Xinjiang’s Ice Wonderland: Alpine Slides & Desert Snow Showdowns
Xinjiang’s Tianshan Mountains and Bosten Lake are redefining winter tourism with alpine ice parks, desert snow sports, hot pot feasts, and thrilling ice vessel races.
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Every January, Bosten Lake’s winter fishing festival blends tradition and snowy fun in the Uygur region, from ice fishing to bumper cars and hotpot.
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