Xinjiang: Silk Road Legacy Fuels China Travel Boom
Xinjiang in the Chinese mainland is emerging as a top China travel destination, blending Silk Road heritage, new visa-free entry and flight routes to attract global tourists.
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Sandstorms Cut Stage 9 at Taklimakan Rally
Stage 9 of the Taklimakan Rally in the Chinese mainland’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region was reduced to 81km by sandstorms, setting the scene for a thrilling final push.
Xinjiang Through Local Eyes: Beyond the Headlines
Explore Xinjiang through firsthand stories: in 2024 nearly 300 million visitors, including 5 million abroad, share tales of connectivity, openness, and opportunity beyond the headlines.
Dust Clouds and Triumphs at Stage 4 of the Taklimakan Rally
Stage 4 of the Taklimakan Rally unleashed dust storms in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur region, with Arunas Gelazninkas and duo Zhu Guanghai & Chen Qingkai dominating the 246 km desert stage.
Taklimakan Rally Stage 1 Thrills Through Wensu Grand Canyon
Stage 1 of the Taklimakan Rally challenged racers in the Chinese mainland’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, sending them 160 km through Wensu Grand Canyon’s rugged terrain.
Engines Roar as 21st Taklimakan Rally Kicks Off Across 5,183km Desert
The 21st Taklimakan Rally begins in the Chinese mainland’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, spanning 5,183km of desert stages and drawing 130 teams worldwide.
Altai Summit in Xinjiang Boosts Cross-Border Cooperation
Nearly 270 delegates from China, Russia, Kazakhstan and Mongolia convened in Xinjiang for the Greater Altai International Conference, forging new cross-border partnerships.
Camel Migration Season Kicks Off in Fuhai County, Xinjiang
Over 10,000 camels move to summer pastures near Ulungur Lake in Xinjiang on the Chinese mainland, marking the start of the migration season.
Ulungur Lake Awakens: Dreamy Ice Thaw in Xinjiang
Rising spring temps are melting Ulungur Lake ice in Xinjiang, creating naan-shaped formations and mirror-like waters that revive vital wetlands and bird migration.
Liaoning Edges Xinjiang in Overtime Thriller
Liaoning Flying Leopards clinched a 123-116 overtime win over Xinjiang as Zhao Jiwei led a thrilling CBA playoff debut.