Inner Mongolia Grass & Sand
This 5-day private trip to the middle of Inner Mongolia will allow you to enjoy fantastic views of the vast grasslands, stay overnight in a traditional Mongolian yurt, experience local nomadic life, have fun in Kubuqi Desert, and engage with the life of Genghis Khan and his Mongol Empire.
We recommended it to you if you want to experience the highlights of Inner Mongolian at your own pace and especially to families.
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Amazing and Effortless Experience Overall!
China Highlights is totally legit and they planned our visit in Beijing perfectly, they were also great with being flexible to meet our unique needs and timelines, with multiple changes on the fly. Our guide in Beijing, William, was amazing as well! William was friendly, kind, thoughtful, funny, and also was great at keeping us on track timing-wise (as we didn’t make this particularly easy for him lol). Cannot recommend both China Highlights and William to anyone else looking to visit China for the first time! more
Jun 2025, jamesrkable
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A culture of hospitality and smiles
Beijing was prettier and far less crowded than anticipated. Colin aka Po Po, our guide, enhanced the experience with his knowledge and wicked sense of humour. He made every moment special for us.We spent about three days in Beijing and surrounds. China highlights offerings were high quality, including accomodation, car, driver, guide and selection of real local restaurants. Being vegetarian wasn’t an issue at all. Visiting historical quarter of Beijing along with Hutong walk and Confucius Beijing temple were unique experiences- which became more special with Colin’s interest in philosophy and wonderful global perspective. Despite language barriers- we were greeted by scores of locals with genuine smile and curiosity. We shall be back (hopefully with Colin) to explore this wonderful culture. more
Jun 2025, Inderjeet
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Beijing group tour
We had a group tour for our clients and William was our guide. He was knowledgeable, kind and flexible throughout the tour. Our clients loved the way he explained diverse topics. We would recommend him for our future groups too.Thank you William and God bless! more
Jun 2025, Prima Rodrigues
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Tour 'Wow' Points
Explore the Hinterland of Xilamuren Grassland
Enjoy a horse riding into the hinterland of the grassland to appreciate the best views without the crowds.
Feel the Grandeur of the legend of the Mongol nationality
Watch an exciting live-action performance — "The Legend of Monan" —that brings 13th-century Mongol warriors and Naadam customs to life.
Stay Overnight in a Traditional Mongolian Yurt
There are many grassland "hotels" of different standards. We only arrange authentic, comfortable Mongolian yurts with the best available facilities.
Experience the Local Nomadic Life
Visit a local herdsman's home and learn about grassland life. Experience making Mongolian milk tea, feeding lambs, and talking with nomads.
Try Some Fun Activities in Kubuqi Desert
Visit Resonant Sand Bay and enjoy leisurely activities like camel riding, sand sliding, and trail biking or more challenging activities like karting, surfing, parascending…
Enjoy a Mongolian-Style Zhama Banquet Dinner
Dress up in Mongolian costume, taste delicious Mongolian food, listen to Mongolian stringed instruments playing, and watch Mongolian dancing.
Tour Map
Itinerary Quick Look
Here is a suggested itinerary. We are happy to customize a tour according to your interests.
Your private driver and guide will be ready for you when you arrive in Hohhot. Enjoy a trouble-free transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is your own to explore Hohhot.
In the morning, go to Xilamuren Grassland with 2 hours' driving. Visit Hongge'er Aobao Scenic Area, where you will watch a large-scale live-action performance, including Mongolian horse racing, archery and wrestling.
Have a horse riding in the peaceful hinterland of Xilamuren to measure some of the vastness of the picturesque grassland on the horse back.
Enjoy a Mongolian-style Zhama Banquet dinner. Stay overnight in a traditional Mongolian yurt.
Enjoy the sunrise on the grassland. Then visit a local herdsman's home. Experience milking cows, making Mongolian milk tea, feeding the lambs, talking with the herdsman, and learning about their life on the grassland.
On the way from the grassland to Dalad Banner, explore Wudang Lamasery, which is one of the four most famous lamaseries in Northwest China.
Stay overnight in Dalad Banner of Ordos City, where Kubuqi Desert is located, so that you will have easy access to the desert in the morning and avoid the crowds.
Resonant Sand Bay (the breeze-blown dunes make sonorous murmurs) is the No. 1 desert resort destination in China. It is a large and well-developed tourism site where you can go sightseeing or have fun.
You will have a whole day in the desert to enjoy all kinds of interesting desert activities. You could experience the pleasure of art and sports with artistic gymnastics, aerobics, breakdancing, beach volleyball, etc. or you could experience more challenging sports and activities such as desert adventures, an aerial cableway, sand surfing, trail bikes, etc.
In the morning, visit Kangbashi District (once known as "China's biggest ghost city", now a thriving super-modern environment) to enjoy the pleasant urban scenery of Ordos City.
Explore the Mausoleum of Genghis Khan — the impressive cenotaph devoted to the worship of Genghis Khan.
After the tour, your guide and driver will transfer you to Ordos Airport or Hohhot Airport for your departure.
Hotel Selection
—the Icing on the Cake
Boutique hotels are recommended to enrich your travel experience.
Price Includes:
- Private air-conditioned business car with big windows and ample space
- English speaking local guide
- Activities, hotels, and meals listed in the itinerary
- 24/7 helpline for while you are traveling
Tour code: nm-1