The  chengchao tournament, also known as the City Football Invitational Tournament Guiyang, draws 16 grassroots teams from Sichuan, Guangxi, Beijing, Hebei, and other regions. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The final of a soccer invitational featuring teams from 16 cities was held in Guiyang, Guizhou province. Guiyang defeated Beihai of Guangxi 1-0 to claim the title.

Fans cheer for the game. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The chengchao tournament, also known as the City Football Invitational Tournament Guiyang, was launched just over a month ago and drew teams from Sichuan, Guangxi, Beijing, Hebei, and other regions.

Performers with a large balloon perform during the game's halftime. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Over seven days, 16 grassroots sides representing their cities played 48 matches across the group stage, knockout rounds, and placement games.