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Guangzhou Equestrian Venue opens

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Equestrian is an important sport of 16th Asian Games. Moreover, it is the first time for the Chinese mainland to hold a major international equestrian competition. Now we can enjoy the game in the greatest and most beautiful equestrian field of China - Guangzhou Equestrian Venue (located in Conghua) which officially opened on November 10.

Guangzhou Equestrian Venue in Conghua

 Guangzhou Equestrian Venue in Conghua.

Conghua, famous for its hotspring and lichee, lies north of Guangzhou and boasts exceptional environment. It is also an equine disease free zone accredited by Office International des Epizooties (OIE) and European Union (EU). Guangzhou Equestrian Venue is located in Liangkou Town of Conghua City, near the National Road 105 and with Liuxi River aside. It covers more than 2,250 mu, consisting of two training fields, a reverse field and two competition fields. There is also a large spectator stand with a capacity of 6,000.

Guangzhou Equestrian Venue in Conghua

 Guangzhou Equestrian Venue in Conghua.

A rider and his horse train at Guangzhou Equestrian Venue.

 A rider and his horse train at Guangzhou Equestrian Venue.

A total of 105 riders and 108 horses from 16 countries and regions will compete in the equestrian events of the Games. Till now, 60 horses from China, Japan, Thailand and seven other countries and regions have arrived, waiting for the events scheduled from November 14 to 24.

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