Recommended Sites for Different Seasons in Inner Mongolia

In Inner Mongolia, flowers blossom and flocks scatter around the grassland in spring; green grasses and trees wave with the wind in summer; the whole city is dyed with the color of gold in autumn; everywhere is encapsulated by snow in winter. Since Inner Mongolia extends a wide span of land from the west to the east, the time for appreciating the various scenery in different areas is not the same.

Spring

In spring, in the Inner Mongolia grassland areas, the grass and trees are flourishing, and flocks and herds are in groups.

Dressing: In spring it may be windy sometimes, so a thick coat and mask are suggested. If you are allergic to pollen, you should pay attention to it.

Recommended Travel: Hulunbuir Lake surrounding grass is the greenest. The water animals are lively, and the weather is neither cold nor too hot. During this peak travel season, activities like Mongolian wrestling, horse racing, and bonfire parties are held near the lake.

Recommend Tour: Inner Mongolia 4 days tour

Summer

The weather in summer is comfortable and cool, but the change of the temperature between days and nights can be great too.

Dressing: Light and quick-drying clothing are recommended. Do not wear too heavy. In the evening we should prepare enough clothes like thin coat. And do remember to bring sunbonnet, sunglasses, and sunscreen.

Recommended Travel: It is the best time to take part in Naadam Festival, explore the colorful ethnic culture, and see the grassland scenery on grasslands like Xilamuren Grassland, Gegentala Grassland and Huitengxile Grassland.

Recommend Tour: Inner Mongolia 6 days tour

Autumn

Autumn is the best time for desert travel. Following a group of camels into the desert, you can enjoy the magnificent scenery that the oases have to offer. If lucky enough, you will get a chance to see the mirage.

Dressing: There may be big temperature difference for daytime and night so it’s OK to wear shirts but please take a coat with you just in case.

Recommended Travel: Early autumn (from the middle of August to the end of September) is the best time to explore the desert. Taking trips to the Desert will be great. On the desert, you’ll try some desert activities like camel riding, sand sliding, motorbike riding etc. The most famous and visited ones are the Badain Jaran Desert, Tengger Desert and Kubuqi Desert.

Recommend Tour: Inner Mongolia 5 days tour

Winter

In winter, the prairie is covered by snow. Appreciating the dancing snowflakes and the vast snowfield is the best at this time. You can truly understand what the poem “A hundred leagues locked in ice. A thousand leagues of whirling snow.” means. The average temperature in winter is -23°C to -10°C.

Dressing: The temperature is exceedingly low and. Down jacket, thick sweater, thick stockings and boots are necessary. You can just wear a thin sweater or a thick long-sleeve T-shirt when indoor as the heating is provided, but once you go out, please prepare scarves, gloves, etc.

Recommended Travel: From late December to the end of February, Manzhouli Ice and Snow Festival is in full swing. Giant blocks of ice carved in shapes of animals, castles, buildings and picture panels are an impressive sight.