Awe-inspiring winter world draws visitors to Hulunbuir

When you talk about traveling in Hulunbuir city - in Inner Mongolia autonomous region - the first images that spring to mind are the glorious and expansive grasslands.

But in addition to those awe-inspiring sights, there is also the resplendent ice and snow scenery to be found there in winter and of course the unique ethnic culture.

The first ice and snow sports and tourism season in Hulunbuir officially kicked off on Monday in Tenke town, in the Daur Autonomous Banner of Morin Dawa, attracting more than 1,000 participants.