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2026.07.31 16:30 GMT+8

Gobi Desert's green gem: Shihezi's refreshing summer charm

Updated 2026.07.31 16:30 GMT+8
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Residents relax and enjoy the cool shade at a local park in Shihezi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, escaping the summer heat amid lush greenery. /CGTN

Children learn in-line skating at a local park in Shihezi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, embracing outdoor summer activities. /CGTN

Residents relax and enjoy the cool shade at a local park in Shihezi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, escaping the summer heat amid lush greenery. /CGTN

Locals dance leisurely at a local park, Shihezi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, adding vibrant vitality to the summer urban scenery. /CGTN

Residents take leisurely walks at a local park in Shihezi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, enjoying the cool green summer scenery. /CGTN

Known as the "Pearl of the Gobi Desert," Shihezi is a vibrant, young city built amid desert wilderness. Boasting a city greening coverage rate of over 44% and numerous urban parks, it has forged a stunning green landscape amid arid northwest terrain, earning its reputation as a renowned garden city and ecological oasis in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Thanks to its abundant vegetation and favorable ecological environment, Shihezi enjoys cool and refreshing summers, free from sweltering heat, making it a perfect natural summer resort.

Locals embrace leisurely summer days by strolling along shaded avenues, relaxing in urban parks, and enjoying gentle breezes amid lush greenery. Blending vigorous urban vitality with soothing ecological scenery, this youthful oasis delivers a comfortable, livable summer lifestyle and showcases the ecological charm of Xinjiang.

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