With a total population of 2.12 million by 2001, Hohhot is a 400-year-old city, which was listed as one of China's Historic and Cultural Cities approved by State Council. The city boasts lots of precious historical sites like Dazhao Temple, Zhaojun Tomb, etc. Every summer during Mongolian's traditional festival – Naadam, lots of games will be sponsored, for example, Mongolian wrestling, horse racing and archery. It is one of the best times to see the local folk culture.
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Gegentala Grassland |
Gegentala Grassland is situated 145 km north of Hohhot and means a grazing land in summer in Mongolian. Because of its plainness, wideness and lush grass, it has been a nature rangeland since ancient times. |
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Xilamuren Grassland |
Located 100 kilometers north of Hohhot, Xilamuren means "Yellow River" in Mongolian language. It is also called Zhaohe, because a Lama temple (Tuzhao) was built in the Qing Dynasty near the Xilamuren River. |
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Dazhao Temple |
Dazhao Temple is the oldest building and the largest temple in Hohhot. It is located in the old part of Hohhot and was built in 1580 during Ming Dynasty. Usually, the locals call it Yinfo Temple (Silver Buddha Temple). |
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Zhaojun Tomb |
Lies in 9 km south of Hohhot and in the bank of Dahei River, Zhaojun Tomb is one of the largest Han tombs of over 2000 years. It is listed as one of top eight popular scenic spots in Hohhot. |
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Xilituzhao Temple |
100 meters away from Dazhao Temple, Xilituzhao is the largest Lamasery in Hohhot. It was originally a small temple built in 1585, and expanded to the current scale through the reconstruction in Qing Dynasty. |
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Hohhot Photo Gallery
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