Altay: Where 10,000-Year Ski Traditions Fuel China’s Winter Boom
Altay in Xinjiang offers 180-day snow seasons, 770,000 winter visitors, and a 10,000-year ski tradition – Asia’s fastest-growing powder paradise.
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Xinjiang Launches First Ice & Snow Scenic Train
Xinjiang Railway’s first ice & snow-themed train, ‘China Snow Capital My Altay,’ launched on Jan 2, 2026, taking 300+ travellers from Urumqi to Altay with snowflake-carriages, culture & cuisine.
Xinjiang’s Tianchi Lake Rings in 2026 with Drum Beats and Dance 🥁✨
Xinjiang’s Tianchi Lake welcomed 2026 with a vibrant New Year ceremony of dawn-lit peaks, thunderous drums and folk dances celebrating local heritage.
Xinjiang’s Air Cargo Boom: Urumqi Airport Soars Global Freight
Urumqi Tianshan International Airport led Xinjiang Airport Group to a record 405,000 tonnes cargo throughput in 2025, driven by international freight, new routes & e-commerce.
Xinjiang Becomes an Electric Powerhouse with New 750 kV Grid ⚡
Xinjiang’s new 750 kV ultra-high-voltage grid is complete, forming a ‘seven inner loops, five outer channels’ network. The upgrade covers 1.6M km², boosting energy reliability and growth.
Apple Scent: Episode 1 ‘Hand in Hand’ Celebrates 15-Year Suzhou-Khorgos Bond
Episode 1 of ‘Apple Scent — Partnership in Khorgos’ immerses viewers in five personal journeys, marking 15 years of the Suzhou-Khorgos assistance program in the Xinjiang Uygur region.
Goitered Gazelles Thrive in Xinjiang’s Snowy Gobi
Goitered gazelles have been spotted thriving in Xinjiang’s snow-covered Gobi Desert, highlighting successful conservation efforts that transformed barren lands into a wildlife haven.
Tarim Oilfield Generates Over 2 Billion kWh of Solar Power
PetroChina’s Tarim Oilfield in Xinjiang hit over 2 billion kWh of solar power in 2025, powering 1.8M people and cutting 1.07M tonnes of CO2.
Xinjiang’s Buzkashi Brings New Energy to Rural Life
On Dec 25, 2025, Bayingolin’s buzkashi competition in Xinjiang showcased traditional horse sport and boosted rural revitalization, blending heritage with community energy.
Xinjiang’s Jimunai Port Smashes Live King Crab Import Record
Jimunai Port in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region set a new record in 2025 by importing over 100 million yuan ($14.3M) of live king crabs, fueling mainland China’s luxury seafood demand.