The characteristics of Inner Mongolia are as follows:

1. A grand grassland event-Nadam: which means entertainment and party, was held in the grassland in August and originated 7 years ago. On the day of Nadam, vendors gathered, telling stories and performing arts, and the main traditional sports were horse racing, wrestling and archery.

2. Mongolian yurt: The word Mongolian yurt comes from Manchu people's address of Mongolian residence and is the product of nomadic life. It is a traditional living appliance in grassland and pastoral areas, and it is also an interesting place for foreign tourists to stay.

3. Sacrifice to Aobao: a traditional religious activity of Mongolian people. Aobao is built with stones, clods and wickers on grasslands, hillsides or dunes. "Aobao" was first established on the boundless grassland as a sign that can identify directions, roads and boundaries, and later became a place to worship mountain gods and road gods.

most of the offerings to Aobao are held in July and August. When offering sacrifices, the Aobao is inserted with tree strips, on which colorful cloth strips or paper flags are hung. In the hearts of Mongolian people, Aobao is a sacred land.

4. The traditional food of Mongolians is divided into two kinds: white food and red food. White food is called Chaganyide in Mongolian, which is a dairy product of cattle, horses, sheep and camels. Red food is called Ulan Yide in Mongolian, that is, the meat products of cattle, sheep and other livestock. Free food is a kind of food for Mongolian guests. According to Mongolian customs, white means purity, auspiciousness and loftiness, so free food is the highest courtesy for Mongolian guests.

5. Mongolian toast: Mongolian people pour wine to respect guests, and wine is a precious food that can best express friends' loyalty. The host pours the wine into a silver bowl or a gold cup, holds it on Hada, and sings toast song to express his sincerity and feelings. At this time, the guests should immediately take the wine, drink if they can, taste a little if they can't, and then return the wine to the host. They can't shirk and refuse the host's toast.

6. Mongolian folk music includes: Mongolian Sihu music, Mongolian Ma Touqin music, Mongolian long-tune folk songs, duet, Chaoerdao-Mongolian chorus singing.

Extended information

The tourism resources in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region are mainly composed of grassland, historic sites, deserts, lakes, forests and folk customs. Forest landscape is mainly distributed in Daxinganling; Folk tourism mainly includes Mongolian songs and dances, Mongolian "three arts for men"-horse racing, wrestling, archery, nadam, etc.

Places of interest include Wuta Temple in Hohhot, Dazhao, Zhaojun Tomb, Xilituzhao, Usutuzhao and Baita, Wudangzhao and Meidaizhao in Baotou, Genghis Khan Cemetery in Yijinhuoluo Banner, Enbukuji in Alashan Zuoqi, Liaoshangjing, Liaozhongjing and Daming Pagoda in Chifeng City, and Gaxian Cave in Oroqen Autonomous Banner.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Inner Mongolia.