Policewomen on horseback patrol streets and scenic spots in Aershan, North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region. [Photo by Yuan Hui/chinadaily.com.cn]

Aershan, in North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region has long been well known for its spectacular natural scenery. But now there's a new attraction in town: local policewomen patrolling on horseback.

The policewomen ride horses to patrol streets and scenic spots to keep law and order and promote tourism. With an average height of 170 centimeters and age of 20, the policewomen turn the heads of many visitors.