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.

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.

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.