Hohhot, which means ‘Blue City’ in Mongolian, is the capital city of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Lying to the south of Yinshan Mountain and north of the Yellow River, Hohhot is the political, commercial and cultural center of Inner Mongolia. Covering an area of 17,224 sq km (about 4,256,139 acres) and with a population of more than 2.5 million, Hohhot is the home of Han, Mongolian, Manchu, Hui, Korean and many other nationalities. Immense grasslands, rich cultural relics and distinctive ethnical flavor make the city a magnificent tourist destination.
The history of Wulanchabu can be traced back to the Warring States, when it was part of the Zhao and Hun States. After the Qin Dynasty’s unification, Wulanchabu became it’s own territory. Early during that time is when it got its formal name.
A famous feature is the grasslands. Gegentala Grassland is one of the most unique grasslands in Inner Mongolia. Gegentala means “a summer resort ” in Mongolia, featuring cool weather, and fascinating natural scenery.
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