Code: BAOTOU01
Baotou Exploration
Day 1 Hohhot - Baotou
Meidaizhao Old Village, Baotou
Take a morning bus from Hohhot Bus Terminal (No. 17, West Station Street) to Hasuhai Lake. Hasuhai Lake is an hour by bus away to the south of Daqing Mountain, Taosihao Village, Tumote Left Banner. The admission fee is CNY30 per person. The lake is regarded as the West Lake north of the Great Wall for its pristine water. Explore the lake up close with its wildlife by boat. The catch from the lake is very edible.
Hire a minivan for an afternoon trip to Meidaizhao Old Village, only 40km from Hasuhai Lake within an hour's drive. Meidaizhao Old Village is in Tumote Right Banner, 50 kilometers from the East River District of Baotou city. The village is an unique architectural complex that combines residence and temple, where lay people and holy lamas cohabilitate. Meidaizhao Lamasery, a historical icon, nestles in this village. The entrance fee is CNY30.
Enjoy an evening in the village immersed with Mongolian lifestyle.
Hire a minivan for an afternoon trip to Meidaizhao Old Village, only 40km from Hasuhai Lake within an hour's drive. Meidaizhao Old Village is in Tumote Right Banner, 50 kilometers from the East River District of Baotou city. The village is an unique architectural complex that combines residence and temple, where lay people and holy lamas cohabilitate. Meidaizhao Lamasery, a historical icon, nestles in this village. The entrance fee is CNY30.
Enjoy an evening in the village immersed with Mongolian lifestyle.
Hire a minivan for an afternoon trip to Meidaizhao Old Village, only 40km from Hasuhai Lake within an hour's drive. Meidaizhao Old Village is in Tumote Right Banner, 50 kilometers from the East River District of Baotou city. The village is an unique architectural complex that combines residence and temple, where lay people and holy lamas cohabilitate. Meidaizhao Lamasery, a historical icon, nestles in this village. The entrance fee is CNY30.
Enjoy an evening in the village immersed with Mongolian lifestyle.
Enjoy an evening in the village immersed with Mongolian lifestyle.
Day 2 Baotou
The old village is worth exploring a second morning. It is built in a convolution of the traditional Chinese, Tibetan, and Mongolian styles.
Take a bus to Baotou City. After lunch, catch bus No.7 (CNY9) from Baotou East Station to Youguai District and then transfer to a bus to Wudangzhao Village. There, you will visit Wudangzhao Temple, which opens from 8:30 am to 17:30 pm. The admission fee is CNY60. It is the only lama temple in Inner Mongolia, and one of the four largest lamaseries in China. The other three are the Potala Palace in Tibet, the Ta'er Monastery in Qinghai and the Labrang Lamasery in Gansu. The feature of the lamasery consists of spectacular Tibetan style architecture along with countless Tibetan sutras and art treasures, especially Buddha sculptures made of gold, silver, copper, wood and clay, as well as precious murals.
Return to Baotou and check in at a local hotel.
Take a bus to Baotou City. After lunch, catch bus No.7 (CNY9) from Baotou East Station to Youguai District and then transfer to a bus to Wudangzhao Village. There, you will visit Wudangzhao Temple, which opens from 8:30 am to 17:30 pm. The admission fee is CNY60. It is the only lama temple in Inner Mongolia, and one of the four largest lamaseries in China. The other three are the Potala Palace in Tibet, the Ta'er Monastery in Qinghai and the Labrang Lamasery in Gansu. The feature of the lamasery consists of spectacular Tibetan style architecture along with countless Tibetan sutras and art treasures, especially Buddha sculptures made of gold, silver, copper, wood and clay, as well as precious murals.
Return to Baotou and check in at a local hotel.
Day 3 Baotou
After two days' activities, you should treat yourself well by enjoying the delicious local food. The delicious snacks will delight your palate. We recommend you take it in strides while in Baotou City and try some local delicacies.
Visit the Saihan Tara Park by bus No. 5, 10, 35, 10 (express), or 5 (express). Though it is located in city center, the park has an expanse of prairie, four rivers, and verdant trees. There are also Mongolian yurts where you get authentic Mongolian food, singing and dancing performance.
The first dish it comes to mind is stewed lamb. The mutton is fresh and tender, retains the original flavor. If you want to avoid the smell of mutton, you can try roasted mutton. Mutton hotpot is very popular. You should not miss either the local milk tea or mare's milk wine which contains rich vitamin C and not so fatty. The brewing of the wine also reduces the sugar content. So the wine is very good for your health.
Visit the Saihan Tara Park by bus No. 5, 10, 35, 10 (express), or 5 (express). Though it is located in city center, the park has an expanse of prairie, four rivers, and verdant trees. There are also Mongolian yurts where you get authentic Mongolian food, singing and dancing performance.
The first dish it comes to mind is stewed lamb. The mutton is fresh and tender, retains the original flavor. If you want to avoid the smell of mutton, you can try roasted mutton. Mutton hotpot is very popular. You should not miss either the local milk tea or mare's milk wine which contains rich vitamin C and not so fatty. The brewing of the wine also reduces the sugar content. So the wine is very good for your health.
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