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Weather- Which is the best season to visit Baotou?
- Spring and Autumn are the best two seasons to visit Baotou.
Transportation- How do I get to Wudangzhao Temple?
- There’s a bus stop across street of Baotou Long-Distance Bus stop. You can find buses that go to Wudangzhao Temple. The bus starts at 9:20am, 10:00am and 2:00pm each day. 8 RMB per person.
- How much does a taxi cost in Baotou?
- The starting price is RMB6 for the first 3 kilometers (about 1.9 miles) and thereafter RMB1.2 for each additional kilometer.
- Can I buy train tickets at the railway station?
- Yes, you can buy train tickets at the station. You can buy tickets 10 days in
advance. - How do I get to Baotou from Beijing or Shanghai?
- There are direct trains and flights from Beijing or Shanghai to Baotou. So it’s very convenient to get here.
- How many railway stations in Baotou and where do the trains go?
- Baotou Railway Station and Baotou East Railway Station are the two main railway stations in Baotou.
Trains to Xian, Baotou, Chengdu, Datong, Taiyuan, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jinan, Jiayuguan, Lanzhou, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Shanghai, Shijazhuang, Tianjin, Zhengzhou and manuy other cities are all available in Baotou.
Two smaller stations in Baotou are the West Railway Station and the North Railway Station both of which are located in Kundulun District. Most of the trains here travel to destinations west of Wuhai City and the Baiyun Mineral District of Baotou (Baiyun’ebo). Trains to Xian, Changsha, Chengdu, Datong, Taiyuan, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jinan, Jiayuguan, Lanzhou, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao,Shijiazhuang, Shanghai, Tianjin, Zhengzhou and many other cities are all available in Baotou. - How do I get to city center from the airport?
- There are no shuttle buses or city bus lines between downtown Baotou and the airport. Taxis are the only means of public transportation to get into the city. Metered taxis charge RMB10 from the East Railway Station and RMB40 from the city center (Kundulun District) to go the airport. It is a good idea for passengers to agree upon a fare beforehand whether the cab is metered or not.
- Is it far from the airport to city center?
- Baotou Airport (BAV) is located in Donghe District about 14 miles) from the city center (Kundulun District).
Dining- Is there a KFC in Baotou?
- KFC Address: 67, Gangtie Da Jie, Kundulun District
18, Youyi Da Jie, Kundulun District
Bottom of Chaoyue Dasha, Hedong District
1/F, 8, Fuqiang Lu, Qingshan District
3, Xingfu Lu, Qingshan District - Can you recommend some Western restaurants in Baotou?
- North Shore Coffee
Address: Shifu Xi Lu, 300 meters north of Haide Club, Kundulun District
Yang Guang Hai Xian Xi Can Ting (Yangguang Haixian Western Restaurant)
Address: 56, Gangtie Da Jie (inside Haide Hotel), Kundulun District - Is there a food street in Baotou?
- Gangtie Da Jie in western Baotou has a dozen various restaurants. Otherwise, there are many snack stalls at the corner of Nanmenwai Da Jie and Huancheng Lu.
- What food is special in Baotou and where can I find it?
- Genghis Khan Teppanyaki: This is a kind of barbecue. Sliced mutton, beef, pork, chicken, fish and shrimp prepared with seasoning are grilled on iron plates and served with a special sauce.
Dexingyuan ShaomaiIt is a kind of steamed dumpling. Chefs usually choose quality wheat flour to make the pastries and then stuff it with fresh mutton. - What do people in Baotou mainly eat?
- Baotou cuisine is renowned for its strong flavor of Northwest China. People here have habitually taken beef, mutton and noodles as their staple food.
Fun- What to do at night in Baotou?
- As for the nightlife, Baotou's night is not so excited. Various squares bring the city energetic atmosphere. You can go to the squares and see what people do there. Join them if you want.
- What are some supermarkets in Baotou?
- Yongshengcheng Supermarket
Address: 1, Aerding Da Jie, Kundulun District
At the intersection of Nanpai Dao and Baiyan Dao, Kundulun District
14, Xingfu Nan Lu, Kundulun District
1/F, Xingfu Shangchang, Qingshan District
96, Wenhua Lu, Qingshan District
Middle section of Xinaobao Da Jie, Hedong District
Beijing Hualian
Address: 17, Youyi Da Jie, Kundulun District
Meetall
Address: 7, Nanmenwai Da Jie, Donghe District
Dong Hua Huo Cang
Address: north side of Daliya Shangchang, Kundulun District
Trust-Mart
Address: south side of Baotou Daily Press, Qingnian Lu, Kundulun District - Can you tell me some big shopping centers in Baotou?
- Wangfujing Department Store
Address: 71, Gangtie Da Jie, Kundulun District
Baotou Department Store
Address: 67, Gangtie Da Jie, Kundulun District
Shen Hua Yi Bai Shopping Mall
Address: 1, Aerding Da Jie, south of Gangtie Da Jie, Kundulun District
Taifu Store
Address: New York Xin Tian Di, Gangtie Da Jie, Kundulun District - What are some interesting products I can buy from Baotou?
- Sanlan Carpet (Blue Decoration Carpet)
The carpet is made of three kinds of blue woolen threads and patterns woven in it includes natural landscape, animals, paintings and many other auspicious designs.
Copper Pot
This kind of round, flat and persimmon-shaped pot is a necessity of local
Mongolian and Han people. It has an attractive shining appearance. - What are some special products from Baotou that I can bring to my friends?
- Mongolian Knife and Silverware are excellent gifts for friends and family. They can be really cool decoration for the house.
Sightseeing- Is there any bathroom around Wudangzhao Temple?
- Yes, you can find bathrooms there by following the signs.
- Can you tell me the opening hours of some main attractions?
- Opening Hours: Not clear
Admission Fee: RMB 20 - Which is the best season to visit Baotou?
- Spring and Autumn are the best two seasons to visit Baotou.
Custom- About Family Visit in Baotou
- When travelers visit a local herdsman’s family, the host will firstly offer a bowl of milk tea to the guest. The guest have to rise a little and accept the milk tea with two hands or with the right hand. It will be considered as impolite if the guest accept the tea with left hand.
- What are some festivals in Baotou?
- Nadam Fair
Approximately in the seventh or the eighth lunar month, the Mongolians will hold Nadam fair in the grassland. Apart from some traditional performances and sports games, Nadam Fair is also a trade fair for farm and stockbreeding products and special local foods are served.
Manai (Mare's Milk) Festival
It is also a traditional Mongolian festival that is usually held in the latter days of the eighth lunar month. Drinking wine made of fermented mare's milk is the main activity to celebrate the harvest. Local people also serve meat eaten with the hands. Horse racing and folk singers' performance are wonderful, too.
Hedeng (River Lantern) Festival in Nanhai Lake
The Festival is held on the second day of the seventh lunar month. There are many different versions about the origin of the festival. Some said it was derived from sacrificing the river god and some believe it comes from the story about the daughter of dragon king of the East Sea defeating the evil dragon in the lake. There are temple fairs and opera performances in daytime. In the evening, People put lanterns on water surface let them drifting along the river.
Daily Issue- What number do I call when there’s an emergency?
- Fire: 119
Police: 110
Traffic Emergency: 122
Ambulance: 120 - Can I use my credit card when shopping in Baotou?
- Yes, paying by credit card is available in most shopping centers.
It is very convenient for tourists to use credit cards in star hotels and the large emporiums of Baotou. At present main credit cards accepted in China, are Master card, Visa, American Express, JCB and Diners. - I saw many travel flyers on the street, it has really cheap price, is it believable?
- Please do not believe that travel flyer sent out by some people, if you want to book a tour, please choose a regular travel agency.
- Where is the best place to exchange some Chinese money in Baotou?
- Bank is the best place to exchange some Chinese money.
Foreign currency and checks with the face value of Eurodollar and Spanish Peseta are also exchangeable at the Bank of China, other authorized banks offer foreign exchange service, some hotels, restaurants and shops will also accept foreign exchange business in order to provide convenience for foreign tourists.
Great Britain Pound, Euro, U.S. Dollar, Swiss Franc, Singapore Dollar, Swedish Crown, Danish Crown, Norwegian Crown, Japanese Yen, Canadian Dollar, Australian Dollar, Philippine Peso, Thai Baht are all exchangeable. - Are local people friendly in Baotou?
- Yes people in Baotou are very friendly and always willing to make friends.
- Are bathrooms in Baotou dirty?
- Bathrooms inside the scenic area and in the streets are not very clean but not too bad. Bathrooms in hotels and nice restaurants are clean.




