Inner Mongolia · Wuhai

Below is an introduction to Wuhai, Inner Mongolia: Overview - Location: Located in the southwest of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, on the southeastern edge of the Ulan Buh Desert. It borders Ordos City to the east, south, and north, Shizuishan City in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region to the southwest, and Alxa League to the west and northwest. - Administrative divisions: As of October 31, 2022, Wuhai City administers three districts. At the end of 2022, the resident population was 560,200. - Topography: The terrain is high in the east and west, low in the middle, high in the south and low in the north. The landforms include mountains, hills, river valley plains, and deserts, mainly river valley plains. - Climate: It has a temperate continental monsoon climate, with low precipitation, high temperatures, strong winds, long sunshine hours, strong evaporation, severe drought, and distinct four seasons. History - During the Warring States period, the Wuhai area was inhabited by various ethnic groups such as Yiqu and Dali. On October 1, 1961, Uda City and Haibowan City were established. On January 10, 1976, Uda City and Haibowan City merged to form Wuhai City. Economic Development - Traditional industries: It is an important resource-based industrial city in western China, with energy, chemicals, building materials, and specialty metallurgy as its leading industries. - Emerging industries: It is involved in strategic emerging industries such as new energy and new materials, such as building the world's largest BDO integrated production base and constructing a green energy consumption base in Wuhai and surrounding areas. Culture - Calligraphy culture: Wuhai is known as the "Chinese Calligraphy City," and Tai Chi calligraphy is listed in the sixth batch of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. - Rock painting culture: The Zhuozi Mountain rock paintings within its territory are artistic treasures of the northern nomadic peoples from the Neolithic to the Bronze Age. Tourist Attractions - Wuhai Lake Ecological Tourism Zone: A reservoir on the Yellow River, with stunning scenery where water and sand meet. - Jinsha Bay Ecological Tourism Zone: Rolling golden sand dunes offer activities such as sand sliding, camel riding, and desert off-roading. - Laseng Temple: A temple mainly focused on Mongolian medicine research. - Wuhai Longyou Bay Wetland Park: Rich in flora and fauna, with five functional areas, including an ecological conservation area. - Mount Gander: Visitors can climb to the top for a panoramic view of Wuhai. There is a statue of Genghis Khan on the mountain. Local Cuisine - Wuhai Lake Fish: Dishes like Yellow River carp stewed with tofu and catfish stewed with eggplant feature tender and juicy fish. - Arbas Mountain Mutton: The mutton is tender and not gamey, stewed until soft and flavorful. - Wuhai Barbecue: The barbecue stalls at night are full of lively atmosphere, and skewers paired with beer offer a relaxing experience.