Where is the license plate number 'Meng H' from?

[LeKathryn]

Meng H is the license plate number for Xilin Gol League in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Here are the license plate codes for various regions in Inner Mongolia: Meng A represents Hohhot City, Meng B represents Baotou City, Meng C represents Wuhai City, Meng D represents Chifeng City, Meng G represents Tongliao City, Meng E represents Hulunbuir League, Meng F represents Xing'an League, Meng H represents Xilin Gol League, Meng J represents Ulanqab League, Meng K represents Ih Ju League, Meng L represents Bayannur League, and Meng M represents Alxa League. The first character of a license plate is a Chinese character, representing the provincial-level administrative region where the vehicle is registered, which is the abbreviation of the province, municipality, or autonomous region. The second character is an English letter, representing the prefecture-level administrative region where the vehicle is registered, which is the letter code for the prefecture-level city, region, autonomous prefecture, or league.

[McQuinn]

Oh, speaking of license plates, the 'Meng H' plate is quite interesting. I remember once driving to Inner Mongolia for a trip and seeing many license plates starting with 'Meng.' Upon inquiry, I learned that 'Meng' stands for the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Specifically, 'Meng H' represents the license plate of Xilingol League, a region famous for its grassland scenery. Xilingol is located in the central part of Inner Mongolia, with a relatively small population but vast and sparsely populated areas. The road conditions there, due to the expansive terrain, can actually test one's driving skills more. When driving there, most owners of 'Meng H' plates were quite hospitable, often sharing road condition tips with us out-of-town visitors. By the way, in China's license plate system, the provincial abbreviation plus a letter pinpoints the city. 'Meng H' ranks eighth in the sequence within Inner Mongolia, similar to the patterns in other provinces. I recommend checking your car's suspension before heading there, as some sections of the grassland can be quite bumpy. In short, 'Meng H' signifies Xilingol League—next time you see one, remember to say hello!