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Xilamuren Grassland

A vast grassland near Hohhot where visitors can stay in yurts, ride horses, and experience nomadic life.

History & Background

Xilamuren Grassland, located 150km from Hohhot, is one of Inner Mongolia's most accessible grasslands. Covering vast rolling hills, it has been home to Mongolian nomads for centuries. Visitors can stay in traditional yurts, ride horses across the steppe, and experience authentic Mongolian hospitality. The grassland turns golden in autumn and green in summer.

What to See & Do

  • Endless rolling grasslands stretching to the horizon
  • Traditional Mongolian yurts for overnight stays
  • Horse riding across the open steppe
  • Mongolian wrestling and horse racing demonstrations
  • Star-filled night skies with minimal light pollution

Visitor Tips

  • Stay overnight in a yurt for the full experience
  • Bring warm clothes as nights are cold even in summer
  • Try roasted whole lamb and Mongolian milk tea
  • Visit during Nadam Festival in July for traditional games
  • Respect Mongolian customs when visiting yurts

Visit Xilamuren Grassland with QTour

Our private tours include this attraction with an expert guide, private vehicle, and flexible itinerary.

QTour builds private itineraries around Xilamuren Grassland with a dedicated English-speaking guide and a private air-conditioned vehicle. Your guide arranges entrance tickets, skips the queues where possible and explains the history in your language — no fixed group schedule and no shopping stops. Every booking follows our one-booking-one-team policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the opening hours and ticket price for Xilamuren Grassland?
Open 24 hours. Best visited June-September. CNY 30 (entrance). Yurt stay: CNY 200-500/night. Suggested visiting time is 1-2 days. The best season to visit is June-September.
What should I see at Xilamuren Grassland?
Endless rolling grasslands stretching to the horizon; Traditional Mongolian yurts for overnight stays; Horse riding across the open steppe; Mongolian wrestling and horse racing demonstrations; Star-filled night skies with minimal light pollution
What are the visitor tips for Xilamuren Grassland?
Stay overnight in a yurt for the full experience; Bring warm clothes as nights are cold even in summer; Try roasted whole lamb and Mongolian milk tea; Visit during Nadam Festival in July for traditional games; Respect Mongolian customs when visiting yurts
Where is Xilamuren Grassland?
Xilamuren Grassland is in Inner Mongolia, China. QTour includes it in private itineraries with an English-speaking guide and a private vehicle.

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