Our ideal location in the heart of the city makes it easy to explore the Temple City, wander in the Chilechuan grassland downtown, drive out to the mysterious Kubuqi Desert to the east, or experience a day as a Mongolian in the Xilamuren Grassland to the west.
Five Pagodas Temple
* approximately 2 kilometres away and a 7-min drive from the hotel
Discover the artistic gem of Tibetan Buddhism – the Five Pagodas Temple. Its Diamond Throne Pagoda showcases intricate carvings from centuries past, where Sanskrit mantras and celestial motifs intertwine, narrating a timeless dialogue between devotion and heritage.
Da Zhao Temple
* approximately 3.7 kilometres away and a 10-minute drive from the hotel
Da Zhao Temple which means “Infinite Temple” in Chinese is the town’s Gelukpa or Yellow Hat Sect temple. It is also the oldest building in the whole of Huhhot. Locals call it the Silver Buddha Temple because it is home to the rare 8.2-foot-high Sakyamuni statue made of silver.
The temple has become a popular tourist attraction due to its remarkable buildings, fine statues, distinctive frescos, musical instruments and extensive collection of Buddhist scriptures.
Laoniu Children's Discovery Museum
* next to the hotel and a 3-min walk from the hotel
Step into Laoniu Children's Discovery Museum – a wonderland for family adventures! Hands-on science experiments, creative workshops, and role-playing games ignite young minds, transforming curiosity into discovery. Let tiny hands explore the magic of learning through play.
Inner Mongolia Museum
* approximately 8 kilometres away and a 20-min drive from the hotel
Journey through the epic saga of the grasslands – from awe-inspiring dinosaur fossils to the nomadic legacy of horseback civilizations. Decode the ecological wisdom and legendary voyages of the "People of the Steppe" in this immersive cultural treasury.
Xilamuren Grassland
* approximately 90 kilometres away and a 1.5-hour drive from the hotel
Indulge in the sight of this spectacular natural view while enjoying the quiet of the Xilamuren River and its cosy surroundings. The grassland offers a range of cultural pursuits, such as riding a horse, watching the fantastic Honggor Obo performances showcasing the authentic Mongolian lifestyle and enjoying the dairy.
Ulanhad Volcano
* approximately 230 kilometres away and a 2.5-hour drive from the hotel
Explore Inner Mongolia's "Volcanic Wonderland" – the Ulanhad Volcano Group. Witness billion-year-old geological marvels frozen in time, where towering black basalt cones rise from the vast grasslands, inviting you to an interstellar visual spectacle! Hike, photograph, camp under starry skies, and immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring beauty of pristine nature.
Kubuqi Desert
* approximately 250 kilometres away and a 3-hour drive from the hotel
The magnificent Kubuqi Desert is the seventh desert in China. Kubuqi is Mongolian for ‘the string on the bow’, and the desert is named so because it leans lies on the Yellow River and looks like a string hanging there. You can dance with the sands by surfing, riding a camel, shooting arrows, trying the extraordinary buggy racing and getting closer to the mysterious desert.
Laoniuwan
* approximately 168 kilometres away and a 3.5-hour drive from the hotel
It is named because of its shape, like an old cow, which is one of the most magical curves of the Yellow River. It is not only famous for the canyon formed by the Hanhan Mountain, but also for the majestic sights of the Great Wall and Yellow River all together.
Huhhot, meaning “Green City” in Mongolian, is the capital city of China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and is the region’s important cultural and commercial centre.
Inner Mongolia is a truly diverse region with a distinctive culture and various ethnic groups. It offers forests, deserts, mountains and the famous grasslands that support the traditional Mongolian lifestyle.
Huhhot enjoys easy access to a wide range of mainland cities by air, bus and train. The city offers direct flights and international trains for easy and convenient travel to and from Mongolia.
