Village horse racing boosts summer tourism economy in Guizhou

Village Horse Racing is a massive grassroots sports and cultural phenomenon centered in Guizhou Province of China. Rooted in the traditional Duan Festival of the Shui ethnic group, the local amateur races feature bareback riders, dramatic sprints, and mounted archery.

Beyond the racecourse, local authorities have leveraged the visitor flow brought by the horse races to provide complementary cultural tourism services, including daytime viewing and nighttime leisure activities.