Ordos, Inner Mongolia, China uses Asia/Shanghai, currently CST (UTC+08:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Ordos is one of the larger cities in China, with a population of about 2.2 million. It keeps the same time year-round, with no daylight saving changes.
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The newer central district concentrates much of the city's modern architecture, hotels, and civic buildings within a spread-out but organized layout, while older areas further out feel more traditional. A car or taxi is generally more practical than walking given the distances involved.
The city's striking modern architecture and museums are worth a visit, best timed to the milder spring or autumn to avoid the region's temperature extremes. The surrounding grasslands and desert scenery reward a day trip outside the city itself.
Taxis and buses cover the main routes, though the city's spread-out, modern layout makes a car or ride-hailing app the more convenient option for many trips. Distances between districts can be considerable.
This plateau region sees hot summers and notably cold, dry winters, so spring and autumn generally offer the most comfortable conditions for visiting. Wind and dust can pick up in the drier months.
China uses the CNY, calling code +86.
China uses the yuan (renminbi), and Mandarin is the primary language, with Mongolian also present given the region's cultural heritage. A respectful, modest demeanor in business settings is generally well received.
