Overview
Inner Mongolia is an autonomous region of the People's Republic of China, stretching along the country's northern border with Mongolia and Russia. It is home to vast grasslands, the Gobi Desert and a rich nomadic heritage.
Aut. Region
Inner Mongolia
内蒙古自治区 · Capital: 呼和浩特
Map & Prefectures
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Prefecture-level cities
Hohhot呼和浩特Baotou包头Chifeng赤峰Tongliao通辽Ordos鄂尔多斯Hulunbuir呼伦贝尔Bayannur巴彦淖尔Ulanqab乌兰察布Hinggan League兴安盟Xilingol League锡林郭勒盟Alxa League阿拉善盟
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Geography
Spanning over 2,400 km from east to west, Inner Mongolia ranges from the Greater Khingan forests in the northeast to the Alxa deserts in the west. Its landscapes include some of the world's best-preserved natural grasslands.
History
The region was the heartland of the Mongol Empire founded by Genghis Khan. It was incorporated as an autonomous region in 1947, the first such region established in China.
Culture
Inner Mongolia is the cultural home of the Mongol, Daur, Ewenki and other peoples. Traditions include Mongolian throat singing (khoomei), horse-head fiddle (morin khuur), wrestling (bökh) and the Naadam festival.
Cuisine
Mongolian hotpot,手把肉 (boiled mutton eaten by hand), milk tea (suutei tsai), and air-dried beef are staples, reflecting a pastoral, meat-and-dairy food culture.
Highlights
Highlights include the grasslands of Xilingol and Hulunbuir, the Singing Sand Bay (Xiangshawan), and the prehistoric site of Ejina Populus euphratica forest.