In mid-September, Ruoqiang County, Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, located on the southeastern edge of the Taklimakan Desert in Xinjiang, has a crisp fall day and pleasant scenery. The clean and tidy streets, the green spaces surrounded by flowers and plants, and the elegant and chic gardens, make the whole city vibrant and beautiful. In recent years, Ruoqiang County has continuously increased urban greening, and the urban ecological environment has improved significantly. (Correspondent: Cho Hura)

Aerial photo taken on September 11, 2021 shows Ruoqiang County of Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang.

Aerial photo taken on September 11, 2021 shows Ruoqiang County of Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang.

Aerial photo taken on September 11, 2021 shows Ruoqiang County of Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang.

Aerial photo taken on September 11, 2021 shows Ruoqiang County of Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang.

Photo taken on September 12, 2021 shows Loulan Museum at night in Ruoqiang County of Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang.

Photo taken on September 12, 2021 shows Loulan Museum at night in Ruoqiang County of Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang.

Photo taken on September 12, 2021 shows a view of the Cultural Square at night in Ruoqiang County of Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang.

Photo taken on September 12, 2021 shows a view of the Cultural Square at night in Ruoqiang County of Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang.