The Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region lies in northern China and shares borders with Mongolia and Russia. It is a large region, and for many visitors its appeal lies in its open landscape: wide grasslands that stretch toward the horizon and a way of life shaped by herding and movement.
What a visit offers
The region is known for its vast grasslands and for its nomadic culture, which remains part of daily life for many communities here. A visit suits travellers who want to see landscapes that feel very different from the cities of eastern China, and who are interested in how people have lived alongside these plains for generations.
Traditional Mongolian horseback riding is one of the region's best-known activities. Riding across open grassland gives a direct sense of the scale of the terrain, and it is a natural way to connect with the traditions of the area.
Plan your trip
- Landscape: wide grasslands that define the region's character.
- Culture: nomadic traditions and Mongolian heritage.
- Activity: traditional horseback riding.
- Location: northern China, bordering Mongolia and Russia.
Because the region is so large, it is worth deciding early which part of it you want to focus on, and allowing time for travel between places. Visitors who come for the grasslands and the culture will find that the open country and its traditions are the heart of what the region has to offer.