Ordos is a city in Inner Mongolia, offering local culture, cuisine and everyday Chinese life.

Ordos 🔥

Ordos is a city in Inner Mongolia, offering local culture, cuisine and everyday Chinese life.

🗺️ Inner Mongolia 🏛️ 2 districts, 7 banne... 📍 2 Scenic Spots 🥇 5A · 2 / 4A · 0 🌤️ temperate continental cl... 🗺️ Scenic area maps · 3

Location

🗺️ Ordos 📍 2 Scenic Spots

Ordos Scenic area maps

A sketch map drawn by our editors, showing the order of spots and distances between them.

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Ordos

Travel Info

Routes · Spots · Tips

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⚠️ Pitfall Tips

Save money, time & hassle
Sun and sand protection at the dunes
Midday sun is brutal and sand flies — sunglasses, a face scarf and SPF are musts; bag your phone and camera.
Respect the ritual site
The mausoleum is a sacred ritual site: stay quiet, don't touch offerings, and note no-photo zones before shooting.
Kangbashi vs. Dongsheng
The two districts are ~30 km apart; hotels cluster in Kangbashi, which is also closer to the airport. Double-check the district when booking and hailing cabs.
Check notices on windy days
High winds can suspend the cableway without notice — check the scenic area's updates before heading out.

Themed Spots & Activities

Ginkgo, autumn leaves, lotus, hiking, hot springs… not always scenic spots — a street corner, lakeside or crossing can be the hidden gem (live AMap search)