Starry grassland tourism season kicks off in Inner Mongolia, N China

Actors perform Morin Khuur, a traditional Mongolian bowed string instrument featuring a horse-head carving at its top, during the opening of a starry grassland tourism season in Xilingol League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Aug. 1, 2026. A starry grassland tourism season kicked off here on Saturday, featuring nine themed events including starry-sky photography exhibitions and regular stargazing experience sessions. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

Actors give a performance during the opening of a starry grassland tourism season in Xilingol League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Aug. 1, 2026. A starry grassland tourism season kicked off here on Saturday, featuring nine themed events including starry-sky photography exhibitions and regular stargazing experience sessions. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

A herdsman takes part in an archery competition during the opening of a starry grassland tourism season in Xilingol League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Aug. 1, 2026. A starry grassland tourism season kicked off here on Saturday, featuring nine themed events including starry-sky photography exhibitions and regular stargazing experience sessions. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

Children give a performance during the opening of a starry grassland tourism season in Xilingol League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Aug. 1, 2026. A starry grassland tourism season kicked off here on Saturday, featuring nine themed events including starry-sky photography exhibitions and regular stargazing experience sessions. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

People watch a performance during the opening of a starry grassland tourism season in Xilingol League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Aug. 1, 2026. A starry grassland tourism season kicked off here on Saturday, featuring nine themed events including starry-sky photography exhibitions and regular stargazing experience sessions. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

An actress in traditional costume prepares to give a performance during the opening of a starry grassland tourism season in Xilingol League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Aug. 1, 2026. A starry grassland tourism season kicked off here on Saturday, featuring nine themed events including starry-sky photography exhibitions and regular stargazing experience sessions. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

An inheritor of Morin Khuur (1st L), a traditional Mongolian bowed string instrument featuring a horse-head carving at its top, gives a performance during the opening of a starry grassland tourism season in Xilingol League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Aug. 1, 2026. A starry grassland tourism season kicked off here on Saturday, featuring nine themed events including starry-sky photography exhibitions and regular stargazing experience sessions. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

Young actresses pose for photos during the opening of a starry grassland tourism season in Xilingol League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Aug. 1, 2026. A starry grassland tourism season kicked off here on Saturday, featuring nine themed events including starry-sky photography exhibitions and regular stargazing experience sessions. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)