🎒Backpackers
Where to Stay in Ordos
Cheapest areas, hostel districts, and budget tips
🛡️ Safe💰 Budget: CNY 250/day🚇 Good Transit☀️ Best: Apr, May, Sep
Our pick for backpackers
Stay in Dongsheng District
Offers more affordable accommodation and a wider range of local, inexpensive food options.
Best Neighborhoods for Backpackers
Ranked by relevance for backpackers visiting Ordos
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Dongsheng District
BudgetThe historical and administrative heart of Ordos, offering a glimpse into local life and commerce.
foodiesculturebudgetsolo travelers
- +More authentic local atmosphere
- +Abundant dining options
- +Better value for money
- -Less architecturally striking than Kangbashi
- -Can be crowded and noisy
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Kangbashi District
Mid-rangeA modern, planned district with wide avenues, contemporary architecture, and a focus on arts and culture.
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- +Striking modern architecture
- +Well-maintained public spaces
- +Good amenities for visitors
- -Can feel deserted at times due to its planned nature
- -Limited traditional local life
Daily Budget (Budget)
CNY 250/day
Ordos Youth Hostel private roomCNY 120
Local restaurant near the hostel for noodles and dumplingsCNY 50
Taxi for short distancesCNY 40
Visit the Ordos Museum (free entry)CNY 40
1 area to be cautious about
Read our full safety guide for Ordos