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2026.01.21 14:54 GMT+8

Xinjiang's winter wonderland: Ice-fueled adventures redefine tourism

Updated 2026.01.21 14:54 GMT+8
CGTN

‌In the heart of winter, Xinjiang's Tianshan Mountains undergo a magical transformation, where its vast ice resources breathe new life into the region's landscape. From adrenaline-pumping alpine ice parks offering thrilling adventure slides on crystalline slopes, to innovative desert winter sports at Bosten Lake in southern Xinjiang, where sand dunes meet snow-covered trails for unique competitions. Add to this spectacle of hot pot feasts sizzling on frozen surfaces and exhilarating vessel races gliding across pristine ice sheets, and it's clear that Xinjiang is revolutionizing how travelers embrace the season's chill.

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