Dolan Farmers’ Art Breathes Life at Taklimakan Edge
Explore how Dolan farmers on Xinjiang’s Taklimakan edge are reviving cultural heritage with vibrant paintings, blending tradition and modernity for a brighter future.
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From Yurt to Milan: Kirgiz Model Reimagines Fashion with Ethnic Heritage
Kirgiz model Guyay brings her Xinjiang roots from a family yurt to Milan Fashion Week, then returns home to stage an immersive ethnic fashion show.
When Peking Opera Swirls into Xinjiang Folk Traditions
Ayqihra Abliz blends Peking Opera and Xinjiang folk song and dance, forging an innovative cultural fusion that celebrates China’s diverse heritage.
Xinjiang Traditions Thrive: Muqam, Dombra & Viral Dance
From Muqam suites and dombra strings to viral dance clips, Uygur, Kazakh, and Kyrgyz traditions in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region are flourishing across stages, festivals, and daily life.
Xinjiang’s Cultural Melting Pot: A Journey Through Food and Crafts
Explore the vibrant flavors and time-honored crafts of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in Northwest China—a tapestry of traditions that invites you to taste, touch and connect.
What to Bring to a Uygur Wedding in Xinjiang
Discover the must-have gift for a traditional Uygur wedding in Xinjiang and how to honor local customs with ease.
Yotkan Ancient City After Dark: A Thousand-Year-Old Dream Unveiled
Discover Yotkan Ancient City at night, where history, culture and modern tourism converge in a stunning open-air spectacle under the stars.
Vibrant Xinjiang at 70: Ayqihra Blends Peking Opera with Folk Dance
A Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region student blends Peking Opera with local folk dance traditions for the region’s 70th anniversary, showcasing living cultural fusion.
Inside a Vibrant Uygur Wedding in Kashi with British Vlogger
CGTN’s Liu Xin and vlogger Luke crash a Uygur wedding in Kashi, exploring traditions from colorful Atlas silk and fresh nang to the thrilling Dawazi high-wire act.
Liuxing Street: A Living Tapestry of Xinjiang’s Cultures
Discover Liuxing Street in Ili, where Uygur, Kazakh, Han Chinese, Mongolian and Russian cultures blend in a vibrant mix of food, music and community—a snapshot of Xinjiang’s diverse spirit.