Baotou is the biggest city by urban population in Inner Mongolia. It is known as a county-level city. Its built-up (or metro) area made up of 5 metropolitan districts is home to 2,070,804 inhabitants with a total population of over 2.65 million accounting for counties under its authority. The city's namesake, literally interpreted to "place with deer", is of the Mongolic origin or "Lucheng", meaning "City of Deer". Alternatively, Baotou is known as the "City of Steel in the Gobi". The area now recognized as Baotou was inhabited since ancient times by nomads, some of whose ancestors would later be labelled as Mongols.

Airport in Baotou

Baotou Airport

Baotou Airport is a domestic airport serving the city of Baotou in Inner Mongolia, China. Eurasia Aviation Corporation, a common venture between Ministry of Transportation and Communications of China and Lufthansa, built the airport in early 1934. Japan used the airport in World War II. It was repaired and expanded multiple times to support the growing demands during the war. The airport is 14 miles (23 km) from downtown regions. The airport is a class 4D airport which supports take-off and landing of aircraft up to the size of Boeing 737-800 and Boeing 767-300ER. There are many flights available from Changi International Airport to Baotou Airport daily.

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When is the Best Time to Fly to Baotou

The great time to visit Baotou is during summer and autumn seasons when the weather is more enjoyable, and the grassland is in great condition. Baotou has an accessible transportation network that links with many major cities in China that may ease your travel.

What are the Top 3 Things to Do in Baotou

The Mausoleum of Genghis Khan – Situated 185 km (115 miles) south of Baotou City, is the most famous spot. This is a sacred place where Mongolian people assemble to commemorate and offer sacrifices to the renowned hero, Genghis Khan, the establisher of the Mongol Empire.

Wudangzhao Lamasery – Situated 70 km (43.5 miles) northeast of Baotou, is the biggest and best-preserved Tibetan Lamasery in Inner Mongolia. Meidaizhao Lamasery is exclusive in layout, as it is more like a walled city, with shrines, royal palaces and municipality gates.

Badekar Monastery - Badekar Monastery, instead known as Wudang Temple, is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery of the Gelug sect. It is the most prominent Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Inner Mongolia and was named a Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level in 1996.