On January 21, 2024, the old town of Kashi welcomed the first heavy snow of the winter. Snowflakes flew gracefully, turning the old town into a silver wonderland. Tree branches were covered in snow, and red lanterns swayed in the snow, eagerly welcoming the Chinese New Year.

Photo taken on January 22, 2024 shows tourists visit the old town of Kashi in Kashi Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Photo by Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily/ Tang Yong)

Photo taken on January 22, 2024 shows local residents play in the snow in the old town of Kashi, Kashi Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Photo by Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily/ Tang Yong)

Photo taken on January 22, 2024 shows children play in the snow in the old town of Kashi, Kashi Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Photo by Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily/ Tang Yong)

Photo taken on January 22, 2024 shows tourists visit the old town of Kashi in Kashi Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Photo by Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily/ Tang Yong)

Photo taken on January 22, 2024 shows tourists visit the old town of Kashi in Kashi Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Photo by Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily/ Tang Yong)

Photo taken on January 22, 2024 shows tourists take photos in the snow in the old town of Kashi, Kashi Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Photo by Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily/ Tang Yong)

Photo taken on January 22, 2024 shows tourists visit the old town of Kashi in Kashi Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Photo by Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily/ Tang Yong)

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