with once-in-a-lifetime activities in the natural worlds, like horse galloping, mountain trekking, forest train running... Besides, you will get close to some hidden tribes and Russian-styled towns you may never visit or even know! Natural! Adventurous! Well-worthy!
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Hailar / Hulunbuir Grassland / Ergun / Hailar
This 4-day tour covers one full day to enjoy the rich festive atmosphere with local Mongolians rigged out in their best, watch the traditional “Three Manly Skills” including wrestling, horse riding and archery and admire the wonderful musical and dancing shows for the best savory of the culture, art and life of Mongolian groups. Besides, treat your eyes with the world top best Hulunbuir Grassland sightseeing with adorable herds and terrific Ergun Wetland like a wonderland. You will also get into the bordering villages and stunning Haur River for a quite distinct exotic Russian flavor and nature diversity of the northern part of Inner Mongolia for a memorable and rich travel experience!
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Ejina
This 4 days tour takes you to Ejin Banner to see the Populus euphratica trees in their most brilliant time. You will get enough opportunities to admire the beauty of magical species of plants and then translate these awe-inspiring visions onto the sensor of your camera. Besides, some other attractions in Ejina also give you great subjects to shoot, including Ruoshui Populus Euphratica Forest, Heicheng Historic Site, Strange Forest and Juyan Lake, where you can fully appreciate the wildness and bleakness of nature as well as record the most mind-blowing moments for a lifetime-cherishing memory.
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Badain Jaran Town - Badain Jaran Desert - Badain Jaran Town
Trekking in the Badain Jaran Desert is one-of-a-kind experience, and the mysterious desert truly makes for an off-the-beaten-track adventure. Our indicative trekking private tour takes you to explore the remote routes, look for the lovely lakes and hike the dancing sand dunes in Badain Jaran Desert. Camp under the shining stars or stay in local nomads’ house. A camel team will be arranged to support your trekking. Pack and come now!
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Ejina / Badain Jaran Desert
In this 6 days' tour, you will first visit Ejin Banner - the paradise for photographers to view the most dazzling scenery of Populus euphratica - a deciduous plant whose branches stretch in various postures and foliage sports a peculiar hue of yellow and golden in autumn, especially from late-September to mid-October. Next, you will drive and step into the incredible Badain Jaran Desert to admire its multi-colored lakes and high sand dunes as well as experience some interesting outdoor activities. No matter you are a shutterbug or a sightseer, you will get a visual enjoyment with support through the whole trip from a professional guide to help you get the best landscape.
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