Spring Festival temple fair opens in N China's Inner Mongolia

Photo taken on Feb 22, 2026 shows the opening of the 2026 Hohhot Spring Festival Cultural Temple Fair at Saishang Old Street in Yuquan District, Hohhot City, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Themed "Celebrate the New Year in Hohhot," the event blends traditional folk customs, intangible cultural heritage performances and interactive experiences, running through March 3. (Ding Genhou/Guangming Pictures)

Photo taken on Feb 22, 2026 captures dragon dance performers engaging with residents during the 2026 Hohhot Spring Festival Cultural Temple Fair in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. (Ding Genhou/Guangming Pictures)

Photo taken on Feb 22, 2026 shows residents taking photos with performers dressed as xianxia (a Chinese fantasy TV series) characters during the 2026 Hohhot Spring Festival Cultural Temple Fair in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. (Ding Genhou/Guangming Pictures)