Guest from the air

Photo taken on December 23, 2022 shows a flight lands at Taxkorgan Khunjerab Airport in Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County, Kashgar Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang. On that day, the China Southern Airlines flight CZ5193 landed smoothly at Taxkorgan Khunjerab Airport, which marked the official opening of the first high plateau airport to traffic in Xinjiang. (Photo by Guan Tao)

Ten thousand steeds gallop

Photo taken on December 23, 2022 shows a group of horses gallop on the snow field in Zhaosu County, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang. In winter, Zhaosu Grassland, located in the western part of the Tianshan Mountains, is covered with thick snow. Horses gallop on the boundless snowfield with flying snow, showing a magnificent and unique landscape, attracting a large number of photographers to take pictures here. (Photo by Li Wenwu)

The Buzkashi (horseback competition for possession of a goat)

Photo taken on December 22, 2022 shows herdsmen participate in Buzkashi (horseback competition for possession of a goat) at the 2022-2023 ice and snow cultural tourism festival themed "Silk Road Ice and Snow Season · Happy Tour in Aksu" at the Ta Village · a Tomur scenic spot in the Tianshan Mountains, located at Tagelak Village in Kekeya Town, Wensu County, Aksu Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang. The wonderful cultural activities at the opening ceremony, such as horse racing, Buzkashi, lion dancing performance, attracted many tourists to watch. (Shiliuyun- Xinjiang Daily/ Zou Yi)

Passion in snow field

Photo taken on December 21, 2022 shows farmers and herdsmen participate in Hez Huar (a traditional Kazak entertainment) in Sarkuobu Township, Zhaosu County, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang. In winter, Zhaosu County has actively carried out colorful cultural and sports activities to enrich the life of farmers and herdsmen. (Photo by Li Wenwu)

“Dance” in snow

Photo taken on December 20, 2022 shows an enthusiast snowboards at the Xinjiang Silk Road International Resort in Urumqi, northwest China’s Xinjiang. Recently, with the overall opening of ski runs at the Xinjiang Silk Road International Resort, more and more skiers come to ski. Since the opening of the resort, more than 10,000 visits have been received in total. Ice and snow sports have driven local winter tourism. (Shiliuyun- Xinjiang Daily/ Cai Zengle)

Crystal rime

Photo taken on December 22, 2022 shows visitors take photos of rime landscape at Beiting National Wetland Park in Jimsar County, Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang. In winter, Beiting National Wetland Park is covered with snow and crystal ice, showing a splendid scene. This national wetland park covers an area of 1492 hectares and is divided into five parts including ecological conservation area, restoration and reconstruction area, rational utilization area, publicity exhibition area, and management service area, which effectively protects this typical representative of wetland ecosystem integrity of inland arid area and small inward flowing river in northwest China. (Shiliuyun- Xinjiang Daily/ Li Rui)

Travel in wetland

Photo taken on December 22, 2022 shows a waterbird swims in the water of Beiting National Wetland Park in Jimsar County, Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang. (Shiliuyun- Xinjiang Daily/ Li Rui)

Swans spread their wings

Photo taken on December 22, 2022 shows wild swans fly over the Kongque River in Korla City, northwest China’s Xinjiang. December 22 is the Winter Solstice, one of the 24 solar terms in the Chinese lunar calendar. The wild swans that overwinter in Korla City fly over the Kongque River that has not yet completely melted, bringing vitality to Korla City in winter. (Photo by Cho Hura)

Produce to guarantee supply

Photo taken on December 20, 2022 shows staff produce drugs on the intelligent production line of Xinjiang Yinduolan Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. at the northern industrial park of Urumqi High-tech Zone (Xinshi District) in Urumqi City, northwest China’s Xinjiang. Yinduolan ensures the smooth operation of extraction and preparation of the traditional Chinese medicine as well as sales, customer service and distribution on the premise of safe production. The company adopts a 24-hour "three shift" system and mobilizes all the employees to improve production efficiency and ensure the production and supply of key drugs, so as to protect the health of the public. (Shiliuyun- Xinjiang Daily/ Zou Yi)

Sample selection

Photo taken on December 20, 2022 shows workers of Erke Co., Ltd. use machines to select samples at the production workshop of Erke Co., Ltd. in Yutian Tianjin Industrial Park in Yutian County, Hotan Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang. Workers perform their own duties, and orderly carry out sewing, ironing, thread trimming, inspection, packaging and other work... In recent years, Yutian County has adapted to local conditions, expanded employment channels, and vigorously developed labor-intensive industries such as textile, shoe-making and hosiery-making. At present, dozens of enterprises are settled in Yutian Tianjin Industrial Park, and the supporting infrastructure of the park is improving. (Shiliuyun- Xinjiang Daily/ Zhou Peng)

Handmade vermicelli

Photo taken on December 19, 2022 shows a worker makes handmade vermicelli at a vermicelli processing plant in Yueliangdi Village, Yinggebao Township, Mulei Kazak Autonomous County, Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang. Farmers in Mulei Kazak Autonomous County have the tradition of planting potatoes. And the potatoes planted here are large with high flour content. In 2022, more than 2000 mu of potatoes are planted in the county. In order to extend the potato industry chain, the local government has built a vermicelli processing plant, so that villagers can work nearby and earn 100 yuan a day. And the handmade vermicelli has been sold to Changji, Urumqi and other places. In recent years, Mulei Kazak Autonomous County has adhered to the development of green organic planting, constantly extended the industrial chain of agricultural products, increased the additional value of agricultural products, promoted the intensive, standardized and large-scale development of agriculture, improved agricultural efficiency and increased farmers' income. (Shiliuyun- Xinjiang Daily/ Li Rui)

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