Name: Breaking the ice: Traditional fishing festival thrives in Lake Eric
Uploaded: 2026-02-08T17:28:45+08:00
Duration: 1 min 52 s
Description: In the heart of winter, under a boundless sky blanketed with ice and snow, an age-old tradition stirs to life at Lake Eric, also known as Ailik Lake, in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The frozen lake, with its ice layer exceeding

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In the heart of winter, under a boundless sky blanketed with ice and snow, an age-old tradition stirs to life at Lake Eric, also known as Ailik Lake, in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The frozen lake, with its ice layer exceeding 40 centimeters, becomes the stage for the vibrant traditional ice fishing festival, drawing visitors from across the region and beyond.

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