The Thousand Camel Festival, held amidst the dazzling scenery of the Gobi Desert, is a celebration of the endangered Bactrian two-humped camel and the important role it plays in the lives of the Gobi’s nomads. Camel races and polo competitions, camel parade , best camel ride couple competition as well as performances of traditional Mongolian music and dance, are among the highlights of this annual event. The festival allows the traveler to learn more about the Bactian two-humped camel and to experience the desert herders’ traditional nomadic lifestyle .
