[Video by Khuchingtugs and Nan Ding/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Amid the coming of summer peak, Xi Ujimchin Banner in North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region entered its prime season in July, with its picturesque and undulating grassland and a variety of rich cultural activities currently being held there.

In particular, a series of activities around the Mongolian Nadam Fair kicked off on July 22, highlighted by a Mongolian wrestling bout, a thrilling 30.5-kilometer horse racing competition and a traditional archery contest.

Horse riders display their formidable skills on the Xi Ujimchin Grassland, in an event that is part of the Mongolian Nadam Fair. [Photo by Khuchingtugs and Nan Ding/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

A young man gallops at full bolt on the Xi Ujimchin Grassland during the horse racing competition. [Photo by Khuchingtugs and Nan Ding/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Competitors gather for a warm-up before the traditional archery contest takes place. [Photo by Khastuya/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

An archer takes careful aim at the competition. [Photo by Khastuya/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

 An archer goes for the bull's eye during the archery event. [Photo by Khastuya/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]