Enjoy a 'Banquet' of Speed and Passion

NALATI, Xinjiang Province, China, June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The first China Narat Grassland Culture & Tourism Festival and China Narat Speed Horse Racing Open Tournament 2013 held in Kuenes County, Kazak Autonomous Prefecture of Ili, Xinjiang, is a grand event for people of all ethnic groups in Kuenes County. There will be a grand opening ceremony for the event on June 14 and 15 in Narat Scenic Region. An original report by City Channel of CRI Online follows.

The opening ceremony. (PRNewsFoto/City Channel of CRI Online)

The Speed Horse Racing Open Tournament will be a horse racing event of the highest standard in Xinjiang. The track it uses meets international standards. Horsemen of all ethnic groups coming from top horse racing clubs across the country and their unique horses will compete with each other on the green grassland under blue skies. It attracts lots of outdoor enthusiasts and horse racing fans to camp in Narat Grassland and wait for the event opening.

Activity Schedule of Narat Speed Horse Racing Open Tournament

China Narat Speed Horse Racing Open Tournament will start on June 15 and 16 in Narat Grassland, Kuenes County. The racing will last for four days from June 14, including four activities of athletic contest, performance, characteristics show and participation & experience.

Getting There

Take a flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Urumqi, then transfer to a direct flight from Urumqi to Narat Tourism Airport.