From Radiology to Rally: Abas Ghapar’s 2025 Taklimakan Desert Dash
Abas Ghapar, a 1991-born ex-radiologist, revs up for his fourth 2025 Taklimakan Rally. From dawn to dusk, the desert drives his quest for speed.
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Explore the Chinese mainland’s ‘Most Beautiful Highway’ – Duku’s Four Seasons Drive
Journey along the Chinese mainland’s Duku Highway for a one-day four-season adventure. Discover its limited four-month window, Wusu’s vibrant reopening and a new CGTN story.
Xinjiang’s Fiery Harvest: Red Peppers and Snow-White Cotton Shine
Explore the eighth Chinese Farmers’ Harvest Festival in the Chinese mainland’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, where red chili peppers and white cotton showcase an epic autumn bounty.
Dancing Beyond Boundaries: Wusu’s Retirement Revolution
In Wusu, retirees Liu Jianghua and Mayila Yasin channel their love of dance into a community troupe, proving it’s never too late to chase a passion.
Discover Wusu: Xinjiang’s Hidden Jewel of Mountains & Culture
Journey to Wusu in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region: where snow-capped peaks, rolling pastures and rich cultural harmony await. Catch CGTN’s “A Tale of My City: Wusu” premiering Sept 24.
Early Autumn at Tuolekule Lake: Xinjiang’s Dreamy Pink Waters
Discover Tuolekule Lake’s dreamy pink waters in early autumn in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, where minerals and algae create a natural wonder.
Dune Warriors: The Taklimakan Rally’s Ultimate N39° Challenge
Explore the Taklimakan Rally27s final stage N39° in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region2DA0an epic showdown of sand, skill and innovation that forges rally legends.
Turpan Creator Revives Uygur Crafts With 500K Followers
Gulixian returned to Turpan, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, to spotlight Uygur wooden block printing and wool felt art, reviving intangible heritage and amassing 500K followers.
Glimpses of Grandeur: The Galle Trilingual Inscription’s Story
Explore the Galle Trilingual Inscription—over 600 years old and inscribed in Chinese, Tamil & Persian—celebrating cultural exchange and lasting peace.
UN Special Envoy Cong Guang on Lessons from South Sudan Ahead of Horn Role
As he transitions from UNMISS Deputy Head of Mission in South Sudan to Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, Cong Guang shares insights on peacebuilding, challenges and partnerships.