The 14th Ice and Snow Nadam was held in Xi Ujimqin Banner, Xilin Gol League from Jan 5 to 9.
A 110,000m2 snowpack was opened at the Xiangshawan Desert Resort in the Kubuqi Desert of Dalad Banner.
The International Ice Dragon Boat Duolun Tournament commenced on frozen Fengqi Lake in Duolun, Xilin Gol League.
A bullet train departed Hohhot East Railway Station for Ulanqab marking the start of high-speed rail services using Inner Mongolia’s first newly-laid high-speed railway on Aug 3.
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the autonomous region, during which various celebrations are planned to showcase its prosperity and ethnic diversity.