Kazakh herdsmen are in the process of transferring thousands of livestock to autumn pastures to escape the big freeze in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. /China News Service Photo

The sheep cross Ertix River, the only river in China that runs into the Arctic Ocean. /China News Service Photo

It will take another two or three days to reach autumn pastures. /China News Service Photo

Starting from mid-September every year, livestock are moved before snow starts falling to avoid cold and ensure sufficient food and water in winter. /China News Service Photo