Xinjiang’s folk tourism activities are diverse and colorful, including but not limited to the following:?
Admire ice and snow sculptures and participate in ice and snow entertainment projects?
In places such as the Fangcaohu Farm of the Sixth Division of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, tourists can admire auspicious and adorable ice sculptures and snow sculptures and participate in entertainment projects like ice sledging, ice tops, snow tube sliding, and snowmobile riding.?
Watch intangible cultural heritage performances and experience folk festive activities?
Various regions in Xinjiang have deeply integrated intangible cultural heritage exhibitions, folk experience, and festive activities, such as watching intangible cultural heritage iron flower performances, strolling through lantern exhibitions, and appreciating ‘intangible cultural heritage’ performance shows, allowing tourists to experience the unique charm of China’s excellent traditional culture.?
Participate in fire dance performances, lantern viewing, and lantern riddle-guessing?
In places such as Yining City, Tekes County, and Chabuchar Xibo Autonomous County, tourists can participate in folk activities like fire dance performances, lantern viewing, and lantern riddle-guessing, feeling the strong festive atmosphere.?
Experience ancient skis and witness the sheep-catching contest in the snowy fields?
The ‘fur ski’ used by local people in Xinjiang is one of the oldest skis in the world, and tourists can experience this unique skiing method. In addition, they can also witness horseback sports competitions such as the Tuwa people’s sheep-catching contest in the snowy fields.?
These folk activities not only showcase Xinjiang’s rich cultural heritage and unique natural scenery but also provide tourists with unforgettable travel experiences.?