On the sweeping grasslands of Hulun Buir's New Barag Left Banner, wild horses stampede like brushstrokes across nature's canvas – a scene straight out of a traditional Chinese painting come to life. As 2025 winds down, their thunderous hooves carry ancient nomadic traditions into the modern era, echoing blessings for the upcoming Year of the Horse in 2026.
This breathtaking spectacle in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region blends raw power with poetic symbolism. The galloping herds create ripples through seas of grass, embodying what locals call 'the wind made visible' – a dynamic representation of cultural continuity that's persisted for centuries.
📸: All photos by CGTN
Travel enthusiasts and culture buffs are flocking to witness this seasonal phenomenon, with many drawing parallels to the fluid lines of ink-wash masterpieces. As one recent visitor posted: 'It's like watching a living scroll painting – you can practically see the prosperity and vitality from those ancient blessings moving through their muscles!' ✨
