Wuhai Travel Guide


Wuhai City, an emerging industrial city in the west of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, is located in the upper reaches of the Yellow River.  It borders Gander Mountain and Ordos in the east and north, Shizuishan City in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region across the Yellow River in the south, and Alxa League in the west.
Facts of Wuhai
Chinese Name: 乌海 (wū hǎi)
Location: in the west of Inner Mongolia
Area: 1,754 sq kms (677 sq miles)
Population: 561,100 (2017)
Nationalities: Han, Mongolian, Hui, Manchu, Daur, Korean, Dongxiang 
Administrative Division: 3 districts - Haibowan, Hainan & Wuda
Wufu Municipal People's Government is located in Shifu Avenue, Binhe Street, Haibowan District.
History of WUhai
Wuhai's history dates back to the Western Han Dynasty (206BC-24) when the embryonic form of the city came into being. On August 30, 1975, it was approved to be the present Wuhai under the State Council.

What to see in Wuhai?
Wuhai City has three parallel mountains stretch from north to south, with two plain basins in the middle.  As an industrial city, Wuhai has various natural resources, among which the coal mine is the richest. Wuhai is also one of the most important grape bases in China. For tourism, it is famous for Yellow River and desert scenery. It also boasts of its calligraphic works, many of which have been released in national newspapers and television stations. In addition, 24 ethnic minority groups add to the charm of Wuhai. Folk culture such as Gao Qiao (walking on stilts), camel racing and playing on the Matou Qin (a musical instrument) appeal to tourists.Here lists top attractions in Wuhai.

Wuhai Lake Manbala Monastery

When to visit Wuhai?
Wuhai belongs to typical continental climate zone. Rain is infrequent in spring; it is hot in summer and cool in autumn with little snow in winter. Best time to visit Wuhai is between summer and autumn, around August and September. 


How to reach Wuhai?
Wuhai Airport is located 14 kms north of Haibowan District. It has flights to Beijing, Hohhot, Lanzhou, Xi'an, Shanghai, Shenzhen and other important cities. Baolan Railway (Baotou- Lanzhou) traverses the city and extends to Tianjin, Beijing, Datong, Yinchuan and many other northwest cities. Wuhai West Railway Station is located in Wuda District.


Wuhai Travel Tips
Useful Telephone Numbers:
Tourist Complaints: 0471-6282653
Consumer Complaints: 12315
Zip Code Inquiry: 184
Express Mails: 185
People's Hospital: 0473-2034491
Train Station Inquiry: 0473-2229411
Long Distance Bus Station Inquiry: 0473-2026346
Wuhai Airport (WUA) Inquiry: 0473-2888866



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