Northern Inner Mongolia autonomous region will host a series of events in August to boost its culture and tourism appeal.

Local government is opening a culture and tourism expo in Hohhot which will run between August 10 and 14.

The expo aims to promote culture and tourism in the autonomous region by presenting digital science exhibits, culture creation ideas, design work, intangible cultural heritage and animations to the public.

At the same time, a costume and headwear design competition is to be staged.

Moreover, a creative culture and tourism design competition that focuses on art, application and ethnic element integration will take place in Hohhot on August 18.