VIP Lounge
★3.4(18 reviews)ERL
The walk-up pay-in lounge at Erenhot — no membership needed, just a seat and a soft drink before security.
The VIP Lounge is Erenhot's pay-in option, sitting on the west side of the Main Terminal, landside before security. Unlike the airport's DragonPass-only First Class Lounge, this one welcomes anyone willing to pay at the door, which makes it the go-to for occasional travellers who don't hold a lounge membership. The offer is straightforward: a quiet seat away from the terminal floor and complimentary snacks and soft drinks while you wait for your flight. As a small regional lounge, it keeps things simple rather than aiming for an extensive buffet or premium amenities. Because it's landside, you'll use it before clearing security, so leave enough time to make your way through the checkpoint afterward.
Crowding · generally quiet
A quiet seat before security makes it usable for catching up on email or a call, but as a small pay-in lounge it isn't a dedicated work space. Treat it as somewhere calm to wait rather than a business lounge.
A simple, complimentary refreshment offer for pay-in guests: snacks and soft drinks. As a small regional pay-in lounge, the VIP Lounge keeps catering light rather than running a full buffet, so set expectations around a quick bite and a drink rather than a meal.
On the west side of the Main Terminal, landside before the security checkpoint. Follow signage within the main terminal building to reach the lounge.
- 01Enter the Main Terminal
- 02Stay landside, before security
- 03Head toward the west side of the terminal
- 04Follow signage to the VIP Lounge
Landmarks: Main Terminal west side · Landside check-in area
ℹ Saiwusu (ERL)
Included: Complimentary snacks · Complimentary soft drinks
Pricing is confirmed at booking.
Instant confirmation · No hidden fees
Make the most of it.
No membership needed — just pay at the door if you don't hold DragonPass.
It's landside, so use it before security and leave time to clear the checkpoint.
Expect snacks and soft drinks rather than a full meal at this small regional lounge.
If you carry DragonPass, the First Class Lounge upstairs offers a more complete experience.
It's on the west side of the Main Terminal — follow the in-terminal signage.
Quick answers.
No. The VIP Lounge welcomes pay-in guests at the door, so you can buy entry without DragonPass or any other membership.
It's on the west side of the Main Terminal at Erenhot Saiwusu, landside before security.
Pay-in guests get complimentary snacks and soft drinks and a quiet seat before security. As a small regional lounge, the offer is modest rather than extensive.
It's landside, before the security checkpoint, so plan to use it before you clear security.
