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China: Unique Hairless Sheep Stands Out Among Woolly Lambs in Xinjiang

In Xinjiang, northwestern China, on Monday, January 19, a rare lamb was seen appearing completely different from its woolly counterparts. The animal is a special breed known as a hairless sheep, which naturally grows with smooth skin and no wool.

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China: Snowboarder Loses Control and Tumbles Down Snowy Slope in Xinjiang

On December 31, 2025, in Altay, northern China’s Xinjiang region, a video recorded a skier descending from the top of a snowy mountain. Shortly after starting, the skier lost balance. The skier rolled and slid repeatedly down the slope, tumbling across the snow. The fall continued until the skier finally hit a safety net. No injuries were reported.

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China: Herder Rescues Wild Animal Trapped on Slippery Ice in Xinjiang

Herders in Hejing, Xinjiang, rescued a wild animal trapped on a slippery, ice-covered slope on February 19, 2025. One man carefully approached the struggling animal and used his hands to guide and lift it to stability, allowing it to safely return to firmer ground.

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China: Rare Rainbow-Colored Clouds Seen Above Xinjiang Ski Resort

A video captured a striking display of rainbow-colored clouds over a ski resort in Altay, Xinjiang, China, on January 11, 2026. Bands of red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple stretched across the winter sky above the snow-covered slopes as skiers paused to watch the rare phenomenon. The shimmering clouds lingered on the horizon, creating a surreal contrast with the white mountains below.

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World Ghost Town Oilfield

World Ghost Town Oilfield in Urho Town, Karamay City, Xinjiang, China on January 13, 2026.

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World Ghost Town Oilfield

World Ghost Town Oilfield in Urho Town, Karamay City, Xinjiang, China on January 13, 2026.

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World Ghost Town Oilfield

World Ghost Town Oilfield in Urho Town, Karamay City, Xinjiang, China on January 13, 2026.

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World Ghost Town Oilfield

World Ghost Town Oilfield in Urho Town, Karamay City, Xinjiang, China on January 13, 2026.

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Snowfall Landscape at Aydingkol Lake

TURPAN, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2026 - Snowfall landscape at Aydingkol Lake Scenic Area, the lowest-altitude place in China, Turpan, Xinjiang, China on January 11, 2026.

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Snowfall Landscape at Aydingkol Lake

TURPAN, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2026 - Snowfall landscape at Aydingkol Lake Scenic Area, the lowest-altitude place in China, Turpan, Xinjiang, China on January 11, 2026.

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Snowfall Landscape at Aydingkol Lake

TURPAN, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2026 - Snowfall landscape at Aydingkol Lake Scenic Area, the lowest-altitude place in China, Turpan, Xinjiang, China on January 11, 2026.

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Snowfall Landscape at Aydingkol Lake

TURPAN, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2026 - Snowfall landscape at Aydingkol Lake Scenic Area, the lowest-altitude place in China, Turpan, Xinjiang, China on January 11, 2026.

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Snowfall Landscape at Aydingkol Lake

TURPAN, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2026 - Snowfall landscape at Aydingkol Lake Scenic Area, the lowest-altitude place in China, Turpan, Xinjiang, China on January 11, 2026.

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Heart-shaped Ice Sculpture Enclosed Red Roses Inside

HAMI, CHINA - JANUARY 2, 2026 - An artificially created ice sculpture in the Cultural and Creative Park, featuring a unique "heart-shaped" silhouette and enclosed red roses inside in Hami, Xinjiang, China on January 2, 2026.

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Heart-shaped Ice Sculpture Enclosed Red Roses Inside

HAMI, CHINA - JANUARY 2, 2026 - An artificially created ice sculpture in the Cultural and Creative Park, featuring a unique "heart-shaped" silhouette and enclosed red roses inside in Hami, Xinjiang, China on January 2, 2026.

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Heart-shaped Ice Sculpture Enclosed Red Roses Inside

HAMI, CHINA - JANUARY 2, 2026 - An artificially created ice sculpture in the Cultural and Creative Park, featuring a unique "heart-shaped" silhouette and enclosed red roses inside in Hami, Xinjiang, China on January 2, 2026.

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Heart-shaped Ice Sculpture Enclosed Red Roses Inside

HAMI, CHINA - JANUARY 2, 2026 - An artificially created ice sculpture in the Cultural and Creative Park, featuring a unique "heart-shaped" silhouette and enclosed red roses inside in Hami, Xinjiang, China on January 2, 2026.

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Heart-shaped Ice Sculpture Enclosed Red Roses Inside

HAMI, CHINA - JANUARY 2, 2026 - An artificially created ice sculpture in the Cultural and Creative Park, featuring a unique "heart-shaped" silhouette and enclosed red roses inside in Hami, Xinjiang, China on January 2, 2026.

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