Under the administration of Hejing County and 270 kilometers
from Korla, this is a summer-season grassland. In summer,
the Mongolian herdsmen drive their animal herds to this
plush carpet, and every year in the beginning of August,
a grand commodities fair is held here on the grassland.
During the fair, the grassland comes alive with all
kinds of activities and excitement. Besides business,
the herdsmen take part in horseracing, wrestling, singing
and dancing, and take the opportunity to pay a visit
to their relatives and friends. A visitor during this
season can truly appreciate not only the beauty of the
grassland, but also the customs and habits of the Mongolian
herdsmen in Xinjiang. |
