Horseback Holidays: The New Way to See China

A Hong Kong entrepreneur is part of a growing trend: using horseback riding to explore mainland China. Chan Shan Shan, 29, has made horse riding the focus of her travels for the past five years. She chooses this over standard tourist sightseeing. She has ridden across many regions. These include Shenzhen, Dongguan, and Zhuhai in Guangdong province. She has also explored Yunnan province and the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region in western China. This activity is called "equestrian tourism." It is gaining popularity. Travelers seek a deeper, more active connection with the landscapes they visit. The trend shows a shift in how people, especially young professionals, choose to experience travel in China.