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Kumtag Desert is dressed in silver white after a snowfall in Shanshan, Turpan City, Xinjiang

(Tianshannet - Xinjiang Daily, Reporter Yang Wei): On the night of November 19, 2021, Shanshan County welcomes a snowfall, making Kumtag Desert in Shanshan County change from the scenery of golden sand to the scenery blending golden desert with white snow.

“The snow melted in urban area because of the high temperature, but Kumtag Desert remained to be dressed in sliver thanks to the low temperature in the desert, presenting a unique scenery .” said Sultan Wupur, the captain of Shanshan Blue Eagle emergency rescue team.

Photo taken on November 20, 2021 shows Kumtag Desert is covered with snow after a whole night snowfall. (Photo by Sulidan Wupuer)

Photo taken on November 20, 2021 shows the gorgeous scenery of blue sky, yellow sand and white snow in Kumtag Desert after the previous night's snowfall. (Photo by Sulidan Wupuer)

Photo taken on November 20, 2021 shows the snow-covered Kumtag Desert attracts photography enthusiasts and car enthusiasts to view the scene. (Photo by Sulidan Wupuer)

Photo taken on November 20, 2021 shows after the previous night's snowfall, the morning sun casts a golden glow over the snow-covered Kumtag Desert, presenting a gorgeous view. (Photo by He Haixia)

Photo taken on November 20, 2021 shows the morning sun casts a golden glow over the snow-covered Kumtag Desert, presenting a gorgeous view. (Photo by He Haixia)

Photo taken on November 20, 2021 shows the morning sun casts a golden glow over the snow-covered Kumtag Desert, presenting a gorgeous view. (Photo by Abulaiti Abulimiti)

Photo taken on November 20, 2021 shows the morning sun casts a golden glow over the snow-covered Kumtag Desert, presenting a gorgeous view. (Photo by Abulaiti Abulimiti)