Inner Mongolia · China
Where to stay in Baotou
Baotou is a city in Inner Mongolia, China, home to about 2,709,000 people.
- Best months
- May, June, August and September
- Nearest airport
- BAV17 km · Baotou Donghe International Airport
- Currency
- CNYrenminbi
- Time zone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Language
- Chinese, Putonghua, Standard Chinese
About
About Baotou
Baotou is the second-largest city by urban population in Inner Mongolia, China. Governed as a prefecture-level city, its built-up (or metro) area within its five urban districts is home to 2,261,089 people while the total population is 2,709,378 as of the 2020 census.
Located in the western part of the Central Mongolia Autonomous Region, Baotou is a modern, industry-led city situated on the banks of the Yellow River and backed by the Yinshan Mountains. Rich in mineral resources and strategically located, Baotou has become an important economic center in Inner Mongolia and is known as the “Steel City of the Grassland”. The city has a long history and has been an important area for nomadic herders since ancient times, but nowadays it is a fusion of grassland scenery and modernization, with beautiful natural landscapes and cultural heritage.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Baotou
See
- Baotou Museum
- Baotou Rare Earths Museum
- Northern Weapon City
- Wudangzhao Lamasery
- Guyang County Section of the Great Wall
- Shiguai District Section of the Great Wall
- Nanhai National Wetland Park
- Shiramuren Grassland
Do
In Baotou, you can experience a rich variety of experiences: enjoy the natural beauty of the Maoming Grassland and the South China Sea Wetland, visit historical and cultural sites such as Wudangzhao, and learn about the grassland culture and the development of the rare earth industry. Here you can listen to the natural scenery of the grassland, such as the Grand Canyon of Rare Earths and the grassland of Jufeng Mountain, as well as the convenience of life in a modern city, appreciate the authentic cuisine such as air-dried beef, and experience horseback riding, archery, and other grassland activities, and appreciate the unique flavor of the grassland.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Baotou
3 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Pullman Baotou | 8.8 km | |
| Qingshan Hotel Yingbin Building | 4.4 km | |
| Shangri-La Baotou | 2.1 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Baotou
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Baotou are May, June, August and September. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C; July is the wettest, with about 74 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Baotou: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Baotou Donghe International Airport (BAV), about 17 km from the city centre in a straight line; Ordos Ejin Horo International Airport (DSN, 129 km) is also within reach.
BAV · Baotou Donghe International Airport
DSN · Ordos Ejin Horo International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Baotou
Eat
Try Mongolian hot pot with mutton, especially in the winter. Any mutton dish is worth trying as they raise sheep up in the mountains.
Drink
"Dayao Jiabin is a popular carbonated beverage brand from Inner Mongolia, known for its rich flavors, especially its classic orange soda, and its strong connection to grassland culture, making it a regional symbol and a favorite drink for pairing with hearty meals like barbecue."
Wikivoyage contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; excerpted.
Questions
Baotou: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Baotou?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Baotou are May, June, August and September. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C; July is the wettest, with about 74 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Baotou?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Baotou Donghe International Airport (BAV), about 17 km from the city centre in a straight line; Ordos Ejin Horo International Airport (DSN, 129 km) is also within reach.
What currency is used in Baotou?
renminbi (CNY).
Nearby
Destinations near Baotou
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.