| Up to the end of 2008, the total population in Inner Mongolia was 24.7563 million. There are 49 nationalitie in all inhabit in Inner Mongolia, they are Mongolian Nationality, Han Nationality, Man Nationality, Hui Nationality, Dawoer Nationality, Elunchun Nationality, Korean Nationality and some other nationalities. The population of Han Nationality is 18.7294 million, Mongolian Nationality is 4.1708 million and other ethnic nationalities are 943,300 in total |
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| When to go |
| Climate in Inner Mongolia is very different during the year. in Winter is cold and can be very long, with frequent blizzards. Usually summer is short and warm. The climate changes from arid to semi-humid from west to east, and to humid in the northeast. The annual rainfall is 80 - 450 millimeters, also increasing from west to east. The main feature of the climate here is that the different in temperature between days and nights is very big, so tourists should wear layer of clothes when traveling here. |
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| What to See |
Inner Mongolia has a peculiar natural scenery, long history and brilliant culture. There are many historic sites, Vast grasslands, Deserts and Traditional Festivals in this area.
Hohhot City - Dazhao Temple, Xilituzhao Palace, Zhaojun Tomb,
Batou City - Wudangzhao Monastery, Genghis Khan Mausoleum.
Vast grasslands - Xilamuren Grassland, Gegentala Grassland and Huitengxile Grassland. The Desert - Badain Jaran Desert, Tengger Desert and Kubuqi Desert.
Festivals - traditional Mongolian Nadam Festival is a better chance to both participate and feel the lively atmosphere of the grassland life. |
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| What to eat |
- "Gold glass and silver glass, Let's fill them with wine, Raise them with both our hands. Millet stir-fried in Butter, milk tea and finger mutton, Help yourself to these delicious food."
The above lines are the song which the Mongolian people sing when they propose a toast at the dinner party. The words of the toast song give us some idea of the Mongolian food and drink. Roast Lamb, Butter, Shaomai, Instant-Boiled Mutton, Cheese, Naked Oat Flour, Cooked Mutton, Sour Milk, Buckwheat Flour, Finger Mutton Milk Tea. |
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| What to Attention |
1. Drive carefully near a ger to avoid frightening the horses. Enter the ger from the left, and sit to the right of your host.
2. If you meet herds in the grassland, do not go through the herds; bypass them. To bypass shows respect to the herds' owner.
3. Your host will first treat you to a bowl of milk tea. Receive the bowl with both your hands or with your right hand. Use of the left hand is forbidden.
4. Do not pass before an elderly person. Do not sit side by side with an elderly person without permission.
5. Take with you gifts such as snacks, wine, or sweets. Never beat a barking dog in front of the ger.
6. If you want to go to the toilet, go to the south of the ger. Do not go to the east or west of the ger since the sheep pen is there. Nor should you go to the north of the ger as the odor may be blown into the ger. In winter, do not go to the north or west of the ger since the snow there is to melt for potable water.
7. Remember to say goodbye and to give thanks to the host when you leave the ger. |
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