Geographical environment and natural climate of Hulunbeier grassland

Geographical location: It is located in the central part of northern China, with the east longitude of 1 12' to 126 04' and the north latitude of 3734' to 53 23', ranking third in the country. Above sea level 1000 meters, there are many grasslands (6 grasslands) and many lakes (above 1000 meters).

Climate: Inner Mongolia has a semi-humid mid-temperate monsoon climate, with semi-humid areas in the east and semi-arid areas in the west. The main feature is the large temperature difference between day and night, which can generally reach about 10 degrees, so you should bring more clothes when traveling here. The disastrous weather in Inner Mongolia includes spring drought and winter blizzard.

Inner Mongolia can be divided into two climatic zones from east to west:

Grassland climate zone, from Hulunbeier grassland to Yinshan Hetao plain in the eastern end, is covered with ice and snow in winter, lasting for half a year, with an average temperature of about MINUS 28℃, and the three seasons are almost connected, and the climate is mild from May to September, which is the best season for grassland tourism.

The desert climate zone, from Alashan desert plateau to Badain Jaran desert west of Yinshan Mountain, is rainy in spring (from mid-April to the end of May), extremely hot in summer and extremely cold in winter.

Best time to travel: Autumn (from mid-August to the end of September, about 40 days) has a mild climate and is the best season to set foot in the desert.

Area: 1 183000 square kilometers, accounting for 12.3% of the national territory.

Population: 23.62 million (end of 1999), accounting for 1.88% of the total population in China.

Ethnic groups: At present, there are 49 ethnic groups in Inner Mongolia, mainly Mongolian and Han, as well as Korean, Hui, Manchu, Daur, Ewenki and Oroqen.

Administrative Division: Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region is the first provincial autonomous region in China to implement regional ethnic autonomy. Hohhot, Baotou, Wuhai and Chifeng are four provincial cities in the region. Hulunbeier, Xing 'an, Zhelimu, Xilingol, Wulanchabu, Yikezhao, Bayannaoer, Alashan; There are 16 county-level cities, 17 counties, and 52 flags, including three national autonomous flags of Oroqen, Ewenki and Molidawa Daur.