# Wuhai

Wuhai (乌海; Wūhǎi) is a city (and prefecture) in Inner Mongolia. Here you can enjoy the unique grasslands, wetlands and other natural landscapes, participate in wine-related activities, taste local wines, and watch ethnic performances.You can also taste Mongolian specialties, milk tea

## Understand

Wuhai is located on the Yellow River between the Gobi and Ordos deserts, It is located in the upper reaches of the Yellow River, bordering Ordos in the northeast across the Gander Mountains, facing Shizuishan City across the river in the south, and Alxa League in the west. The total area is 1,754 square kilometers.and has a population of just over 250,000.

### Climate

Summers are hot and dry; most precipitation is in winter. Winter temperatures are mild by Mongolian standards but still often well below freezing.

## Get in

* 39.791944106.8033331 Wuhai Airport (WUA ), Haibowan District Airport Road (from the train station to the airport: take bus No. 9, get on at the train station and get off at Wuhai Airport Station; the fare is ¥1 and it takes 1 hour and 10 minutes.), ☏ +86 471 96777. Air China from Beijing–Capital, China Eastern Airlines from Hohhot, Shanghai–Hongqiao, China Express Airlines from Hohhot, China United Airlines from Beijing-Nanyuan, Hainan Airlines from, Beijing–Capital, Guangzhou, Taiyuan, Xi'an, Joy Air from Baotou, Ordos, Yinchuan, Yulin, Tianjin Airlines from Hohhot, Xi'an (updated Jun 2019)
* 39.669433106.8069222 Wuhai Railway Station (乌海站), Station Road, Heibeiwan District, ☏ +86 4732026346. 05:00-24:00. You can purchase tickets through the 12306 website or on-site. (updated Oct 2024)

## Get around

* Bus Route 1. Starts from Wuhai Railway Station, passes Rongxing Hotel, China Unicom, Xinhua Pharmacy, Wuhai Hotel and other stations, and finally arrives at Yitongchang Residential Station. ¥2. (updated Oct 2024)
* Bus Route 2. Due to road construction at the intersection of Huangguan Road and Huatai Community in Wuda District, Route 2 bus has been temporarily adjusted. The starting station has been changed to Jinlong Building and it will no longer stop at the Huatai Community station. (updated Oct 2024)
* Bus Route 6. Starting from Red Star Macalline, passing through No. 1 Middle School, National Energy Coal Coking Company, Wuhai Hotel and other stations, and finally arriving at the Civic Center (updated Oct 2024)
* airport bus (机场巴士), ☏ +82 13394730200. From train station to Yixin International Hotel, Wan Luen commercial building, Lan Meng hotel, Ershuichang Crossing, Talent Hotel, Grand sky Hotel, terminal station is Wuhai Airport. ¥10. (updated Nov 2024)
* Bus Route 3 (巴士三路). Wuhai No. 3 bus (District Central Hospital - Wuhaixi Railway Station), starting point is the District Central Hospital, ending point is Wuhaixi Railway Station; the line operation time is about 60-100 minutes / trip. There are 10 stations, which are District Central Hospital, Ordos Bank, Binyuan Hotel, Wuhai 12 Middle School, Lanxiang Driving School (Jiefang Road). ¥2. (updated Nov 2024)
* 39.500136106.727213 Wuhai Bus Station (乌海汽车站), 100 meters west of Wuda District Power Supply Bureau, ☏ +86 473 3011290. Wuhai Bus Stationsouth of Wuhai Railway Station Square. It has trains from Ejin Banner, Alxa Left Banner, Linhe, Shanba, Dongsheng, Dalate Banner, Baotou, Hohhot, Beijing, Yinchuan, Lanzhou, Xi'an and other places. (updated Dec 2024)

## See

* 39.650577106.7834051 Wuhai Museum (乌海市博物馆), Level 2, Wuhai Science and Technology Museum, Binhe Avenue, Haibowan District (海勃湾区滨河大道乌海市科学技术馆二楼) (bus nos. 6, 15 and 45), ☏ +86 473 2616364. 09:00-11:30, 15:00-17:30, closed on Mondays. Wuhai City Museum displays the geological changes, historical progress, folk culture and achievements since ancient times. More than 300 exhibits. As important to display the natural and human history of Wuhai, Wuhai Museum displays and reproduces the geological changes, historical history, folk culture and achievements of Wuhai since ancient times. More than 300 pieces (sets) of exhibits. Free. (updated Mar 2022)
* 39.73406106.7814932 Longyou Bay National Wetland Park (龙游湾湿地公园), The Yellow River in Wang Yuandi, Heibe Bay Area. Global migratory bird migration East Asia to Australia line and China migratory bird migration Qinghai Lake to Sanjiang wetland line "transit station". (updated Sep 2024)
* 39.656727106.7814853 Wuhai lake (乌海湖), West of Xuefu Road, Wuda District. Wuhai Lake is not bordered by water conservancy hub dam to the north, Ulanbu and desert to the west, the upper section of the Yellow River to the south, and the coastal river landscape belt to the east. (updated Sep 2024)
* 39.783872106.860774 Jinsha bay (金沙湾), About 15 km north of Heibei Bay Area. There are national-level key protection of cherished plants such as Sihe wood, half-day flower, Mongolian tonsils, Sabah king, holly, etc. Jinsha Bay ecotourism zone has national key protection of cherished plant Sihe wood, half-day flower, Mongolian tonsils, Sabah king, holly and so on. Scenic area food, accommodation, travel, shopping, entertainment facilities, with Mongolian national characteristics. Large, medium and small Mongolian yarns are arranged in the same way, and can accommodate more than 350 people for dinner and accommodation. The statue of Genghis Khan in the center square is solemn and solemn; night trips to the sand sea, watching sand sculptures, campfires, Ordos wedding unique charm and ethnic style. Jinshasa Bay is a vibrant green ecological park and a tourist attraction. (updated Sep 2024)
* 40.449749106.2169415 Dream Canyon West (西部梦幻峡谷), Alashan League Alashan Left Banner Oren Prague Town Yinshan Remaining Veins (northwest of town). 24 hours. The colorful rock layers in the canyon shine in the sunset, like a palette of nature. The purple-red coarse sandstone on both sides of the canyon has been carved by wind erosion and flowing water, forming a variety of strange shapes, which is breathtaking. Strolling in the canyon, looking up at the towering rock wall, the sun shines through the cracks, as if you are in a fairy tale world. free. (updated Oct 2024)
* 39.405083106.7432356 WuHai Yellow River Road Bridge (乌海黄河大桥), Hainan District G6 Beijing-Tibet Expressway. The Wuhai Yellow River Highway Bridge is part of the National Highway 110 Haibowan to Mahuanggou section and one of the main longitudinal traffic frameworks of Wuhai City. The starting point of the bridge is located at Erdaokan, Bayintaohai Town, Hainan District, crossing the turbulent Yellow River to the west, and the end point is located at the east entrance of Bayinsaida Street, Wuda District. The bridge connects the "two banks and three districts" of Wuhai City. (updated Dec 2024)
* 39.76716106.829837 Wuhai solar updraft power plant (乌海风力发电厂). As of early 2018, the Wuhai updraft power plant is the only updraft power plant in operation in the world. It is located in Jinshawan, near the Chinese city of Wuhai in a desert area of Inner Mongolia. The power plant has an installed capacity of 200 kW and went into operation on December 10, 2010. (updated Dec 2024)

## Do

* 39.676029106.8254491 Wuhai People's Park (乌海人民公园), North end of Park Road, Heibei Bay Area. 24 hours. 6,546 trees of all kinds; Nanhe trough urban protection forest land completed 210,000 square meters of green area, transplanted more than 1,000 cypress, Toon, poplar trees. It is a great place for people to enjoy themselves. Free. (updated Nov 2024)
* 39.697906106.8281112 Wuhai Botanical Garden (乌海植物园), Hella Road, High Bay Area (get on the bus from Wuhai Airport Station, take the No. 9 bus to get off at Ximen Station of Botanical Garden, walk 114 m), ☏ +86 4732033849. 24 hours. The botanical garden is rich in natural resources and the environment is very good, and many people exercise here. Free. (updated Nov 2024)
* 39.661908106.7808133 Inner Mongolia Folk Song Conference (内蒙古民歌大会), Near Wuhai Lake. 20:00-22:00. The Inner Mongolia folk song art performance event is a panoramic performance of the folk song art of various ethnic groups in Inner Mongolia.The charm of folk songs will be presented through 5 performances with different themes and forms Free. (updated Nov 2024)
* 39.676029106.8254494 Qixi themed activities (我们的节日 七夕主题活动), Wuhai People's Park (north end of Park Road, Heibei Bay Area). 20:30-24:00. Ten activities with perfect meanings, including the traditional Chinese style market, meeting on the magpie bridge, destiny's bond, wedding customs show, poetry singing, etc.were performed one by one, and the traditional customs and beautiful memories of the Chinese Valentine's Day were fully displayed through the activities. (updated Nov 2024)
* 39.677203106.820545 Love in Wuhai·Urban Good Life Festival (爱在乌海·城市美好生活节), Yueyu Book Bar East Square. The event will last for nearly 3 months. The event site will have theme blocks such as food tasting area, cultural and creative market area, commercial display area, and modeling landscape area. There will also be interactive viewing experience, open-air music festival, cultural and creative market, special food, and other projects and activities. (updated Nov 2024)
* 39.659031106.8204396 Wuhai Desert Wine Culture Tourism Festival (乌海沙漠葡萄酒文化旅游节), No. 37 Renmin South Road, Haibowan District (get off at Xintiandi Market Station on Bus No. 2, Bus No. 6, Bus No. 20 or Bus No. 22), ☏ +86 4738888688. 20-22 September. During the Desert Wine Cultural Tourism Festival, more than 10 special activities were held, including a rock music festival, a wine public reputation competition, a wine professional review competition, a network special promotion meeting, a "tank" sand off-road race, as well as linkage activities in various districts and a closing ceremony. (updated Dec 2024)
* 39.651182106.7971447 Wuhai International Wine and Food Festival (乌海国际葡萄酒美食节), Xuefu Street, Tuanjie Road, Haibowan District (get off at Wuhai Sports Center bus stop). 22-31 August. The wine and food festival has six theme activities including the opening ceremony, wine tasting competition, calligraphy and painting auction, ticket lottery, photography competition and star concert. (updated Dec 2024)

## Buy

* 39.658742106.8205461 Wanda Plaza Wuhai store (万达广场乌海店), No. 37, Renmin South Road, Haibowan District, ☏ +86 473 8888688. (updated Oct 2024)
* 39.667797106.8198442 Wankelong Shopping Center (Renmin Road) (万客隆购物中心(人民路店)), No. 10 Renmin Road, Haibowan District. 09:00-18:30. The location is very good, close to various stations, there are places that sell cold drinks and eat, the service is also good (updated Oct 2024)
* 39.669553106.8214653 Tongyong Times Square (Xinhua Street Store) (通用时代广场(新华大街店)), No. 38 Xinhua Street, Haibowan District (next to Spring Department Store), ☏ +86 4733106555. Spring, Summer Monday to Thursday 09:30-21:00 Friday to Sunday 09:30-21:30; Autumn, Winter Monday to Thursday 10:00-20:30 Friday to Sunday 10:00-21:00. Although the mall is not large, it is fully functional with Jinyi Cinema, jewelry, men's and women's clothing, and food, etc., meeting all shopping needs. (updated Oct 2024)

## Eat

* 39.683598106.812381 Mongolian Hot Pot with Sudo (苏德蒙式火锅), No. 45-4 Jianbei Road, Heibei Bay Area, ☏ +86 4732036699. (updated Sep 2024)
* 39.683413106.8120762 sudemengshi hotpot (苏德蒙式火锅（总店）), No. 45-4, Jianshe North Road, Haibowan District, ☏ +86 4732036699. 11：00-14：00，17：00-21：30. Beautiful environment, free parking. It is an authentic Inner Mongolian hot pot 100¥. (updated Oct 2024)
* 39.673501106.8248653 chulu pasture (初露牧场), 17-7 Park South Road, Heibe Bay Area. The taste of freshly brewed yogurt is between Mongolian yogurts and flavored yogurts, with the mellowness of old yogurts and the silky texture of flavored yogurts. ¥15. (updated Nov 2024)

## Drink

* 39.677202106.820531 Yue yu coffee (阅 遇咖啡), Renmin Road, Haibowan District (Xihu Gas Station), ☏ +86 18004738882. 09:00-18:00. ¥20. (updated Oct 2024)
* 39.67367106.832422 tuoya milktea (托娅奶茶馆), North side of the east gate of Taoran Shangpin, Haibowan District, ☏ +86 13847332889. 06:30-14:30, 17:30-21:30. Authentic Mongolian milk tea, snacks, breakfast ¥70. (updated Oct 2024)

## Sleep

* 39.681064106.8200541 Wuhai Blue Dream Hotel (乌海蓝梦酒店; Wūhǎi Lánmèng Jiǔdiàn), 93 Renmin Road, Haibowan District (海勃湾区人民路93号; Hǎibówānqū Rénmínlù). Check-in: 16:00, check-out: 12:00. ¥300.
* 39.691011106.8258242 Shijiyuan Hotel (乌海世纪元大酒店; Wūhǎi Shìjìyuán Dàjiǔdiàn), 3 Haibei Street, Haibowan District (海勃湾区海北大街3号; Hǎibówānqū Hǎiběidàjiē), ☏ +86 736928088. Check-in: 12:00, check-out: 14:00. ¥200.
* 39.669969106.8109643 Vienna International Hotel (Wuhai East Railway Station) (维也纳国际酒店（乌海火车东站店）), 43 Xinhua West Street, Heibe Bay Area, ☏ +82 04736121111. Check-in: 12:00, check-out: 14:00. ¥200. (updated Nov 2024)
* 39.649438106.7812794 Wuhai Xingtai Famous Capital Hotel (乌海兴泰名都酒店), High Bay Area Riverside School Road, ☏ +86 4732887599. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 14:00. ¥300. (updated Nov 2024)