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.

Shangri-La 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 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.