Notes on grassland tourism in Inner Mongolia

There is a saying in China that "when in Rome, do as the Romans do", which means that when you arrive at a new place, you should ask about the local customs and habits, and don't make jokes or cause unpleasantness. When you travel to Inner Mongolia grassland, you should know more about the Mongolian customs on the grassland, which will help you spend a better time on the grassland trip.

Love animals, go on road trip grassland, or visit herdsmen's homes. When the car meets the cattle in the middle of the road, it should whistle early to let the cattle get out of the way earlier, otherwise the car will suddenly attack the livestock and the livestock will lose weight when they run in a hurry. If you meet cattle on the grassland, cars and pedestrians should make a detour and don't pass through the cattle, otherwise it will be considered as disrespect for the owner.

Going to the herdsmen's house by bus depends on whether the Lele car near the Mongolian yurt is tied to the horse. Don't rush in, lest the horse break the reins and run away. Enter the bag from the left side of the stove and sit on the west or north side of the yurt. The east side is the host's living room. Try not to sit. Don't block the Buddha statue hanging on Hana in the north when you are seated. You can sit on the floor without taking off your shoes after entering the bag, but you can't sit on the threshold.

When you go to a herdsman's home or a tourist attraction, the host or waiter will give the guests a bowl of milk tea first. Guests should lean slightly to get it with their hands or right hands, and never use their left hands, otherwise it will be considered impolite. When the host or waitress pours tea, if the guest doesn't want to drink tea, he should gently touch the spoon or spout with the edge of the bowl, and the host will immediately understand the guest's intention.

Toasting and pouring wine is a traditional way for Mongolian to entertain guests. They believe that wine is the essence of food and the crystallization of grain, and offering the most precious food is to express the respect and love of grassland herders for their guests. Usually, the host pours wine into a silver bowl, a gold cup or a horn cup, puts it on a long Hada and sings a touching Mongolian traditional toast song. If guests push and pull and don't drink, they will be considered to look down on their hosts and unwilling to be honest with each other. Guests should immediately catch the wine, dip their ring fingers in the wine and point to the direction of heaven, earth and stove to show their respect for heaven, earth and Vulcan. Don't be reluctant to drink, but touch your lips to show that you have accepted the pure friendship of your master. If everyone in front of you wants to drink this bowl of wine, so do you. At this time, the best way is to worship more heaven, more land and more gods. )

Respecting the old and loving the young Mongolians are young and orderly, respecting the old and loving the young. Be a guest at the herdsmen's house, and greet the old people when you meet them. Don't pass by the old man, don't sit in his superior position, and don't sit side by side with the old man without permission. When addressing the elderly, you should be called "you", and you are not allowed to be commensurate or call them by their first names. Don't yell at the children of herdsmen, let alone beat and scold them. Don't talk about your child's physical defects in front of your family. Being good to children and being good to children is considered as respect for parents.

Others should bring appropriate gifts, such as wine, sugar, snacks, etc. Don't go home empty-handed when visiting the herdsmen's home.

You can yell at the sheepdog that barks at you, but don't hit it with anything, because it's natural for a dog to bark at a stranger to inform its owner that a stranger is coming. At this time, the host will come out to call the dog and invite the guests into the bag.

If you need to relieve yourself, you should stay away from the south of the yurt, not in the east, west (with sheepfolds) or north (the smell will blow into the bag with the wind).

Say goodbye and thank you when you leave the host's home.