The Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, bordering to the north with both the Republic of Mongolia and Russia,is the third largest Chinese province but not very populated.
There are 0.88 million square kilometers of glassland in Inner Mongolia, ranking first among the Four Great Grasslands of the country.
Ethnic Minority Group
There are 49 ethnic groups in Inner Mongolia, including the Mongols, Han, Manchu, Daur, Olunchun, Ewenke, etc, with a population totaling more than 23 million.People of various ethnic groups all have long histories and brilliant cultures.
Climate
Inner Mongolia ,with a temperate continental monsoonal climate,has a cold, long winter with frequent blizzards and a warm, short summer. And the difference of temperature between day and night is great,so tourists should wear layer of clothes when traveling here.
Cities and Highlights
Hohhot (Green City) is the capital city,it dates all the way back to the Ming Dynasty, at least some 400 years ago.
Inner Mongolia has a peculiar natural scenery, long history and brilliant culture,here are some:
The Wudang Lamasery was built during the latter half of the 17th century 70 km to the  south of Baotou City. It is the largest and best-preserved of its kind in Inner Mongolia and contains six temple hars.
Dazhao Temple is one of the biggest and best-preserved temples in Hohhot. Xilituzhao Palace is the largest surviving Lama temple in Hohhot.
Zhaojun Tomb, six miles to the south of Hohhot, is located on one of the most beautiful scenes of ancient times.Zhaojun,one of the four beautiful girls in chinese history,promoted the peace relation with the minorities in Han Dynasty.
Zhaojun Tomb
But in fact the most attractive about Inner Mongolia is its vast and beautiful grasslands.
Vast grasslands, including the Xilamuren Grassland, Gegentala Grassland and Huitengxile Grassland are all good places for a grassland experience.
Hulunbeier Grassland,which is quite familiar for visitors, is the existing lushest farm in China, which is known as "the purest grassland" because it is almost safe from any pollution.
Hulunbeier Grassland
Xilinguole National Natural Reserve,the first grassland nature reserve in China,it has unique ecosystems, which represents basic characteristics of grassland bio -communities and reflects structure and eco-processes of grassland ecosystem on Inner Mongolia Plateau.
Xilinguole Grassland
While visiting Inner Mongolia you may try different activities such as Mongolian wrestling, horse & camel riding, rodeo competitions, archery, visiting traditional families and enjoying the graceful Mongolian singing and dancing. The best time to visit the grassland is definitely during the traditional Mongolian Nadam Festival period.
Great acitivity--Nadamu Pageant
"Nadamu" means entertainment and game, it is a traditional mass meeting and also an annual gala of the Mongolian.Nadamu is normally held every July and August,and people all come together to sing and dance,riding,shooting,ect.Boys and girls can also take the opportunity to show their love, i.e. the so-called "meeting at Aobao".
Nadamu Pageant
Besides the spots above,there are still places to go,such as the Gobi desert,Xiangshui waterfall,Hulun Lake,after your travel,you will kown how Inner Mongalia attracts tourists.
Great Taste
Most of the food is similar to Muslim dishes found in Xinjiang with special emphasis on lamb,and dairy products are quite common to the daily Mongolian diet. Roast lamb is the traditional Mongolian food, which is specially prepared when a dinner party is held in honor of the distinguished guests or a great celebration is held.Other famouse specialities are Instant-boiled mutton, finger mutton and milk tea, etc.
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