498K views · 380 reactions | The Tarim River Basin in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region nourishes the world's largest desert poplar forest, with nearly 1,133,000 hectares of poplar forest accounting for more than 90 percent of the country's total. Recently, the Taklimakan Desert has entered "poplar time." The vast desert is adorned like a fairyland with golden poplars, sapphire lakes and white sand dunes. | CGTN | Facebook

5.2K views · 30 reactions | Once, #sandstorms raged here, blotting out the sky. Now, gentle breezes brush against orchards heavy with fruit. With determined hands, people carved life from desolation, turning the "sea of death" into a land where dreams take root. #WindsOfXinjiang #Xinjiang | Xinhua Culture&Travel | Facebook

Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is home to over 40,000 Tajiks, one of China's 56 ethnic groups. Animal husbandry is an important livelihood in this region. What are the people's lives like? How much money do they make? Let's find out. #TheNewSilkRoad | CGTN

8.7K views · 22 reactions | The desire to look attractive is universal. Three elderly Uygur girlfriends went shopping at a doppa store in the Ancient City of Kashgar in #Xinjiang. Doppa means "hat" in Uzbek, which is a square or round skullcap, worn by Uzbeks, Uyghurs, Kazan Tatars and Tajiks. | China Plus America | Facebook

485K views · 766 shares | For centuries, the Chinese Tajiks have guarded China's western frontier in Taxkurgan County. CGTN talked to Tasha Memetrehim, who's the third generation in his family to serve on duty 24 hours a day for long-term patrols and shifts on the remote Pamir Plateau. #Xinjiang #Tianshan #Exclusive For more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2020-06-19/CGTN-Exclusive-Memories-of-fighting-terrorism-in-Xinjiang-RqHhw388WA/index.html | CGTN | Facebook

2K views · 60 reactions | Uygur herbal tea has a long history in NW China's Xinjiang. A local businessman has a "secret recipe." | People's Daily, China | Facebook

Kazanqi in Xinjiang: Where history meets everyday life Once known for dusty roads and modest infrastructure, Kazanqi, in the old town of Yining City, #Xinjiang #Uygur Autonomous Region, has been reborn. Through preservation and revitalization, it’s now a cultural landmark where history breathes and folk life thrives. Join CGTN’s Zhou Yixin to soak in the vibe! #TravelChina | CGTN Frontline

198K views · 6K reactions | A #Xinjiang #girl, dressed in black ethnic attire, dances gracefully, bringing the traditional Kazakh #dance to life. Elegance and strength unite, showcasing the rich charm of her #culture . | Discover Xinjiang | Facebook