Inner Mongolia: Quick Facts

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Oct. 15, 2026

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Wide autumn valley with golden grass in the foreground and low, tree-covered mountains of the Greater Khingan Range in the distance under a clear sky.

Map of East and Central Asia highlighting the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region in northern China in orange. The region borders Mongolia and Russia to the north and is shown within the context of surrounding countries such as Kazakhstan, North Korea, and Japan. Major cities like Hohhot and Beijing are labeled, and a small inset map shows Inner Mongolia's location within China. Boundary lines distinguish international borders, disputed borders, and lines of control.

Wide view of Hailaer Hasar Bridge spanning a river in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia, with modern high-rise buildings and green spaces on both sides.

Hohhot: Five Pagoda Temple

Wide view of rolling green grassland with scattered trees and distant hills in Inner Mongolia, China.

Map of eastern Asia highlighting Manchuria in northeastern China, which includes the provinces of Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning, and part of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The highlighted area borders Russia, Mongolia, and North Korea.

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