Unlock the exciting winter activities in Xilingol League and ignite your passion for winter!
by The Seas of Grass - Xilingol Cultural Tourism
Jun 26, 2025
❄️The magnificent scene of thousands of horses galloping across the vast snowy plains is a spectacular sight in Inner Mongolia during winter that you can't miss. Wondering where to see this grand spectacle? 👉 The "Spirit of Mongolian Horse Cup" China Horse Capital Xilingol Mongolian Horse Super League lets you enjoy it all at once!
🏇 The league passionately kicked off on November 18 in Xiwuzhumuqin Banner, Xilingol League, gaining attention and coverage from CCTV. The event will last for two months! 🎉 From this winter to next spring, a series of exciting ice and snow activities will be launched one after another!
👏 Xiwuzhumuqin Banner is known as the "Hometown of White Horses in China," famous for producing white steeds. These horses are small in stature but strong and unique, historically the exclusive imperial horses during Genghis Khan’s era, a rare and excellent local horse breed! 🚛 Recently, 15 beautifully shaped white horses traveled over 3,000 kilometers to Qiji (Shenzhen) International Equestrian Club, contributing to the promotion and high-quality development of the Xilingol "pony" horse brand and horse industry!
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【Xilingol Mongolian Horse Super League】
⏳ Event Duration
From November 18, 2023, to January 28, 2024.
⏰ Schedule
✔ Village-level competitions from November 18 to December 5.
✔ Township-level competitions from December 10 to December 20.
✔ Banner, county, and city-level competitions from December 30 to January 15, 2024.
✔ The grand finals are scheduled for January 27-28, 2024.
🏆 Events
🏇 15 km Endurance Race: An individual race covering a straight 15 km distance on the grassland, testing the endurance of Mongolian horses.
🏇 6000 m Team Relay Race: A team event with no horse breed restrictions, consisting of 3 people and 3 horses per team. Each segment is 2000 meters, with relay exchanges until the finish line to determine the ranking.
🎉 Exciting Experiences for Visitors
✅ Sightseeing
❄️ Winter in Xilingol League is covered in silver-white snow. The Xilingol grasslands and Hunshandake sandy land are blanketed in snow, serene and magnificent, with a unique charm. The frosted trees on the snowy plains create a fairyland-like spectacle. 🌅 Perfect for an ice and snow self-driving tour, we recommend driving along the "Xilingol Thousand-Mile Grassland Scenic Avenue" to enjoy endless winter scenery.
✅ Enjoy Ice and Snow Activities
🛷 Besides watching thrilling ice and snow competitions, visitors can personally experience horseback riding, skiing, snow bumper balls, snowman building, parent-child ice carts, ice skating, and other fun activities. 👉 Recommended snow resorts include China Horse Capital Ski Resort and Xilinhot City Xilin Lake Ice Rink.
✅ Savor Delicious Food
🥘 Enjoy hot and nourishing winter delicacies like lamb hotpot, mutton slices, roasted whole lamb, and Mongolian milk tea! Xilingol lamb is a nationally recognized geographical indication product, a prized lamb with excellent meat quality, great taste, tender and juicy! Recommended dining spots include Lvda Shuanfu in Xilinhot City, Yuanzhongyuan Shuanfu in Shangdu Town of Zhenglan Banner, Wangshunge Shuanfu in Taibus Banner, Xilaishun Classic Hotpot in Duolun County, and Wulagai Guesthouse in Dongwu Banner. 🚙 Wherever you drive in Xilingol League, you can taste authentic and delicious Xilingol lamb!
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❄️ This winter, Xilingol League offers more than just the Horse Super League. There will be a thousand-mile ice and snow crossing with thousands of participants, the "Dragon Raising Its Head on the Second Day of the Second Month" car rally, ice dragon boat championships, a special cultural evening promoting the spirit of Mongolian horses, youth speed skating competitions, winter Nadam festivals, and a series of exciting events. 📲 Follow "Vast Grassland · Xilingol Cultural Tourism Planet" for new activities and updates! Let’s ignite the passion for ice and snow in Xilingol!
(Some copy sourced from Vast Grassland Xilingol Cultural Tourism, images from Trip.com Travel Experts @LittleFlyerFinn, Hanny Travels)
Post by The Seas of Grass - Xilingol Cultural Tourism | Jun 26, 2025


















