Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily (Reporter: Wang Lihua) news: On October 18, 2025, a desert cultural tourism festival, hosted by the local government, grandly opened at the Lop Nur Village scenic area in Yuli County, Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. On the day of the event, popular spots and the wetland park were thronged with visitors. The renovated and upgraded scenic area set a new historical record with a daily visitor peak of 18,000.

"I have been coming here for over ten years to photograph the Populus diversifolia and desert. This time, there are even more scenic spots to capture in the scenic area, and the intangible cultural heritage and folk activities add a rich cultural atmosphere to the images," said Luo Guangmin, a senior photographer from China's Guangdong Province.

Photo taken on October 18, 2025 shows a wonderful dance performance at the event site.

This tourism festival has created a diverse matrix of "culture + folklore + entertainment + competitions": The intangible cultural heritage flash mobs and cultural and creative displays at Abudan Square allow visitors to immerse themselves in the Lop Nur culture; characteristic food activities ignite the taste buds; the special food activities and folk performances take turns being staged, and the mobile book exhibition adds to the cultural atmosphere.

Photo taken on October 18, 2025 shows the bustling scene of the gourmet feast.

The dynamic experiences are equally eye-catching: camel riding and sand sliding at the lake release vitality; the "Desert Thrill" off-road activity takes visitors across the sea of sand. Meanwhile, the open fishing championships and the themed tour by Hebei Song and Dance Ensemble bring a diverse cultural experience.

During the event, promotional activities for Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture's cultural and tourism resources, the routes of Populus diversifolia season, and Yuli's all-for-one tourism were held concurrently.

Photo taken on October 18, 2025 shows visitors watch the Lop Nur people fishing in a "Kapeng" (a traditional wooden boat).

In addition, a series of long-term activities, including the Golden Autumn Populus Diversifolia Photography Contest, live plein-air painting, and desert trekking challenge, continue to be carried out, contributing to the continuous charm of Lop Nur Village's desert cultural tourism.

Today, the Lop Nur Village has transformed from a desert mystery into a popular cultural tourism destination. With upgraded facilities, innovative activities, and in-depth cultural exploration, it has become a major highlight of Xinjiang's desert cultural tourism.

Photo taken on October 18, 2025 shows the blessing and welcoming ceremony at the Lop Nur Village Desert Cultural Tourism Festival in Yuli County, Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Photo taken on October 18, 2025 shows the wedding performance of Lop Nur people is warmly welcomed by tourists at the Lop Nur Village in Yuli County, Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Photo taken on October 18, 2025 shows tourists watch the centenarians sing and play musical instrument at the Lop Nur Village in Yuli County, Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Photo taken on October 18, 2025 shows Lop Nur people grills fish at the event site in Yuli County, Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Photo taken on October 18, 2025 shows the desert racing off-road vehicle competition at the event site in Yuli County, Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

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