The characteristics of Inner Mongolia are:

1. The grassland event - Nadamu: means entertainment and party. It is mostly held in August on the grassland and originated 700 years ago. On the day of the Nadar Festival, vendors gather together, and there are all kinds of storytellers and performances. The main traditional sports include horse racing, wrestling, and archery.

2. Mongolian yurt: The word yurt comes from the Manchu name for the Mongolian residence, and is a product of nomadic life. It is a traditional living utensil in grassland and pastoral areas, and it is also an interesting place for tourists from other places to stay.

3. Sacrifice to Aobao: A traditional religious activity of the Mongolian people. Aobao is built on grasslands, hillsides or sand dune highlands with stones, earth blocks, wickers, etc. "Aobao" was first established on the boundless grassland as a sign to identify directions, roads, and boundaries. It later became a place for worshiping mountain gods and road gods.

Aobao sacrifices are mostly held in July and August. During the sacrifice, tree strips are placed on the Aobao, and colorful cloth strips or paper flags are hung on them. In the hearts of the Mongolian people, Aobao is a sacred and pure land.

4. The traditional food of the Mongolian people is divided into two types: white food and red food. Free food is called Chaganyide in Mongolian, and it is the dairy product of cows, horses, sheep, and camels. Red food is called Ulan Yide in Mongolian, which is the meat products of cattle, sheep and other livestock. Free food is the Mongolian food that honors guests. According to Mongolian customs, white represents purity, auspiciousness, and nobility. Therefore, free food is the highest courtesy for Mongolians to treat guests.

5. Mongolian toasting: Mongolian people are exquisite in pouring wine and toasting guests. Wine is the precious food that can best express the loyalty of friends. The host pours the wine into a silver bowl or gold cup, puts it on the hada, sings a toast song to express his sincerity and feelings. At this time, the guest should immediately take the wine, drink it if he can, or taste a little if he can't, and then The wine is returned to the owner, and no one can give it away or refuse the toast from the owner.

6. Mongolian folk music includes: Mongolian Sihu music, Mongolian morinouqin music, Mongolian long-melody folk songs, Errentai brand songs, Chaoer Tao-Mongolian chorus singing.

Extended information

The tourism resources of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region are mainly composed of the "six wonders" of grasslands, historic sites, deserts, lakes, forests and folk customs. The forest landscape is mainly distributed in the Greater Khingan Mountains; folk custom tours mainly include Mongolian singing and dancing, the Mongolian "three men's arts" - horse racing, wrestling, archery, Naadam, etc.;

Scenic spots and historic sites include the Five Pagoda Temple in Hohhot City, Dazhao, Zhaojun Tomb, Xilituzhao, Wusutuzhao, Baitazhao, Wudangzhao and Meidaizhao in Baotou City, Genghis Khan Cemetery in Yijinhuoluo Banner, Yanfu Temple in Alxa Left Banner, Chifeng City Liao Shangjing, Liao Zhongjing, Daming Pagoda, Gaxian Cave in Oroqen Autonomous Banner, etc.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia—Inner Mongolia