The 2025 Alxa Camel Super League kicked off on Saturday in Alxa League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, a new addition to the region's winter tourism offerings.

The Camel Super League, running from December 2025 to March 2026 across three locations in Alxa, features a variety of events, including camel relay races, long-distance races, camel polo, and archery on camel back, alongside traditional skill competitions and a camel beauty pageant.

The opening ceremony and the first round of competitions attracted 24 teams, with over a thousand camels competing.

"I've been participating in competitions with camels since I was a child, and this competition is the first formal one for this two-year-old calf. Overall, it performed quite well today," said a participant.

Alxa League boasts a camel population of 174,000, representing approximately one-third of the national total. The local government has been prioritizing a strategy combining sports, cultural activities and tourism, with the camel race being one of the events.

The colorful activities are expected to bring diverse winter tourism experience for visitors.

"This is my first time watching this competition, and I got up close to the camels. They are incredibly strong and impressive. The lamb here is also delicious. So I feel this trip is very rewarding," said a tourist.

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1. Aerial shot of camel "super league" in progress

2. Various of competition in progress

3. Aerial shot of camels running

4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) participant (name not given) (ending with shot 5):

"I've been participating in competitions with camels since I was a child, and this competition is the first formal one for this two-year-old calf. Overall, it performed quite well today."

5. Various of camel

6. Various of competition in progress

7. Aerial shot of camels running

8. Various of competition in progress

9. Various of spectators

10. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) tourist (name not given) (ending with shot 11):

"This is my first time watching this competition, and I got up close to the camels. They are incredibly strong and impressive. The lamb here is also delicious. So I feel this trip is very rewarding."

11. Various of competition in progress

12. Aerial shot of competition