Urban Modernization
Cities in Inner Mongolia have witnessed significant development in past decades. The urbanization rate of Inner Mongolia has surpassed 60 percent, with the total length of highways across the region reaching 190,000 kilometers.
Hohhot, capital of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, is the political, economic and cultural center of the region. In local language, Hohhot means the "Blue City".
Photo taken on July 31, 2017 shows the night scene of Hohhot, capital of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. This group of photos taken by drones shows landmarks of the city, reflecting the development of the city in recent years. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)
Photo taken on Aug. 1, 2017 shows the construction site of subway line No. 1 in Hohhot, capital of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)
Arxan, a summer resort city in Inner Mongolia, is famous for its volcanic relic, grassland, forest, volcanic lake and folk culture. The vegetation coverage of the city is over 80 percent and the forest coverage reached 63 percent. The permanent resident population is over 60,000.
Aerial photo taken on July 18, 2017 shows a scene of Arxan City, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)
Aerial photo taken on July 18, 2017 shows a scene of Arxan City, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)
