🏛️ 5A National Attractions · Hohhot
Last verified 23 Aug 2025
Hohhot's 5A roster is newly on the map: Laoniuwan Yellow River Grand Canyon (老牛湾黄河大峡谷旅游区) became the city's first national 5A at the end of 2024. Expect dramatic canyons where the Yellow River and the Great Wall meet—China's only such junction.
1 Quick Metrics
Total 5A sites
1 (Laoniuwan).
Location
Qingshuihe County, at the Shanxi–Inner Mongolia bend.
Signature
"Yellow River × Great Wall" single-frame vistas.
Access time
~2–3 h by car from Hohhot (mountain roads; allow slack).
2 Why It Matters
Laoniuwan delivers iconic geo-culture in one stop: fortress remains on the cliffs, meander views and boat runs under loess walls—a rare mix that justifies the 5A upgrade and pulls Hohhot onto more national itineraries.
3 Pro Tips
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Best season: Sep–Oct for clear skies and gold loess tones.
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Start early; canyon light is best 09:00–11:00 and 16:30–18:30.
3
Roads are curvy—hire a licensed driver; bring layers (windy ridgelines).
4
Boat tickets and ridge walks are separate; check weather holds on windy days.
4 Full 5A List (official)
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Site (EN / CN)
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Key facts
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Laoniuwan Yellow River Grand Canyon / 老牛湾黄河大峡谷旅游区
Qingshuihe
Confirmed 5A in Dec 2024; hallmark view where the Yellow River meets the Great Wall; canyon rim walks & boat tours.
Build your Hohhot day as: City temples in the morning → Laoniuwan canyon loop → sunset over the "Yellow River × Great Wall" bend—bucket-list geometry. No Tourist Traps. No BS.