Pearl of the ancient grasslands Silk Road

Q+A | Qin Yi

Hohhot, capital of the Inner Mongolia autonomous region and the pearl of the grasslands is set to shine even brighter during China's campaign to boost the grasslands Silk Road economic belt. The city's mayor Qin Yi shares his insights with China Daily reporters Yuan Hui and Yang Cheng.

Could you enlighten us on the historical and cultural backgrounds of Hohhot's role in the grasslands Silk Road?