Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET) is 15km from the city center, with flights from Beijing (1.5h), Shanghai (2.5h), Xi'an (1.5h), and other major cities. Hailar Dongshan Airport (HLD) serves the Hulunbuir region, with flights from Beijing (2h), Shanghai (3h), and Harbin (1h). Ordos Ejin Horo Airport (DSN) serves the Genghis Khan Mausoleum area. For the Xilamuren Grassland, fly to Hohhot and drive 2 hours north. For Hulunbuir, fly to Hailar. Book domestic flights via Ctrip or airline websites.

Hohhot Railway Station and Hohhot East Station (high-speed rail) connect to Beijing (6-9 hours by conventional train, 2.5 hours by high-speed from Beijing Qinghe), Xi'an (12 hours), and other northern cities. The high-speed line from Beijing to Hohhot opened in 2019, dramatically reducing travel time. Trains to Hailar (for Hulunbuir) depart from Harbin (12 hours) or Beijing (30+ hours); flights are strongly recommended. Book via 12306.cn. The train journey from Beijing to Hohhot passes through scenic mountain and grassland landscapes.

Long-distance buses connect Hohhot to Beijing (8 hours), Baotou (2 hours), and other Inner Mongolia cities. Buses to Xilamuren Grassland depart from Hohhot Bus Station (2 hours, 25 RMB). Buses to Kubuqi Desert (Xiangshawan) depart from Hohhot (2 hours, 30 RMB). For Hulunbuir, buses from Hailar to grassland destinations are infrequent; hiring a car with a driver is the standard approach. For the Genghis Khan Mausoleum in Ordos, buses depart from Hohhot (3 hours) or Baotou (2 hours).

Within Hohhot, buses cost 1 RMB and cover all city attractions. Taxis start at 6 RMB. For grassland and desert destinations, hiring a car with a driver is essential — arrange through your hotel or a travel agency (400-600 RMB/day). Self-driving is possible with a Chinese license; car rentals are available at the airport. The roads to Xilamuren and Kubuqi are well-paved. In Hulunbuir, a hired car with driver is the only practical way to explore the vast grassland (500-800 RMB/day). GPS navigation works well on main roads. Bring a paper map as backup for remote areas. Yurt camps provide free parking.