Xilamuren is a small town in the grasslands of Inner Mongolia to the north of Hohhot.
Understand
[edit]In Xilamuren, there are large yurt encampments that primarily cater to Chinese tourists. There is also a small town with basic amenities. The yurt experience may not be the "authentic" yurt experience you are looking for but can still be a good time.
Get in
[edit]By Bus
There are buses from Hohhot at the main bus station near the central train station. ~¥25
Get around
[edit]There are many ATVs to rent and horses can be rented. Half hour on an ATV cost ¥60 in 2017.
See
[edit]The vast grasslands
Do
[edit]Ride horses, ride ATVs, watch shows at night, drink milk tea in yurts
Buy
[edit]Eat
[edit]Most yurt encampments will have food options but it can be expensive so bring snacks. ~¥120 Dinner for 3 with beer (2017)
Drink
[edit]Most camps will have drinks (cold beer). Baijou can be found in the town.
Sleep
[edit]Many yurt camps are available. There will be many touts waiting to greet you at the entrance of Xilamuren. Yurt rates vary from ¥60 to ¥200 (2017). The yurts are basic with a table in the middle to eat. They will bring out blankets and rice pillows after dinner.
Connect
[edit]Go next
[edit]Back to Hohhot by bus from the main road ~¥20 per person. Taxis will try to offer you rides for faster return.