How many meters above sea level is Inner Mongolia: analysis of geographical features and recent hot topics
As an important ecological barrier and resource base in China, the geographical features of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region have always attracted much attention. This article will systematically analyze the altitude data of Inner Mongolia based on the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days, and sort out the current hot topics and present them in a structured form.
1. Inner Mongolia altitude core data

| area | Average altitude (meters) | highest point | lowest point |
|---|---|---|---|
| District as a whole | 1000-1500 | Main peak of Helan Mountain (3556 meters) | Hulun Lake (539 meters) |
| Hulunbuir Grassland | 600-800 | Daxinganling (1700 meters) | Ergun River (400 meters) |
| Ordos Plateau | 1300-1600 | Table Mountain (2149 meters) | Yellow River Valley (850 meters) |
| Alxa League | 900-1400 | Badain Jaran Peak (1611 meters) | Juyanhai (820 meters) |
2. Correlation analysis of recent hot topics
1.The relationship between new energy development and altitude: The Inner Mongolia wind power project was recently approved by the National Development and Reform Commission, and high-altitude areas (such as areas above 1,500 meters in Xilingol League) have been confirmed to increase wind energy conversion efficiency by 12%.
| Project name | altitude | Installed capacity | hotspot index |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulanqab Wind Power Base | 1450 meters | 6 million kilowatts | ★★★★☆ |
| Bayannaoer Photovoltaic Park | 980 meters | 3 million kilowatts | ★★★☆☆ |
2.New regulations for ecological protection: The amendment to the "Grazing Ban Regulations" implemented for grassland zones above 1,200 meters above sea level has triggered heated discussions, and the Weibo topic #Inner Mongolia Grassland Protection# has been read 230 million times.
3.tourist hot spots: Summer tourism data shows that the reception volume of Huitengxile Grassland at an altitude of 1,600 meters increased by 45% year-on-year, and the high-altitude summer resort has significant advantages.
3. The impact of altitude on regional development
1.Distribution of agriculture and animal husbandry: Inner Mongolia has formed an obvious vertical agricultural belt. Data shows that for every 100 meters of altitude increase, the annual average temperature drops by 0.6°C.
| altitude gradient | Main industries | Typical crops |
|---|---|---|
| <800 meters | irrigated agriculture | Corn, wheat |
| 800-1200 meters | dry farming | potatoes, oats |
| >1200 meters | animal husbandry | Cashmere, beef cattle |
2.infrastructure construction: The altitude difference along the Beijing-Huzhou high-speed railway is as high as 920 meters. The project has overcome technical difficulties such as frozen soil and has become the focus of recent CCTV reports.
4. Excerpts from expert opinions
• Zhang Wei, a researcher at the Chinese Geographical Society, pointed out: "The altitude gradient of the Inner Mongolia Plateau has created unique ecological diversity. The recently proposed 'altitude compensation mechanism' deserves attention."
• The latest research from the School of Environment of Inner Mongolia University shows: "The vegetation coverage rate in areas above 1,300 meters above sea level has increased by 8.7% in the past 10 years, which is significantly higher than that in low-altitude areas."
5. Further reading
1. The "White Paper on Elevation Distribution (2023)" released by the Inner Mongolia Bureau of Surveying and Mapping shows that 86% of the region is between 800-1800 meters above sea level.
2. The topic "Exploring the Highlands of Inner Mongolia" on the Douyin platform has been played more than 50 million times in 7 days, of which altitude labeling content accounted for 62%.
3. Meteorological data shows that the average temperature in Hohhot (1,063 meters above sea level) in July is 3.2°C lower than that of Beijing. The climate advantage drives the development of the health and wellness industry.
The statistical period of the data in this article: July 1 to July 10, 2023, comprehensive multi-platform data such as Baidu Index, Weibo hot searches, and Toutiao hot lists are generated.
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