Where is the grassland leader Genghis Khan buried?
Genghis Khan, Ordos, Baotou, Hohhot, Aobao, Kubuqi Desert
Overview
• Location: Located in northern China, bordering Russia and Mongolia, with a border line of more than 4,200 km, and adjacent to 8 provinces and regions including Heilongjiang and Jilin.
• Administrative divisions: 9 prefecture-level cities and 3 leagues, with Hohhot as the capital.
• Area and population: 1.183 million square kilometers, with a permanent population of 23.96 million by the end of 2023.
Natural environment
• Topography: Mainly composed of the Inner Mongolia Plateau and the Greater Khingan Mountains, with terrain sloping from northeast to southwest, as well as mountains, hills, plains, deserts, rivers, lakes, and other landforms.
• Climate: Temperate continental monsoon climate, with rapid temperature rise and strong winds in spring; short and hot summer with concentrated rainfall; rapid temperature drop in autumn with early frost; long and cold winter with frequent cold waves.
• Natural resources: 613 species of terrestrial wild vertebrates and 2,619 species of vascular plants. Forest area of 408 million mu, ranking first in China. More than 1,000 rivers, with a total water resource of 54.595 billion cubic meters. Rich in mineral resources, with reserves of 103 minerals ranking among the top ten in China.
History and culture
• History: Nomadic tribes have been active here since the pre-Qin period, followed by the rise and fall of the Xiongnu, Xianbei, Khitan, Mongols, and other ethnic groups. On May 1, 1947, the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Government was established in Wangyemiao.
• Cultural heritage: Mongolian long-tune folk songs and Khoomei singing art are included in the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, as well as many historical and cultural sites such as the Hongshan Culture Site and the Yuan Shangdu Site.
Economic development
• Industrial structure: Economy is mainly based on primary and secondary industries, with advantages in grain cultivation, animal husbandry, minerals, and energy. It is an important grain production base, cashmere capital, non-ferrous metal town in China, and one of the world's three major golden corn belts, the world's largest modern coal chemical base, and rare earth rail production base.
• Important enterprises: Yili ranks among the "Top 5 Global Dairy Companies" and has been the No. 1 dairy company in Asia for 9 consecutive years.
Tourism resources
• 5A-level scenic spots: 6, including Ordos Genghis Khan Mausoleum Tourist Area, Manzhouli China-Russia Border Tourist Area, and Arxan-Chaihe Tourist Area.
• Ski resorts: 2 national ski tourism resorts, a great place for winter ski enthusiasts.