Recommended travel routes for your national holiday in Ordos

In the vast territory of China, Ordos, a Mongolian word meaning "many palaces,” stands out as a magical and charming place. It is located in the southwest of Inner Mongolia autonomous region, bordering provinces of Shanxi, Shaanxi and Ningxia Hui autonomous region. Below we present nine travel routes in Ordos put together by local media organizations, for you to explore the city during the upcoming national holiday.

1. Historical tour

Kangbashi new district - - Mausoleum of Genghis Khan - - Subohan Prairie-Mongolia Origin - - whistling Dune Bay - - Jiucheng Temple - - Erdos cashmere plant - - Dongsheng district

Unique features of this route: The route covers two national 5A scenic spots and 10 4A scenic spots. All the locations are a close distance apart and allow you to enjoy a variety of landscapes in one trip. Along the route you can see the holy sites of historical figures, a desert, ethnic settlements and places where you can stop to take a short break. This is an optimal route for travelers because the city offers convenient transportation and service infrastructure.

Kangbashi district [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]