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Prefecture-level city in Inner Mongolia, China
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Hohhot (Chinese: 呼和浩特 Hūhéhàotè; Mongolian: Höh hot) is the capital of Inner Mongolia and serves as the region's administrative, economic, and cultural capital.
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大召寺; Dàzhāosì
The oldest Buddhist monastery in the city constructed in 1579. A 2.5-meter silver statue of Sakyamuni Buddha is among the temples most precious treasures.
席力图召; Xílìtúzhào
The largest Buddhist temple in the city and main seat of Buddhism in Inner Mongolia.
内蒙古博物院; Nèiměnggǔ Bówùyuàn
Exhibitions of the flora and fauna and history of (Inner) Mongolia from the stone age until modern times, as well as on minerals and mining, space exploration, and dinosaurs. Although not all captions are in English there is still a lot of information available and it's not difficult to understand the exhibitions.
五塔寺; Wǔtasì
An Indian style temple constructed in 1732. Famous for its frescos of 1,500 carved figures of Buddha, the inscription of the Diamond Sutra and an engraved Mongolian star chart.
昭君墓; Zhāojūnmù
The resting place of Han princess who voluntarily married a nomad Hun chief to secure peace. She is attributed with the ability to perform miracles. Also contains a small but interesting museum about the Huns including English captions.
呼和浩特清真大寺
The oldest and largest mosque in the city built in 1693 in Chinese style. Architecturally, a beautiful and unique mosque well worth visiting. The well maintained mosque has an active community. Be sure to catch prayer at sunset which looks like it takes place on a movie set. Adjacent to the mosque is a street with Muslim vendors and restaurants.
呼和浩特博物馆
内蒙古美术馆
内蒙古自然博物馆
内蒙古科技馆
Mandarin: 伊利健康谷; Mongolian: Йили эрүүл мэндийн хөндий
Contains the main production points for the Chinese dairy company Yili Group, two of which are open for the public to see the production line, liquid milk and milk powder. You can take the local bus, 116, from the city center, 新华西街 West Xinhua Street, and the fare is ¥1. The bus goes long distances so it arrives to each station infrequently. Alternatively, you can take the Hohhot Metro Line 1 to "Yili Health Valley Station" and take a taxi which costs about ¥10.
Songjing Da Fahui (8th-15th of the 1st and 6th lunar months), Songbalin (14th day of the 1st and 6th lunar months), Liang Dafo (15th day of the 1st and 6th lunar months), and Mani Hui (14th-17th day of eighth lunar month).
You can drive a pedal boat (¥50/¥60 for 2/4 people) on one of the lakes, ride a giant wheel or just walk around in this very nice park. Parts are like an amusement park, other parts just like a normal park. No entrance fee for the park.
Training in the game of Go, run by professional player Zhang Jiayao. Instruction is done in Chinese.
A greenhouse/warehouse turned into a massive eatery where plants are abundant as well as water features, indoor yurts, and private space. Great for parties or intimate dinners. The menu is very comprehensive. Tea is not free but is delicious. Wait staff is friendly and places orders via wireless PDAs so it may seem they are pushy.
A small Tibetan restaurant. Great food, atmosphere & jewelry. Private room can sit a dozen people.
A northwestern Chinese cuisine chain, which started in Inner Mongolia; one of the four stores in Hohhot. The menu is very comprehensive. Tea is not free. The menu is in Chinese and English and meals are delivered via roller skate. Maybe someday they'll re-label the noodle appetizer called "Panda-crusted noodles." Plenty of private rooms available. Wait staff is friendly and places orders via wireless PDAs so it may seem they are pushy.
Meals served in traditional Mongolian style in your own private yurt.
Seafood hotpot. Busy every night, for good reason.
Buffet overlooking all of Hohhot that rotates so you get the whole 360. Come early.
One of the most famous ice-boiled mutton restaurants in Inner Mongolia. Unlike traditional mutton hot pot, which is cooked with water, they heat it with ice cubes mixed with mutton. This makes the meat firm and tasty. The store's secret condiments are also part of the reason for its booming business.
维也纳港湾
Club with live bands playing Mongolian music all night long. Frequented by many ethnic Mongolians.
Electric hob available for cooking, tea & coffee (¥10), light breakfast, train station pick-up, DVDs, internet (¥20 per half hour) and hot showers available without surcharge. Towels for rent (¥5).
The best youth hostel in town. The hostel would be an outstanding backpackers anywhere in the world. The dorm rooms are very clean, lots of space between beds, and spacious, well furnished common areas.
This five-star hotel in Hohhot brings guests to a new level of luxury, offering almost 1000 rooms with relaxing amenities, event venues and catering services, and recreational facilities. Its website accepts online reservations.
By train
There are two train stations in Hohhot: Hohhot (Huhehaote), and the newer Hohhot East (Huhehaotedong).
By bus
The long-distance bus station is located next to main train station. Facing the station, it is on the left side of the square.
By taxi
) and are highly available throughout the day. Taxis are difficult to flag 14:00-15:00 as people go back to work as well as during early evening, or with foul weather.
By bus
Buses run until 20:30 during the winter. English schedules are difficult to find.
By bicycle
Bicycles are by far the most convenient and common in the city. Be careful with the new/foreign traffic patterns.
By foot
Depending on construction levels, walking the city is very easy and common and is perhaps the best way to interact with locals. During peak hours, traffic police will dictate crossing times.
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