Baotou is the largest urban populated city in Inner Mongolia. The city is located along the Yellow River and means ‘place with deer' in Mongolian hence nicknamed "Deer City". Baotou used to be an arid region inhabited by herders and their sheep, but now Baotou has become one of the most important industrial bases in the country. Baotou is rich in ethnic and tourist resources, making it a must visit location for avid travelers.

Airports in Baotou

Baotou Erliban Airport (BAV)

Baotou Erliban Airport is located 23 km away from downtown Baotou. The airport serves Baotou city and other cities in Inner Mongolia. A new terminal building at the airport was opened in 2014, providing travelers with better facilities. Travelers will be able to use Wi-Fi in the airport at the lounges. However, economy ticket holders may need to pay a small fee to use the lounges. Currently, there are no airport buses available. Travelers can use the taxis available at the arrival terminals to get to downtown Baotou. A taxi ride to the city will cost around RM35 per car.

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When is the Best Time to Fly to Baotou?

Baotou experiences semi-arid continental climate with cool and comfortable summers, but with long cold winters. Throughout the year, Baotou does not experience much rainfall, with only average precipitation of 312 mm per year. The annual average temperature in Baotou is 8.5 degrees Celsius. The temperature can go up to 36.5 degrees Celsius in July while in January, temperatures can go down to as low as -20 degrees Celsius. The best time to visit Baotou is from summer to early autumn, around June to October. During this time period, the weather is most pleasant and the grasslands are in the best conditions. Temperatures vary a lot within a day and tourists are advised to wear a jacket and trousers during the cool morning/evenings, even during summers. As the rain in Baotou usually comes with strong winds, raincoats are more practical than umbrellas.

Amongst the top three festivals to look out for are the Nadam Fair, Manai Festival and Hedeng Festival in Nanhai Lake. The Nadam Fair is held in the grasslands where traditional games and performances are held. The Nadam Fair also acts as a trade fair were stockbreeding products and special local foods are served. The Manai Festival, which usually falls during the latter days of the eight lunar months, is held to celebrate the year's harvest. The main attraction of the festival is drinking wine made from fermented mare's milk, meat-eating, horse racing and folk singers performances. The Hedeng Festival is held on the second day of the seventh lunar month. During the day, there will be temple fairs and opera performances while in the evening, people put lanterns on the water and drift them along the river.

What are the Top 3 Things to Do in Baoutou?

The city of Baotou may be small in size, but it is rich in culture, ethnic and tourist resources to keep you on your toes during your time in Baotou.

Wudangzhao Lamasery – A lamasery is a monastery of lamas and Wudagzhao lamasery which is located 70 km from Baotou is the largest and best well preserved Tibetan lamasery amongst China’s four famous Tibetan Buddhist Monastery in Inner Mongolia. The lamasery is of great importance for the study of the history, religion, and arts of Inner Mongolia. Visitors will be able to stroll in the Suguqin Hall, marvel at over 150,000 Buddha statues, listen to Buddhist stories and take part in temple fair celebrations.

The Mausoleum of Genghis Khan – Located 185 km from Baotou is Inner Mongolia's most famous sight and a sacred gathering place for Mongolians to commemorate and offer sacrifices to their legendary hero, Genghis Khan, the establisher of the Mongol Empire. Visitors will be able to try on traditional Mongolian costumes, ride horses or camels, enjoy local Mongolian dishes and watch traditional Mongolian throat singing.

Resonant Sand Bay – Have you ever heard sand sing? Resonant Sand Bay is where you should go to find out what sound sand makes when it sings. Why does the sand here produce sound is still a huge mystery. The Resonant Sand Bay has located 50 km from Baotou and here you will be able to visit herdsman Yurts, enjoy paragliding and even spend the night in the desert underneath the desert stars.