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Designated 2011

Mausoleum of Genghis Khan

鄂尔多斯市成吉思汗陵旅游区

Inner Mongolia, Ordos★ 4.3Designated 2011·40.6032°N, 111.6159°E

Ticket Price

CNY 150 (scenic shuttle CNY 10 extra)

Duration

3 to 4 hours

Rating

4.3 / 5.0

Designated

2011

About Mausoleum of Genghis Khan

The Mausoleum of Genghis Khan in Ordos is a grand memorial to the Mongol Empire's founder, rebuilt in traditional Mongolian style with white pavilions and glazed-tile roofs. It remains a powerful pilgrimage site where Mongol ceremonies and rituals are still held.

Highlights

The memorial shrine of Genghis Khan (not the actual burial site); highlights include the three connected Mongol-style yurt halls, the sacred sarcophagus, and the annual Nadam festival. A key Mongol cultural site.

Suggested Route

Enter the main hall area, visit the three yurt-style halls and the surrounding ceremonial grounds; allow 2-3 hours.

Food & Lodging

Try Mongol hotpot and roast lamb; stay in Ordos (Yijinhuoluo).

Facilities

Restrooms, shuttles, and parking; flat grounds, accessible. Bilingual signage (unverified).

Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: June to September (warm season) or winter for snow activities

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Opening Hours

Peak season: 8:00-18:00; Off-season: 8:30-17:00.

Getting There

Located in Yijinhuoluo Banner, ~30 km S of Ordos city (Dongsheng), ~25 km from Yijinhuoluo; nearest HSR: Ordos Station (~30 km); nearest airport: Ordos Ejin Horo Airport (~25 km).

Reservation

Advance online reservation via official platform recommended; on-site tickets available.

Ticket Price

CNY 150 (≈ $21) (scenic shuttle CNY 10 (≈ $1.4) extra)

Address

Eerduosi City Yijinhuoluoqiyijinhuoluo Street Yubulage Road Jiaohuichufujin

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

鄂尔多斯市成吉思汗陵旅游区

鄂尔多斯市伊金霍洛旗伊金霍洛街与布拉格路交汇处附近

Eerduosi City Yijinhuoluoqiyijinhuoluo Street Yubulage Road Jiaohuichufujin

40.6032, 111.6159

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