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Hohhot (Huhehaote) lies in the center of Inner Mongolia, south of the Daqingshan river.
In contrast to many other Chinese towns Hohhot is still comparatively young, having been founded in 1581 by the Mongol prince Altan Khan, under the name of Kuku-khoto (Blue Town). The Kangxi Emperor Xuanye (reigned 1661-1722) ensured Chinese supremacy over the Mongols and stationed troops in the town. In 1947, when Inner Mongolia was made an Autonomous Region, it was decided that Hohhot would be its capital.
Today Hohhot is the political, cultural and industrial center of the region. Manufacture of wool and leather products, metal, building materials, engineering and chemical industries all play an important role.
In contrast to many other Chinese towns Hohhot is still comparatively young, having been founded in 1581 by the Mongol prince Altan Khan, under the name of Kuku-khoto (Blue Town). The Kangxi Emperor Xuanye (reigned 1661-1722) ensured Chinese supremacy over the Mongols and stationed troops in the town. In 1947, when Inner Mongolia was made an Autonomous Region, it was decided that Hohhot would be its capital.
Today Hohhot is the political, cultural and industrial center of the region. Manufacture of wool and leather products, metal, building materials, engineering and chemical industries all play an important role.
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