Melting pot

Photo shows the picturesque Chilechuan Grassland in Hohhot, capital of north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. ( Taste all China /Meng Jiashu) With a history spanning over 2,400 years, Hohhot, capital of north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, has been a melting pot of nomadic and agricultural civilizations for centuries. Meaning “Blue City” in the Mongolian language, Hohhot is more accessible than ever. Thanks to well-connected infrastructure, including flights and high-speed trains, tourists can easily travel to the region. With just a 2-hour high speed train ride from Beijing, visitors can explore the unique and charming city. Photo shows the characters “Yes, I Love Hohhot” painted on a wall at a lane in Hohhot, capital of north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. (Photo courtesy of the Hohhot municipal bureau of culture, tourism, radio and television) What’s for breakfast in Hohhot? Have a bite of the famous local delicacy shaomai, a steamed bun with a thin crystal wrapper filled with mutton and in the shape of a flower. A pot of tea is the perfect complement, cutting through the grease. This photo shows the famous local delicacy shaomai in Hohhot, capital of north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Want to eat…