Ordos Inner Mongolia, China Travel Guide
The Genghis Khan Mausoleum, located in Ejin Horo Banner, functions as a revered cenotaph for the spiritual essence of Genghis Khan. It serves as a sacred site for Mongols worldwide and a central place for Mongolian culture and history.
The Ordos Museum, situated in the Kangbashi New Area, is a striking, modern architectural marvel resembling a colossal Mongolian yurt or a stone. It houses extensive collections on Ordos's history, culture, ecology, and natural resources.
Allocate 2-3 hours for the Ordos Museum. Explore Kangbashi by bicycle or car for convenience due to vast distances.
A revered cenotaph where the spiritual essence of Genghis Khan is worshipped.
A central place for Mongolian history and culture, sacred for Mongols worldwide.
The complex includes several palaces, a museum, and cultural exhibition halls.
Witness traditional rituals and ceremonies, especially during festivals.
The site provides context to the legacy of Genghis Khan and the Mongolian Empire.
Ordos preserves and displays its rich heritage through various institutions.
Highlights include paleontological exhibits and ancient Ordos Bronze Culture artifacts.
Focuses specifically on bronze artifacts of the ancient Ordos culture with distinct animal-style art.
Dinosaur fossils, history of Huns and Mongols, modern Ordos development.
The Ordos Cultural Performing Arts center usually has various art exhibitions.
Ordos Cultural Arts Center and Grand Theater are venues for cultural performances.
Check local listings or inquire at hotels for current events, including traditional Mongolian music and dance.
Features paleontological exhibits with dinosaur fossils and an extensive collection of Ordos Bronze Culture artifacts.
Dedicated to the unique bronze artifacts and animal-style art of the ancient Ordos culture.
Hosts various art exhibitions and cultural performances, including traditional Mongolian music and dance.
The Kangbashi New Area showcases impressive modern architecture, a testament to ambitious urban planning.
Beyond its iconic mausoleum, Ordos's history best comes to life through its cultural institutions.
The Ordos region holds significant historical importance for ancient nomadic cultures.
The Genghis Khan Mausoleum complex symbolizes the main historical and cultural site.
The Genghis Khan Mausoleum functions as a major spiritual center for Mongolians.
Various monuments dot the Kangbashi New Area, reflecting local culture, historical figures, or socialist realism.
Ordos boasts impressive natural landscapes, from vast deserts to rolling grasslands.
Famous for its "singing sands"—dunes that produce an unique sound when walked on or when sand slides down.
Symbolizes a success story in desertification control and ecological restoration, offering a blend of desert and green oases.
Various pastoral areas surround Ordos, providing opportunities to experience traditional Mongolian grasslands and culture.
Kangbashi Central Park offers green spaces. Wulan Mu Lun Lake features a musical fountain show in the evenings.
Explore tours with park visits on GetYourGuideXiangshawan Desert offers stunning dune landscapes. The vast grasslands provide expansive vistas.
Book desert tours on GetYourGuideLimited opportunities for large wildlife; some wetland and ecological zones offer birdlife, especially during migration.
The towering dunes of sand of Xiangshawan are a prominent geological feature, offering a dramatic landscape.
Find desert geology tours on GetYourGuideWulan Mu Lun The body of water is a man-made urban waterfront. Natural lakes are generally remote; no natural beaches.
Ejin Horo Grassland, near the Genghis Khan Mausoleum, is especially beautiful in summer for cultural experiences.
Xiangshawan Desert offers various adventure activities alongside its stunning dune landscapes.
Many natural attractions are outside the main city areas.
They often require dedicated transport or participation in pre-arranged tours for ease of use and safety.
Venture beyond the main attractions to discover lesser-known treasures.
Smaller local temples, neighborhood parks in Dongsheng, and bustling local markets offer a glimpse into everyday life in Ordos.
The development of Kangbashi continues, having novel parks, cultural facilities, and public art installations frequently opening.
Keep an eye on local news for new additions to Kangbashi's offerings.
Capture the striking architectural contrasts in Kangbashi against its wide boulevards, notably the Ordos Museum, Library, and Grand Theater.
These structures offer modern urban photography subjects.
Photograph the endless sand dunes of the Xiangshawan Desert, especially during sunrise or sunset, for dramatic lighting effects.
These images capture the essence of Ordos's natural and cultural landscapes.
Visit the Genghis Khan Mausoleum or Ordos Museum early for fewer crowds and a serene experience.
Explore Kangbashi's amazing buildings and broad parks in the afternoon for a relaxing pace.
Capture sunset at Xiangshawan or see the impressive musical fountain show at Wulan Mu Lun Lake in Kangbashi.
