Huhhot, meaning “Green City” in Mongolian, is the capital city of China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and is the region’s most important cultural and commercial centre.
Inner Mongolia is a truly diverse region with a distinctive culture and various ethnic groups, and offers forests, deserts, mountains and the famous grasslands that support the traditional Mongolian lifestyle.
Huhhot enjoys easy access to a wide range of mainland cities by air, bus and train, and offers direct flights and international trains for easy and convenient travel to and from Mongolia.
Plug TypeLanguageMandarin, Mongolian
Population2 millionTime ZoneGMT +8 hoursMeasuresMetric SystemVoltage220 voltsMobile PhonesGSM 900 / 1800Visas are required for all international travellers entering mainland China.
Visas are readily available from Chinese embassies and consulates in most western and many other countries. A standard 30-day, single-entry visa from most Chinese embassies abroad can be issued in 10 working days. You can also make visa arrangements at certain travel agencies. Visa applications generally require at least one photo.
A 30-day visa is activated on the date you enter China, and must be used within three months of the date of issue. Standard tourist visas, valid for 30-day visits, are generally easy to acquire, while visas valid for more than 30 days are often more difficult to obtain.
Please consult with your travel agent, China International Travel Service, China Travel Service, or any PRC Embassy or Consulate for further details.
Visa Requirements from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of ChinaThe unit of money in China is known as Renminbi (RMB). The unit of money itself is called the Chinese Yuan (CNY). Credit cards are accepted in major hotels as well as shopping malls.Here are the most recent exchange rates for some common currencies.RMB 1.00 equals:
.14
US Dollar (USD)
.16
Australian Dollar (AUD)
.09
Euro (EUR)
.07
British Pound (GBP)
1.08
Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
5.96
Indian Rupee (INR)
15.30
Japanese Yen (JPY)
.20
New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
.20
Singapore Dollar (SGD)
Hotel service charge is 15 percent.Tipping is not necessary in Huhhot.Bank Hours8am to noon and 2.30pm to 5.30pm, Monday through FridayOffice Hours8:30am to noon and 2.30pm to 5.30pm, Monday through FridayShop Hours9am to 7:30pm (Winter) / 9am to 9pm (Summer), Monday to Sunday
Ensure that food is well cooked and consume only bottled water. Tap water in the hotel is potable and if desired may be boiled prior to consumption using the in-room facilities provided.Warm, down-filled garments for the winter season along with a hat, gloves and scarf. A shirt and tie is normal office attire and is deemed the appropriate dress for business engagements.Huhhot has a seasonal climate. Average summer temperatures range from 6C to 23C. Winters are extremely cold, with average temperatures range from -21C to -6C.