Photo taken on January 29, 2025 shows tourists visit the Kazanqi folk tourism area in Yining City, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily (Reporter Zou Yi) news: "Bathed in the warm sunshine on the first day of the Year of the Snake, it’s truly delightful to taste delicious food and buy handicrafts on the Liuxing Street in Yining City!" said Wu Yuhua, a tourist from Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, who has been enjoying family time in Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture for over ten days.

Photo taken on January 29, 2025 shows locals and tourists visit the Liuxing Street in Yining City, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

On the first day of the Spring Festival, the historic Liuxing Street and Kazanqi folk tourism area in Yining City welcomed tourists from across the country. Visitors roamed through the places, taking photos, savoring delicious food, and purchasing unique intangible cultural heritage products, enjoying the warmth and festive atmosphere of the Spring Festival with locals.

"We have created a vibrant marketplace, a “guochao” or “Chinese style” themed garden, and an area to do special purchases for the Spring Festival on the Liuxing Street. These enhancements aim to enrich the experience for both locals and visitors, allowing everyone to celebrate a warm and joyful Chinese New Year together," said Wu Lan, head of the Federation Literary and Art Circles of Yining City.

Photo taken on January 29, 2025 shows tourists take pictures at the Kazanqi folk tourism area in Yining City, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Photo taken on January 29, 2025 shows tourists take pictures at the Liuxing Street in Yining City, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Photo taken on January 29, 2025 shows tourists visit the Liuxing Street in Yining City, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Photo taken on January 29, 2025 shows tourists visit the Liuxing Street in Yining City, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

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