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China's Kashgar receives over 488,000 tourists during 8-day holiday

STORY: China's Kashgar receives over 488,000 tourists during 8-day holiday DATELINE: Oct. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: KASHGAR, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ancient city of Kashgar 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): QIN PENGFEI, Tourist 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIAO XINGYUAN, Tourist 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): SALAMETGUL KHARI, Homestay owner 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): ZHANG KEKE, Tourist STORYLINE: The ancient city of Kashgar in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region received more than 488,000 tourists during the eight-day Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday that ended Friday. Kashgar's old town dates back more than 2,000 years. It's home to the world's largest earth architectural complex. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): QIN PENGFEI, Tourist "The ancient city of Kashgar is the best place I've ever visited." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIAO XINGYUAN, Tourist "I think the people I meet here are very nice, both in restaurants and scenic spots." SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): SALAMETGU

China's Kashgar receives over 488,000 tourists during 8-day holiday

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