The Nagqu Horse Racing Festival begins on August 1 on the Gregorian calendar each year, and lasts from 5 to 15 days. It is the most magnificent in north Tibet.In this golden season of grassland, tens of thousands of herdsmen from various parts of Tibet, come to Nagqu on their horses with various kinds of goods and materials. Tents with painting of all kinds of Buddhas will be set up in the area, lasting for miles. It makes the grassland look like a small tent town.

On the day for the opening ceremony of the festival, people from all over the Tibet will pour into this grassland. Colorful flags are flying against the blue sky; horses are racing, herdsmen are showing their riding skills; some are shooting arrows; some are doing wrestling; some are dancing. People around the tent town will be cooking and drinking. This is really a grand and lively picture that you should not miss.

 It is also the traditional occasion for horse trade. The buying and selling of horses at these fairs attracts Tibetans from near and far. Nowadays, the local government also attaches great importance to the occasion and considers it a good chance to promote the economic development in the region. Business talks are held and modern activities like fashion show can also be seen there. It has become a bright highlight in the tourism of Tibet.