Xilinhot

In Inner Mongolia province

Xilinhot is the capital of the Xilingol League in central Inner Mongolia, set amid one of China's most famous grasslands. It is a centre of Mongolian pastoral culture, home to the historic Beizi Temple, a large Tibetan-Buddhist monastery, and host to the exuberant summer Naadam festival of wrestling, horse racing and archery. The rolling steppe, wildflowers and herds of sheep and horses define the landscape. For an international student, Xilinhot offers immersive grassland nomadic culture, hearty Mongolian cuisine and wide-open natural scenery.

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Xilinhotمنغوليا الداخلية
Population~0.3 million (city)
ClimateCold semi-arid; cold windy winters and warm, short summers.
MetroNone
AirportXilinhot Airport (XIL)Train stationXilinhot Railway StationHospitals1
UniversitiesNone
Int'l schoolsNone

🏯 Top landmarks

Xilingol GrasslandBeizi TemplePingdingshan Volcano ClusterNaadam festival grounds

🍜 Famous foods

Roast whole lambHand-grabbed muttonMongolian milk teaFried millet

📸 Photos of Xilinhot

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📷 Photos from Wikimedia Commons (freely licensed).

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Mosques None in this city Nearest: Chifeng — 294 km ←
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