Gegentala Grassland
Dazhao Temple
Zhaojun Tomb
Gegentala Grassland
Hohhot Two Days Tour
Hohhot is the famous historical and cultural city of China, is full of natural beauty and historical relics. The relics of "Dayao Culture"at eastern suburbs indicating human activities of 500,000 years ago. In the period of Warring States 2300 years ago, Zhaowuhou build the Ancient City into one. In Northern Wei period, Xianbei ethnic groups established capital at Horinger County now, the first capital in north grassland, named Shile in history. In Liao period named Fengzhou.
In Ming Dynasty, Tolmud Mongols had long been semi-agricultural Hohhot. In 1581, Tolmud leader Altan Khan constructed the city now in Yuquan District, named Hohhot in Mongolian meaning. And the Ming Dynasty changed the name as Guihua. In 1737,The Qing government Built strong garrison town Suiyuan city at the northeast Guihua, then unite two city as one named Guisui. In 1954, after was approved by the State Council of China, the city became the capital of Inner Mongolia, and resume the name of Hohhot
In Ming Dynasty, Tolmud Mongols had long been semi-agricultural Hohhot. In 1581, Tolmud leader Altan Khan constructed the city now in Yuquan District, named Hohhot in Mongolian meaning. And the Ming Dynasty changed the name as Guihua. In 1737,The Qing government Built strong garrison town Suiyuan city at the northeast Guihua, then unite two city as one named Guisui. In 1954, after was approved by the State Council of China, the city became the capital of Inner Mongolia, and resume the name of Hohhot
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$145.00
Duration: 2 days
Tour Code: CE-HH-2D01
Departure Date: Every Day
Tour Attractions:Gegentala Grassland,Zhaojun Tomb,Dazhao Temple.
Feature：Natural Landscape
Tour Type: /Land tour + Private English speaking guide + Private Driver
Tour Code: CE-HH-2D01
Departure Date: Every Day
Tour Attractions:Gegentala Grassland,Zhaojun Tomb,Dazhao Temple.
Feature：Natural Landscape
Tour Type: /Land tour + Private English speaking guide + Private Driver
2-Day Hohhot & Gegentala Grassland Tour
Experience the cultural and natural highlights of Inner Mongolia on this 2-day tour from Hohhot to Gegentala Grassland. Explore historic Buddhist temples, discover Mongolian traditions and enjoy the vast grassland scenery with horseback riding, a traditional Mongolian yurt stay, and local singing and dancing.
Day 1: Hohhot – Wudangzhao Temple – Gegentala Grassland
In the morning, your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Hohhot and begin your journey to Gegentala Grassland.
Your first stop is Wudangzhao Monastery, one of the most important Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in Inner Mongolia. Set among beautiful mountain scenery, the monastery is known for its distinctive Tibetan-style architecture, religious buildings and long history of Buddhist culture.
After visiting Wudangzhao, continue to Gegentala Grassland, one of the best places in Inner Mongolia to experience the vast landscapes and traditional culture of the Mongolian grasslands.
The name Gegentala means “a place for spending summer” in Mongolian. Here, endless grasslands stretch toward the horizon, providing an ideal setting to experience the traditional lifestyle and customs of Mongolian herders.
During your stay, you can enjoy a variety of local experiences, such as horseback riding across the grassland, visiting a traditional Mongolian yurt and meeting local herders. You may also have the opportunity to watch or participate in traditional Mongolian singing and dancing performances.
As evening falls, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the grassland and spend the night in a traditional-style Mongolian yurt or grassland tent, depending on the seasonal local arrangement.
Overnight at Gegentala Grassland.
Day 2: Gegentala Grassland – Hohhot
Enjoy the morning scenery of Gegentala Grassland before traveling back toward Hohhot.
Upon returning to Hohhot, visit Zhaojun Tomb, a historic site associated with Wang Zhaojun, one of the four famous beauties of ancient China.
According to historical accounts, Wang Zhaojun was a woman from the Han imperial court who married Huhanye Chanyu, the ruler of the Xiongnu, during the reign of Emperor Yuan of the Han Dynasty. Her marriage is traditionally remembered as an important symbol of the peaceful relationship between the Han Dynasty and the Xiongnu.
The site is also known as Qingzhong, meaning “Green Tomb.” According to local legend, the grass on the tomb remained green even in late autumn, while the surrounding grass had already turned yellow.
Continue to Dazhao Temple, the oldest and one of the most important Buddhist temples in Hohhot. Originally built in the Ming Dynasty under the patronage of Altan Khan, the temple is renowned for its impressive architecture, Buddhist statues, murals, musical instruments and collection of Buddhist scriptures.
Take time to explore the temple and learn about the connections between Buddhism, Mongolian culture and the history of Hohhot.
After the tour, your guide and driver will transfer you back to your hotel in Hohhot, bringing your 2-day Hohhot and Gegentala Grassland tour to an end.
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Our prices included:
1. Hotel Pick-up and drop-off
2. Air-conditioned tour vehicle
3. English Speaking tour guide
4. two lunches, one dinner
5.one night accommodation in tent
Our prices not included:
Horse riding
Dancing show.
Tips to the guide and driver
1. Hotel Pick-up and drop-off
2. Air-conditioned tour vehicle
3. English Speaking tour guide
4. two lunches, one dinner
5.one night accommodation in tent
Our prices not included:
Horse riding
Dancing show.
Tips to the guide and driver
Pick-up point and time: Your Hotel between 7:00am and 8:30am
Finishing point and time: Your Hotel around 6:00pm
If you require, we can book hotels in Chengdu, and make private airport and city tour necessary.
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Finishing point and time: Your Hotel around 6:00pm
If you require, we can book hotels in Chengdu, and make private airport and city tour necessary.
Are you interested in this itinerary? Send us a message and let us help you plan and book your China vacation based on this sample. Response within 24 hours. Contact our Travel Consultant.
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