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Millions of livestock are being transferred to spring and autumn pastures in Altay City, NW China’s Xinjiang

Photo taken on August 20, 2023 shows herders drive livestock along the herding trail in Baigetuobie Village, Qiemu'erqieke Town, Altay City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Since the beginning of autumn, livestock in the vast pastoral areas in Altay City have welcomed the season to transfer cattle again. Millions of livestock are being moved from high-altitude summer pastures to spring and autumn pastures of lower altitude, and then they will migrate to winter pastures. This autumn migration will continue until mid to late September. (Photo by Liu Shihe)

Photo taken on August 20, 2023 shows herders drive livestock along the herding trail in Baigetuobie Village, Qiemu'erqieke Town, Altay City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Photo by Liu Shihe)

Photo taken on August 20, 2023 shows livestock walk along the herding trail in Baigetuobie Village, Qiemu'erqieke Town, Altay City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Photo by Liu Shihe)

Photo taken on August 20, 2023 shows herders drive livestock along the herding trail in Baigetuobie Village, Qiemu'erqieke Town, Altay City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Photo by Liu Shihe)

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