Aerial photo taken on May 20, 2023 shows the starting site of the 2023 China Taklimakan Rally and China Cross-Country Rally Championship Xinjiang sub-contest in Aksu City, northwest China’s Xinjiang. With 134 cars and 234 racers of 58 teams participating in the longest off-road endurance race in Asia and one of the top event in China, the 2023 China Taklimakan Rally kicked off its 12-day competition in Aksu City, covering 4,258 kilometers including 2,253 kilometers of selective sections. There were 9 selective sections and 1 qualifying of short track. (Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily/ Zhou Peng)

Photo taken on May 20, 2023 shows a racing car in the qualifying of short track. (Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily/ Zhou Peng)

Photo taken on May 20, 2023 shows a journalist takes photos of a racing car in the qualifying of short track. (Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily/ Zhou Peng)

Photo taken on May 20, 2023 shows a motorcyclist in the qualifying of short track. (Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily/ Zhou Peng)

Photo taken on May 20, 2023 shows local people interact with the drivers at the starting site. (Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily/ Zhou Peng)

Photo taken on May 20, 2023 shows local people and performer take photos with motorcyclists. (Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily/ Zhou Peng)

Photo taken on May 20, 2023 shows performers perform at the opening ceremony of 2023 Taklimakan Rally. (Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily/ Zhou Peng)

Photo taken on May 20, 2023 shows racers at the opening ceremony of 2023 Taklimakan Rally. (Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily/ Zhou Peng)

Photo taken on May 20, 2023 shows racers drive at the opening ceremony of 2023 Taklimakan Rally. (Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily/ Zhou Peng)

Photo taken on May 20, 2023 shows motorcyclists from the "Team of Stars" drive motorcycles. (Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily/ Zhou Peng)

Photo taken on May 20, 2023 shows a French racer represented the "Team of Kaiyue" from Chongqing participates in the opening ceremony. (Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily/ Zhou Peng)

Photo taken on May 20, 2023 shows a racing car in the qualifying of short track. (Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily/ Zhou Peng)

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