The best season to travel Inner Mongolia is from late June to the end of Sept.

There is a wide temperature gap between day and night and the weather is constantly changing. So, please prepare long-sleeved clothes and rain gear.

Inner Mongolia is 1,500 meters above sea level and has strong sunlight and ultraviolet ray, so it's advisable to bring sunblock or a sun hat.

The climate in Inner Mongolia is dry, so please drink enough water. In addition, it's better for tourists to reserve bottled mineral water because local drinking water has a high alkali content.

There are many ritual taboos in Inner Mongolia, so get relevant information beforehand.

Prepare drugs against cold, fever, diarrhea and skin allergy, in case of emergency.

Gloves and hiking shoes are necessary when riding horses.

It's important to drive or ride horses in designated areas to avoid getting lost in the vast prairie and protect the grasslands.

Bring a local and a flashlight when going out for night activities, because it's difficult to tell directions at night.

(China Daily 07/14/2013 page8)