Hohhot is a multi-ethnic resident city, 87.3% is Han Chinese, 9.6% of the city’s registered population is of ethnic Mongol origin, 1.6% is Hui, 1.2% is Manchu, and the rest belong to smaller minorities, including Korean and Uyghur. Ethnic customs are represented in the daily life and the city is a nation with distinct characteristics and the large number of relics in the city. Due to its relatively diverse cultural make-up, and despite its characteristics as a mid-sized Chinese industrial city, the Hohhot street scene has no shortage of ethnic minority elements. Such as the Mongolian-themed architecture are the highlights in the city.
Thanks to the natural grassland resources, tumbling, horse racing and archery are three traditional physical activities, and the main attractions at the Nadamo Grassland Grand Fair. Also it make the health body of Hohhot’s.
Local persons love to eat Mongolian cuisine and dairy products. The Mongolian drink suutei tsai (milk tea in English), which has become a typical breakfast selection for anyone living or visiting the city. Commercially, Hohhot is known for being the base of nationally renowned dairy giants Yili and Mengniu. Besides, local persons have rich traditions in the making of hot pot, shaomai, a large selection of Korean and Muslim foods.