Inner Mongolia is an autonomous region of China, located in the northern part of the country. The area occupied by it is about 1.2 million km2, and the population is about 25 million people. This territorial-administrative unit occupies only a small part of the PRC, but it is larger than Germany and France combined. The capital of Inner Mongolia is Hohhot and the largest city is Baotou.
As early as the 10th century, this territory was inhabited by the Mongols, freedom-loving and independent nomadic tribes. In 1636, the Manchurs captured the lands and they were included in China, it was then that the name Inner Mongolia arose. In 1912, the region administratively became part of China as Outer Mongolia was proclaimed an independent state. It has been functioning as an autonomous region since May 1, 1947.
There are a lot of truly beautiful and impressive places in China, but still nothing compares to such a truly exotic place as Inner Mongolia. Cities that must be visited by tourists -Hohhot, Baotou, Chifeng. To look at what remains of the ancient ramparts, poured by the great Genghis Khan, you need to visit cities such as Zhalantun or Manchuria.
Most of the local population is engaged in agriculture, and raw materials are also collected here for medicinal preparations used in traditional medicine, which has its own methods of treatment and diagnosis, but is somewhat similar to the Tibetan school. Tourism is also gradually developing in this area. First of all, horse lovers will be interested in Inner Mongolia.
You need to visit every corner of this amazing region to understand what Inner Mongolia is all about. Attractions here are available in almost every city. First of all, it is recommended to visit the museum located in Hohhot. It was built in 1957 in the Mongolian architectural style. The complex occupies an area of 5,000 m2; a huge number of exhibits have been collected here, reflecting the historical and cultural development of the region. Here you can also look at archaeological finds, the remains of mastodons and dinosaurs.
Inner Mongolia is also the site where the Mausoleum of Genghis Khan was built. Where exactly the great commander is buried is unknown, therefore the Mausoleum is only a tomb built in honor of Genghis Khan, but not at the place of his burial. This building delights all visitors with its elegance and beauty. Pilgrims come here to honor the memory of the commander.
Inner Mongolia is not richonly endless meadows, but also majestic deserts. Tourists should definitely visit the valley of singing sands. If the weather is dry enough, then as soon as you move off the sand dune, the sound immediately appears, similar to working heavy machinery. In addition, it will be interesting to look at the sand dunes, oases, lakes hidden in the middle of the desert.
Silamuren is a summer resort not far from the capital of Inner Mongolia. Every year, the Nadam festival is held here, where the indigenous people and guests demonstrate their skills. Tourists will be delighted with national costumes and the locals' favorite drink - mare's milk.
