Getting There

By Air

Airport Code: HET
Location: east of Hohhot, 14.3km (8.9 miles) from downtown.
Brief Intro: Hohhot Baita (White Pagoda) Airport owes its name to the Wanbu Huayanjing Pagoda, one of the historical attractions in Hohhot which lies 5.6km (3.5 miles) southeast to the airport, it was opened in 1958 and then expanded during 1985-1987 to enable it a yearly capacity of handling 1,000,000 passengers. Presently connected to 28 domestic cities by 26 air routes, it serves international scheduled flights to Ulan Bator as well as charter flights to Hong Kong, Russia and Thailand. An expansion project which covers a 3,600-meter-long (2 miles) runway, a new terminal building and the expansion of the parking apron is being carried out to enlarge its yearly capacity up to 3,000,000 passengers.
Airport Lounges: Exclusive services and expedited boarding procedures are provided by the airport lounges, four of which are on the Level 1 while the other three can be found in the Restricted Hall, Level 2.
Airport Hotline: 0471-4941122
Airport Transportation: Airport shuttles charge CNY 5 per person while Bus No. 12 conveniently connects the airport to the city center. Taxis charge CNY 6 within 2km (1.2 miles) and CNY 1 per km is to be charged hereafter.

By Train

Hohhot has an extensive railway network, connecting with Beijing, and Hailar to the east; Baotou, Xian, Lanzhou, and Yinchuan to the west; Shanghai, Nanjing and Ningbo to the southeast, plus international trains to Ulan Bator and Moscow.

Tickets can be bought or booked at railway stations, ticket centers, and travel agencies. Be sure to book your ticket at least three days in advance, earlier during the Spring Festival and Golden Weeks (May 1 and October 1 Holidays).

By Bus

Daily buses are available to link Hohhot with other major cities including Beijing, Tianjin, Taiyuan, Datong, and Baotou. While bus transportation is less expensive than air or train travel, in terms of safety and security it may not be your best choice.

Getting Around

By City-bus

Currently, there are about 60 bus lines opened in Hohhot City, which can reach to the city's every corner. Most of the buses have no conductor, so you are required to prepare CNY1 before getting on the buses. On the other hand, the mini buses with conductors often charge by distance, costing around CNY1.5.

No.10: Nan Cha Fang - Zhaojun Tomb

No.23 (tour special line): Railway Station - Gongzhufu Park - Usutu National Forest Park

Sightseeing Bus: The 3rd Bus Company - Inner Mongolian Museum - Xinhua Square - Qingcheng Park - Five-pagoda Temple - Mosque - The 1st Bus Company

By Taxi

Thousands of taxis provide around-the-clock service at reasonable prices. During daytime, the flag-down rate is CNY6 for the first 2 kilometers (1.24 miles) and CNY1 for per kilometer thereafter. Please note that the taxi of Santana and Fukang charge CNY1.5 for every additional kilometer.