Once, #sandstorms raged here, blotting out the sky. Now, gentle breezes brush against orchards heavy with fruit. With determined hands, people carved life from desolation, turning the "sea of death" into a land where dreams take root. #WindsOfXinjiang #Xinjiang | Xinhua Culture&Travel

Tar Tajik Township in #China's #Xinjiang embraces peak tourism season in April as apricot blossoms bloom, drawing tourists to enjoy flowers, scenery, and Tajik culture. #Chinatravel | This is Xinjiang

3.7K views · 62 reactions | In Xinjiang's Hejing County, herdsmen are "sharing" their pastures with herds of Tianshan red deer. Every autumn, the deer descend from the mountains to graze, and locals set aside grasslands just for them. | Xinhua Culture&Travel | Facebook

Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is home to over 40,000 Tajiks, one of China's 56 ethnic groups. Animal husbandry is an important livelihood in this region. What are the people's lives like? How much money do they make? Let's find out. #TheNewSilkRoad | CGTN

485K views · 766 shares | For centuries, the Chinese Tajiks have guarded China's western frontier in Taxkurgan County. CGTN talked to Tasha Memetrehim, who's the third generation in his family to serve on duty 24 hours a day for long-term patrols and shifts on the remote Pamir Plateau. #Xinjiang #Tianshan #Exclusive For more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2020-06-19/CGTN-Exclusive-Memories-of-fighting-terrorism-in-Xinjiang-RqHhw388WA/index.html | CGTN | Facebook

The Big Picture: Wedding, Tajik-style Part I Culture is the source of identity through which people make sense of their place in the world. With globalization and increasing mobility, ethnic cultures are facing unprecedented challenges to survive. Many are trying to integrate with modern society while seeking to preserve their own identity, just like the traditional wedding cultures of the Tajiks in Xinjiang, northwest China. CGTN reporters went to Tashkurgan, the Tajik Autonomous County in nort

Kazanqi in Xinjiang: Where history meets everyday life Once known for dusty roads and modest infrastructure, Kazanqi, in the old town of Yining City, #Xinjiang #Uygur Autonomous Region, has been reborn. Through preservation and revitalization, it’s now a cultural landmark where history breathes and folk life thrives. Join CGTN’s Zhou Yixin to soak in the vibe! #TravelChina | CGTN Frontline

198K views · 6K reactions | A #Xinjiang #girl, dressed in black ethnic attire, dances gracefully, bringing the traditional Kazakh #dance to life. Elegance and strength unite, showcasing the rich charm of her #culture . | Discover Xinjiang | Facebook