Ibex Goats Conquer Sheer Cliffs in Xinjiang’s Kunlun Mountains
Rare ibex goats in the Kunlun Mountains of the Chinese mainland’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region scale sheer cliffs, showcasing agility and conservation success.
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From Desert to Metropolis: Xinjiang–Chongqing UHV DC Power Line
Discover how engineers conquer deserts, salt flats and fierce winds to build the 2,290km ±800kV UHV DC power line from Xinjiang to Chongqing, lighting up cities across a vast region.
Gobi’s Solar Beacon: Xinjiang’s 220m Molten Salt Tower Powers a Greener Future
In Hami’s Gobi Desert, a 220m molten salt tower and 14,500 heliostats form Xinjiang’s first solar thermal plant, showcasing a stable, cutting-edge model for renewable energy in China’s far west.
From Dusty Fields to Lavender Dreams: Xinjiang’s Rural Revival
How Sigong village in the Ili River Valley transformed dusty, rocky soil into thriving lavender fields, boosting incomes, drawing youth home, and pioneering sustainable agritourism in Xinjiang.
Kazanqi’s Revival: Where Heritage and Local Life Thrive
Discover Kazanqi’s transformation in Yining: 3,000+ locals drive tourism, handicrafts and cultural experiences, blending heritage with modern charm.
Xinjiang’s Dashixia Dam: Securing Water and Power for Southern Regions
Xinjiang’s Dashixia Water Control Project, featuring a 247m concrete-faced sand-gravel dam, promises reliable water, irrigation, flood control and power for southern regions.
Xinjiang’s Daliyabuyi: From Desert Tribe to Connected Classrooms
Daliyabuyi’s 2019 relocation from Xinjiang’s desert turned a 10 km school trek into sunlit, internet-connected classrooms with hot lunches—opening doors to a brighter future.
From Sand to Shelterbelts: Makit County’s Green Transformation
How Makit County in the Chinese mainland’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region transformed 33,000 hectares of the Taklamakan Desert into a vibrant green belt since 2012.
Karajol’s Culinary Goldmine: Turning Xinjiang Lamb into E-commerce Success
Traveler Zhang Dong launched Karajol Farmers Market after discovering Xinjiang lamb’s flavor, blending livestream e-commerce with Uygur felt-making to boost incomes and preserve heritage.
Altay Ice Sculptor Revives Ancient Petroglyphs in Ice
Yuan Wenyu from Altay, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has spent 25 years transforming ancient petroglyphs into stunning ice sculptures that celebrate her homeland’s rich heritage.