内蒙避暑也要避雷（上） | 呼市初见：古今穿越火山体验

Part 1 of "A Summer Getaway to Inner Mongolia: Avoid the Pitfalls". Inner Mongolia during the summer simultaneously caters to three needs: escaping the heat, visiting the grasslands, and family getaways. Naturally, the trip begins with a test of sincerity: an early morning flight. Taking off before 7 AM means the sky isn't even fully light, and people are already queuing at the airport. Fortunately, this time I just followed the crowd; others planned the routes, and I only needed to arrive on time. Our first stop in Hohhot was the Dazhao Temple. Dazhao Temple differs from the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa by only one character, but the location and history are completely different. This is Hohhot's representative Tibetan Buddhist temple, where silver Buddha statues, Ming Dynasty architecture, and the history of a royal temple are intertwined. Stepping inside, you're instantly transported from the modern pace of the airport to hundreds of years ago. The nearby Sai Shang Old Street has a name that evokes a sense of antiquity, and it's more like a historical district that has undergone a complete cultural and tourism renovation. Historical sites, cultural and creative products, travel photography, and snacks are all concentrated on one street, perfect for tourists with limited time to quickly complete their visits, take photos, shop, and recharge. The old street may not actually be old, but the one-stop shopping experience is quite mature. The Inner Mongolia Museum takes us further back in time, showcasing history, ethnicity, and folk customs through paleontological fossils. Leaving the museum, a meal of roasted mutton, hand-pulled mutton, milk curd, milk tofu, and shumai transforms our knowledge into energy. Mongolian cuisine is characterized by its balanced intake of protein, fat, and carbohydrates, providing a physical understanding of the energy sources of this nomadic people. The journey continues to the Ulanhada Volcanic Group. The trip from Hohhot is long, but the arrival felt like a sudden shift in scenery. A desolate volcano, spacesuits, and go-karts combine to create an "alien experience," with ancient temples, museums, and volcanoes switching seamlessly within a single day, truly transporting us from history to outer space. This episode documents the White Pagoda Airport, Dazhao Temple, the old street of the border region, Mongolian cuisine, the Inner Mongolia Museum, and the Ulanhada Volcanic Group. It also provides a firsthand observation of Hohhot's historical culture, the pace of summer tourism, and the type of tourists suitable for distant volcanic sites. This series revolves around my actual trip to Hohhot, Ulanqab, and Ordos, documenting transportation, accommodation, dining, scenic spots, and vacation experiences. Weather, transportation, opening hours, and scenic spot information are subject to change; please refer to the information released by relevant authorities at the time of your trip. This episode's route: Baita Airport → Dazhao Temple → Sai Shang Old Street → Mongolian cuisine → Inner Mongolia Museum → Ulanhada Volcanic Group Next episode: Heading to Huitengxile Grassland, staying in a yurt in the cool teens, seeing just how sweet the "Grassland Night" truly is, and what hardships it evokes. Channel: The Cao Way | Cao Ran Zide #InnerMongoliaTravel #Hohhot #UlanhadaVolcano [email protected]