Xinjiang 7 Days' Images: Thriving scenes across the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains

Dashixia Water Control Project

Photo taken on September 15, 2026 shows an exterior view of the Dashixia Water Control Project in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Following the commissioning of Unit 1 on September 13, Unit 2 officially entered operation and began generating electricity on September 15. Once fully operational, the project is expected to generate an average of 1.89 billion kWh of electricity annually, effectively easing regional pressure on power supply. Meanwhile, the reservoir will deliver 3.42 billion cubic meters of ecological water annually to the Tarim River, helping alleviate water shortages affecting more than 6.8 million mu (about 453,333 hectares) of farmland downstream. (Photo by Wang Tuo)

Drying chili peppers

Photo taken on September 18, 2026 shows growers dry chili peppers at a Gobi drying yard in Qigexing Town, Yanqi Hui Autonomous County, Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Supported by an "enterprise + production base + farmer" model, the county has developed more than 100,000 mu (about 6,666.67 hectares) of large-scale, standardized chili pepper cultivation. (Photo by Cho Hura)

Apples usher in the picking season

Photo taken on September 15, 2026 shows a fruit grower harvests red Fuji apples at an apple-growing base in Kalakujieke Village, Bagtograk Township, Awat County, Aksu Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. At present, the county's 15,000 mu (1,000 hectares) of apple orchards have entered the harvest season, with growers taking advantage of favorable weather to pick and sell. (Photo by Bao Liangting)

Selling well in markets

Photo taken on September 15, 2026 shows villagers pack fragrant pears into boxes in Dunlvke Village, Alahage Town, Kuqa City, Aksu Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Recently, 1,300 mu (about 86.67 hectares) of fragrant pear orchards entered the harvest season, and the fruit is being sold to markets across Xinjiang as well as in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, and other cities. (Photo by Yuan Huanhuan)

Sanam dance competition

Photo taken on September 19, 2026 shows folk artists perform Sanam songs at the 2026 Korla Sanam Competition in Korla City, Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Sanam is an ethnic music and dance widespread among the Uygur people and has been listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage item. (Photo by Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily/Wang Lihua)

Enjoy traditional Chinese opera

Photo taken on September 16, 2026 shows performers present traditional Chinese opera for local residents in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. That day, Heyue Community under Luyuanjie Sub-district in Saybag District, Urumqi, held a community gathering to celebrate the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival. Residents of all ethnic groups came together to share festive warmth and fellowship. (Photo by Sun Zhensong)

Robots bring sci-tech vitality to the countryside

Photo taken on September 14, 2026 shows villagers interact with a humanoid robot at the cultural square of Kuoqiaairike Village, Qiarbag Town, Lop County, Hotan Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Through activities that bring culture, science and technology, and healthcare services to rural areas, the county is serving grassroots communities and contributing to rural revitalization. (Photo by Mamatali Anwar)

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