7 Days Inner Mongolia Motorcycle Riding Tour

After breakfast, depart from Hohhot (呼和浩特) and begin a scenic long-distance ride along G110 National Road (G110国道) toward the grasslands and historic temples of Inner Mongolia.

🏍 Riding Route & Distance

• Total Riding Distance: ~160 km
• Route: Hohhot → Chilechuan Grassland (敕勒川草原) → Meidaizhao Temple (美岱召) → Baotou (包头)

🛣 Riding Road Conditions

• Main route: G110 National Highway (G110国道)
• Excellent asphalt surface, wide lanes
• Long straight sections ideal for cruising
• Light to moderate traffic, occasional trucks
• Open grassland scenery with strong visibility
• Speed limits: 70–80 km/h
• Mild wind exposure in open grassland areas

🧭 Highlights & Experience

Ride first to Chilechuan Grassland (敕勒川草原), a vast steppe landscape inspired by the ancient poem describing “the sky like a dome over endless grassland.” Riders can enjoy open scenery, optional horseback riding, archery, and photo stops among traditional Mongolian yurts.

Continue riding west to Meidaizhao Temple (美岱召), a unique fortress-style Tibetan Buddhist monastery blending Mongolian, Tibetan, and Han architecture. The site offers rich cultural relics, murals, and historical insight into Mongolian nobility and religious life.

After visiting the temple, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant serving stewed lamb (炖羊肉) and regional Mongolian home-style dishes.

In the afternoon, continue the ride along G110 National Road (G110国道) toward Baotou (包头), transitioning from grassland scenery into semi-urban landscapes.

Arrive in Baotou and check into the hotel. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Inner Mongolian hotpot dinner at Little Sheep Hotpot (小肥羊火锅), featuring high-quality lamb and rich broth, ideal for recovery after a full riding day.

Overnight: Boutique hotel in Baotou city

After breakfast in Baotou (包头), riders set off toward the Yinshan Mountain foothills for a day of historical exploration and technical riding through winding terrain.

🏍 Riding Route & Distance

• Total Riding Distance: ~115 km
• Route: Baotou → Zhao Great Wall Ruins (赵北长城遗址) → Wudangzhao Temple (五当召) → Baotou

🛣 Riding Road Conditions

• Urban roads transitioning into G210 National Road (G210国道)
• Mountain foothill sections with curves and elevation changes
• Some narrow asphalt segments with moderate surface quality
• Frequent bends and limited visibility in mountain sections
• Speed limits: 50–60 km/h in mountainous areas
• Requires controlled speed, braking discipline, and curve awareness

🧭 Highlights & Experience

Ride first to the Zhao Great Wall Ruins (赵北长城遗址), a historic relic of the ancient Zhao Kingdom’s frontier defense system. The remains stretch across the Yinshan foothills, offering a dramatic landscape where ancient military history meets vast northern wilderness.

Continue riding through winding mountain roads to Wudangzhao Temple (五当召), one of the most important Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in Inner Mongolia. Located deep in the Yinshan Mountains (阴山山脉), the temple complex features grand halls, intricate murals, and sacred Buddhist artifacts, blending Mongolian and Tibetan architectural styles.

After lunch near the temple, begin the return ride to Baotou (包头). The descent involves continuous curves and requires careful braking control to avoid overheating.

Arrive in Baotou in the afternoon for hotel check-in, motorcycle inspection, and rest. Dinner features traditional Mongolian cuisine at Mongolian Camp Restaurant (蒙古大营), including hand-held lamb and optional roasted whole lamb.

Overnight: Baotou city boutique hotel

After breakfast, depart Baotou for a scenic ride combining urban grassland, river landscapes, and long-distance cruising toward Ordos.

🏍 Riding Route & Distance

• Total Riding Distance: ~135 km
• Route: Baotou → Saihantala Urban Grassland (赛汗塔拉城中草原) → Yellow River Cultural Park (黄河谣文化园) → Ordos (鄂尔多斯)

🛣 Riding Road Conditions

• City roads with light traffic in early section
• Transition to G210 National Road (G210国道) with excellent asphalt surface
• Wide straight highways suitable for cruising
• Crossing of Yellow River Bridge with stable road conditions
• Gradual landscape shift from grassland plains to semi-desert steppe
• Speed limits: 60–80 km/h
• Occasional crosswinds near open river sections

🧭 Highlights & Experience

Start with a short ride to Saihantala Urban Grassland (赛汗塔拉城中草原), the world’s largest city-integrated grassland, where riders experience the rare contrast of modern city skyline and open steppe landscapes in one frame.

Continue riding south along the G210 National Road (G210国道) to Yellow River Cultural Park (黄河谣文化园). This cultural complex showcases the civilization of the Yellow River through museums, traditional workshops, and folk exhibitions, highlighting the interaction between farming and nomadic cultures.

After lunch near the park, continue the ride toward Ordos (鄂尔多斯), crossing the Yellow River (黄河) via a scenic bridge section. Riders can stop at safe viewpoints for photography of the river and surrounding steppe.

Arrive in Ordos in the late afternoon for hotel check-in and motorcycle maintenance. Dinner is served at a local Mongolian restaurant such as Ordos Tribe (鄂尔多斯部落), featuring regional specialties.

Overnight: Boutique hotel in Ordos city

After breakfast in Ordos (鄂尔多斯), riders begin a cultural and grassland immersion day combining sacred heritage sites and deep nomadic experiences.

🏍 Riding Route & Distance

• Total Riding Distance: ~120 km
• Route: Ordos City → Genghis Khan Mausoleum (成吉思汗陵) → Ordos Grassland (鄂尔多斯草原)

🛣 Riding Road Conditions

• City roads transitioning to scenic tourist highways
• Wide, well-paved asphalt roads with light traffic
• Open desert-steppe terrain with strong visibility
• Occasional crosswinds on exposed grassland sections
• Speed limits: 70–80 km/h
• Smooth cruising sections ideal for relaxed riding

🧭 Highlights & Experience

Ride first to the sacred Genghis Khan Mausoleum (成吉思汗陵), the spiritual center honoring the legendary Mongol emperor. The complex includes grand halls, sacrificial platforms, and museums showcasing Mongolian history, imperial culture, and traditional rituals.

After visiting, enjoy lunch near the mausoleum at a Mongolian-style restaurant featuring local specialties such as hand-held lamb (手把肉), roast lamb (烤羊排), and milk tea (蒙古奶茶).

In the afternoon, continue riding to Ordos Grassland (鄂尔多斯草原), where riders check into traditional Mongolian yurts. Here you can experience optional horseback riding, archery, sand sliding, or grassland exploration.

In the evening, enjoy a grassland campfire party, featuring Mongolian singing and dancing under the stars.

Overnight: Mongolian yurt camp on Ordos Grassland

Today is the longest riding day of the tour, combining grassland cruising, Yellow River landscapes, and return to the capital city.

🏍 Riding Route & Distance

• Total Riding Distance: ~200 km
• Route: Ordos Grassland → Yellow River Scenic Highway (沿黄景观公路) → Hasuhai Nature Reserve (哈素海自然保护区) → Hohhot (呼和浩特)

🛣 Riding Road Conditions

• Grassland roads with excellent asphalt surface
• Long open highway sections with minimal traffic
• Yellow River scenic roads with wide visibility but strong sun exposure
• Provincial roads near Hohhot with increasing traffic density
• Occasional strong crosswinds in open areas
• Speed limits: 70–80 km/h
• Requires endurance riding and regular rest stops

🧭 Highlights & Experience

Ride along the spectacular Yellow River Scenic Highway (沿黄景观公路), where the river flows alongside vast grasslands and desert-steppe landscapes. Multiple designated stops allow photography of the river’s dramatic bends and open scenery.

Continue to Hasuhai Nature Reserve (哈素海自然保护区), often called the “Western Inner Mongolia Lake,” featuring wide waters, reed wetlands, and peaceful lakeside scenery. Riders can relax and recover here before the final leg.

Arrive in Hohhot (呼和浩特) in the late afternoon. After hotel check-in, perform final motorcycle cleaning and maintenance. Celebrate the completion of the long-distance riding journey with a traditional dinner at Old Suiyuan Shaomai Restaurant (老绥远烧麦), famous for shaomai dumplings and Mongolian milk tea.

Overnight: Boutique hotel in Hohhot city

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed cultural morning in Hohhot (呼和浩特) before departure.

🏍 Riding Route & Distance

• Total Riding Distance: ~30 km (light city riding or transfer)
• Route: Hotel → Hohhot City Cultural Sites → Airport / Train Station

🛣 Riding Road Conditions

• Urban city roads with good pavement conditions
• Moderate traffic, multiple intersections
• Low-speed riding environment: 40–60 km/h
• No long-distance riding required

🧭 Highlights & Experience

Visit the Dazhao Temple (大召寺) or nearby cultural streets for a final glimpse of Mongolian–Tibetan–Han cultural fusion architecture and local lifestyle.

Optional last-minute shopping for souvenirs such as Mongolian milk products, leather goods, and traditional handicrafts.

Transfer to Hohhot Baita International Airport (呼和浩特白塔国际机场) or railway station, marking the end of the Inner Mongolia Motorcycle Riding Adventure.

Tour ends with unforgettable memories of grasslands, rivers, deserts, and nomadic culture.