Photo taken on June 23, 2007 shows a view of grassland in Xilingol League of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Eco-environment protection efforts in recent years had restored the vast grassland of the region to its past glory.

Horses stroll on the grassland in Xilingol League of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, on June 23, 2007.

Photo taken on June 23, 2007 shows a view of grassland in Xilingol League of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

Horses stroll on the grassland in Xilingol League of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, on June 23, 2007.

Photo taken on June 23, 2007 shows a view of grassland in Xilingol League of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

(People's Daily June 25, 2008)