Bosten Lake: Xinjiang’s Epic Winter Wonderland
From ice bumper cars and go-karts to must-try ice-top hot pot, Xinjiang’s Bosten Lake has turned into a winter park running through March with drone shows, festival galas and Lantern Festival fun.
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Bohemian Waxwings Bless Xinjiang Orchard in Winter Conservation Win
Bohemian waxwings and rare fieldfares turned up in a crabapple orchard in Xinjiang, showcasing how local habitat efforts are boosting winter bird conservation.
Xinjiang’s Ski Resorts Spark a 200B Yuan Snow Economy Boost
Xinjiang’s ski resorts in Altay and the Desert Ski Resort are powering a snow tourism boom, aiming for a 200B yuan winter sports industry by 2030 with innovative “snow+” strategies. ❄️⛷️
CBA OT Drama: Xinjiang Edges Fujian 111-108
Xinjiang Flying Tigers beat Fujian Sturgeons 111-108 in a CBA overtime thriller, led by Mohetaner and Abdurexit’s clutch performance.
Altay’s Winter Push: 770K Ski Visits & Global Ambitions
Altay region in Xinjiang recorded over 770,000 ski visits this season as it ramps up resort upgrades, events and winter experiences to become a global ski destination.
Urumqi Airport Welcomes Record 1.1M Passengers in 2025
Urumqi Tianshan Airport shattered records in 2025, serving over 1.1M passengers and 14,000 flights, expanding to 25 cities across 17 countries and regions.
Altay’s 10,000-Year Ski Roots Fuel China’s Winter Boom
Altay in Xinjiang merges 180-day snow seasons, 770,000 visitors this winter, and a 10,000-year ski tradition to become one of Asia’s fastest-growing winter destinations.
Xinjiang Launches First Ice & Snow-Themed Train to Altay
Xinjiang launches its first ice and snow-themed train, China Snow Capital My Altay, boosting winter tourism with snowflake carriages, cultural activities and local cuisine.
Xinjiang’s Tianchi Lake Rings in 2026 with Cultural Festivities
Xinjiang’s Tianchi Lake celebrated 2026 with drums, songs and dances against Bogda Peak’s dawn light as the Chinese mainland’s 15th Five-Year Plan period begins.
Xinjiang Air Cargo Boom Fuels Aviation Expansion on Chinese Mainland
In 2025, Xinjiang Airport Group handled a record 405,000 tonnes of cargo, led by a 174% jump in international flights and booming cross-border e-commerce, cementing Xinjiang’s role in air logistics.