5th Hunan-Guangdong Ancient Horse Trail Hiking ( Suxian section) which is one of the activities of Chenzhou Tourism Festival was launched in Yuhou street of Chenzhou city on October 31, 2015. More than 300 hikers gathered there to revisit this one-thousand-year ancient trail.

At 9:00am, the hikers started from Yuhou street under the heavy rain, and traced from Suxian lake, Zoumaling, Wanshou bridge, then arrived at the destination of Xiuliang garden of Liangtian town. Though the weather was bad, all hikers were still passionate to finish the 28-km journey. After 5 hours, all of them arrived at the destination continuously. “It is a unique feeling that all beautiful sceneries were covered in the mist during this rainy trip. The least of perfection is that less ancient quartzite roads are available there. But we are still satisfied with the fulfillment of this hiking.” said Zhang Wen who attended such kind of activities every year. He becomes healthier after joining in the outdoor sports.

It was learned that the ancient horse trail hiking becomes one of the brand events of Chenzhou city’s establishment of sports city. It was firstly launched in 2011, and then was kept being handled every year. It was purposely to enrich people’s spirit life, promote the healthy life style, and mobile more people to join in the national fitness program.

Li Xiping- one of the municipal leaders of Chenzhou city attended the opening ceremony.