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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do near Damao Banner [2025]
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Yungang Grottoes
4.8
/5
28073 reviews
8.9
From TWD 512
Based on 991 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0352-7992622
Address: No. 1, Yungang Town, Yungang District, Datong City, Shanxi Province
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
Highlights:
Stroll through the grottoes and explore Forty Caves
59,000+ stone sculptures inside caves
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The Yungang Grottoes are truly breathtaking! The Buddha statues carved into the rock walls are exquisitely carved, with lifelike details, seemingly telling stories from thousands of years ago. The magnificent grottoes showcase the masterful craftsmanship of ancient artisans. Each Buddha statue exudes a solemnity and sacredness, leaving one marveling at the richness of history and the allure of art.
Visiting the Yungang Grottoes requires a good level of stamina. During peak tourist season, the area is crowded, and some grottoes even have to wait in line to enter. I followed the guide's instructions and took my time exploring the area, which was quite enjoyable.
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Whistling Dune Bay
4.3
/5
4508 reviews
8.3
From TWD 512
Based on 81 reviews
Xiangshawan | >100 km from downtown
Phone 400-878-5550
Address: Dalad, Ordos, Inner Mongolia, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Breathtaking desert views & panorama
Camel rides in the desert
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Children are free of charge, and people over 60 are also free of charge. The round-trip cable car is 50 yuan. We caught up with the heavy rain, and the scenic spot gave us raincoats. We passed directly without ticket inspection. It is a responsible scenic spot.
For city kids, the desert is still fun. The projects inside are very good, but the queue time is a bit long and it rained heavily in the desert. Otherwise, we could have played for a while longer, so we were forced to close the business.
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Dazhao Temple
4.7
/5
7306 reviews
8.3
From TWD 150
Based on 138 reviews
Dazhao Temple / Saishang old street | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0471 630 3154
Address: Dazhao Street, Yuquan District, Hohhot City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
10-yard golden dragon & mural
Grand blessing ceremony on Lantern Festival
Saved by 296 users4623 positive reviews
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With over 400 years of history, Hohhot's Dazhao Temple (also known as the "Wulian Temple" or "Silver Buddha Temple") is one of the most famous Tibetan Buddhist temples in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia. Construction began in 1579, the seventh year of the Wanli reign of the Ming Dynasty. The plaque hanging at the gate reads, "The First Spring of the Nine Frontiers." Legend has it that Emperor Kangxi bestowed this plaque upon the spring, which his horse had discovered was sweet. I only dared to check in at the entrance, wearing traditional princess clothing. Once inside, I respected the temple's history and culture. [Namaste]
Overall, it's worth a visit, as it's one of the landmarks of Hohhot, Inner Mongolia. Dazhao Temple (Wuliang Temple in Chinese, Yikzhao in Mongolian) is a Gelugpa monastery in Yuquan District, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia. Founded in 1579, the seventh year of the Wanli reign of the Ming Dynasty, it is renowned for its "three unique wonders": its silver Buddha statues, dragon carvings, and murals. In 2006, it was designated a National Key Cultural Relic Protection Site and is now a National 4A-level tourist attraction. Construction was overseen by Altan Khan, leader of the Tumed tribe of Mongolia, and completed in 1580. It is the oldest Yellow Sect monastery in Hohhot and is known as the "First Zhao" (Mountain South). During the Qing Dynasty, due to the residence of Emperor Kangxi, it was revered as an "imperial temple" and the system of reincarnated Living Buddhas was abolished, making it one of the few temples in Mongolia without a Living Buddha. These three unique treasures are worth a visit.
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Huitengxile Huanghua Valley
4.3
/5
2710 reviews
8.2
From TWD 418
Huitengxile Grassland | >100 km from downtown
Phone 400-0474-400
Address: Phaeton Siler Grassland, Chayouzhong Banner, Wulanchabu City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Saved by 128 users1835 positive reviews
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I entered the scenic area from the South Gate and left from the South Gate after using various means of transportation. I bought a pass, but didn't have time to see the Aobao meeting. The whole journey took about four hours, which is highly recommended.
The scenery is super beautiful, the air is super good, very cool, you can ride a horse to feel the summer wind and let yourself go. It is worth a visit, eat the meat of the hand, drink milk tea, it is a worthwhile trip,
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Huayan Monastery
4.8
/5
8868 reviews
8.1
From TWD 214
Based on 146 reviews
Ancient City Tourist Cultural Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0352-2042001
Address: No. 459 Xia Sipo Street, Datong City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
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In addition to several free attractions in Datong Ancient City, the most beautiful one is Huayan Temple, with exquisite murals, statues of people, and the Huayan Underground Palace to visit. There is also the famous Oriental Venus.
Families, Huayan Temple is truly worth a visit!
This ancient temple, built in the seventh year of the Chongxi reign of the Liao Dynasty, is one of the earliest and most well-preserved Liao and Jin Dynasty temple complexes still in existence. Its scale and architectural craftsmanship are truly breathtaking. Step inside and you'll be captivated by the temple's meticulous layout. The Main Hall of the Upper Temple is one of the largest Buddhist halls of the Liao and Jin dynasties. Its 4.5-meter-tall glazed gargoyles are the largest in ancient Chinese architecture. The Qing Dynasty murals within the hall are also exquisite, second only to those in the Yongle Palace in Yuncheng. The Bodhisattva Hall of the Lower Temple houses over thirty Liao Dynasty statues, each remarkably lifelike. The "Oriental Venus," a bodhisattva with clasped hands and bared teeth, is particularly captivating, with her voluptuous figure and smile captivatingly beautiful.
Huayan Temple's treasures extend far beyond these. Beneath the Huayan Pagoda lies an underground golden hall constructed from hundreds of tons of pure copper, where thousands of Buddha statues shimmer in a majestic and awe-inspiring atmosphere. The scenic area is also full of innovative features. For example, the cup sleeves at the Huayan Temple Cafe feature AR technology, allowing you to scan and learn about the temple's history. This is quite interesting.
Huayan Temple truly combines history, culture, artistic charm, and innovative experiences, making it an unforgettable destination!
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Wulanhada Volcano Geopark
4.1
/5
564 reviews
7.7
From TWD 128
Ulan Hada Volcano Geopark | >100 km from downtown
Address: Chahar Right Wing Hou Banner, Wulanchabu City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Safe volcano summit & entry
Explore 20+ new volcano relics
Saved by 157 users435 positive reviews
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You can rent space suits here for 50 yuan, for an unlimited time. I heard this is the peak season price, but off-season it might be 10 yuan, and children are free. Unfortunately, we couldn't make it during the off-season!
The staff were very nice, though. They rented suits to everyone and helped everyone change into them, which saved us a lot of trouble!
Volcanoes are still relatively rare. The queue for renting space suits was a bit anxious. It was worth taking a photo as a souvenir. It also rained that day. The weather changed so quickly.
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Qian Gu Ma Song
4.4
/5
268 reviews
7.5
From TWD 1169
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0471-2539951
Address: Inner Mongolia Minority Culture and Sports Center Liangmaquan, south of Yematu Village, Baohe Shao Town, Xincheng District, Hohhot
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Cultural equestrian acrobatics gala performance
Immersive high-tech audiovisual experience
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It was a very shocking performance, loved by both adults and children. It allowed us to understand Mongolian culture and the importance of horses to the Mongolians. The actors all had unique skills and the horses were very cooperative, especially the many young actors, whose horsemanship was amazing and very impressive.
Transportation:
We drove from Dazhao Temple to the Eternal Horse Song, about a 40-minute drive. If you arrive in Hohhot early on your first day, you can see the 3:00 PM or 8:00 PM performance and visit the Chi Le Chuan Grassland.
Or, on your last day, explore the city first, then see the 3:00 PM performance, visit the Chi Le Chuan Grassland, and then head to the airport, which is about a 20-minute drive.
Performance:
Based on Mongolian history and culture, this performance tells the story of a herder's son and his lifelong companionship with horses, showcasing the spirit and culture of this nomadic people.
The performance is narrative, at times grand and sometimes heartwarming. It might be a little difficult for children to sit still, as there are many gentle moments in the story that may be a bit dull for younger viewers. The entire story is 70 minutes long, and the introduction to various horse breeds takes 5-10 minutes.
If you want to experience Mongolian history and culture, this is a recommended visit.
If you want to buy a ticket, buy the 480 yuan ticket for a better experience.
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Ordos Prairie Tourism Region
4.5
/5
911 reviews
7.3
From TWD 1143
Based on 6 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0477 856 0000
Address: 9 km southwest of Xini Town, Hangjin Banner, Ordos
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
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Very beautiful grassland, many projects are well organized, the children had a lot of fun, equestrian performances, flying grassland, the actors are dedicated and have superb acting skills, very exciting, the accommodation in the grassland is clean, the yurt is large and well-equipped, and the service attitude is also very good
Overall, the grassland is relatively large. There is a bonfire party at the entrance of the parking lot. Then there is a hero theater. Three games. The flying grassland is far away. You have to queue up to take the small train. In August, there are many people. The bonfire party is chaotic. It starts with the light show and the torch dance. The back is basically interactive and actors. Dancing, after a day of watching the show, I can't play a few projects.
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Xilitu Zhao Temple
4.7
/5
674 reviews
7.2
From TWD 105
Based on 21 reviews
Dazhao Temple / Saishang old street | >100 km from downtown
Address: North end of Stone Alley, Yuquan District, Hohhot City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Aegion
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 hour
Highlights:
Ancient architecture & nature views
Vast grounds & grand gate
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It is right next to the Wuliang Temple of Dazhao, which is also a cultural relic protection site. The flow of people is smaller than that of the Wuliang Temple of Dazhao, but overall I feel it is more distinctive. The temple has distinct characteristics of Tibetan Buddhism and the overall architecture is exquisite and delicate. After walking around for a long time, I personally think that Xilituzhao is more worthy of careful appreciation.
This temple preserves the precious history, culture, architecture, and art of Tibetan Buddhism. Though small in size, it offers ample opportunities to explore the past and present of this ancient temple. Inside the main hall, lamas chant and pray, while pagodas, Buddha statues, and ritual instruments are also on display. While the area is sparsely populated, it offers a tranquil escape.
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Hongshiya National Ecological Park Inner Mongolia
4.5
/5
255 reviews
7.1
From TWD 244
>100 km from downtown
Phone 13500691905
Address: 内蒙古乌兰察布市卓资县红召乡官庄子村
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Yak feast & grassland festival
Horseback riding & archery adventures
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We walked a large loop. The scenery was absolutely stunning. 😍😍😍 Just buy the entrance ticket. The other attractions weren't that interesting; they're the same all over the country. We wandered around, stopping to take pictures whenever we saw something beautiful. It was absolutely stunning. Just follow the large loop back out! !!!
It’s so beautiful here, the mountains are beautiful, the grassland scenery is super beautiful, and there is a colorful feeling of driving from a distance. There are very good tent families along the way, which is very pleasant. I didn’t develop much, so I’m not famous. It can be comparable to the sky grassland in Xinjiang. It is highly recommended!
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