On December 12, 2023, heavy snow fell in Zhaosu County, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. And the vast grassland was covered with thick snow. Many Ili horses were galloping on the snow field.

Photo taken on December 12, 2023 shows groups of Ili horses gallop on the snow fields in Zhaosu County, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily/ Tang Yong)

Photo taken on December 12, 2023 shows groups of Ili horses gallop on the snow fields in Zhaosu County, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily/ Tang Yong)

Photo taken on December 12, 2023 shows groups of Ili horses gallop on the snow fields in Zhaosu County, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily/ Tang Yong)

Photo taken on December 12, 2023 shows groups of Ili horses gallop on the snow fields in Zhaosu County, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily/ Tang Yong)

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