Photo taken on December 20, 2023 shows members of the speed skating team from Shuixigou Middle School in Urumqi County, Urumqi City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, attend training sessions. The school has a history of over 20 years in ice and snow sports and has cultivated a large number of professional speed skaters.

Photo taken on December 19, 2023 shows snow enthusiasts ski on the main road of the Silk Road Mountain Resort located in Urumqi County, Urumqi City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Photo taken on December 21, 2023 shows tourists experience snowmobiles in the Narat international ski resort in Xinyuan County, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. In recent years, the Narat scenic area has continuously explored the elements of ice and snow tourism, striving to create a fully functional, service-oriented, and high-quality tourist destination with a beautiful environment.

Photo taken on December 23, 2023 shows a horse galloping performance satged in Tianma Tourism and Cultural Park in Zhaosu County, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. In recent years, Zhaosu County has continuously promoted the integrated development of "tourism + horse industry". Currently, the annual output value of the horse industry in the entire county has exceeded 1.2 billion yuan (about 168.55 million U.S. dollars).

Photo taken on December 24, 2023 shows visitors watch swans at the Swan Spring Wetland Park in Yining County, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. In recent years, with the continuous improvement of the local ecological environment, the Swan Spring Wetland Park located on the banks of the Ili River has continuously welcomed wintering swans. This year, the number of wintering swans has reached over 700, reaching a new historical high.

Photo taken on December 22, 2023 shows actors perform ethnic dances in an amusement park in Tekes County, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The amusement park is a comprehensive year-round tourist destination that combines sightseeing, entertainment, and experiential activities for visitors.

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