Homestays in Inner Mongolia, China

Where the wind blows low and cattle and sheep are seen~ This guesthouse blends seamlessly with the Ulan Hada volcano landscape! Open the window to a magnificent view of the volcanoes, and fall asleep under the Milky Way at night. The guesthouse itself is very stylish, with a unique Mongolian milk slice coffee. The restaurant offers stir-fries and hotpot, and the adjacent hot spring center is just a stone's throw away. The facilities are all-encompassing, and the rooms are clean and comfortable. In the evening, we enjoyed a high-quality beef and lamb hotpot at the stunning restaurant, followed by an outdoor hot spring soak – pure bliss. The staff were warm and attentive, making the overall experience perfect! This was the most satisfying guesthouse of our trip.

Travelling with a party of four so this was one of the places that offered bigger rooms for 4. Nicely located above a large shopping mall so food options were a plenty. Cleanliness was generally good but there was a smoke smell emitting from the aircon and some of the lights were too dim/not working. The name on Trip.com is different from that found on the sign outside unit 2410 (the check in address) so was confused momentarily. The staff lady was very helpful and polite. For the price, given its location and quality, I think it’s worth a stay.

I booked this tent because I wanted my child to be able to play in the sand right outside. First, the positives: The room was unexpectedly spacious and clean, with new and tasteful furniture. Even though it's a tent, it felt very stable during windy nights. The room's location was truly excellent. We stayed in room 1019, which was at the very end, with sand dunes right outside our door. Adults could sit at their tent entrance and watch their children dig and slide in the sand – it was very convenient and felt like a real vacation. Although meals aren't provided, there's a BBQ and hotpot restaurant just over a small dune, open from 6-10 pm, which was good enough. However, there were a few minor downsides: There was no hot water at the sink. While I understand that conditions are limited in the desert, it was very uncomfortable to wash hands and face with icy cold water when the temperature was low, especially since my child needed to wash their hands frequently after playing in the sand. I suggest the hotel's vending machines sell some wet wipes. When checking in, I asked the front desk if we needed to wear sand-proof shoe covers on the way to the tent, and the staff said no. This was completely misleading. There were many sections on the way where we had to walk through sand. Without shoe covers, sand definitely got into our shoes by the time we reached the tent. Checking in required purchasing a ticket package for Yuesha Island. We didn't actually use any of the facilities on Yuesha Island. It would have been better if this cost was included in the room rate. Otherwise, if you don't look closely at the booking, you might not notice this fee. Ultimately, the value for money wasn't as good as Fusha. However, being able to play in the sand right outside was my core requirement, so I didn't fuss about the price. Frankly, with these conditions in the desert, I would have been fine paying over a thousand yuan a night. Splitting it into a room fee and a package fee just made the package feel not worth it. Finally, when we returned to the tent at around 9 pm, we found the air conditioner was broken. With temperatures around 5-6 degrees Celsius, and my child having just returned from playing in the sand outside, the need for warmth was immense. We reported the AC issue to the housekeeper. Although they dealt with it immediately, it wasn't resolved until close to 10 or 11 pm. My child took a hot shower before the AC repair person arrived, and we were very nervous while drying him off, fearing he might get sick. After sleeping through the night, it still felt very cold in the tent in the morning. While the tent experience was fun, we really didn't dare to stay a second night. And the fact that the camp didn't offer any form of apology or comfort for the broken AC was disappointing. The next day, it was as if nothing had happened. In Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai, something like this would at least warrant a complimentary afternoon tea or something similar. Of course, later, when I slipped and fell at the Lotus Hotel and they also offered no acknowledgment, this incident with the AC seemed less significant in comparison. Perhaps this is just the level of service here. Overall, without the AC issue, I would have given it five stars.

I searched countless hotels for a yurt, but they all said the conditions were subpar until I found this one. The bed was the first thing that caught my eye; it was unique. The reviews were also great, but the main attraction was the large grassland, so I decided on it. It was past 11 PM on check-in day, and the owner was still waiting for us. Let me share some reviews of each aspect. First, the location: It's very close to the Volcano Scenic Area. People say the Volcano South Visitor Center is crowded and causes traffic jams, but I asked the owner, and he said there's an intersection very close to the hotel where you can enter. You can just buy a ticket later, saving you a long, crowded journey. Rooms: We booked a yurt, and there are also cabins. Our yurt was quite large, with a clean floor that made you want to walk barefoot. The bathroom was simple but clean (though the door was a bit low). Service: The owner was very kind. My child had diarrhea on arrival, and the next day he was very considerate and asked about his condition. Finally, a word about the beautiful scenery: The grasslands behind the mountain are so stunning! We spent half a day taking photos there, and I almost forgot to go to Huanghuagou. Hahaha. It was a very satisfying stay and I've already recommended it to friends and family. (P.S.: There was a bonfire party that evening, but we arrived too late and didn't attend.)

There are many B&Bs around the volcano. I thought this one has three stores and is relatively large, so I decided to stay at this one. We were upgraded to a starry sky room. The room was very big, with two double beds, and it was cleaned very well. The bedding and towels should all be washed together, very new and clean ~ But the horse-riding sculpture outside the window looks a bit scary 😅 It was still very cold during the May Day holiday. I turned on the air conditioner and covered myself with a quilt at night. The quilt was quite thick. The bathroom is still quite cold. But there is nothing we can do about it. At night, I caught someone setting off firecrackers after 10 o'clock. It was right next to the house. It was very noisy. There should be regulations on the area and time for setting off firecrackers. It is not very friendly to the baby's sleep. I hope it will be improved~

The room is quite big and even a bit empty. Also brought an open-air small courtyard, because our itinerary is more anxious, so we did not have a good experience, we arrived at 12 o'clock in the evening, the boss opened the heating for us in advance, the volcano can be seen a little far away, the boss is very enthusiastic, we have breakfast and roast wheat, steamed buns and watermelon cold Ask warm, about 20 minutes drive from the volcanic geological park, very close, I think, must be full marks

Our group of road-tripping friends chose the Anda Inn, and it was a great choice. The courtyard is spacious, so parking was absolutely stress-free. The rooms were meticulously cleaned; there wasn't a speck of dust on furniture edges, and the bathroom counter was spotless, free of water stains. During the day, the owner drove us around the grasslands for free, and we got significant discounts on all sorts of activities. In the evening, there was a bonfire, with all ingredients sourced locally from the pastoral areas. At night, we could lie back in our room and gaze at the starry sky. The relaxation and recovery experience far exceeded our expectations.

Facilities: complete facilities, unique decoration, style Hygiene: clean Environment: Very atmospheric decoration, especially after the lights are turned on at night, the yard is very beautiful, the bed in this homestay is a little bigger, um, very big, I have never lived in such a big bed, I sleep very comfortable Service: The boss is very enthusiastic, also helped us carry the suitcase, introduced us to the volcano

The volcano homestay in Ulanqab is really a treasure trove! The biggest surprise of this stay was the authentic roasted lamb leg. The skin is baked golden and crispy, and the meat inside is tender and juicy. Every bite is the ultimate temptation for the taste buds. The environment of the B&B is also great. There are spectacular volcanoes outside the window, and you can look up at the starry sky at night. It is extremely romantic. The service is also very considerate. The boss is warm and thoughtful. He helps with luggage when you arrive, making you feel at home. He will also call you before check-in to introduce travel tips. All in all, I was very satisfied with this experience. I would like to come here again on my next trip to enjoy the double feast of food and beautiful scenery!

Amazing place! Amazing hosts! Amazing team! Amazing service! The Aershan Guiye Homestay (阿尔山归野宿集民宿) is a beautiful little boutique hotel where nothing is missing: the rooms are gorgeous and spotlessly clean, and the team is incredibly friendly and helpful. A real highlight is the delicious tea ceremony – the perfect way to end the evening while sharing stories. The hosts make it so easy to feel at home! If you need help organizing your trip, you can fully rely on the hotel team – simply fantastic. The Aershan Guiye Homestay (阿尔山归野宿集民宿) is located right by the riverside promenade and close to the city center. There’s nothing better than strolling back to the hotel after an iced hotpot, across the town square and along the river – highly recommended! If you’re stopping in Aershan, you should definitely stay at the Aershan Guiye Homestay (阿尔山归野宿集民宿). We would come back anytime – and we already miss our wonderful hosts!