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Hohhot
Founded in 1558, Hohhot is the capital of Inner Mongolia and has a population of just over 1 million people. The city is the main entry point for tourists wanting to explore the surrounding countryside, the grasslands. Hohhot is also popular in July/August as it hosts the Mongolian Naadam Festival.
Built over 250 years ago, the Wuta Pagoda is a five storey pagoda which houses a Mongolian star chart. It bears the hallmarks of an Indian-influenced architect.
Da Zhao is the largest lamasery in Hohhot still in use as a temple today. Visitors can watch monks practicing their praying and chanting in the main prayer hall.
Built in the Qing Dynasty, the Great Mosque is a place to explore the influence of the Muslim culture in Hohhot.
The Museum of Inner Mongolia houses a good collection of Mongolian traditional costumes, archery equipment and horse attire, as well as documenting Inner Mongolia’s other ethnic minorities.
Wusuto Zhao is a Buddhist monastery in Hohhot. Built in 1606 the predominantly Mongolian styled architecture includes some Chinese and Tibetan features. Inside the monastery there are Ming dynasty murals on display as well as intricate woodcarvings with imperial dragon motifs.
20kms to the east of Hohhot, Bai Ta is a seven storey white pagoda that offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside from its peak.
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