Nagqu Horse Racing Festival

Tibet
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The Nagqu Horse Racing Festival, called "Daqiong" in Tibetan, is a grand traditional festival in northern Tibet. It is held on August 1st of the Gregorian calendar every year and lasts for 5 to 15 days. Especially after a long year of sun and wind in the pastoral areas. Of course, the origin of horse racing is far more than this. But the story of Gesar, who became rich overnight and welcomed the beauty, must be one of the reasons. Horse racing is an important and ancient tradition that writes and continues the legend of the grassland. The ancient and prestigious Nagqu Horse Racing Festival is an irreplaceable tourist attraction in northern Tibet. Tourists who choose to travel to Tibet in summer must not miss it. Nagqu and Amdo are the areas where you can experience the life of herdsmen in northern Tibet the most. In addition, the source of the Nujiang River, Yangtze River and other major rivers in the area can allow you to fully experience the unique culture of herdsmen and then enjoy the beauty of the mountains and rivers.

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