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View Plans & PricingArea: 17,186 km² (provincial capital)
Population: Approximately 3.5 million (2020 census)
Hohhot means "blue city" in Mongolian, named for the blue-tiled Lamaist temples. It is the capital of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
7.0/10 — Residents enjoy a balanced lifestyle with modern amenities and cultural richness.
Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET) serves domestic and international flights. Hohhot Railway Station and Hohhot East Station connect to Beijing and other major cities. The city has two metro lines (Lines 1 and 2).
Inner Mongolia University, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Inner Mongolia Normal University, and Inner Mongolia University of Finance and Economics are major institutions.
Hohhot lies on the Hetao Plain along the Yellow River with a semi-arid continental climate. It is surrounded by grasslands and is a gateway to the Inner Mongolian steppe.
Visit Dazhao Temple, Xilitu Zhao Temple, Inner Mongolia Museum, Zhaojun Tomb, and the Hohhot Great Mosque.
Day 1: Visit Dazhao Temple and the Inner Mongolia Museum.
Day 2: Visit Zhaojun Tomb and explore nearby grasslands.
Try Mongolian roast lamb, hand-grabbed lamb, milk tea, Mongolian hot pot, and local dairy products such as milk tofu.
Buy Mongolian crafts, cashmere products, leather goods, dried beef, and dairy products. Main shopping areas include Zhongshan Road and Wanda Plaza.
Local Vibe: Hohhot is where the grasslands meet the city. Locals are proud of their Mongol heritage, love milk tea and lamb, and balance Mongolian culture with modern Chinese life. The air smells of dairy and roasted meat.
Fun Facts:
• Hohhot means 'Blue City' in Mongolian and is the capital of Inner Mongolia.
• The city is famous for its dairy industry, including brands like Yili and Mengniu that are now global names.
• The Dazhao Temple, built in the 16th century, is one of the most important Tibetan Buddhist temples in Inner Mongolia.
Hohhot locals speak their own flavor of Mandarin. Try these phrases to earn a smile:
Sain bainu (Mongolian) — Hello — the traditional Mongolian greeting.
Bayarlalaa — Thank you — useful everywhere.
Amar mendu — How are you? — polite Mongolian phrase.
• Genghis Khan — The Mongol Empire founder's legacy is honored throughout Inner Mongolia, and Hohhot hosts many Mongol cultural institutions.
• Borjigin Shuluun — A modern Inner Mongolian writer and historian who documented Mongolian culture.
• Ulan Muqir — The Red Budia performing troupe, a famous Inner Mongolian cultural group, has performed in Hohhot for decades.
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