Xinjiang Ancient Ecological Park hosts the largest Akhal-Teke horse base of its kind in the country, containing about one-sixth of the estimated 3,000 specimens worldwide. (Photos: China Daily)

Tourism has increased steadily in recent years to hit about 1 million visits annually.

Jumabay Turdahun (center) started riding Akhal-Teke horses at Xinjiang Ancient Ecological Park last year, training for equestrian events that have taken him to various parts of the country.

Jumabay Turdahun (center) started riding Akhal-Teke horses at Xinjiang Ancient Ecological Park last year, training for equestrian events that have taken him to various parts of the country.

Jumabay Turdahun (center) started riding Akhal-Teke horses at Xinjiang Ancient Ecological Park last year, training for equestrian events that have taken him to various parts of the country.