Inner Mongolia, one of the hidden gems in China, remains relatively unexplored by tourists because of the popular belief that it is only worth visiting in June to September. On the contrary, every season has its own unique character and charms, enticing tourists to visit all year round.
Stay in Luxury
Begin your stay in the Shane Island Lotus Hotel, voted one of the top hotels in the world in 2016. It is the only building in the world that did not require the use of bricks, sandstone, cement, steel bars during its construction. Its unique architecture makes it resemble a bright blossom of a lotus blooming in the desert.
An Authentic Mongolian Experience for Everyone
The Shane Island Lotus Hotel is part of a new resort built amid a vast sea of sand dunes, named Xiangshawan, which is getting increasingly popular. Known as the “Resonant Sand Gorge”, the composition of its dunes produces a roaring or booming sound when disturbed, giving rise to its name “Singing Sands”. However, this bizarre phenomenon is still an unsolved mystery.
The resort hosts Mongolian-themed performances, camel rides, desert surfing, and more, providing an authentic Mongolian experience for every age. Visitors may ride camels to admire the magnificent sunsets the desert has to offer. If that is too slow, visitors can also access desert motorcycles or try their hands (or butts) at sand sliding! They can even get a taste of Mongolian life and witness local marriage customs.
With such a range of activities, families can forget theme parks for the kids!
Warm Colors in a Cool Climate
While most travellers are familiar with the autumn colours in countries like Japan and Taiwan, Inner Mongolia offers natural desert sceneries of vast expanses of land and mesmerising foliage in autumn, truly setting it apart from major cities. In winter, from November to December period, be astounded by its vast and magnificent grasslands, presenting to visitors a refreshing scene.
During the off-season travel period, Inner Mongolia becomes a quiet and peaceful getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life, to rejuvenate one’s body and mind. What’s more, visitors can enjoy lower booking rates!
Fit Right At Home
Visiting a region which speaks a foreign language is always a bewildering experience, but in Inner Mongolia, most Mongolians are proficient in the Chinese language. The resort also provides for meals and its facilities are especially suited for Singapore tourists. Singaporean visitors will feel right at home in this oasis in the desert.
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