Tour in Inner Mongolia(Nei Monggu)

Inner Mongolia(Nei Monggu) is a Mongol Autonomous Region. It borders on Mongolia and Russia. The Mongols united under Genghis Khan in 1206 and their descendents went on to conquer the rest of China and then parts of Europe in the 13th and 14th century. Today, this region is only for strong and adven- turous tourists who don't mind a mutton diet. The nights are cool. Winters are very cold and springs have sandstorms.

Capital city, HOhhot (Green City) is 1000 meters above sea level. It dates from Ming Dynasty, at least 400 years ago. The traditional religion is a Lamaism, a branch of Buddhism related to that of Tibet. Dazhao Temple, the oldest temple, has a rare silver Buddha and many musical instruments. You can travel out and sleep in a yurt in the grasslands. You may ride camels and camel carts, try Mongolian bows and arrows, drink tea laced with milk, butter and grain. Try barbecued lamb, mutton hot pot, beef kabab, camel hoof, and you will get an impression of Mongolian lifestyle, which will deepen after your visit to the Provincial Museum. Mongolian folk songs and dances are distinct. Saber-fighting, horseback acrobatics and horse racing still reflect the nomadic life of Mongols. Inner Mongolia produces woolen textiles, carpets, tapestries and Mongolian -style riding boots, sabers, saddles. stirrups and felt stockings.