Inner Mongolia, China

Why go


• The mausoleum of Genghis Khan
• Inner Mongolia prairies
• The Five-Pagoda Temple
• Dalai Lake, or Lake Hulin, the summer capital of Inner Mongolia


What you need to know


Climate: Temperate continental
Capital: Hohhot
Area: 1,183,000 sq km
Population: 23,840,000
Density: 20/sq km
Major ethnic groups: Han (79%), Mongol (17%), Manchu (2%), Hui (0.9%), Daur (0.3%)


Did you know that…Inner Mongolia has an acrobatic troupe that performs with the renowned Barnum and Bailey Circus?


Where to stay


To find the best hotels in Inner Mongolia see the Visiting China special feature on Inner Mongolia Hotels.