Horse racing excitement thrills spectators in Altay

Photo taken on Jan. 25, 2026 shows riders galloping and urging their horses forward during a public horse racing event in Fuhai County, Altay Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The thrilling display of speed and strength captivated visitors, creating a lively atmosphere that drew crowds to watch the spectacle. (Ardak Beisekhan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Jan. 25, 2026 shows riders galloping and urging their horses forward during a public horse racing event in Fuhai County, Altay Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The thrilling display of speed and strength captivated visitors, creating a lively atmosphere that drew crowds to watch the spectacle. (Ardak Beisekhan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Jan. 25, 2026 shows riders galloping and urging their horses forward during a public horse racing event in Fuhai County, Altay Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The thrilling display of speed and strength captivated visitors, creating a lively atmosphere that drew crowds to watch the spectacle. (Ardak Beisekhan/Guangming Picture)