Local residents greet visitors in Yuliu alley, located in Tacheng's Emin county in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, in this image taken on Oct 23, 2024. This 640-meter-long alley houses 32 households representing nine diverse ethnic groups, including Han, Uygur, Kazak, Hui, Russian, Uzbek, Xibe, Qiang, and Tujia. The alley is becoming an emerging tour destination to experience multi-ethnic cultures. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

This picture, taken on Oct 23, 2024, showcases a bakery shop nestled in Yuliu alley, situated in Tacheng's Emin county in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. Abundant in various food raw materials such as wheat, oil, nuts, and fruits, Tacheng is evolving into a sought-after tourist spot where visitors can savor culinary delights originating from diverse ethnic backgrounds. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

A guide introduces the local air-dried beef of the Kazak ethnic group in Yuliu alley, located in Tacheng's Emin county, in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region in this snapshot from Oct 23, 2024. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Wall paintings depicting figures from different ethnic groups are seen in Yuliu alley, located in Tacheng's Emin county, in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region in this picture taken on Oct 23, 2024. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Italian content creator Yasmin von Roon, a participant in the "A Date with China·Meet Xinjiang" media tour, engages in conversation with local residents of Yuliu alley in Tacheng's Emin county, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, on Oct 23, 2024. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Mexican content creator Laura Ugalde, also part of the "A Date with China·Meet Xinjiang" media tour, explores sculptures and paintings on dried grounds in Yuliu alley, located in Tacheng's Emin county in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, on Oct 23, 2024. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

In a local family hotel in the Haldun community of Tacheng, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, individuals dressed in traditional attire representing (from left to right) the Mongolian, Uygur, Uygur, Hui and Russian ethnic groups are captured in this image taken on Oct 22, 2024. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

This photo, taken on Oct 22, 2024, exhibits a spread of pastries and fruits served in a local family hotel in the Haldun community of Tacheng, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

At the Yemili Ancient City Ruins in Tacheng's Emin county, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, on Oct 23, 2024, staff members welcome and greet visitors by showering them with candies. The ancient city was established in the 12th century A.D. by Emperor Yelyu Dashi of the Western Liao regime. The Kazak ethnic people continue the tradition of presenting candies to guests during celebratory occasions like weddings and welcoming ceremonies. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Yurts of the Kazak ethnic group are seen at Yemili Ancient City Ruins in Tacheng's Emin county of Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region on Oct 23, 2024. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]