Ever wondered what it feels like to gallop alongside history? CGTN’s Yang Xinmeng took her camera to Urumqi, the buzzing capital of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in the Chinese mainland, and discovered a world where past and present ride side by side. 🐎✨
Silk Road Horses Reign Supreme
Meet the legendary Akhal-Teke horses: sleek, golden-coated champions once treasured by emperors crossing the Silk Road. Known as horses of fire, their metallic sheen still catches the sunlight as they thunder across vast plains. It’s a sight that takes you straight back to ancient caravans and colorful market bazaars.
A 5-Year-Old Riding Sensation
Then there’s Liu Xuan (aged 5), who hopped into the saddle at just 18 months old! With a fearless smile and perfect posture, she’s become the talk of local riding clubs. 'I feel free when I ride,' she laughs, legs barely reaching the stirrups but spirit soaring high. 🌟
More Than Horses
Beyond the riding schools and dusty arenas, Yang captures daily life in Xinjiang: families cheering from the sidelines, children learning to tack up, and the warm hospitality that welcomes every guest. It’s a refreshing glimpse of a region too often defined by headlines.
So whether you’re a horse lover, travel dreamer, or culture buff, this vlog is your fast pass to an epic equestrian adventure. Saddle up and discover why Xinjiang’s horse scene is racing into the future while galloping through history! 🎥🌍
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From Silk Road horses to a 5-year-old equestrian star in Xinjiang
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