Hohhot

China
, an East Asian country is one of the world’s oldest civilizations. It has a vast cultural history of more than five thousand years and an outstanding natural beauty. On the other hand, this country has remained a comparatively isolated and secluded one, and being a land of mystery, this country is not known to the western half of the world. However, China is rapidly developing and has grown in the phase of modernization, with an immense speed and is also welcoming the outer world to interact and do business with them.

Hohhot is the capital city of the Inner Mongolian Autonomous region in the People’s Republic of China. The name Hohhot is Mongolian for blue city. The city dates back to the Ming Dynasty, and was chosen as Inner Mongolia's capital in 1947 over Baotou and replacing Zhangjiakou. Commonly referred to as Hu-shi, Hohhot is one of the major tourist destinations of Inner Mongolia. According to the 2004 census, population was 2,580,000, and Urban center population was 1,520,000. The total area is 17,000 square kilometers.

It is located in the southern central part of Inner Mongolia, Hohhot is encircled by the DaqingMountains to the north and the Hetao Plateau to the south. A popular destination for tourists during the summer months, Hohhot is often used as a place to escape the heat.

Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and gain enthusiasm in its natural beauty and populace. Hohhot enjoys a very positive reputation with worldwide travelers.