Inner Mongolia Travel and Tours Guide

Located on China's northernmost tip sharing a border of 4,221 kilometers with Russia and the People's Republic of Mongolia, the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region is mainly, inhabited by the Mongolians, with pasturelands, deserts, forests, the Yellow River, the Ergun River, Dalai Nur, the Greater Hinggan Mountains, Yinshan Mountains, and Helan Mountain. Its long history and unique culture offer a rich resource for tourism industry.

Inner Mongolia, a tract of beautiful, fertile land, was the first minority autonomous region in China founded on May 1, 1947. It has a population of 22.84 million, with 49 ethnic groups, of which 3.7 million are the Mongolians, and more than 800,000 others. Covering an area of 1.1183 million square kilometers, it has eight leagues and four cities, with Hohhot as its capital. It neighbors Heilongjian, Jilin, and Liaoning provinces in the east; Hebei, Shanxi, and Shaanxi provinces in the south; and Gansu and the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region in the west.

Inner Mongolia is richly abundant with natural resources. It has 880,000 square kilometers of pasturelands, making up 10 percent of the nation's total; There are approximately 1,000 rivers and 10 lakes; It has over 1,000 species of plants, 93 species of fish, 362 species of birds, and 114 species of animals, 49 species of which are under State and the autonomous region's protection.

The rich natural resources, the beautiful landscapes, and the unique folklore provide advantages to the development of tourism industry in inner Mongolia. Governmeent at all levels have attached great great importance to tourism industry, increasing funds, and quickening he construction of infrastructural facilities so as to offer a better environment for travellers. In recent years along with the initiation of China's reform and opening-up, Inner Mongolia has developed and made good use of its tourist resources, thus greatly speeding up the development of tourism industry.

More items for tourists have been opened, such as pastureland and national folklore; horse and camel riding, bicycle, motorcycle and automobile travelling, and adventures on foot; special items, such as desert, forest, snow, hunting, fishing, and archaeology; and holiday resort travelling. In recent years, a complete service system has taken shape, including trips, sightseeing, accommodation, food, recreation, and shopping.

Follow Me to Hohhot

Serving as the capital seat, Hohhot is located in the heart of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, with Dahei River, a tributary of the Yellow River, in the north, and close to the Beijing-Baotou Railway. It is 669 kilometers from Beijing. In Mongolian, Hohhot means the "green city." It is the region's political, economic, cultural and transport center.

The city was established in 1581 during the reign of Emperor Shen Zong of the Ming Dynasty. In 1954, it was renamed Hohhot. The capital has a total area of 6,079 squre kilometers, four districts, five banners and counties, and a population of 1.445 million, among whom 180,000 are minority people, 11 percent of whom are Monoglians. Downtown Hohhot covers an area of 60 square kilometers, with a population of some 800,000.

As the center for tourism in central and western Inner Mongolia, Hohhot boasts many famous tourist attractions and places of interest, such as the Five-Pagoda Monastery, Dazhao, Xiaozhao, and Xiletuzhao, Tomb of Princess Wang Zhaojun, and Wanbuhuayanjing Pagoda.

Hohhot offers best services for tourists with convenient transportation, 27 star-rated hotels, may restaurants, shopping centers, and recreation centers.

Follow Me to Erenhot City
Erenhot is a port city between China and the People's Republic of Mongolia. It was the "home of dinosaurs" as early as some 70 million years ago. A dinosaur museum was established here in 1989.

Inner Mongolia Museum

Covering an area of 3,500 square meters, the Inner Mongolia Museum was built in May 1957 and is located in the heart of Hohhot. It consists of four parts, including Ancient Biology, Historical Relics, Folk Custom, and Modern Relics, displaying the natural landscapes and social development of Inner Mongolia.

Tomb of Genghis Khan
Known as Emperor Taizu of the Yuan Dynasty and also named Temujin, Genghis Khan (1162-1227) is a leader of the Mongol tribe, as well as a stragetist and a statesman.

The tomb of Genghis Khan is located 30 kilometers from Ih Ju League, consisting of walls, a square, and the tomb, with a total area of 50,000 square meters. The top of the hall in the tomb is shaped round, and the roofs are painted in gold, and laid with blue glazed tiles.
The joss sticks and candles in the halls of the tomb burn all year round. Every year, four grand sacrificial ceremonies are held here to commemorate Genghis Khan, a hero of the Mongolian people.

Huitengxile Grassland Scenic Spot

Richly abundant with hot springs, Huitengxile Grassland is located 135 kilometers east of Hohhot, and 80 kilometers from the city of Jining. Every May through September, Hutengxile becomes the sea of flowers. Tourists can enjoy their stay here riding on horseback, archery, watching wrestling, and joining in singing and dancing in the open air.