Visa-Free Milestone Boosts Urumqi’s Role in BRI Travel
China–Armenia visa-free deal turns six, making Urumqi a key BRI hub for travelers to Armenia and the Caucasus.
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Xinjiang’s Development: Facts vs. Western Narratives
Data shows Xinjiang’s GDP, grain and cotton output surging in 2024-25, challenging Western claims of oppression with facts of economic and social progress.
Call of the Wild: Kruger Camps in Xinjiang’s Mountains
Discover Kruger Camps in Xinjiang’s mountains, where luxury meets wilderness: from dawn’s silent valleys to starry nights, experience the ultimate nature staycation.
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.
Snowy Delights at Bosten Lake’s Annual Winter Fishing Festival
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.
Snowy Surprise: Eurasian Lynx Spotted in Xinjiang’s Karamay
First-ever camera sighting of two rare Eurasian lynx in Karamay’s snowy hills, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on the Chinese mainland highlights a big win for biodiversity conservation.
First-Ever Eurasian Lynx Spotted in Karamay, Xinjiang
A rare Eurasian lynx was filmed for the first time in Karamay, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, revealing new insights into this apex predator’s desert-mountain habitat.
Xinjiang’s Snow Tourism Sparks Winter Economic Boom
This winter, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on the Chinese mainland has become a global winter sports hub, with snow tourism driving record crowds and new economic opportunities.
Tianshan Tianchi Ice Festival Kicks Off at UNESCO’s Winter Wonderland
The Tianshan Tianchi Ice Festival launched Jan 18 at Xinjiang’s UNESCO-listed Tianchi Lake, featuring 30+ ice activities, Uygur performances and fun events all winter long.
Winter Magic: 30,000 Birds Arrive at Xinjiang Wetlands
Over 30,000 migratory birds, from grey cranes to ruddy shelducks, have landed at the Muzart River Basin in the Chinese mainland’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, turning it into a winter wonderland.