The 10 Best Things to do in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia

May 18, 2021 Flossie Demartino

Hohhot (Mongolian: Mongolian script: Kökeqota, Mongolian Cyrillic: Хөх хот Höh hot /xɵxˈxɔtʰ/; Chinese: 呼和浩特; pinyin: Hūhéhàotè), abbreviated Hushi (Chinese: 呼市; pinyin: Hūshì), formerly known as Kweisui (traditional Chinese: 歸綏; simplified Chinese: 归绥; pinyin: PRC Standard Mandarin: Guīsuí, ROC Standard Mandarin: Guīsuī), is the capital of Inner Mongolia in North China, serving as the region's administrative, economic and cultural center. Its population was 2,866,615 inhabitants at the 2010 census, of whom 1,980,774 lived in the built-up (or metro) area made up of 4 urban districts.
Restaurants in Hohhot

1. Neimenggu Bowuguan (Inner Mongolia Museum)

Xinhua Dajie 2, Hohhot China
Excellent
42%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
0%
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0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 19 reviews

Neimenggu Bowuguan (Inner Mongolia Museum)

2. Inner Mongolia Museum

No.27 Xinhua East Street, Xincheng District, Hohhot 010010 China +86 471 461 4000 http://www.nmgbwy.com/
Excellent
47%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 156 reviews

Inner Mongolia Museum

Reviewed By SusannaTan

First impression of the museum was its structure . It’s a futuristic design with wide open spaces , Lots of items on display. Be prepared to spend a whole day here. We only managed to see the natural history section that hosted wonderful displays of the flora & fauna from the dinosaur age. Loved how they organised the displays such that they walked visitors through time periods on Earth. Information on the displays was in English, Chinese & Mongolian. Entry is free for foreigners. So do bring your passports. An enjoyable way to spend the day in this beautiful city.

3. Hohhot Mosque (Great Mosque)

Tongdao South Street, Huimin District, Hohhot 010030 China +86 471 639 1363
Excellent
40%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
26%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 53 reviews

Hohhot Mosque (Great Mosque)

4. Zhaojun Tomb

Taohua Country, Yuquan District, Hohhot 010070 China
Excellent
29%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 42 reviews

Zhaojun Tomb

5. Hohhot Five-Pagoda Temple (Wuta Si)

Wutasi Hou Street, Hohhot China
Excellent
41%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 70 reviews

Hohhot Five-Pagoda Temple (Wuta Si)

This pagoda is quite unique in Mongolia. The style is from Indian Buddhism. Although it is called the "1000-Buddha Pagoda", there are actually some 1563 carvings of Buddha on its exterior walls. Inside the Pagoda there is, sadly, nothing at all - it was all stripped-out and destroyed in the Cultural Revolution. However, the empty interior has been used to display an ancient stone-carved Mongolian Map of the Cosmos - on Buddhist principles. Another copy of it is outside, set in the walls of the Pagoda grounds.

Reviewed By StuandSue23 - Leeds, United Kingdom

The old town of Hohhot. Fantastic streets around the temple with a large number of stalls selling allsorts. Another street has a number of small cafe type shops. The temple was very very impressive and free. A genuine taste of China culture.

6. Xilitu Zhao Temple

North of Shitou Alley, Yuquan District, Hohhot 010030 China
Excellent
33%
Good
57%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 21 reviews

Xilitu Zhao Temple

Reviewed By mile931 - Shanghai, China

Definitely worth visiting, the temple was almost empty, when I was visiting it and very tranquil. Took a tour and learn a lot about it.

7. Dazhao Temple

Dazhao Front Street, Yuquan District, Hohhot 010030 China
Excellent
36%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
5%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 133 reviews

Dazhao Temple

Reviewed By SusannaTan

Spent about 2 hours walking through the various halls in this huge temple complex. First impression of the area outside the temple was a huge bronze statue of Alatan Khan, who can be regarded as the founder of Hohhot. The temple has displays of Buddha, goddess of Mercy, the heavenly kings .... lots of photo opportunities in this ancient temple which I understand is 800 years old.

8. Inner Mongolia Science and Technology Museum

Xinhua Main Street , Xincheng District, Hohhot 010020 China
Excellent
38%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
38%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 8 reviews

Inner Mongolia Science and Technology Museum

9. Islam Style Street

Huimin District, Hohhot 010030 China
Excellent
27%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
30%
Poor
0%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 33 reviews

Islam Style Street

10. Saishang Old Street

Ningwu Alley, Yuquan District, Hohhot 010030 China
Excellent
20%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
7%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 30 reviews

Saishang Old Street

Reviewed By Richard_Heng - Singapore, Singapore

Old street has always been a culture to most of the China cities, however, this one actually stands out The souvenirs to bring home are at a very reasonable price, although this is still a tourist place, they didn't over price it like other cities. We have bought some stones, painting, necklace Personally, a must go place before leaving Inner Mongolia

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