The grasslands were really quite beautiful but the locals running the place are so desperate to make a quick buck out of everything that it somehow spoils the atmosphere. We arrived at around 2pm from Hohhot and weather during the end of August is fairly pleasant, lots of sunshine and warm weather of about 25 degrees maximum during the day... More

Like many chinese I was expecting to see the big prairies as shown in the TV soap called "Gengishan". Due to development of the city apparently whoever left on the grassland are no longer nomad but people who are investing in mass tourism. The only attraction in the location is a Yurt for praying. The situation of greens are more... More

Xilamuren Is easily accessible by road from Hohhot and the drive is very pleasant. The grasslands itself was a bit disappointing. It stretches beyond your line of vision but it is not lush. The yurts are tacky and very touristy. Mongolian cuisine is interesting and the quality of meat is very good. The horses are not always well trained and... More

I was here in June 2006. From Huhhot it was about 2 hours drive (with 1 stop) if I remembered correctly. I stayed for 1 nite at the Xilamuren grasslands. It was great and the air was so fresh. No wonder the Mongolian singers have such good voices. I really missed the scenery, the friendly locals and the unique food.... More