5 Days Ordos Itinerary: Best Places to Visit in Ordos

Day 1 | Morning

Ordos Wildlife Park

Opening Hours: Open from 4/1-10/31(Summer Time),8:30am-6:00pm;Open from 11/1-3/31(Winter Time),8:30am-5:30pm

Ticket Price: 130 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 4-5 Hours

Location: No.1 Sanyuan Road, Tiexi West District, Ordos City

The Ordos Wildlife Park is located in Ordos City's Dongsheng Tiexi District. It brings together animals from all over the world. The zoo has four exhibition areas. In the dinosaur world, children can pick up mining tools with which to “dig up” dinosaur fossils. They can also touch a variety of dinosaur fossils. In addition to discovering wildlife, there is a vast array of other attractions to choose from, such as the Dynamic Cinema, 3D Magic Art Exhibition and Tacticool airsoft.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Ordos Wildlife Park, Kangbashen Tourist Area next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Kangbashen Tourist Area

Opening Hours: 9:00-17:30

Ticket Price: 30 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Days

Location: Wenhua E Rd, Yijinhuoluo Qi, Eerduosi Shi, Neimenggu Zizhiqu, China

Kangbashen Tourist Area is known for its rapid rise from the wilderness to become a modern city. "Kangbashen" means an "excellent teacher" in Mongolian. It is a national 4A-level urban tourist scenic spot that has been successfully created by the city as the main body. Surprisingly, it has a relaxing beach like the seaside and a fountain located in Wulan Mulun Square. There is also a musical fountain show every night, and tourists can enjoy the show from the grandstand opposite the fountain.

Day 1 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Kangbashen Tourist Area? Shuangman Fuyuan International Hotel is one of your top choices.

Shuangman Fuyuan International Hotel

The Shuangman Fuyuan International Hotel was recently opened in 2020, making it a fantastic choice for those staying in Ejin Horo Banner.

Boasting a convenient location, the hotel is just 9km from Eerduosi Railway Station and 16km from Ordos Ejin Horo Airport. Seeing Ejin Horo Banner's sights from this hotel is easy with Aiyong Park West Area, Ulan Mulun Lake and Ordos Library all close by.

At the end of a busy day, travelers can unwind and relax in the hotel or go out and enjoy the city. For those driving themselves, parking is provided on site.

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 2 | Morning

Ulan Mulun Lake

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-2 Hours

Location: On the Ulan Mulun River between the town of Altensire and the Kangbashi New District in OrdosOn the Ulan Mulun River between the town of Altensire and the Kangbashi New District in Ordos

Ulan Mulun Landscape Lake is located on the Ulan Mulun River between Altengxire Town and Kangbashi New Area, covering a total area of about 7 square kilometers. Among them, about 3.8 square kilometers of land on both sides of the strait. It is divided into two axes, two belts, three districts, and six nodes, highlighting the style of "modern grassland city, new scenery of desert and long river". Two axes: urban landscape central axis, landscape crankshaft. Two belts: the north shore landscape belt and the south shore landscape belt. Three areas: Shanghu style landscape area, Zhonghu comprehensive landscape area, Xiahu ecological conservation area. Six nodes: Great Falls Square Node, Platform Hydrophilic Square Node, Cultural Square Node, Tianshui Tower Memorial Square Node, Leisure Square Node, Red Sandstone Geological Landscape Node.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Gathering Paradise nearby is the top choice before you leave Ulan Mulun Lake and hit the road.

Gathering Paradise

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,Sun,9:00am-6:30pm;Open on Sat,9:00am-8:00pm

Ticket Price: 80 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 4-6 Hours

Location: Fuxing N Rd, Dongsheng Qu, Eerduosi Shi, Neimenggu Zizhiqu, China, 017000

Gathering Paradise is in Tiexi, Dongsheng District, Ordos City. Gathering Paradise includes scenic spots like Water World, with its constant temperature during all four seasons, the European Theme Park, the Ethnic Characteristic Exhibition Gallery, and the Science and Technology Museum. The European Theme Park is the main attraction. It is divided into five regions—East, West, North, South, and Central Europe—presenting various regional customs and offering a rich cultural and artistic atmosphere.

Day 2 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Gathering Paradise, Royal International Hotel nearby is the best place to stay.

Royal International Hotel

The Royal International Hotel provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. The Royal International Hotel offers a pleasant stay in Ordos for those traveling for business or leisure.

The hotel is only 1km from Dongsheng Railway Station and 41km from Ordos Ejin Horo Airport, giving guests a number of convenient transportation options. Seeing Ordos's sights from this hotel is easy with Children Theme Amusement Park, E'erduosi Geming Lishi Museum and Huanyingshijie Vr Theme Amusement Park all close by.

After a long day of sightseeing, guests can retire to the comfort of the hotel. This Ordos hotel provides parking on site.

There's never a dull moment at this hotel, our guests indicate that the facilities are excellent. This hotel is particularly popular with those traveling on business.

Day 3 | Morning

Water World of Gathering Paradise

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

Ticket Price: 129 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Days

Location: Fuxing N Rd, Dongsheng Qu, Eerduosi Shi, Neimenggu Zizhiqu, China, 017000

The Water World of Gathering Paradise is a large indoor water amusement park in northwest China, featuring a series of indoor and outdoor aquatic recreational activities and a distinctive beach whose temperature is kept in a certain range. It features multiple aquatic recreational activities, such as a super wave pool, water slides and a Hawaiian beach. The water world also has functional zones, such as the Happy Space and Chinese and Western dining rooms, enabling travelers to have fun and enjoy happy moments on the water.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Water World of Gathering Paradise, Ordos Racing Town next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Ordos Racing Town

Ticket Price: 189 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: 1.5 km east of Kangbashi District Government, Kangbashi District, Ordos City

Ordos International Circuit is a large-scale international circuit with an international secondary track. It is the core project of creating a motor sports tourism and leisure culture in the Kangbashi New District of Ordos City. It is the core project of creating automobile sports, tourism and leisure culture. The Ordos International Circuit covers an area of 106 hectares, with a total length of 3.751 kilometers, a road width of 12 to 15 meters, and a drop of 32 meters. The track has a total of 18 turns. In September 2010, it was certified as an international second-class track by the FIA; this is the first international second-class track designed and constructed by the Chinese and can be upgraded to an F1 track; this is the first in the world. The overall linear track is constructed in the form of animals. The track is shaped like a galloping horse, and the main stand is shaped like a flying eagle. The eagle soars and the horses gallop, showing the strong regional culture of Ordos, and also marks the historical leap of the descendants of Genghis Khan from the horseback era to the racing era.

Day 3 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Ordos Vocational College Training Center is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Ordos Vocational College Training Center

The Ordos Vocational College Training Center is an ideal spot for travelers wanting to discover the city. The Ordos Vocational College Training Center is an ideal choice for travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of Ordos.

With Eerduosi Railway Station just 9km away and Ordos Ejin Horo Airport only 23km away, transportation is very convenient. The nearby area boasts an abundance of attractions including Kangbashen Tourist Area, E'erduosi Wedding Celebration Culture Park and 伊克敖包.

After a long day of sightseeing, guests can retire to the comfort of the hotel. This Ordos hotel features parking on site.

Day 4 | Morning

Ordos Theatre

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: East Culture Road, Kangbashi New District, Ordos

The Ordos Grand Theater is located in the Cultural Square of Kangbashi New District, Ordos City. The architectural style of the Ordos Grand Theater is the headdress of the Mongolian ethnic group in Ordos. The big circle (opera hall) is the headdress of the beautiful and luxurious Mongolian women, and the small circle (the concert hall) is the headdress of the Mongolian men. The architectural lines are smooth and dynamic, highlighting the It is a large-scale comprehensive building integrating theater, concert hall, film and television cultural area and office. The theater is divided into one basement floor and three aboveground floors (partially five floors). The main facilities include an opera hall, a concert hall, and two digital cinema halls. It has domestic first-class stage, lighting and sound facilities, as well as VIP halls, dressing rooms, Rehearsal hall, conference room, cultural supermarket and other auxiliary facilities.

Day 4 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Ordos Theatre, don’t forget pay a visit to xi e er duo si guo jia ji zi ran bao hu qu.

xi e er duo si guo jia ji zi ran bao hu qu

Location: West of Ertuoqi, Ordos, and Wuhai

Located in the western part of Otuoke Banner and Wuhai City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, it covers an area of 555,849 hectares.

Day 4 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Minzu Hotel in advance, because all the tourists head to xi e er duo si guo jia ji zi ran bao hu qu love staying at it.

Minzu Hotel

The Minzu Hotel is an ideal spot for travelers wanting to discover the city. The Minzu Hotel is an ideal choice for travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of Etuokeqi.

With multiple attractions nearby including Etuokeqi Zonghe Dizhi Museum, Ecological Botanical Garden Landscape Area and xi e er duo si guo jia ji zi ran bao hu qu, 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. For those driving themselves, parking is provided on site.

According to our guests, the location of this hotel is one of the best around. Perfect for those working on the move, this hotel caters to a large number of business guests.

Day 5 | Morning

Ulan Living Buddha Mansion

Opening Hours: Open from 8:30am-5:30pm

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: Inside the Beishan Botanical Garden in Yijinhuoluo Banner, Ordos

The Wulan Living Buddha House is located in the Beishan Botanical Garden in Azhen. There are tourist activity centers, humanities and arts exhibition centers, living Buddha residences, retreat centers, etc. The entire building complex integrates Mongolian, Han, and Tibetan styles, with a grand momentum and brilliance. The 12th Ulan Living Buddha lived and studied here, protecting the country and benefiting all beings. Here, you can learn more about the religious culture of the Mongolian people. There is a prayer wheel built on the wall of the Living Buddha House. You can turn the prayer wheel to pray for your family and friends.

Day 5 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Ulan Living Buddha Mansion, you can head to Ordos Bronze Cultural Square, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Ordos Bronze Cultural Square

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Location: Etuoke Street, Dongsheng District, Ordos City

Ordos Bronze Culture Square is located in the Tiexi New District of Dongsheng. It is divided into two parts: the ground and the underground. It draws on the unique local bronze cultural elements. Street lamps, floor lamps and sculptures are all drawn from real objects. The above-ground part is the Ordos Bronze Culture Theme Square, which is mainly composed of the "sun and moon shining together" shape formed by the "sun"-shaped steel structure thin shell dome and the "moon"-shaped steel structure, and the Ordos bronze group sculptures. Its main functions are indoor exhibition halls, green squares and sculpture group exhibitions. The underground part is divided into two floors, mainly for commercial and leisure facilities such as business, catering, entertainment, parking lot, etc.

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