2025 Erenhot Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in February)
Erlianhot City is a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Xilin Gol League of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. It is located on the border of Mongolia and is one of the three major border crossing ports in northern China. It is the world famous dinosaur fossil origin, and the first place in China to find dinosaur eggs.
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Erlian Dinosaur Museum
Erlian is a border town in China, adjacent to Mongolia, and a stop on the Trans-Siberian Railway from Beijing to Moscow. We visited this town not by taking the long train route, but by coming to the Chinese border to cross into Mongolia and then taking a train from the border to Ulaanbaatar. There aren't many tourist attractions in this town, but a quick Google search led us to the Dinosaur Museum, where we decided to visit. The museum exhibits fossils discovered in the area.
Getting there: It's about 3-4 km from the city center, and you can take a taxi for 50 baht.
Erenhot
Erenhot City, a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Xilin Gol League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, is a separately planned city of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, located in the central and northern part of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, in the northwest of Xilin Gol League, situated in the Eren Basin on the Inner Mongolia Plateau, with a temperate continental monsoon climate. It borders the Mongolian port city of Zamyn-Uud to the north, serving as the largest land port of entry to Mongolia from China, and is adjacent to 2 banners, covering a total area of 4,015.1 square kilometers.
May Day niche - volcanoes, deserts, grasslands
🚗🚗🚗Travel Itinerary:
Day1: Baita International Airport → Wulan Hada Volcano Geological Park → Alien Esports Hotel
Day2: Dahong Mountain → Erenhot National Gate Scenic Area → Jinyi Preferred Hotel (Hohhot Juhai City Store)
Day3: Longtouguai → Chelchuan Grassland → Jinyi Preferred Hotel (Hohhot Juhai City Store)
Day4: Hongshiyac National Ecological Park → Huitengxile Huanghuagou Grassland Tourism Area → Youmi Family·Amy's Camping Town → Baita International Airport
Erlianhaote is also worth a visit!
One-day itinerary: Erlian Railway Station - National Gate - Swan Lake - National Geological Park - Erlianhaote Museum (also known as Dinosaur Museum) - Sunset
This is a complete memorial to the year I spent in this small border town in my motherland.
I arrived in Erlian by train at 6:49 on the second day of the lunar new year.
I walked around and didn't find any suitable hotels that were open.
So I headed towards the National Gate, but I walked more than 3 kilometers and the gate didn't open until the third day of the lunar new year.
I then walked 10 kilometers to the Geological Park.
I hailed two cars and took a leisurely stroll around Swan Lake.
A J-car on duty stopped and took me to the Geological Park, which was closed.
In the afternoon, I also went to the Erlianhaote Museum, which was closed.
I walked around the sparsely populated Olympic Park and enjoyed ice skating.
As for dining, most restaurants were closed. Thank you, Lanzhou Beef Noodles, for solving my hunger.
As for the night view, it's really not as good as Alshan or Manzhouli.

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1. **Erenhot National Gate Scenic Area**:
- Located at the southernmost end of the city, it is the border area between China and Mongolia. Visitors can experience the solemnity and grandeur of the national gate up close and take photos here. The scenic area also has cultural attractions such as boundary markers and the China-Mongolia meeting station.
2. **Erenhot National Geopark**:
- This is a theme park that integrates geology, paleontology, and science education. It preserves the world-famous dinosaur fossil group, which is a valuable resource for studying dinosaurs and the evolution of the Earth.
3. **China Paleontology Museum**:
- The museum has two floors, mainly displaying ancient creatures, and also offers a dinosaur VR experience.
4. **Erenhot Dinosaur Hometown**:
- Displays the original burial of dinosaur fossils, including a rare dinosaur cemetery, making it a great place to learn about dinosaur habits and ecological environments.
5. **Swan Lake Wetland Park**:
- A great place for nature and adventure.
6. **Yilin Post Station Museum**:
- Displays the history and development of post station culture.
These attractions not only showcase the natural scenery of Erenhot but also reflect its rich historical and cultural background, making them suitable for visitors to explore and experience in depth.
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Erenhot thats so nice to see trees have some red lights
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1.Erenhot City and Yue Smart Hotel
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1.二连浩特锦疆假日酒店
2.Lutong Hotel
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1.Huaxi Hotel
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2 Hours from Beijing, Perfect for a Weekend Trip, Volcanoes and Grasslands
Filming Location of "Goodbye Lover 4": Ulanqab
Only a weekend is needed for a trip from Beijing, with Danxia landforms, volcanoes, and grasslands
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Ulanqab 2-Day Itinerary:
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𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟏: Ulanqab - Huitengxile Grassland - Siziwang Banner - Dahong Mountain - Erenhot
On the first day, you can visit the grassland, take the national highway to enjoy the scenery, refuel at Siziwang Banner, and head to Dahong Mountain to watch the sunset. You will pass through an uninhabited area with no signal, so remember to download offline maps in advance.
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𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟐: Erenhot Port - Wulanhada Volcano Geopark - Ulanqab - Return
On the second day, you can visit the port and volcano, and take the highway.
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🚩Dahong Mountain
The continuous mountain range resembles the veins of a maple leaf, referred to as the "veins of the heart" in the show. It's truly breathtaking! If you have a drone, be sure to bring it! If possible, you can also stargaze and see the Milky Way.
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🚩Wulanhada Volcano Geopark
The volcano area is a one-way road, in the order of 8-7-6-5-4-3.
Volcano No. 6 is a distinctive black volcano.
Volcano No. 5 offers panoramic views from the road.
Volcano No. 3 is half green and half black.
Volcanoes No. 7 and 8 are good for collecting agate.
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🚩Huitengxile Grassland
Windmills, uninhabited grasslands, and herds of cattle and sheep, the scenery is truly healing!
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Erenhot Dinosaur Museum is amazing!
🎈Erenhot Dinosaur Museum is amazing! There are many dinosaur fossils and relics here, as if you have traveled back to ancient times. The museum has a unique and modern appearance. Inside the exhibition hall, the huge dinosaur skeletons are amazing, and the detailed introduction allows people to have a deeper understanding of the living habits of dinosaurs. There are also precious exhibits such as dinosaur egg fossils.
Opening hours: 9:00–17:00 (closed on Mondays).
The surrounding environment of the scenic area is beautiful, suitable for taking photos. Here, you can feel the mysterious charm of dinosaurs and gain knowledge. The ticket price is reasonable, making it a good place for family trips and study tours. Highly recommend everyone to come here to experience the wonderful world of dinosaurs.
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Mango is best choice all the time
Cute cups and decorations. love shopping
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Flight within Inner Mongolia
I took a flight from Erenhot to Huhhot for the first time. Saiwusu airport is quite far from the city. Before the trip I heard about 15¥ shuttle bus but I don't find the official stop so I took a cab it costed 80¥. The airport is small, however it's well occupied. There were few outlet, purified water fountain, well maintained WC, and a little shop with Russian, Mongolian and Chinese snacks. #trip #innermongolia #chinatrip
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