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Sayram Lake: A glimpse of Xinjiang beyond the headlines

Updated 22:26, 11-Sep-2025
Asia;China
02:59

Some say Xinjiang is nothing but dust and desert, with no blue skies. But stand by the shores of Sayram Lake, watch the deep blue waters ripple in the breeze, and you'll realize Xinjiang is far more than what you've been told. Here, you'll see people deeply connected to their land, with cultures blending naturally into everyday life. No filters. No retouching. Just raw, honest beauty, captured as it truly is. Along the way, CGTN Digital's Wang Tao spoke with travelers visiting Xinjiang for the first time. Let's hear their impressions and see if their stories sound different from the ones you've heard before.

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