Xinjiang's Winter Tourism Boom

Xinjiang's Uyghur autonomous region has become a captivating winter destination, attracting tourists with its snow-capped mountains, ski resorts, and diverse landscapes. The number of tourists in Xinjiang has significantly increased, with a 111% year-on-year growth in 2023. The region offers a wide range of winter sports facilities, including 101 ski resorts, 27 ice skating rinks, and 60 snow and ice amusement parks. Xinjiang has been actively promoting winter sports in schools, with 56 primary and secondary schools and seven universities offering specialized ice and snow sports courses. The tourism industry in Xinjiang is entering a golden period, with 255 million tourists in the first 11 months of 2023 and a total tourism revenue of 285 billion yuan.