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From Silk Road horses to a 5-year-old equestrian star in Xinjiang

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In her latest vlog from Urumqi, CGTN’s Yang Xinmeng meets some of China’s finest horses and riders – among them a 5-year-old girl who began riding at just 18 months old.

From the majestic Akhal-Teke horses, once revered by emperors, to the laughter of children learning to ride, Yang captures a more personal side of Xinjiang: one filled with freedom on horseback and stories that go far beyond the labels often attached to this region.

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