The fifth China Nomadic Culture Tourism Festival opens in Darhan Muminggan Joint Banner, Baotou on July 22. The 80-day festival will run until Oct 12, with a total of 113 activities in four categories — culture, sports, tourism and trade. [Photo/Baotou Daily]

A sacrificial rite is held at the opening ceremony for a nomadic culture festival opening in Baotou on July 22. [Photo/people.com.cn]