Hohhot City
Overview of Hohhot City
Hohhot is the capital of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, located in the central part of the region, at the southern foot of Daqing Mountain and the north bank of the Yellow River. It is the political, economic, and cultural center of Inner Mongolia. The total area of the city is 17200 square kilometers, with jurisdiction over 4 districts (Xincheng District, Huimin District, Yuquan District, Saihan District), 4 counties (Tumote Left Banner, Tokutu County, Helingeer County, Qingshuihe County), and 1 banner (Wuchuan County), with a permanent population of 3.4461 million people (2022 data). In 2022, the total regional GDP of the city reached 332.83 billion yuan.
Hohhot is a national historical and cultural city and an excellent tourist city in China. It is known as the "Milk Capital of China" and the "Pearl of the Grassland". It is an important node city on the grassland Silk Road, as well as an important modern agricultural and animal husbandry base and new energy industry demonstration zone in Inner Mongolia.
2¡¢ Geographical features
1. Location advantage
Located at 40 ¡ã 51 ¡ä N latitude and 111 ¡ã 41 ¡ä E longitude
To the east is Ulanqab City, to the west is Baotou City, to the south is Shanxi Province, and to the north is Daqing Mountain
Located 480 kilometers away from Beijing, it can be reached in 2.5 hours by high-speed rail
Core cities of the Hubao Eyu urban agglomeration
2. Terrain and landforms
The northern part is the Daqing Mountain Range, and the southern part is the Tumochuan Plain
Mountains account for 31% of the total area, while plains account for 69%
Highest Peak: Daqingshan Jinluan Hall (altitude 2280 meters)
Main rivers: Dahei River, Xiaoheihe River
3. Climate characteristics
Mid temperate continental monsoon climate
Annual average temperature 6.7 ¡æ
Annual precipitation of about 400 millimeters
The temperature difference between day and night is large, and the four seasons are distinct
3¡¢ Historical evolution
1. Organizational history
During the Warring States period, King Wuling of Zhao established Yunzhong Commandery
Ming Dynasty: Alatan Khan built "Kukuhetun" (Qingcheng)
Qing Dynasty: Established Guihua City and Suiyuan City
In 1954, it was renamed Hohhot City
2. Major historical events
16th century: Alatan Khan and San Niangzi built a city
At the beginning of the 20th century, the Beijing Suiyuan Railway was opened to traffic
Contemporary: an important node city of the national "the Belt and Road"
4¡¢ Cultural characteristics
1. Cultural traits
Grassland Culture: Mongolian Traditional Culture Center
Temple culture: Tibetan Buddhist temples such as Dazhao and Xilitu Temple
Multi ethnic culture: Mongolian, Han, Hui and other multi-ethnic communities
Dairy Culture: China's Dairy Capital
2. Intangible Cultural Heritage
Mongolian Costumes (National Intangible Cultural Heritage)
Helingel Paper Cuttings (national intangible cultural heritage)
Tokto dough sculpture (autonomous region level intangible cultural heritage)
5¡¢ Tourist destinations
1. Historical and cultural attractions
Zhaojun Museum
Inner Mongolia Museum
General's Office in Suiyuan City
2. Natural scenery
Hassuhai
Daqingshan Wildlife Park
Shenquan Ecotourism Scenic Area
Laoniuwan Yellow River Grand Canyon
3. Featured Experience
Mongolian Style Park
Yili Industrial Tourism Zone
Mengniu Industrial Tourism Zone
6¡¢ Featured cuisine
1. Traditional delicacies
Roasted whole lamb
Shao Mai
oat flour
2. Featured snacks
SuunHuruud
tea with milk
Dried Beef
Tuoxian Chili
3. Specialty drinks
Yili and Mengniu dairy products
Wuchuan naked oats
Qingshuihe Fragrant Rice
Helinger Sea Buckthorn Juice
7¡¢ Economic development
1. Leading industries
Dairy industry: headquarters of two major dairy companies, Yili and Mengniu
New energy: photovoltaic and wind power industries
Modern Agriculture and Animal Husbandry: Production of High Quality Agricultural and Livestock Products
Biopharmaceuticals: Leading companies such as Jinyu Biotechnology
2. Transportation system
Railway: Beijing Baotou High speed Railway, Hohhot Zhangjiakou High speed Railway
Highways: Beijing Tibet Expressway, Hubei Expressway
Aviation: Hohhot Baita International Airport
8¡¢ City Business Card
1. Honorary titles
Chinese Milk Capital
National Historical and Cultural City
China excellent tourism city
National Demonstration City for Ethnic Unity and Progress
2. Urban Spirit
Inclusiveness, openness, unity and progress
Beautiful Qingcheng, Pearl of Grassland
From "Grassland Qingcheng" to "Modern City", Hohhot is striding forward on the path of high-quality development with profound cultural heritage and vigorous development vitality.
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