Hohhot
The Blue City of the Grasslands
Inner Mongolia's capital starts every grassland journey — the Dazhao Temple's silver Buddha, Saishang Old Street's night market and Hohhot-style shaomai breakfasts before the steppe opens out.
Don't miss
- Dazhao Temple's silver Buddha
- Inner Mongolia Museum
- Shaomai and milk-tea breakfasts
Best time to visit: June–September for the grasslands
Visas: Australian passport holders currently enter China visa-free for up to 30 days — an arrangement scheduled to end on 31 December 2026, so confirm the rules for your travel dates.