Alshaa Moto Festival concludes with thrilling off-road events

Fireworks light up the Alshaa night sky at the annual moto festival opening. [Photo/WeChat account of Alshaa Moto Festival]

The 19th Alshaa Moto Festival concluded on Oct 4 in Alshaa Right Banner, Inner Mongolia autonomous region. The five-day event gathered off-road enthusiasts from across China in the stunning Badain Jaran Desert for the world's largest off-road carnival.

Coinciding with the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, a grand flag-raising ceremony on Oct 1 honored the motherland. Festivities continued with the 20th Badain Jaran Desert Cultural Tourism Festival and the 19th Alshaa Moto Festival, which featured thrilling off-road challenges, skydiving, and colorful smoke displays.

The sweeping expanse of the Badain Jaran Desert. [Photo/WeChat account of Alshaa Moto Festival]

The T3 Challenge, a 130-kilometer race through complex terrain, remained a festival highlight, attracting nearly 30 teams from across China. The KO3 show wowed the audience with spectacular drone performances and fireworks, lighting up the desert night sky.

The Guotai Alshaa Moto 100 Series Race also held its September season finals, with both production and professional categories. The event’s competitive spirit culminated in the award ceremony for this year's top off-road racers, who earned points across the season to secure their places on the podium.