A girl has fun trying out tapestry weaving. [Photo/Hohhot Daily]

The eighth Inner Mongolia Intangible Cultural Heritage Chinese New Year Market opened at Xingyunli Shopping Mall in Hohhot – capital city of North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region – on Jan 1.

The market, which runs to the close of business on Jan 5, features four main areas – a Northern Frontier Market, Inner Mongolia Craftsmanship activities, a traditional medicine consultation called Exploring Health Through Heritage and an online market through the Inner Mongolia Intangible Heritage Museum store.  

Staff members at the Inner Mongolia Arts University stall introduce tourists to traditional paper-cutting works. [Photo/Hohhot Daily]

Over 200 stands – displaying local crafts, cuisines and art works – are immersing visitors in a festive atmosphere, while highlighting the region's cultural richness.

Participants can enjoy an authentic experience of traditional craftsmanship and culinary arts, bridging heritage and modern celebrations.

Women show how to make traditional hand-crafted oat noodles, an ever-popular local delicacy. [Photo/Hohhot Daily]