From June 19th to 22nd, the 2026 Shangri La Jockey Club with the theme of "Riding a Horse to Chase Dreams on a New Journey, Gratitude and Striving for Unity" was held in Shangri La City, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. Hundreds of riders from Yunnan, Sichuan, Xizang, Qinghai, Gansu and other places, together with tourists from home and abroad, gathered on the snow covered plateau to meet friends and connect hearts with horses, and build a solid bridge for exchanges, mutual learning, unity and development among all ethnic groups.

At the opening ceremony, each representative team entered the venue one by one with horse racing (CCTV | Xu Jun)

From June 19th to 22nd, the 2026 Shangri La Jockey Club with the theme of "Riding a Horse to Chase Dreams on a New Journey, Gratitude and Striving for Unity" was held in Shangri La City, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. Hundreds of riders from Yunnan, Sichuan, Xizang, Qinghai, Gansu and other places, together with tourists from home and abroad, gathered on the snow covered plateau to meet friends and connect hearts with horses, and build a solid bridge for exchanges, mutual learning, unity and development among all ethnic groups.

Equestrian performance at the opening ceremony.(CCTV | Xu Jun)

From June 19th to 22nd, the 2026 Shangri La Jockey Club with the theme of "Riding a Horse to Chase Dreams on a New Journey, Gratitude and Striving for Unity" was held in Shangri La City, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. Hundreds of riders from Yunnan, Sichuan, Xizang, Qinghai, Gansu and other places, together with tourists from home and abroad, gathered on the snow covered plateau to meet friends and connect hearts with horses, and build a solid bridge for exchanges, mutual learning, unity and development among all ethnic groups.

Ancient Pommeled Horse wares displayed in the intangible cultural heritage market. (CCTV | Xu Jun)

From June 19th to 22nd, the 2026 Shangri La Jockey Club with the theme of "Riding a Horse to Chase Dreams on a New Journey, Gratitude and Striving for Unity" was held in Shangri La City, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. Hundreds of riders from Yunnan, Sichuan, Xizang, Qinghai, Gansu and other places, together with tourists from home and abroad, gathered on the snow covered plateau to meet friends and connect hearts with horses, and build a solid bridge for exchanges, mutual learning, unity and development among all ethnic groups.

From June 19th to 22nd, the 2026 Shangri La Jockey Club with the theme of "Riding a Horse to Chase Dreams on a New Journey, Gratitude and Striving for Unity" was held in Shangri La City, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. Hundreds of riders from Yunnan, Sichuan, Xizang, Qinghai, Gansu and other places, together with tourists from home and abroad, gathered on the snow covered plateau to meet friends and connect hearts with horses, and build a solid bridge for exchanges, mutual learning, unity and development among all ethnic groups.