Sima Qian, the renowned historian of ancient China (born 145 BCE), left detailed accounts of the economy, military history, and equestrian culture of the Xiongnu in the Account of the Xiongnu chapter of his classic work, Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji).
He wrote that riding began in early childhood—Xiongnu children first learned to ride sheep while hunting marmots, ground squirrels, and birds with small bows. As they grew, they progressed to riding horses to hunt foxes and hares, laying the foundation for a life as skilled warrior-archers.
Today, the Mongolians—true descendants of the Xiongnu—proudly keep this ancient tradition alive.
If you wish to step back in time, join us for an extraordinary journey. Immerse yourself in authentic nomadic life by staying with a local herder family—whether for a week, a month, or even a year. Become part of their community, adopt a horse of your own, and name it after yourself or a loved one.
Bond with a magnificent Mongolian horse, traverse hundreds or thousands of kilometers across vast forests and open steppes—completely unconstrained by fences—and discover the true meaning of freedom.
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