Intl friends try out local delicacies in Hohhot

International journalists don chef hats and masks to make and taste delicious lamb-filled shaomai in Hohhot. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

A group of domestic and international journalists and influencers on June 21 visited Hohhot – capital city of North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region – as part of a media tour.

The eight-day event invited over 30 journalists and influencers to explore the vibrant and happy lives of Inner Mongolia's diverse communities.

An international friend tries his hand at making shaomai. A steamed bun with a thin crystal wrapper and mutton fillings in the shape of a flower, it's a much-loved local snack in Hohhot. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]