Best Time to Visit Hohhot for 7 Days Itinerary, What to Do & Where to Go

Day 1 | Morning

Ih Juu Temple

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 35 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Dazhao Street, Yuquan District, Hohhot City

Ih Juu Temple in downtown Hohhot was built in the 8th year of the Ming Emperor Wanli (1580) by Altan Khan, the leader of the Mongolian Tümed. The temple belongs to the Gelug (or Yellow) School of Tibetan Buddhism. Priceless cultural relics not to be missed on a visit to Ih Juu Temple include a silver statue of the Buddha Sakyamuni, the dragon columns and the colorful wall murals. The pure silver statue of the Buddha Sakyamuni in the temple’s main hall weighs 1,500kg. Immediately in front of the Buddha Sakyamuni are two golden dragons entwined around the columns, aptly named the Dragon Columns. Because the murals were painted with mineral-based colors, the colors remain bright and vibrant even today. The murals’ content is mostly classical stories from Buddhist scripture.

Reviews from Real Guests:

1220吹水台。: It is larger than the Dazhao Temple in Tibet, but there are not many Buddha statues worshiped in Tibet. The Buddha statue of Sakyamuni is endowed with kindness and kindness. The Guanyin Temple worships 22 different images, with a compassionate and peaceful look, dignified and generous, and different looks. The whole temple is solemn and magnificent, and the Golden Wall is magnificent. Worth seeing.

Trip.com User: Through the introduction of local friends, I can feel the energy here, especially strong, especially the belief in Tibetan Buddhism, the feeling is stronger.

Day 1 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Ih Juu Temple, don’t forget pay a visit to Zhaojun Museum.

Zhaojun Museum

Opening Hours: Open on Tue-Sun,9:00am-5:00pm;Closed on Mon

Ticket Price: 65 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Yuquan, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China

Zhaojun Museum is located about nine kilometers south of Hohhot City. It is comprised of the Xiongnu Culture Museum, the Zhaojun Tomb, the Qin Palace, and the Zhaojun Memorial Hall. Here, you can learn the life story and impact of Wang Zhaojun, one of the four great classic beauties of Chinese history. Zhaojun Tomb is the core attraction of this scenic spot, built during the Western Han Dynasty sometime before 0 AD. As the tomb is covered with grass year-round, it is also called the Qing Tomb by the locals. It is an important local attraction of Hohhot Cty.

Day 1 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Jinsheng Hotel in advance, because all the tourists head to Zhaojun Museum love staying at it.

Jinsheng Hotel

The Jinsheng Hotel is a great choice for guests looking for accommodation in Hohhot, having been recently opened in 2019.

The hotel is conveniently located just 11km from Hohhot Railway Station and 24km from Hohhot Baita International Airport. With multiple attractions nearby including 藍色故鄉, Fengche Square and 大黑河, guests will find plenty to keep themselves occupied.

This hotel makes a great place to kick back and relax after a long day of sightseeing. This Hohhot hotel offers parking on site.

Our guests consider this hotel to have excellent service. This hotel is particularly popular with those traveling on business.

Day 2 | Morning

Xilitu Zhao Temple

Opening Hours: Open from 1/1-12/31(Summer Time),8:00am-6:00pm;Open from 1/1-12/31(Winter Time),9:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 30 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: North end of Stone Alley, Yuquan District, Hohhot City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Aegion

Xilituzhao is a large-scale temple in Hohhot, commonly known as "Xiaozhao" by the locals. Xilitu means "dharma seat" in Mongolian, and the Chinese name of the temple is "Yanshou Temple". It used to hold the power of the Yellow Sect in Hohhot. Xili Tuzhao building Hongchang is an exquisite Tibetan temple. Despite four hundred years of wind and rain, it is still relatively intact. The Great Scripture Hall is the main building of Xili Tuzhao. It is splendid and splendid. It adopts a Tibetan-style structure. The walls are decorated with colored glazed bricks, which form various patterns and patterns, which are dazzling and full of strong artistic effects. In front of the main hall, you can also see the "Pingding Galdan Jigong Monument"; in the southeast of the temple, there is a white tower, 15 meters high, very majestic. Every year, Xi Lituzhao also holds religious activities such as Buddhist meetings and dancing "Qiamu", which are very lively. On weekdays, compared with the Dazhao Temple on the opposite side of the road, this place is quieter. The tour group usually only goes to the Dazhao Temple, and most of the followers of Tibetan Buddhism come here. When you go to Xilitou to play, you can often hear the sound of chanting.

Day 2 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Xilitu Zhao Temple, don’t forget pay a visit to Shenquan Ecological Tourism Scenic Area.

Shenquan Ecological Tourism Scenic Area

Ticket Price: 20 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Days

Location: Togtoh, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China

The Shenquan spring water in the Shenquan Ecological Tourism Scenic Area has been running for thousands of years and the spring water is sweet and pure. The main scenic spots such as the Fantastic Stone Pavilion, the Yellow River Mother Square, the Fountain Square, the Tea House and the Stage are all unique. The entire scenic spot showcases the local tourism sights such as the Yellow River, the deserts, the wetlands and Shenquan culture in the province. It has both a classical garden atmosphere as well as natural beauty.

Day 2 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Triumphal Gate Holiday Hotel (Toketo No.1 Middle School) in advance, because all the tourists head to Shenquan Ecological Tourism Scenic Area love staying at it.

Triumphal Gate Holiday Hotel (Toketo No.1 Middle School)

The Triumphal Gate Holiday Hotel (Toketo No.1 Middle School) is an ideal spot for travelers wanting to discover the city. The Triumphal Gate Holiday Hotel (Toketo No.1 Middle School) is an ideal choice for travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of Tuoketuo.

The hotel is approximately 110km away from Chasuqi Railway Station. Chasuqi Railway Station is approximately 110km away by road. Seeing Tuoketuo's sights from this hotel is easy with Togtoh Museum, Guangning Temple and Jiexin Park all close by.

When guests have some time on their hands they can make use of the onsite facilities. Guests of this Tuoketuo hotel can make use of the parking facilities.

According to our trusted guests, the facilities at this hotel are first-rate. Perfect for those working on the move, this hotel caters to a large number of business guests.

Day 3 | Morning

Taiwei Ski Resort

Ticket Price: 20 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Days

Location: Guluban Village, Baohe Shao Town, Xincheng District, Hohhot

Taiwei Ski Resort is located in the Taiwei Resort Area of Hohhot, Inner Mongolia. It is built on a mountain and is one of the few ski resorts in the country built within a golf course. The ski resort's functional zones can meet the needs of different levels of skiers, including a children's play snow park, an ice and snow family park, and beginner and intermediate instruction areas. Overall, it is a large-scale, fully equipped ski resort in western Inner Mongolia, providing a healthy and comfortable recreational environment for visitors looking for something different.

Day 3 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Taiwei Ski Resort, don’t forget pay a visit to Daqingshan Wildlife Park.

Daqingshan Wildlife Park

Opening Hours: Open from 1/1-12/31(Summer Time),8:30am-4:30pm;Open from 1/1-12/31(Winter Time),9:00am-3:30pm

Ticket Price: 30 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 1.5 km north of Huwu Road, Huimin District, Hohhot City

Daqingshan Wildlife Park is located in the northern suburbs of Hohhot City, north of Daqing Mountain, with unique terrain and convenient transportation. The park is divided into four major scenic spots: the front door area, the green and rainy morning scenic spot, the people and nature scenic spot, and the wild travel scenic spot. Among them, the two major scenic spots, Human and Nature and Wild Journey, are mainly based on animal domestication, reproduction and exhibition. Most of the animals in these two scenic spots are free-range in the mountains; the functions of the two scenic spots are both the same and complementary, and the wild The tour mainly reflects the master of the natural soul of the grassland culture-the wolf, supplemented by other beasts to make tourists feel a different wild journey with grassland style; people and nature are mainly based on animal performances and free-range breeding of small animals. Visitors can relax, touch and pet the animals right after the wild ride. The Men's Prospect Area and the Green Green Rain Scenic Spot are also mainly based on animal feeding, but at the same time, they combine popular science education, quality training education, and catering and entertainment content with ethnic characteristics to increase the fun of visiting the park.

Day 3 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Juva Grand Hotel is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Juva Grand Hotel

The Juhua International Hotel is located in downtown Hohhot opposite Genghis Khan Square and about a 10-minute drive north of Hohhot Railway Station. The property is half an hour from Hohhot's airport by car.

Guests can enjoy both Chinese and Western fare at the on-site restaurants.

Well-equipped meeting rooms and a banquet hall are available to host conferences and events.

Recreational amenities include a fitness center, an indoor swimming pool and a spa.

This 5-star Hohhot hotel also offers free parking and Wi-Fi access is available in public areas.

Day 4 | Morning

Inner Mongolia Zhongming Strange Stone Museum

Ticket Price: 21 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: The first floor of North Gate of Science and Technology Museum, No. 70 Xinhua Street, Hohhot (west of Xinhua Square)

The Zhongming Rare Stone Museum was founded in 2004 and is located in Hohhot, the capital of Inner Mongolia. It is the first folk museum of rare stones in Inner Mongolia created by the curator Mr. Zhang Zhongming with 20 years of hard work and sweat. The museum has a total of eight exhibition halls: Image Landscape Hall, Shen Yun Mystery Hall, Shenzhou Hall, Tianwai Hall, Huaxia Hall, Long Live the Motherland Hall, Fossil Hall, and Exchange Memorial Hall. Zhongming Stone Museum is willing to use stones to meet friends and treat guests with stones, and welcome people from all walks of life at home and abroad to visit, negotiate, exhibit and cooperate, and jointly set off a new climax of the cultural cause of strange stones.

Day 4 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Inner Mongolia Zhongming Strange Stone Museum, don’t forget pay a visit to City Modern Agricultural Park.

City Modern Agricultural Park

Opening Hours: 8:00-18:30

Ticket Price: 50 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Days

Location: Shebiya Village, Jinhe Town, Saihan District, Hohhot

The Urban Modern Agricultural Park is located in Shebiya Village, Jinhe Town, with a total area of 195 mu. An integrated comprehensive leisure tourism resort base. Among them, the Water Cube visit is divided into: Agricultural Expo Area, Agricultural Science Wonders Area, Colorful Garden Area, Hydroponic Vegetable Area, Southern Country Style Area, and Tropical Rainforest Area. The four seasons are like spring, the environment is unique, the scenery is pleasant, and there is also the Leimond Real Estate Vegetable Market waiting for you. It is a good place for you to relax, vacation, train, and travel on weekends.

Day 4 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Inner Mongolia Hotel Duolan Hotel (Jinqiao Development Zone) is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Inner Mongolia Hotel Duolan Hotel (Jinqiao Development Zone)

The Inner Mongolia Hotel Duolan Hotel (Jinqiao Development Zone) provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. Visitors to Hohhot will find that the Inner Mongolia Hotel Duolan Hotel (Jinqiao Development Zone) is a fantastic accommodation choice.

With Hohhot Railway Station just 11km away and Hohhot Baita International Airport only 18km away, transportation is very convenient. This hotel is located near many of Hohhot's attractions including Xiaoheihe Landscape Belt, Saihan District, Hohhot, Yuquanqu Wuliying Park and Hohhot Lavender Garden.

When guests have some time on their hands they can make use of the onsite facilities. Guests of this Hohhot hotel can make use of the parking facilities.

If cleanliness is important to you, this hotel makes an excellent choice, as our guests consider this to be one of the cleanest hotels in the city.

Day 5 | Morning

Lanbox Bengchuang Yundong Park (hushi)

Ticket Price: 138 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: No.389 Zhaowuda Road, Saihan District, Hohhot

Blue BOX Trampoline Sports Park (Hoh City Store) is a super popular net red trampoline playground. There are many projects in the museum, which is a rare place for leisure and relaxation. Make an appointment with three or five friends and have a great time together. You can play various projects such as the Internet celebrity slide, trampoline area, high-altitude diving platform sponge pool, ninja track, and zipline. There is always a suitable one for you.

Day 5 | Afternoon

Inner Mongolia Museum nearby is the top choice before you leave Lanbox Bengchuang Yundong Park (hushi) and hit the road.

Inner Mongolia Museum

Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00, stop at 16:00, closed on Monday

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: No. 27, Xinhua East Street, Xincheng District, Hohhot

In order to gain a better understanding of the Mongolian people, the Inner Mongolia Museum is an ideal place to visit. Located in Hothot, the building itself showcases aspects of unique architecture and characteristics of the region.In addition to the displays showcasing the historical aspects of the people of the area, there are also plant, animal and mineral samples and specimens of Inner Mongolia on display as well. The culture and customs of the people are seen and felt here, from their beginning through the Yuan dynasty, to the Ming dynasty and then the Qing dynasty.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: A truly educational experience and the most delicious yogurt! great for solo travel or with groups. Security was so helpfule!

Trip.com User: i have been there. its beautifull place and attraction for vistor. i recommande d you to vist this muesum

Day 5 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Inner Mongolia Museum? Wanda Vista Hohhot is one of your top choices.

Wanda Vista Hohhot

Hohhot Wanda Vista Hotel 313 luxury rooms and suites offer elegant and artistic ambience many of them complemented by panoramic view of the nearby Daqing Mountain. Dining options guarantee an unforgettable gourmet experience in Hohhot. The hotel also boasts its well-appointed meeting and events venues, fitness facilities, as well as an indoor heated pool. Wanda Vista's signature services, including Angel's welcome, CHA journey and Dream Catcher service, will bring to guests unforgettable experience in Wanda Vista Hohhot.

Day 6 | Morning

Inner Mongolia Race Course

Opening Hours: 8:30-18:30

Ticket Price: Free

Location: No.27 North Hulunbeier Road, Xincheng District, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia

The Inner Mongolia Racecourse is located in the northern suburbs of Hohhot. It is currently the largest racecourse in Asia, covering an area of 320,000 square meters and a construction area of 8,329 square meters. In the competition venue, there are obstacle equestrian field, skill performance field, standard circular speed horse racing track and so on. Outside the entire racecourse, 100,000 people can watch the game. There are also 12 VIP lounges, 2 gymnasiums, 45 athletes' dormitories, conference rooms, entertainment halls, and exhibition halls. The venue has now become one of the most famous major venues in the world.

Day 6 | Afternoon

Huhhot Wusutu State Forest Park nearby is the top choice before you leave Inner Mongolia Race Course and hit the road.

Huhhot Wusutu State Forest Park

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Huimin, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China

Wusutu Forest Tourism Development Zone starts from Halaqin Valley in the east and Dongpeng Village in the west. The environment is elegant. The pines and cypresses on the mountain are evergreen, and the pines burst into waves; the fruit trees form a forest under the mountain, and the blue waves reflect. In spring, there are flowers, the wind is warm and the sun is beautiful; in summer, there is shade, and the heat is not hot; in autumn, there are fruits, with a pleasant fragrance; in winter, there is green and silver makeup. In addition to natural landscapes, there are also many cultural landscapes here. There are the Zhao Great Wall ruins during the Warring States Period, the ancient Baidao ruins in Hantong Mobei, and the Wusu Tuzhao, which integrates Mongolian, Han and Tibetan architectural styles, which are of great academic and archaeological value.

Day 6 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Jinhai Zhichun Hotel is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Jinhai Zhichun Hotel

The Jinhai Zhichun Hotel provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. The Jinhai Zhichun Hotel offers a pleasant stay in Hohhot for those traveling for business or leisure.

The hotel is conveniently located just 13km from Hohhot Railway Station and 26km from Hohhot Baita International Airport. Seeing Hohhot's sights from this hotel is easy with Mengliang Ethnic Culture Park, Huhhot Wusutu State Forest Park and Xinhua Park all close by.

When guests have some time on their hands they can make use of the onsite facilities. This Hohhot hotel offers parking on site.

Day 7 | Morning

Five Pagoda Temple

Opening Hours: Open on Tue-Sun,9:00am-5:00pm;Closed on Mon

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 48 Wutasi Back St, Yuquan Qu, Huhehaote Shi, Neimenggu Zizhiqu, China, 010050

Wuta Temple, formerly known as Cideng Temple, is located in the southeast of the old city of Hohhot. Once all the temple buildings collapsed, only this pagoda was left, so later generations learned that there was a temple here, and it was named Wuta Temple when it was rebuilt. Wuta Temple is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery and the birthplace of Tibetan Buddhism in Mongolia. The south of Wuta Temple faces Wuta Temple Square, and the entrance is also here. The layout of Wuta Temple is typical of the central axis of the Han nationality. The central axis runs from north to south, and the two sides are strictly symmetrical. The temple is divided into three courtyards, namely the Sanshi Buddha Temple in the south, the Cultural Exhibition Court in the middle and the Cideng Temple in the north. The area of Wuta Temple is not large, with a depth of only about 150 meters. Entering the temple from the south gate of Wuta Temple, there are small white pagodas on both sides in the south of the park, which has the characteristics of Tibetan Buddhism. Directly opposite is the Sanshi Buddha Hall. The architecture of the Sanshi Buddha Hall not only has the characteristics of Han palaces, but also the style of ethnic minorities and Tibetans. This is also the general style of the entire temple building. After passing through the Sanshi Buddha Hall, you arrive at the courtyard in the middle. The building opposite is clearly written with "Hushizhao Temple Cultural Exhibition". Inside the building of the temple culture exhibition, there are historical portraits of Tsongkhapa and other figures on the left wall, and on the right side are the pictures of the existing Vajra seat relic pagoda in my country, reflecting the long history of the temple culture in Hohhot. Then came to the courtyard in the north, in the middle of the courtyard is the main hall of Cideng Temple, behind the main hall is the relic pagoda. This stupa was built in the Yongzheng period of the Qing Dynasty and is about 16 meters high. When visiting the Wuta Temple, you can not only watch it from the outside, but also go up to the top of the pagoda, overlooking the whole temple, with a good view. There is a Mongolian astronomical map stone carving on the north wall behind the stupa. The diameter of the astronomical map is 144.5 cm.

Reviews from Real Guests:

JustinG: Beautiful and Enlightening experience here. The architecture of the 5 pagoda is very different from other temples in the area. The best part is the location to the Dazhou temple.

Day 7 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Five Pagoda Temple, Islamic Customs Street next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Islamic Customs Street

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: Intersection of Zhongshan West Road and Tongdao South Road, Huimin District, Hohhot CityNo.41 Wenzhou Business Pedestrian Street, Hohhot, China

Islamic Street is located in Hohhot, with a total length of 1,150 meters, where people live together and commerce is prosperous, especially because of the strong Islamic cultural accumulation for thousands of years, it has formed a strong Islamic atmosphere.

Reviews from Real Guests:

JustinG: This is a very unique place in Hohhot. The mosque, the architecture, the people are much different from the rest of the city. It feels like a different country everytime i go here.

Trip.com User: peaceful and friendly locals! a must visit for a cultural experience! a grand experience, food was a little disappointing.

* All reviews in the blog are machine-translated.