A one-day trip to Zhangye Shandan Military Horse Farm to explore Asia's largest horse farm! !
Shandan Military Horse Farm in Zhangye, a one-day tour, is the largest horse farm in Asia. Shandan Military Horse Farm, located in Shandan County, Zhangye City, Gansu Province, China, was founded by Huo Qubing, a general of the Western Han Dynasty. It is located in the middle of the Hexi Corridor, on the Damaying Grassland at the northern foot of Lenglongling in the Qilian Mountains. It is the oldest military horse farm in the world. The natural scenery here is magnificent and it is a paradise for photographers and nature lovers. In summer, the horses are galloping and full of vitality; in winter, the snow is white and the scenery is beautiful.
About transportation
Starting from Zhangye,
it takes one hour to reach the horse farm. Shandan Military Horse Farm is very large and is divided into the main farm, the first farm, the second farm, and the third farm.
How to play:
1 Horseback riding tour: the price is 100-300 yuan. If you choose the longest route, the horseback riding tour is 300 yuan/person.
It is very important to meet a good coach for horseback riding. The coach took us to the depths of Kulong Gorge. The horses took us to climb mountains and wade through water. Sitting on the horse's back and watching the horses drinking water and eating grass are all very novel experiences for children. 70
Generally, there are two main horseback riding routes:
One is the Luanniao Lake route, which takes 2 hours, and the other is the Kulong Gorge route, which takes 4 hours.
1 Horse riding is a high-intensity sport. You should choose according to your own condition. Children can ride the whole journey without any problem. They have a lot of fun all the way, but their hind legs and buttocks hurt after getting off the horse. If you have enough time, it is recommended to ride directly to Kulong Gorge. The 4-hour ride will take you deep into the grassland, streams and jungles, which is quite exciting.
2. Grassland hiking: Friends who don’t want to ride horses can go to Luanniao Lake or Kulong Gorge for a hike. The scenery is very good. Go there before sunset and take some great photos along the way.
Ten thousand horses drinking water: Every day at around 8:30 in the morning and after 4:00 in the afternoon, there will be two herds of horses drinking water. Although there are not ten thousand horses, there are probably nearly a thousand horses, and the scene is still very spectacular. ☑ Tips for visiting Shandan Military Horse Farm 1. Be sure to bring good clothes, the wind at the horse farm is too strong. The temperature difference between day and night is still quite large
2. Shandan horses are very beautiful! However, it is best to have a coach accompany you when riding a horse. If the horse becomes violent, you must listen to the coach's instructions and be extra careful!
3. If you want to see thousands of horses galloping, you may have to go there later, because the galloping horses can only be seen at 8:30 in the morning and 4-5 in the afternoon.
4. Finally, it is recommended to charter a car or drive to the racecourse by yourself. Public transportation is not very convenient and the place is a bit remote. Now the one-day tour is very cost-effective, and there is no worry
5. The road in Kulongxia on the southeast side of the horse farm is not easy to walk, so you must pay attention to safety when riding
6. I personally think that Shandan Military Horse Farm is very cheap compared to other places, where riding a horse for a few minutes costs hundreds of dollars. And the feeling of galloping on the grassland is really great!
We are a small group of 4-8 people who are purely for fun. There are no hidden costs throughout the trip and we provide 24-hour pick-up/drop-off service. With a professional driver-guide leading the team and companions of the same age, you can have a lot of fun even if you are alone. If you want to know more about travel routes, group schedules, carpooling, chartering, and customized travel, you can contact me privately! Click [Consult Now] and send "number of people + number of days" to register or learn about the detailed itinerary Zhangye Gansu Shandan Royal Military Horse Farm Scenic Area
Qinghai Yangzhuo Travel Agency