Hohhot, the capital of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region in northern China, lies between the Yinshan Mountain and the Yellow River.
Hohhot, which is Mongolian for "green city", dates from 306 B.C. and throughout its long history has been an important cultural centre of the region. Today it is the most important city in Inner Mongolia and is home to 36 different ethnic groups. Notable among these are Mongolian, Han, Manchu, Hui, Tibetan, Dawoer, Elunchun, Ewenke and Korean, etc. The city zone covers 17,224 square kilometers (6,650.19 square miles) with a population exceeding 1,400,000.
Hohhot is an ideal place to relax away from modern day pressure thanks to the magnificent natural beauty of the Gegentala and Xilamuren Grasslands as well as fantastic cultural sites such as the Dazhao Temple , Five-Pagoda Temple and the Xilituzhao Palace . Mongolian folk songs and wrestling are popular entertainments while ethnic delicacies and the clemency of the local people add to the enjoyment of a stay here. Travelers can enjoy a wide variety of activities including horse riding, or maybe visiting the home of a herdsman's family or roaming over the vast grassland and of course there is the thrilling Nadam Fair.
As a tourist resort, Hohhot has a modern reliable transport network, excellent hotels and large shopping centers. The city brings together specialties from all over Inner Mongolia, ranging from Mongolian silverwares, carpets, cashmere, camel hair products, traditional knives,decorative deer antlers, narrow-leaved oleaster curtain, oatmeal and various dairy products to fancy Mongolian costumes.
A trip to Hohhot will leave you in a peaceful state of mind after what is sure to be an unforgettable experience.
Recommended Hohhot Package Tour:
Hohhot Grassland Tour: 4 days to Gegentala Grassland, Visit the Tomb of Zhaojun, Wuta Temple and Dazhao Lamasery.Recommended tour with the visit to Hohhot:
Mongolian Grassland Tour: 8 days to visit Beijing, Hohhot and DatongMore Hohhot Tour Information:
Hiking Tours: Information about hiking in Hohhot for your reference
Golf Tour: Detailed information about golf tour in Hohhot
Bicycle Tour: Offer information about cycling in and around Hohhot
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Travelers' Voices on Hohhot City
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Dec. 16,2008 16:14 Reply
Mr.farrell(england) said:
just got back from hoh hot 2008/12/10 i found the people lovely the city quite modern (surprised)but as in all of china they need to sort out the pollution problems that exist in all the cities very cold when there minus 18 but the people made my stay very very welcoming my only advise is watch yourself when crossing the road!!!!
Jul. 1,2009 08:32
Mr.Goat(China) replied:
As a native of Huhhot,I'm so sorry to hear that the traffic is not good as other cities in China from you.But we will get better day after day.I hope you know something new when coming here next time.Thank you.
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Mar. 9,2009 18:54 Reply
Ms.Geller said:
That Is a lovely place in fall.
Foods like beef and lamb are fantastic!
May. 22,2009 07:12
Ms.julie(China) replied:
Thank you .I'm so glad to hear what you said,because I'm a person of Huhhot.Welcome to Huhhot.
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Dec. 4,2008 19:53 Reply
Ms.Sun said:
It is so exciting that Hohhot is going to hold its first ice and snow festival from Jan 6 to Feb 10, 2009! This Spring Festival must be full of fun...
Dec. 15,2008 18:59
Mr.Amerly replied:
Where is the venue please? Is it in the city center, or?