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Information of China and Hohhot |
 China in Brief
THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA is the third largest country in the world. It covers a total area of 9.6 million square kilometers, containing some of the most amazing scenery and landscape. China has shared borders for centuries with Korea, Russia, Kazakhstan, Tadzhikistan, Kirgizstan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan, Burma, Laos and Vietnam. Geopolitically it is divided into provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions. China has been one of the fastest growing economies in the world over the past 20 years since its reform and opening-up. It has enjoyed continued political stability, social progress and economic prosperity. The capital city is Beijing, a dynamic modern metropolis with 3,000 years of cultural treasures woven into the urban tapestry. Beijing will host the Summer Olympic Games in 2008.
Population: China has a population of more than 1.2 billion people, the largest in the world. China is a multi-racial country with 56 ethnic groups. The Han people account for about 92% of China's total population. China is a country with attractive scenic landscapes, a splendid culture, an ancient civilization and a colorful ethnic heritage.
Inner Mongolia in Brief:
Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, along China's northern border, is a narrow strip of land sloping from northeast to southwest. It stretches 2,400 km from west to east and 1,700 km from north to south. The third largest among China's provinces, municipalities, and autonomous regions, it covers an area of 1.18 million square km, or 12.3 percent of the country's territory. It has eight provinces and regions as neighbors to the south, east and west and Mongolia and Russia in the north, with a border of 4,200 km. Inner Mongolia is one of the cradles of Chinese ancient civilizations. Before hundreds of years ago, there were famous “Hetao Culture”, “Hongshan Culture”, “Xiajiadian Culture”, Zalainuoer Culture” and “Dayao Culture”; and Inner Mongolia is the main living places for many minority ethnics. There are 24 million people, and 49 national minorities. Its grasslands, deserts, virgin forests, historical sites, and unique folk customs are colorful with Mongolian and Han being the main ethnic groups. People honor keeping their doors open and their famous and unique Mongolian dances and songs.
Hohhot (Huhehaote) in brief:
Hohhot means “Green City” in Mongolian. It is the capital of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, the regional center of politics, economy, science, culture and education. Hohhot was built in 1575. It is one of the cradles of ancient Chinese civilization from the “Dayao Culture” which occurred 500,000 years ago. The ancient city sites of ‘Yunzhong” and “Shengle”, and the art of the ancient temples are part of the historic records of Hohhot. The total area of Hohhot Municipality is 17224 km2, and the urban area is 82 km2.
 Hospital:
There are more than 20 hospitals in the downtown of Hohhot including two SOS centres.
Communication:
The communication in Huhhot is very convenient with all kinds of modern communication methods. There are IC, IP telephones all over the city. Internet and cell phone are very popular.
Religious services
Hohhot is a city of colorful cultures and religious. There are different Christianism churches such as Catholic, Protestant. There is one Huimin (Muslim) District in Hohhot with many mosques, of which one was built 300 years ago; there are lama and Buddhism temples.
Weather:
Most of the country is in the temperate zone, although geographically the country stretches from the tropical and subtropical zones in the south to the frigid zone in the north. Inner Mongolia has a typical temperate continental monsoon climate. January is the coldest month with a mean daily temperature of -10 to -30 C degrees, and July is the hottest month with a mean daily temperature of 16-27 C degrees. The daily temperature difference varies from 10 C to 16 C. June to October is the best touring season.
Language:
Of the 56 ethnic groups in China, the Hui and Manchu use the same languages as Han people, while the rest have their own spoken and written languages. Mandarin is the official spoken language, and Chinese is the official written language. Inner Mongolia and Chinese are the official language in Inner Mongolia. In recent years, English is the main foreign language course in primary , secondary, high schools universities and colleges. 200 to 300 volunteers will be mobilized to provide services for the conference, at airport etc.
Passports/visas:
A valid passport and visa is required. Visa can be obtained from the Chinese Embassy or Consulate.
Money:
The Currency is Renminbi (RMB￥) yuan. The exchange rate is $US1.0D=RMB7.56 yuan.
Bank:
The Bank of China has representative offices in almost all major cities in the world. Banks are open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.
Credit cards:
All leading credit cards are accepted in major cities, ATMs are available in the major hotels, shopping malls and department stores.
Time:
8 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+8)
Shopping:
Huhhot is no difference with other cities in China in shopping; there are several large modern shopping malls and shopping centres.
Getting to China and Hohhot:
There are several international airports in China. The main international airport in Beijing is linked to all major cities in the world. Chinese Tour Agencies have representative offices in all the major cities in the world, and they would be delighted to help visitors get to China.
From Russia and Mongolia
There are flights between Beijing and Moscow as well as Ulan Bator. You may also take the train from Moscow to Beijing directly or via Ulan Bator, the capital of Mongolia to Beijing and Hohhot.
Getting to Hohhot
There are weekly flights from Ulan Bator, the capital of Mongolia, directly to Hohhot, you can take the train from Ulan Bator to Hohhot.
It takes 50 minutes to fly from Beijing to Hohhot, 8 hours by car or 10 hours by train. |
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China Agricultural University
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