Ordos City Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
prefecture-level city in Inner Mongolia, China
About Ordos City
Ordos is described by western media as the poster child of excess modern Chinese city planning. Monumental architectures line the center axis flanked by identical apartment blocks built by the dozens. Ordos is referred to internationally as a "Ghost City" as the new city was almost without any human activity when first built in 2010. Several years later there is a population of 100,000 and life on the streets during the day but still quiet at night, in contrast to Dongsheng, a still bustling 4th tier Chinese city. Ordos (Kangbashi) is bounded by the Wulan Mulun River to its south. On the opposite bank of this river is the town of Altan Xire (阿勒腾席热镇), the county seat of Ejin Horo Banner and the central business district extension of Kangbashi. While the architecture in Altan Xire is not as
Top Attractions in Ordos City
Explore the best things to see and do in Ordos City:
- ★Kangbashi Tourist Area
- ★Mausoleum of Genghis Khan
- ★Ordos International Circuit
- ★Ordos Museum
- ★Xiangshawan
- ★Yinkentala
Where to Eat in Ordos City
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Kangbashi Food Plaza
Where to Stay in Ordos City
- 🏨Hengxin Hotel
- 🏨Longkai International Hotel
- 🏨Ordos Tieniu Phoenix Hotel
- 🏨Tianjiao Hotel
Ordos City Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: