From 2021 to 2025, Hohhot's domestic tourist arrivals rose from 26.38 million to 60.01 million, while tourism revenue rose from 30.2 billion yuan ($4.51 billion) to 92 billion yuan, ranking first in Inner Mongolia autonomous region. Growth continued in the first three quarters of 2026.

Laoniuwan Yellow River Grand Canyon became Hohhot's first national 5A-level tourist attraction. Chilechuan Grassland is applying for national tourist resort status. Yili Grassland Dairy Culture Tourism Area was selected for China's first "5G + Smart Tourism" pilot. 

The city has over 60 national and 100 regional cultural and tourism brands. Its number of 4A-and-above attractions ranks first in Inner Mongolia. Meanwhile, Saihan Old Street and Naobao village both received national designations as tourism and leisure districts and nighttime cultural and tourism consumption clusters.

Tuchengzi Site became a national archaeological site park. Dayao Site was designated a key research base of the National Cultural Heritage Administration. Houchengju and Bading sites were shortlisted for China's Top 10 Archaeological Discoveries. Hohhot hosted the main venue of International Museum Day 2026. The city also now has four national first-class museums. The total number of museum visits hit 9.04 million last year.

In 2026, 25 large-scale performances have already drawn over 9.09 million attendees and generated 6.49 billion yuan in comprehensive cultural and tourism spending. 

Hohhot hosted five national events. Moreover, the Smart Travel Qingcheng platform has amassed nearly 685,900 users. The tourist complaint satisfaction rate is 96.82 percent.

Many tourists come to Hohhot for sightseeing. [Photo/Hohhot Convergence Media]