Inner Mongolia's The Nadam Grassland Festival Tour

Day 1: Airport to Hotel Transfer (Hohhot), then visit Dazhao Lamasery, The Inner Mongolia Museum, Huhhot Mengliang Minmao CO.LTD.
Dazhao Lamasery is located in Dazhao-qian Street, the Dazhao Lamasery was built by Alatan Khan--chief of Tumd Mongolian Tribe in the 7th year of Wanli Age of the Ming Dynasty. It is the oldest and best known of all lamaseries of Geluk Tibetan Buddhism as well as the biggest and most complete wooden structure ever built in Hohhot which is still retaining its former grandeur today. The Lamasery boasts a large collection of religious and cultural relics, among which the silver statue of Buddha, dragon sculpture and frescos are the most cherished treasures.

Day 2: visit Gegentala Grassland, it is 145 km from Hohhot. With luxuriant grasses, undulating hills, abundant lakes, grazing horses and sheep, the seemingly endless grassland resembles a beautiful painting and has the feel of an otherworldly place. Visitors can enjoy the beauty of the grassland on horseback, experience camel riding, listen to shepherds sing, learn about customs and manners of the Mongolian people, enjoy performances and sample ethnic foods.

Day 3: Hohhot to Baotou
Day 4: Erdos to Baotou, Genghis Khan's Mausoleum
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Trip's date: July 24, (2010)
Submitted date: April 27, (2011)