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Inner Mongolia Tour of
Gegentala Grassland
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Gegentala Grassland is to the north of Hohhot, the
capital of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. It is a unique
Mongolian scenic spot bearing the Mongolian ethical features of
China. In Mongolian 'Gegentala' means a summer resort or the place
of grazing in summer. On the grassland, the weather is cool and the
natural scenery is fascinating. With thriving grass and abundant
water, the green of the grassland reach out as far as your eyes can
see. Colorful wild flowers and flocks of sheep that look like masses
of cloud make the scene absolutely beautiful.
Besides the scenery of Gegentala Grassland, visitors
can also taste traditional Mongolian food and take part in local
activities. While listening to the melodious toasting songs and
appreciating traditional Mongolian dances, visitors have the
opportunity to taste kumiss, roasted whole sheep and shouba rou
(boiled mutton eaten with hands). In traditional Mongolian clothes,
visitors can take part in horse race, wrestling and archery which
have been popular in Inner Mongolia for thousands of years. At
night, people sit around bonfires singing and dancing to their
hearts' content. After one day's travel, the Mongol ger, which means
home in Mongolian, provides accommodation for the tourist. All these
experiences give visitors the true feeling of what life is like on
the vast grassland.
To enrich the tourist experience, modern facilities,
such as night clubs and luxurious Mongol gers, have been
established. Every July or August when flowers are in full bloom and
sheep and horses are in their best condition, a tourism festival
called Nadam Fair is held (Nadam Fair means entertainment and
amusement in Mongolian. It is a traditional grand meeting and also
an annual gala event for the Mongolian). This period is also a
favorable season for travel.
Tour Inner Mongolia
with Great Wall Adventure Club, the best Inner Mongolia
tour agent to help
you with your hotel booking and transfers.
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