What interesting projects are there in Altay, northern Xinjiang?

In addition to the beautiful scenery in northern Xinjiang, there are many unique and interesting skiing sports to try in Altay, northern Xinjiang. Want to know what sports are there? The following small series will introduce you. Come and have a look.

Ancient fur skiing

Skiing is one of the most ancient sports. The origin of human skiing is Altay Mountain in northern Xinjiang. Why? This is because the rock paintings of human skiing posture patterns were discovered about1.20 thousand years ago, and the fur skis used by local people are also considered as one of the oldest skis.

Let me give you a detailed introduction of fur skis: there are two common ones, which are made of wooden boards, narrow in front and wide in back. When skiing, shoes are tied in the middle of skis with thongs, similar to modern skis.

Xue Hai Sheep Picking Competition

It may be difficult for you to see the name of this activity. Next, let's take a look. Picking sheep is a blessing activity of Tuwa people, and it is also their horseback sports competition. The spectacular scene is one of the sports that brave people in Xinjiang love.

Anyone who knows a little about Xinjiang knows that Harmony Village is the largest residence of Tuwa people. Traveling to Kanas is likely to see a fierce and wonderful sheep picking contest.

Tuva Snow Horse Racing

In winter, the ground snow in Altay area is very thick. It can be seen at the horse racing scene that Tuva people spread their hooves in the snow and flew away. Hooves are flying, snow is flying, and snow is like a cigarette. That scene looks good from any angle.