Hohhot , is a city in north-central China and the capital of the Inner Mongolian Autonomous Region, serving as the region's administrative, economic, and cultural centre.The city was founded by Mongol ruler Altan Khan in the late 16th century. It was chosen as the region's administrative centre in 1952, replacing Ulanhot. A city with a rich cultural background, Hohhot is known for its historical sites and temples and is one of the major tourist destinations of Inner Mongolia. It is also nationally known as the home of China's dairy giants Mengniu and Yili, and was declared "Dairy Capital of China" by the national government in 2006.The name of the city in Mongolian means "Blue City." The color blue in Mongolian culture is associated with the sky.Gegentala Grassland is to the north of Hohhot, within the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. It is the largest and a unique Mongolian scenic spot bearing the Mongolian ethical features of China. In Mongolian 'Gegentala' means a summer resort or the place of grazing in summer. On the grassland, the weather is cool and the natural scenery is fascinating. With thriving grass and abundant water, the green of the grassland reach out as far as your eyes can see. Colorful wild flowers and flocks of sheep that look like masses of cloud make the scene absolutely beautiful.The Zhaojun Tomb , located by the Da Hi River nine kilometers south of Hohhot, Inner Mongolia,is said to be the resting place of Wang Zhaojun, a commoner woman from the Chinese Han Empire who married a Xiongnu Chanyu. The cemetery is 13,000 s.q meter, with a 33 metre mound containing Zhaojun's coffin, making it a landmark of the region. The first Chinese mention of the cemetery in written record is in the Tang Dynasty, by Du You in A Comprehensive Guide It is called by the local Mongols Temur Urkhu , meaning "Iron Wall". The nickname "Green Mound"refers to a legend that in autumn, when grass and trees wither, those plants on the cemetery mound continue to prosper.