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View Plans & PricingArea: 27,768 km² (prefecture-level city)
Population: Approximately 2.7 million (2020 census)
Baotou means "place with a deer" in Mongolian, named for a historic legend of wild deer appearing in the area. It is the largest city in Inner Mongolia and a major industrial and rare-earth hub.
7.0/10 — Residents enjoy a balanced lifestyle with modern amenities and cultural richness.
Baotou Donghe Airport (BAV) serves domestic flights. Baotou Railway Station and Baotou East Station connect to Beijing, Hohhot, and other cities on the Beijing–Baotou and Baotou–Lanzhou railways. City buses and taxis are available; no metro.
Inner Mongolia University of Science and Technology and Baotou Teachers College are the main local higher-education institutions.
Baotou sits on the Yellow River and the Hetao Plain. It is famous for Baiyun'ebo, the world's largest rare-earth mine, and nearby grasslands such as Xilamuren.
Visit the Wudangzhao Lamasery (the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Inner Mongolia), Saihan Tala Grassland Park, Meidaizhao Lamasery, and the Yellow River scenic area.
Day 1: Visit Wudangzhao Lamasery and the Yellow River area.
Day 2: Explore Saihan Tala Grassland Park and try Mongolian food.
Try Mongolian roast lamb, hand-grabbed lamb, milk tea, milk tofu, and local yellow river fish. Baotou is famous for its hearty lamb dishes.
Look for cashmere and wool products, Mongolian crafts, silver knives, and dairy products. Main shopping areas include Baotou Wanda Plaza and the old city markets.
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