“Baotou” in Mongolian means “place that has deer”, and is therefore known as “Deer City.”  Famous for its iron and steel industry, Baotou is also known as the “Steel City.” With a particularly advantageous geographical location, Baotou has long been recognized as an important centre for fur and food distribution.

Baotou has six districts, two banners and one county. The city has a resident population of just over 2.43 million, and covers an area of 27,691 square kilometres. Baotou won a UN-Habitat Award in 2002. The city has more than 30 urban parks and plazas, covering 133 hectares.

All international travellers require visas although Brunei, Japan, or Singapore passport holders are able to enjoy visa-free access to China for up to 15 days.

Standard 30-day, single-entry visas can be issued in three to five working days from most Chinese embassies, and must be used within three months of the date of issue. Longer visas are often more difficult to obtain.

For further details, consult with your travel agent, China International Travel Service, China Travel Service, or any Chinese embassy or consulate.

The Chinese currency is known as the renminbi (RMB). The basic unit of money itself is called the Yuan (CNY). Credit cards are accepted in major hotels and shopping malls.