Xinjiang Artist Blends Tradition with Modern Dance in Cultural Fusion
Xinjiang artist Guzanur Turdaheyn pioneers cultural fusion through dance, blending traditional Uygur movements with modern street styles.
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Discover how Urumqi’s Avanti Barbecue Restaurant preserves Xinjiang’s culinary traditions while innovating presentation, attracting both locals and global visitors.
Xinjiang’s Jikepulin Ski Resort Emerges as Asia’s Winter Sports Hub
Xinjiang’s Jikepulin International Ski Resort becomes a top Asian destination, blending natural beauty with booming winter sports, driven by record visitor numbers and dedicated local workers.
Elder’s Wartime Memories Highlight Cost of Peace in China’s Yimeng Region
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Xinjiang’s Skies: A Flight Attendant’s Journey from Dawn to Dusk
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Xinjiang’s Timeless Bond: Falconry, Cotton, and Nature’s Balance
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Xinjiang’s Aksu Blends Ancient Heritage with Tech Innovation
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Xinjiang’s Ulungur Lake Celebrates Winter Fishing Tradition
Discover how Ulungur Lake’s annual ice fishing festival in Xinjiang blends tradition with ecological stewardship, drawing global attention to China’s cultural heritage.
From Radiology to Rally: Xinjiang Rider Chases Desert Dreams
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China’s Duku Highway: A Four-Season Journey Through Tianshan Mountains
Explore China’s Duku Highway, a seasonal marvel offering breathtaking views through the Tianshan Mountains, open four months yearly. Discover its cultural significance and natural beauty.
Xinjiang’s Red Chili & Cotton Harvest Fuels Regional Growth
Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region celebrates its eighth Farmers’ Harvest Festival, showcasing vibrant chili peppers and cotton driving economic and cultural vitality.
Dance Unites Retirees in Wusu: A Story of Passion and Perseverance
Retirees in Wusu form dance troupe, overcoming challenges to celebrate cultural unity through movement. Their story premieres in a CGTN documentary September 24.
Wusu: Xinjiang’s Harmonious Blend of Nature and Culture
Discover Wusu, Xinjiang’s ecological and cultural treasure, through CGTN’s documentary premiering September 24. Explore nature’s canvas and ethnic harmony.
Xinjiang’s Tuolekule Lake: A Blushing Autumn Wonder
Discover Tuolekule Lake in Xinjiang, where autumn transforms waters into a pink marvel. Explore nature’s artistry and cultural richness in China’s northwest.
Xinjiang’s Taklimakan Rally: Where Dunes Forge Racing Legends
Xinjiang’s Taklimakan Rally challenges global racers with its iconic N39° dune stage, blending extreme sports with cultural exchange in China’s northwest.
Cultural Inheritor Revives Uyghur Crafts in Xinjiang
Gulixian left her city job to preserve Uyghur cultural heritage in Xinjiang, using short videos to revive ancient crafts and attract 500k followers.
Zheng He’s Ancient Stone Tablet: A Tri-Lingual Symbol of Peace
A 600-year-old trilingual inscription in Sri Lanka, linked to Zheng He’s voyages, highlights historic cultural ties and peaceful diplomacy in Asia.
Cong Guang Takes Helm as UN’s Horn of Africa Envoy After South Sudan Tenure
Chinese diplomat Cong Guang transitions from UNMISS leadership in South Sudan to become UN Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, pledging renewed peace efforts.
Bridging Cultures: Russian Lubok & Chinese New Year Art Share Universal Themes
Discover how Russian lubok prints and Chinese New Year paintings reveal shared human emotions through unique cultural lenses, as explored by Dr. Xu Chenlei in St. Petersburg.
1937 Soviet Transport Team’s Epic Journey Through Northwest China Remembered
New historical accounts reveal Soviet Red Army’s 1937 transport mission across northwest China, highlighting early anti-fascist cooperation in Asia.