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2025.09.18 16:13 GMT+8

Chili harvest paints a 'red carpet' on Xinjiang's Gobi Desert

Updated 2025.09.18 16:13 GMT+8
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Fresh red chilies glisten in sunlight as farmers spread them out to dry in Turpan, Xinjiang on September 16, 2025. /VCG

A high-speed train rushes past a drying field of red chilies in Turpan, Xinjiang on September 16, 2025. /VCG

Fresh red chilies glisten in sunlight as farmers spread them out to dry in Turpan, Xinjiang on September 16, 2025. /VCG

Fresh red chilies glisten in sunlight as farmers spread them out to dry in Turpan, Xinjiang on September 16, 2025. /VCG

In Turpan, Xinjiang, a bountiful chili harvest has transformed the Gobi Desert into a dazzling crimson sea. Truckloads of freshly picked red chilies gleam in sunlight, emanating a distinctive pungent aroma. Taking advantage of Turpan's long sunshine hours and minimal rainfall, the city has developed expansive natural drying fields that attract traders from across China. This booming chili industry not only creates jobs but also adds fiery hues to Turpan's rural revitalization, turning the land into a spectacular ocean of red.

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