1 Day Hohhot City Tour

1 Day Hohhot City Tour

Tour Overview

Experience the vibrant culture and stunning landscapes of Hohhot, the capital of Inner Mongolia, on this enriching one-day tour. Immerse yourself in Mongolian heritage as you visit significant historical...

Code of Tour: CDT0000051186

Length of Travel: 1 Day

Destinations of Tour:

Departure City: Hohhot

Price of Tour: Request

Type of Tour: Private

Features of Tour: Day trips & excursions

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Experience the vibrant culture and stunning landscapes of Hohhot, the capital of Inner Mongolia, on this enriching one-day tour. Immerse yourself in Mongolian heritage as you visit significant historical sites, including the Zhaojun Tomb and Dazhao Temple. Enjoy unique cultural performances and discover the rich traditions of the region, set against the backdrop of the beautiful steppes.

Tour Highlights

  • Cultural Immersion: Visit key historical sites, including the Zhaojun Tomb and Five Pagoda Temple.
  • Buddhist Heritage: Explore Dazhao Temple, the oldest and largest temple in Hohhot, showcasing exquisite architecture and art.
  • Local Experiences: Enjoy traditional Mongolian singing and dancing, enhancing your understanding of local culture.
  • Scenic Beauty: Experience the breathtaking landscapes of the steppes, offering a glimpse into Mongolia’s natural charm.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Morning

  • Pick-Up: Meet your guide at your hotel for an exciting day ahead.
  • Zhaojun Tomb: Visit the tomb of Wang Zhaojun, one of ancient China’s famous beauties. Learn about her role in unifying the Han and Xiongnu tribes, while enjoying the lush scenery that surrounds the site.

Midday

  • Five Pagoda Temple: Explore this significant Tibetan Buddhist temple adorned with over 1,560 intricate relief sculptures of Buddhas. Admire the architectural brilliance that dates back to the Qing Dynasty.

Afternoon

  • Dazhao Temple: Discover Hohhot’s oldest and largest temple, built in the 16th century. Marvel at its impressive buildings, splendid statues, and rich collection of Buddhist scriptures.

Evening

  • Cultural Performance: Conclude your day with a delightful experience of Mongolian singing and dancing under the vast sky of the steppes.
  • Transfer Back: Return to your hotel, reflecting on a day filled with culture and history.

An unforgettable experience is to be had during this travel. Stay in a Mongolian Tent and enjoy the Mongolian Singing and Dancing on the vast and beautiful steppes, features that are guaranteed to enhance your visit to Hohhot. Shanxi,its long history has provided the province with rich and colorful cultural heritages, which owing to its stability and prosperity has been well preserved, thus, earning the name of “Museum of Ancient Chinese Culture”. The more obvious of these include: the Buddhist wonder of the Yungang Grottoes in Datong, the remote Shuanglin Temple, Jinci Temple, the longest and most prestigious history in the four most well-known Buddhist holy lands of China – Mt. Wutai, and one of the Five Sacred Mountains in China – Mt. Hengshan, which are well worth the long journeys for the visitors. Both the natural beauty and cultural sites included in your tour package will give you an excellent opportunity to feel the ethnic flavor peculiar to the north of the Great Wall .

Day by day itinerary
Pick-up and visit to Zhaojun Tomb, which was built for Wang Zhaojun, one of four famous beauties of ancient China and a maid in the imperial palace of the Emperor Yuan Di of the Han Dynasty. She volunteered to marry the chief Huhanye of Xiongnu Horde and made great contributions to the unity of Han and Huns. It was said that the green grass on the huge tomb never turned yellow even in late autumn. Then visit Five Pagoda Temple, an important Tibetan Buddhist temple. More than 1560 relief sculptures of Buddhas are engraved on the five pagodas. The vivid carvings and designs on the pagoda are representative of the architectural achievements made in the Qing Dynasty (1644 – 1911). Move on to visit Dazhao Temple. It is the oldest building and the largest temple in Hohhot. Built by Alatan Khan–chief of Tumd Mongolian Tribe in the 7th year of Wanli Age of the Ming Dynasty, the temple is noted for impressive buildings, splendid statues, delicate frescos, musical instruments and fine collection of Buddhist scriptures. Transfer back to the hotel after the tour.

Service Included:

  • Admission fees for all of the sightseeing spots listed in the itinerary;
  • Meals as listed in the itinerary;
  • Hotels as listed in the itinerary;
  • Private English-speaking tour guide;
  • Private vehicle for transfers & sightseeing with skilled driver;
  • Service charge & government taxes;
  • Luggage transfers between airports and hotels;
  • Domestic train tickets of soft sleeper.

Service Excluded:

  • Any arrival and departure international airfares or train tickets;
  • Chinese visa fees;
  • Excess baggage charged by Airlines;
  • Single room supplement;
  • Tips to guides and drivers;
  • Personal expenses and gratuities to service staff;
  • Personal travel accident insurance;
  • All optional programs.
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