About this Festival
The biggest Nadam in Inner Mongolia, held at Xilin Hot Grassland. Professional wrestling and horse racing with ¥5 million prize pool. Free roasted whole lamb for visitors.
Activity preview
| Date | Time | Activity | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25 | 09:28 | Grand Opening Ceremony | Bailing Nadam Park |
| Jul 25 | 14:00 | Wrestling opening rounds | Wrestling Arena |
| Jul 26 | 09:00 | Horse racing & archery | Race Track / Archery Range |
| Jul 26 | 19:00 | Grassland concert | Main Stage |
Cultural Etiquette & Taboos
- Never step on yurt threshold
- Do not touch horses without owner permission
- Quiet during ovoo worship
- No flash at wrestlers
- Do not enter competition areas
- Arrive on empty stomach — massive free food!
- Beware of kumiss (fermented mare milk) — strong aftereffect, do not drink on empty stomach
Visitor Information
📍 Venue
Bailing Nadam Cultural Industry Park
📍 Address
Bailing Nadam Cultural Industry Park, Darhan Muminggan Banner, Baotou, Inner Mongolia
🎫 Tickets & Fees
Free admission. Free roasted whole lamb for visitors! Some competitions require registration.
👔 What to Wear
30°C→10°C swing. Shorts + jacket combo. High UV gear essential. NO heels.
🚌 Getting There
Free shuttle buses from city 5:30AM. Self-drive: before 7AM free parking.
🌤 Weather Tips
Massive temp swing. Strong UV. Limited signal — download offline maps.
📞 Contact
Darhan Banner Culture & Tourism Bureau
Official Source
Darhan Banner 36th Nadam: Jul 24 - Aug 24. Opening ceremony Jul 25 09:28. Main venue: Bailing Nadam Cultural Park. Free roasted whole lamb. Wrestling, horse racing, archery + tourist events.
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