Mongolian carnival welcomes tourists to snowy prairie

Herdsmen trek through the snow-covered grasslands on camels in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia autonomous region on Dec 23. [Photo/Xinhua]

Roaming Mongolians settled in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia autonomous region on Dec 23 to host a winter Nadam fair, celebrating local nomadic culture and grassland traditions.

A Nadam (Mongolian for "entertainment" or "recreation") fair is a mass traditional Mongolian festival filled with festive wardrobe, lively music, and competitive sports events, including horse and camel racing.

In recent years, Inner Mongolia has been promoting its winter tourism through fairs such as these and through ice and snow carnivals, giving tourists the unique opportunity to experience life on the prairie.

Dressed in beautiful Mongolian clothing, herdsmen try their best to stay warm as their horses shake snow off their faces. [Photo/Xinhua]