# Tonghu Grassland (通湖草原)

Alxa, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region · North China, China · Guidebook rating: 4/5
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## Key facts

- **Admission:** Standard ticket price (children under 1.2 m / under 6 years old free, including shuttle bus; free admission for those aged 60 and over; student discounts; free for military personnel, people with disabilities, firefighters, journalists, etc.)
- **Opening hours:** 2026.10.21-2026.12.31 09:00-17:30; 2027.04.01-2027.10.20 09:00-20:00
- **Time needed:** 4–5 hours
- **Address:** Southern edge of the Tengger Desert, 18 km north of Shapotou Scenic Area in Ningxia
- **Getting there:** Located in the Tengger Desert Economic Development Zone; self-drive or charter a car from Alxa Left Banner or Zhongwei, Ningxia
- **Good for:** Hiking & Outdoors, Nature

## About Tonghu Grassland

In the lake area, reeds sway and wild birds play; in the grassland area, you can ride horses and hike to experience grassland culture; in the desert area, dunes encircle you and camel rides take you deep into the desert's heart. There are also shrub forests, artificial oases, the vast sand-control project, the mysterious Qingxi River springs, sand surfing and other adventure activities, and warm bonfire parties. In this one place, you can enjoy all of the landscapes and special activities described above. What more could you ask for?

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 1915. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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