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Xilamuren
Half a day to one night: ride an ATV or horse on the grassland, sleep in a yurt camp, then head back to Hohhot. Not a base.
Xilamuren is a grassland town north of Hohhot, built around yurt encampments for Chinese tourists. The landscape is open and flat, the experience is commercial but fun: ATVs, horses, evening shows and milk tea. Most visitors come for a half-day ride or one night in a yurt, then return to Hohhot.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- avoid Nov–Mar (cold, grassland brown)
- Airport
- HET
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- China ↗Most nationalities need a visa, a unilateral visa-free entry (the list and end dates change) or the transit exemption below. Confirm your route on the official sites before you buy a ticket.
- China ↗Transit stay without a visa: up to 240 hours (10 days) for citizens of about 55 listed countries who pass through China to a third country or region, with a confirmed onward ticket and a stay inside the permitted area (Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei count as one area). It replaced the 144-hour rule in December 2024, which some older pages still quote. Use the transit lane at immigration, show the onward ticket, and check the current nationality list. Hong Kong and Macau count as separate regions; check whether your ticket qualifies.
- China ↗Foreign visitors must register their address with the police within 24 hours; hotels do it at check-in with your passport. Carry the original passport at all times: hotels, trains, museums, Tiananmen Square and police checks ask for it.
- China ↗Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay with a foreign card before you fly. QR payment is the default in shops, taxis and many stalls, and some places refuse cash or a foreign card. Carry cash as a backup.
- China ↗Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and many news sites are blocked. Use an eSIM with roaming (it routes through your home network) or install and test a VPN before you fly; VPN sites and app stores are hard to reach inside China, and only government-approved VPNs are officially permitted.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Xilamuren110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Xilamuren, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Alipay and WeChat Pay accept Visa, Mastercard, JCB and Amex cards; single payments over ¥200 (≈ US$30) carry a fee of about 3% on a foreign card (smaller ones…China-wide
- SIM or eSIMA roaming eSIM from outside China routes traffic through its home network, so Google, WhatsApp and Instagram work without a VPN — the simplest setup.China-wide
- Tap waterNot for drinking from the tap; bottled water ¥2–5 (≈ under US$1), and kettles and free bottles in hotel rooms.China-wide
- TippingRestaurants: No tip; upmarket hotels add 10–15% service.China-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C/I. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.China-wide
- SafetySafe for tourists; watch out for touts and negotiate prices upfront.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are frequent and free; squat toilets outside hotels and malls.China-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire · 120 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums and palaces close on Mondays; the Forbidden City too (outside holidays).China-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportHET Hohhot Baita International Airport (About 2 h by bus or taxi via Hohhot city centre).
- Getting aroundcheckWalk or rent an ATV (about ¥60 (≈ US$9) for half an hour, 2017 price, check) or a horse.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Sit-down mealDinner for 3 with beer at camp¥120 (≈ US$17) (2017, check)
- Metro or bus rideBus Hohhot–Xilamuren¥25 (≈ US$4) (check)
- Budget bedBasic hotel room (double), a night, per roomCN¥100 (≈ US$14)
- Mid-range bedBasic hotel room (double), a night, per roomCN¥200 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedBasic hotel room (double), a night, per roomCN¥300 (≈ US$45)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥100 (≈ US$14) · Mid CN¥200 (≈ US$30) · High CN¥400 (≈ US$60)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- HET Hohhot Baita International Airport (About 2 h by bus or taxi via Hohhot city centre)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
Feb
Avoid
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
Mar
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Oct
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Nov
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Dec
Avoid
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (−18°C (0°F)0°F (−18°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Xilamuren: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
−18°C (0°F)0°F (−18°C)
2 rd
Feb
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C)
2 rd
Mar
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
3 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
4 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
12 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
Sep
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
6 rd
Oct
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
4 rd
Nov
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
2 rd
Dec
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
−16°C (3°F)3°F (−16°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk or rent an ATV (about ¥60 for half an hour, 2017 price, check) or a horse. The grassland is flat and open.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Yurt camps at the entrance
Basic yurts with a table and blankets; rates vary from ¥60 to ¥200 (2017 prices, check). Touts meet you at the entrance.
Town centre
Small hotels with basic amenities; less atmosphere than the yurt camps.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥100–200 (≈ US$14–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥200–400 (≈ US$30–60) excl. bed
- High
- ¥400 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Yurt (basic, per person)2 × 1 night × CN¥100 | CN¥200 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥200 | CN¥400 |
| ATV rental, half hour2 × CN¥60 · 2017 price, check | CN¥120 |
| Dinner for 3 with beer at camp1 × CN¥120 · 2017 price, check | CN¥120 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥84 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥462 per person per day, bed included | CN¥924≈ US$130 |
2017 prices; check current rates.
2026 estimate in yuan; transport to/from Hohhot excluded.
Prices of common things
| Bus Hohhot–Xilamuren | ¥25 (≈ US$4) (check) |
| ATV rental, half hour | ¥60 (≈ US$9) (2017, check) |
| Yurt per night | ¥60–200 (≈ US$9–30) (2017, check) |
| Dinner for 3 with beer at camp | ¥120 (≈ US$17) (2017, check) |
| Return bus to Hohhot | ¥20 (≈ US$3) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Yurt camps are commercial and not a traditional nomadic experience.
- Food at camps can be expensive; bring snacks.
- Touts at the entrance will try to sell you yurt stays and rides; negotiate the price before agreeing.
- Last bus back to Hohhot leaves from the main road; check the schedule at the bus station.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
The nearest foreign consulates are in Hohhot (check) or Beijing. Most travellers use the Beijing embassies.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Hohhot–Xilamuren: about ¥25 (≈ US$4), about 2 h (check)
- Return bus to Hohhot: about ¥20 (≈ US$3) (check)
- ATV rental, half hour: about ¥60 (≈ US$9) (2017, check)
Say or show
- 你好 — Hello (nǐ hǎo)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xiè xiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duō shǎo qián?)
- 我想租一辆沙滩车 — I want to rent an ATV (wǒ xiǎng zū yī liàng shā tān chē)
- 公交车站在哪里？ — Where is the bus stop? (gōng jiāo chē zhàn zài nǎ lǐ?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Xilamuren. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep · avoid Nov–Mar (cold, grassland brown) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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