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Live: When ancient fur skiing meets modern skiing, let's get onto the journey of skiing in NW China's Xinjiang

Located in the northwestern part of China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Altay Prefecture claims to be the birthplace of human skiing, and people here still use traditional fur-covered skis said to have been invented tens of thousands years ago. According to rock carvings uncovered here, fur skis have served as means of transportation and herding for the snowfield inhabitants of Altay. What exactly did the rock paintings record? How do people enjoy their modern skiing? Join CGTN's Jessica Zang and Nadim Diab at Jiangjunshan Ski Resort and get a tour around this ski paradise for ski lovers.

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Live: When ancient fur skiing meets modern skiing, let's get onto the journey of skiing in NW China's Xinjiang

Located in the northwestern part of China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Altay Prefecture claims to be the birthplace of human skiing, and people here still use traditional fur-covered skis said to have been invented tens of thousands years ago. According to rock carvings uncovered here, fur skis have served as means of transportation and herding for the snowfield inhabitants of Altay. What exactly did the rock paintings record? How do people enjoy their modern skiing? Join CGTN's Jessica Zang and Nadim Diab at Jiangjunshan Ski Resort and get a tour around this ski paradise for ski lovers.