⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The 2025 Alxa Camel Super League kicked off on Saturday in Alxa League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, a new addition to the region's winter tourism offerings. The Camel Super League, running from December 2025 to March 2026 across three locations in Alxa, features a variety of events, including camel relay races, long-distance races, camel polo, and archery on camel back, alongside traditional skill competitions and a camel beauty pageant. The opening ceremony and the first round of competitions attracted 24 teams, with over a thousand camels competing. Alxa League boasts a camel population of 174,000, representing approximately one-third of the national total. The local government has been prioritizing a strategy combining sports, cultural activities and tourism, with the camel race being one of the events. The colorful activities are expected to bring diverse winter tourism experience for visitors. Shotlist: Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, north China - Dec 27, 2025: 1. Aerial shot of camel "super league" in progress; 2. Various of competition in progress; 3. Aerial shot of camels running; 4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) participant (name not given) (ending with shot 5): "I've been participating in competitions with camels since I was a child, and this competition is the first formal one for this two-year-old calf. Overall, it performed quite well today."; 5. Various of camel; 6. Various of competition in progress; 7. Aerial shot of camels running; 8. Various of competition in progress; 9. Various of spectators; 10. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) tourist (name not given) (ending with shot 11): "This is my first time watching this competition, and I got up close to the camels. They are incredibly strong and impressive. The lamb here is also delicious. So I feel this trip is very rewarding."; 11. Various of competition in progress; 12. Aerial shot of competition. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]