I've returned from a week in Inner Mongolia, and I'm here to speak some hard truths! Every word comes from the bottom of my heart

I've returned from a week in Inner Mongolia, and I'm here to speak some hard truths! Every word comes from the bottom of my heart. 1. Don't go for the street-side day tours! If you want to join a group, look for a local tour online in advance! If you're renting a car, remember to get good car insurance! 2. The attractions here are vast, with most in Eastern Mongolia being grasslands and most in Western Mongolia being deserts. However, most attractions are scattered across the vast grasslands and deserts, and some roads can be quite complex. You can charter a car or join a local tour, but don't choose to drive yourself lightly, as driving long distances on the grassland can be tiring. 3. Don't try horse riding lightly! When riding, do not linger at the horse's tail, and do not walk around from behind the horse! 4. For Eastern Mongolia, land at Hulunbuir Dongshan International Airport, and for Western Mongolia, choose Hohhot Baita Airport. These are two different airports. 5. The main diet here really is beef and mutton, but remember not to eat mutton with watermelon, and try to drink less ice water! 6. Accommodations on the grassland generally do not provide toiletries, so bring your own towels, slippers, and cups! 7. There is a large temperature difference between day and night here, so it's appropriate to bring long-sleeved clothes and adjust accordingly. 8. The climate is quite dry, so carry a thermos with you, and remember to drink more water and use hydrating products to alleviate dry skin. 9. When visiting the grasslands, wear long pants and sports shoes, not sandals or slippers, as the grass can scratch your skin. 10. Don't go off alone to places far from your base, as it's easy to get lost in the boundless grasslands. 11. Carry necessary personal medications (digestive medicine, mosquito repellent, motion sickness medicine) and valuables with you when you go out. 12. In the desert areas, protect your camera from sand grains that can damage it. Also, wear high-top shoes to prevent sand from getting into your shoes and affecting your walk. 13. Don't forget to bring snacks, as the scenic areas are large, and you often have to travel through many parts of the grassland by car with nothing to eat. 14. Don't buy local specialties in the scenic areas; they are generally of average quality and expensive. If you want to take some local products home, you can buy them in local supermarkets! 15. When participating in outdoor activities such as horse riding, camel riding, desert off-road vehicles, etc., make sure to do so under the correct guidance and accompaniment of a professional guide. 16. Remember to bring your own power bank, as there are no power banks in the desert and grassland scenic areas. 17. Accommodations in Eastern Mongolia: ✅ Stay in Hailar District, where the nightlife is more abundant. ✅ Hulunbuir Grassland, stay in local herders' tents to experience the local herders' life. ✅ Manzhouli, stay near Wanda Plaza on Huafu Street. 18. Accommodations in Western Mongolia: ✅ Hohhot: Ruyi South Road, Xueyuan East Road, and other places are good, convenient for nearby food streets. ✅ Ordos: Choose Wenming East Road, Chuangye Building, Anda Road nearby, convenient for food, accommodation, and travel. ✅ Chahar Right Middle Banner: Stay directly, convenient for Chahar Right Middle Banner Grassland. ✅ Xilamuren Grassland: Staying in a Mongolian yurt is very nice. (Note: Before staying, be sure to read reviews and pictures, as many hotels and homestays' pictures often do not match the actual situation) 19. Attractions in Western Mongolia: ✅ Xiangshawan ✅ Mausoleum of Genghis Khan ✅ Kubuqi Desert ✅ Wudangzhao ✅ Xilamuren ✅ Chunkun Mountain ✅ Jiuhu Source ✅ Badain Jaran ✅ Juyanhai ✅ Helan Mountain 20. Attractions in Central Mongolia: ✅ Dazhao Temple ✅ Inner Mongolia Museum ✅ Mongol Khan City ✅ Wulan Wutai ✅ Ulan Hada Volcano Park ✅ Sumu Mountain Tourist Area ✅ Xilingol Grassland 21. Attractions in Eastern Mongolia: ✅ Hulunbuir ✅ Genghis Khan Square ✅ Ergun ✅ Moergelog River ✅ Heishantou ✅ 186 Color Ribbon River ✅ Ulan Mod ✅ Halaha River ✅ Camel Hump Lake ✅ Yinsawan ✅ Lavender Manor ✅ Horqin Grassland 22. Climate and Temperature ✅ September: Mostly sunny, 12-25°C 23. Must-visit attractions: ✅ Ejina Poplar Forest ✅ Duolun Lake ✅ Moerdaoga ✅ Xilingol Grassland (Most pictures are taken here) ✅ Xilin Nine Bends ✅ Mongol Khan City ✅ Lavender Manor ✅ Horqin Grassland 24. Must-try local delicacies: ✅ Hand-grabbed meat ✅ Mutton offal ✅ Mutton hotpot ✅ Roast whole lamb ✅ Mare's milk wine ✅ Cheese ✅ Fresh milk skin ✅ Stir-fried rice ✅ Baked pastry