📍 Top Grasslands
Xilamuren Grassland (希拉穆仁草原)
The most accessible grassland from Hohhot (~90 min). Traditional Mongolian welcome ceremony, yurt camps, and horse riding across rolling hills.
Huitengxile Grassland (辉腾锡勒草原)
Higher elevation grassland (~2,000m) with cooler temperatures and wind turbines dotting the landscape. Beautiful alpine meadows and wildflowers in summer.
Gegen Tala Grassland (格根塔拉草原)
One of Inner Mongolia's most famous grasslands — the main venue for the annual Naadam Festival featuring wrestling, archery, and horse racing.
🐎 Activities
- Horseback Riding: ¥150-300 per hour — ride across the grasslands with Mongolian guides
- Yurt (Ger) Stay: ¥200-500/night — sleep in a traditional felt yurt, wake up to endless skies
- Camel Riding: Available at some grassland resorts
- Bonfire Party: Most camps organize evening bonfires with Mongolian song and dance
- Naadam Festival: Mid-July — Mongolia's Olympics with wrestling, archery, and horse racing
🍜 Grassland Cuisine
- Roast Whole Lamb (烤全羊) — The ultimate Mongolian feast
- Hand-Grasped Mutton (手把肉) — Boiled lamb eaten with hands
- Mongolian Milk Tea (奶茶) — Salty, creamy, and warming
- Kumis (马奶酒) — Fermented mare's milk
💡 Travel Tips
- Best season: Mid-June to late August — grass is greenest, weather is warm
- Book during Naadam Festival (July 11-13) for the full cultural experience
- Bring warm clothing even in summer — nights on the steppe can be cold
- Expect basic facilities at yurt camps — this is a rustic, authentic experience
- Most grassland areas are 1.5-3 hours from Hohhot by car