Hohhot - Surroundings

From Hohhot visitors can make excursions lasting one or several days into areas of grassland, such as that of Xilamuren (87km/54mi to the north) or Gegentala (''Radiant Grass'', 145km/90mi to the north). Visitors will spend the night(s) in yurts (Mongolian nomads' circular skin- or felt-covered tents), and will be offered a varied program including horse- and camel-rides, visiting a shepherd's family, watching wrestling bouts and enjoying evenings round the campfire. There will also be an opportunity to sample typical Mongolian cooking.

Of interest in the surrounding area is the Tomb of Wang Zhaojun