Xinjiang Zhaosu — hometown of heavenly horses, city of rainbows. Explore the thousand-year glacier of Shata Ancient Trail, wander the golden rapeseed flower sea, feel the magnificent scene of thousands of horses galloping across the prairie.
Travel through thousand-year-old trails, indulge in golden flower seas, witness the heroic posture of heavenly horses
Arrive in Zhaosu County, hike the initial section of Shata Ancient Trail, view the Muzart Glacier from afar, and experience the perilous path Xuanzang once traveled westward.
Spend the whole day immersed in the Zhaosu rapeseed flower sea for photography, visit the prairie stone figure sites, and wait for the spectacular Heavenly Horse river bathing in the evening.
Visit Tianma Cultural Park in the morning to learn about the history of Ferghana horses. Shop for special horse-related products in the afternoon before departing.
A Zhaosu specialty made by stuffing horse meat and fat into horse intestines and smoking them. Sliced and steamed, it has a unique flavor and is an excellent winter nourishing food.
A traditional fermented drink of the Kazakh people, made from mare's milk. It tastes sweet and sour, aids digestion, and boosts immunity.
Made with wild mushrooms from the Zhaosu prairie and free-range chicken, slowly simmered. Rich in mushroom aroma, it's a mountain delicacy only available after summer rains.