Camel races, camel polo and a parade of Bactrian camels in the Gobi.
Held to protect the two-humped Bactrian camel and the herders' way of life, the festival brings together hundreds of camels for races, camel polo, beauty contests and a long parade across the desert.
What you'll see
- Camel races and camel polo
- Best-dressed camel contest
- Gobi nomad hospitality
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