Your
heart beats with excitement as you step off the train. From the magnificent
Genghis Khan Mausoleum to the Wudangzhao Lamasery (the largest Tibetan monastery
in Inner Mongolia), Baotou is a destination that rewards the curious traveller.
Mongolian hospitality
Shangri-La
Hotel, Baotou, is at the heart of the city. You arrive at the hotel from the
train station in only 15 minutes and from the airport in only 30 minutes. At your leisure, an attentive bellhop escorts
you to your opulent room.
Though
the city calls to you, your room is equally alluring. It promises a luxurious
stay with contemporary and elegant settings.
When
you draw back the blinds, the view rewards your journey. Below is the enormous
Yinhe Square, with its charming fountains. The scene
is pure enchantment.
The
hotel’s convenient location makes it ideal to explore Baotou. Just 15 minutes
away is China’s biggest inner city grassland of Saihantala. At the picturesque
city centre, a delightful assortment of bars, teahouses and cafés beckons.
Just
before dinner, a brisk walk takes you through the shady trees and fragrant
flowers of Aerding Botanical Gardens, only five minutes from the hotel.
Back
at the hotel, the dining options are tantalizing. There’s Shang Palace, which
serves scrumptious and authentic Cantonese, Hunan, Huaiyang and Mongolian cuisine. Xin Café provides a
delectable range of international dishes, served in a dynamic open-kitchen
where guests interact with the enthusiastic chefs.
For
now, you settle on a refreshing drink at Lobby Lounge, the better to recollect
your magnificent day.