When you’re on your china travel Hohhot is definitely a must see city in China. Hohhot has much to offer through its cultural background. If you’re travelling or looking in from your China Hotels don’t forget to explore this beautiful destination which is a city in north-central China set in the Inner Mongolian Autonomous Region, serving as the region’s administrative, economic, and cultural centre.
North city Hohhot
Hohhot is a city with a rich cultural background and is known for its historical sites and temples and is one of the major tourist destinations of Inner Mongolia. It is also nationally known as the home of China’s dairy giants Mengniu and Yili, and was declared “Dairy Capital of China” by the China Dairy Association and the Dairy Association of China in 2005”. The name given to the city in Mongolia means “Blue City”. The color blue city in Mongolian culture is associated with the sky, eternity and purity; in Chinese, the name can be translated as Qing Cheng literally “Blue/Green City”.
Because Hohhot is renowned for sightseeing, in this article I will give you some Tips & Ideas on things to do in Hohhot. Hohhot is a famous historical and cultural city along the north boundary. Hohhot is home to more than 50 temples. Also, as a pearl of grassland, the natural surrounding of Hohhot is particularly amazing. Firstly you can visit;
Dazhao Temple: This place is in the old city of Hohhot. This is the earliest temple in Hohhot with a history of over 400 years. The temple is entirely patterned after Chinese temples except for the main hall, which is patterned after a Tibetan Lama temple. In the middle of the Buddha hall sits a silver Buddha statue, this provides Dazhao Temple an alternative from the Silver Buddha Temple.
Hohhot Temple
Because Hohhot is on the edge of Mongolian district to the country side there are many Grass land areas near Hohhot which tourists can visit:
Gegentala Grassland: Gegentala Grassland is 145 kilometers (90 miles) from Hohhot. Gegentala Grassland means summer camp or a resort from the heat in Mongolian. The travel resort is near where princes used to live. Here, tourists can enjoy beautiful scenery of grassland, the hospitality of herdsmen and the experience of camel riding, horse racing, archery, wrestling etc. As a 4A class tourism spot, Gegentala Grassland tourism centre had been well developed with accommodation gers, restaurants and entertainment centres.
Xilamuren Grassland: A typical altiplano praire, with exuberant grass and vigorous wildflowers in summer and autumn. Situated 100 kilometers from Hohhot, there is a grassland known as Zhaoho because of it Lama Temple-Puhui Temple. Behind Puhu Temple flows Xilamuren River, yellow river in Mongolian. Tourists can go across the bridge to Abinlebao Hill to admire the boundless praire.
Aobao: A stone pile, was originally a land mark in the boundless grassland. As the grassland was far away from mountains, people gradually began to regard Aobao as a mountain where they could worship gods. Such worship ceremonies can last several days and are also used as an opportunity for young people to date. The famous folk song Date at Aobao may be a product of this custom. It is also said that if you pick up a stone and walk around Aobao three times in a clockwise direction, make a wish, and then put the stone back at Aobao, your wish will be fulfilled.
Zhaojun Tomb: is one of the eight major sights in Hohhot. It is located near Hei He River, 9km from Hohhot. Zhaojun was one of the four ancient belles. She was married to the King of Hun by the Han Emperor for political reasons. Zhaojun Tomb is also known as Green Tomb since story has it that every autumn the grass on the tomb remains lush while all the rest dies with the season. The scenery surrounding the tomb varies from morning to evening, adding a touch of mystery to its beauty.
Lastly but not least those interested in history, the Inner Mongolia Museum would be a good place to visit and Wandu Huayanjing Pagoda, one of Chinas Five – Pagoda Temples in Hohhot also known as Wuta Si Jingang Zuo Sheli Baota and Xilituzhao Palace which is the largest Lama temple, these are also the most popular Buddhism resorts in Hohhot.
Hohhot is a destination that can fulfil you with joy so click China Tours now and see what’s over the horizon.
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