Aerial photo taken on January 6, 2025 shows an overlooking view of Qiuci Alley on Sakesake Street in Kuqa City, Aksu Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily (Reporter Zhou Peng) news: Qiuci Alley in Sakesake Street, Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, is the best-preserved block from the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China in the old city of Kuqa. It is located at the intersection of the old city of Kuqa from the Ming and Qing Dynasties and the ancient city of Kuqa from the Han and Tang Dynasties, making it the core area of historical and cultural heritage of the city.

Photo taken on January 7, 2025 shows tourists visit Qiuci Alley on Sakesake Street in Kuqa City, Aksu Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Photo taken on January 6, 2025 shows tourists visit Qiuci Alley on Sakesake Street in Kuqa City, Aksu Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Once, the infrastructure here was underdeveloped, and the living conditions were poor. Through the joint efforts of the locals and the pairing assistance from Ningbo City, Qiuci Alley has successfully transformed into a comprehensive tourist attraction that embodies the essence of Qiuci culture and features unique cultural landscapes, becoming a must-visit place for tourists coming to Kuqa City.

Photo taken on January 6, 2025 shows local residents play ethnic musical instruments and sing at a teahouse in Qiuci Alley on Sakesake Street of Kuqa City, Aksu Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Photo taken on January 6, 2025 shows locals shop at an ethnic clothing store in Qiuci Alley on Sakesake Street of Kuqa City, Aksu Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Photo taken on January 7, 2025 shows students play at the Qiuci Alley on Sakesake Street in Kuqa City, Aksu Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Photo taken on January 7, 2025 shows students play at the Qiuci Alley on Sakesake Street in Kuqa City, Aksu Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

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