A giant "Nang," a kind of Xinjiang-style baked pancake, weighing over 150 kilograms wowed visitors during the traditional Xinjiang Uygur food festival held in Kashgar, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on Thursday. /VCG Photo  

The festival showcased all kinds of traditional Xinjiang delicacies, ranging from roasted mutton, kebab and baked buns to Uygur Pilaf. /VCG Photo

The festival attracted food lovers from both the local city and other regions of the country, offering them the chance to taste some of the most authentic Xinjiang cuisine. /VCG Photo

Other iconic produce items from Xinjiang, such as dried dates, walnuts, Hami melons and honey, were also on display during the food festival. /VCG Photo

The head of Shule County said that he hopes the food festival will boost local tourism and promote local economic growth. /VCG Photo