Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

Relatives of the groom Bukehan Yelszi are treated at the bride's home in Karadala Township of Tekes County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Oct. 10, 2025. A blue sky, white clouds, vast grassland, horses and automobiles set a poetic and picturesque wedding scene for the newlyweds Kumusi Yesdawulti and Bukehan Yelszi. For the couple, having fallen in love a year ago, a traditional wedding ceremony was at the top of their to-do list. Without a hair out of place, Kumusi, dressed head to toe in traditional costume and adorned in a red veil, married her better half Bukehan, describing the wedding as a dream realized. Throughout the wedding festivities, the couple's loved ones congregated to join in the celebration. Some of them played traditional musical instruments, such as dombra, and performed inspiring festive dances, while others lent their hands to prepare local specialties, including naan bread and baursak. A modern outdoor wedding ensued at dusk in a forest park, where the couple shared

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

The newlyweds Kumusi Yesdawulti and Bukehan Yelszi attend an outdoor wedding at a forest park in Tekes County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Oct. 11, 2025. A blue sky, white clouds, vast grassland, horses and automobiles set a poetic and picturesque wedding scene for the newlyweds Kumusi Yesdawulti and Bukehan Yelszi. For the couple, having fallen in love a year ago, a traditional wedding ceremony was at the top of their to-do list. Without a hair out of place, Kumusi, dressed head to toe in traditional costume and adorned in a red veil, married her better half Bukehan, describing the wedding as a dream realized. Throughout the wedding festivities, the couple's loved ones congregated to join in the celebration. Some of them played traditional musical instruments, such as dombra, and performed inspiring festive dances, while others lent their hands to prepare local specialties, including naan bread and baursak. A modern outdoor wedding ensued at dusk in a forest park, where the couple sha

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

An aerial drone photo shows the home of the bride Kumusi Yesdawulti in Karadala Township of Tekes County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Oct. 11, 2025. A blue sky, white clouds, vast grassland, horses and automobiles set a poetic and picturesque wedding scene for the newlyweds Kumusi Yesdawulti and Bukehan Yelszi. For the couple, having fallen in love a year ago, a traditional wedding ceremony was at the top of their to-do list. Without a hair out of place, Kumusi, dressed head to toe in traditional costume and adorned in a red veil, married her better half Bukehan, describing the wedding as a dream realized. Throughout the wedding festivities, the couple's loved ones congregated to join in the celebration. Some of them played traditional musical instruments, such as dombra, and performed inspiring festive dances, while others lent their hands to prepare local specialties, including naan bread and baursak. A modern outdoor wedding ensued at dusk in a forest park, where the couple shared c

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

Villagers welcome Kumusi Yesdawulti, the bride in a wedding procession, at the groom Bukehan Yelszi's home in Karadala Township of Tekes County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Oct. 11, 2025. A blue sky, white clouds, vast grassland, horses and automobiles set a poetic and picturesque wedding scene for the newlyweds Kumusi Yesdawulti and Bukehan Yelszi. For the couple, having fallen in love a year ago, a traditional wedding ceremony was at the top of their to-do list. Without a hair out of place, Kumusi, dressed head to toe in traditional costume and adorned in a red veil, married her better half Bukehan, describing the wedding as a dream realized. Throughout the wedding festivities, the couple's loved ones congregated to join in the celebration. Some of them played traditional musical instruments, such as dombra, and performed inspiring festive dances, while others lent their hands to prepare local specialties, including naan bread and baursak. A modern outdoor wedding ensued at dusk in a

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

Mother of the bride Kumusi Yesdawulti serves the groom's relatives naan bread and baursak at home in Karadala Township of Tekes County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Oct. 10, 2025. A blue sky, white clouds, vast grassland, horses and automobiles set a poetic and picturesque wedding scene for the newlyweds Kumusi Yesdawulti and Bukehan Yelszi. For the couple, having fallen in love a year ago, a traditional wedding ceremony was at the top of their to-do list. Without a hair out of place, Kumusi, dressed head to toe in traditional costume and adorned in a red veil, married her better half Bukehan, describing the wedding as a dream realized. Throughout the wedding festivities, the couple's loved ones congregated to join in the celebration. Some of them played traditional musical instruments, such as dombra, and performed inspiring festive dances, while others lent their hands to prepare local specialties, including naan bread and baursak. A modern outdoor wedding ensued at dusk in a forest p

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

The newlyweds Kumusi Yesdawulti and Bukehan Yelszi walk hand in hand during an outdoor wedding at a forest park in Tekes County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Oct. 11, 2025. A blue sky, white clouds, vast grassland, horses and automobiles set a poetic and picturesque wedding scene for the newlyweds Kumusi Yesdawulti and Bukehan Yelszi. For the couple, having fallen in love a year ago, a traditional wedding ceremony was at the top of their to-do list. Without a hair out of place, Kumusi, dressed head to toe in traditional costume and adorned in a red veil, married her better half Bukehan, describing the wedding as a dream realized. Throughout the wedding festivities, the couple's loved ones congregated to join in the celebration. Some of them played traditional musical instruments, such as dombra, and performed inspiring festive dances, while others lent their hands to prepare local specialties, including naan bread and baursak. A modern outdoor wedding ensued at dusk in a forest park, wh

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

The newlyweds Kumusi Yesdawulti and Bukehan Yelszi play a game with their relatives and friends at a forest park in Tekes County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Oct. 11, 2025. A blue sky, white clouds, vast grassland, horses and automobiles set a poetic and picturesque wedding scene for the newlyweds Kumusi Yesdawulti and Bukehan Yelszi. For the couple, having fallen in love a year ago, a traditional wedding ceremony was at the top of their to-do list. Without a hair out of place, Kumusi, dressed head to toe in traditional costume and adorned in a red veil, married her better half Bukehan, describing the wedding as a dream realized. Throughout the wedding festivities, the couple's loved ones congregated to join in the celebration. Some of them played traditional musical instruments, such as dombra, and performed inspiring festive dances, while others lent their hands to prepare local specialties, including naan bread and baursak. A modern outdoor wedding ensued at dusk in a forest park, w

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

The newlyweds Kumusi Yesdawulti and Bukehan Yelszi celebrate with their relatives and friends at a forest park in Tekes County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Oct. 11, 2025. A blue sky, white clouds, vast grassland, horses and automobiles set a poetic and picturesque wedding scene for the newlyweds Kumusi Yesdawulti and Bukehan Yelszi. For the couple, having fallen in love a year ago, a traditional wedding ceremony was at the top of their to-do list. Without a hair out of place, Kumusi, dressed head to toe in traditional costume and adorned in a red veil, married her better half Bukehan, describing the wedding as a dream realized. Throughout the wedding festivities, the couple's loved ones congregated to join in the celebration. Some of them played traditional musical instruments, such as dombra, and performed inspiring festive dances, while others lent their hands to prepare local specialties, including naan bread and baursak. A modern outdoor wedding ensued at dusk in a forest park, whe

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

An aerial drone photo shows a vehicle procession heading to the home of the groom Bukehan Yelszi in Karadala Township of Tekes County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Oct. 11, 2025. A blue sky, white clouds, vast grassland, horses and automobiles set a poetic and picturesque wedding scene for the newlyweds Kumusi Yesdawulti and Bukehan Yelszi. For the couple, having fallen in love a year ago, a traditional wedding ceremony was at the top of their to-do list. Without a hair out of place, Kumusi, dressed head to toe in traditional costume and adorned in a red veil, married her better half Bukehan, describing the wedding as a dream realized. Throughout the wedding festivities, the couple's loved ones congregated to join in the celebration. Some of them played traditional musical instruments, such as dombra, and performed inspiring festive dances, while others lent their hands to prepare local specialties, including naan bread and baursak. A modern outdoor wedding ensued at dusk in a forest pa

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

Mother of the bride Kumusi Yesdawulti (1st R) sheds tears to see her daughter off in Karadala Township of Tekes County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Oct. 11, 2025. A blue sky, white clouds, vast grassland, horses and automobiles set a poetic and picturesque wedding scene for the newlyweds Kumusi Yesdawulti and Bukehan Yelszi. For the couple, having fallen in love a year ago, a traditional wedding ceremony was at the top of their to-do list. Without a hair out of place, Kumusi, dressed head to toe in traditional costume and adorned in a red veil, married her better half Bukehan, describing the wedding as a dream realized. Throughout the wedding festivities, the couple's loved ones congregated to join in the celebration. Some of them played traditional musical instruments, such as dombra, and performed inspiring festive dances, while others lent their hands to prepare local specialties, including naan bread and baursak. A modern outdoor wedding ensued at dusk in a forest park, where the c

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

A relative of the groom Bukehan Yelszi expresses blessings to the bride Kumusi Yesdawulti in Karadala Township of Tekes County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Oct. 11, 2025. A blue sky, white clouds, vast grassland, horses and automobiles set a poetic and picturesque wedding scene for the newlyweds Kumusi Yesdawulti and Bukehan Yelszi. For the couple, having fallen in love a year ago, a traditional wedding ceremony was at the top of their to-do list. Without a hair out of place, Kumusi, dressed head to toe in traditional costume and adorned in a red veil, married her better half Bukehan, describing the wedding as a dream realized. Throughout the wedding festivities, the couple's loved ones congregated to join in the celebration. Some of them played traditional musical instruments, such as dombra, and performed inspiring festive dances, while others lent their hands to prepare local specialties, including naan bread and baursak. A modern outdoor wedding ensued at dusk in a forest park, whe

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

A relative of the bride Kumusi Yesdawulti kisses her cheek as a see-off in Karadala Township of Tekes County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Oct. 11, 2025. A blue sky, white clouds, vast grassland, horses and automobiles set a poetic and picturesque wedding scene for the newlyweds Kumusi Yesdawulti and Bukehan Yelszi. For the couple, having fallen in love a year ago, a traditional wedding ceremony was at the top of their to-do list. Without a hair out of place, Kumusi, dressed head to toe in traditional costume and adorned in a red veil, married her better half Bukehan, describing the wedding as a dream realized. Throughout the wedding festivities, the couple's loved ones congregated to join in the celebration. Some of them played traditional musical instruments, such as dombra, and performed inspiring festive dances, while others lent their hands to prepare local specialties, including naan bread and baursak. A modern outdoor wedding ensued at dusk in a forest park, where the couple shar

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

Kumusi Yesdawulti, the bride, heads to the groom's home in a wedding procession in Karadala Township of Tekes County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Oct. 11, 2025. A blue sky, white clouds, vast grassland, horses and automobiles set a poetic and picturesque wedding scene for the newlyweds Kumusi Yesdawulti and Bukehan Yelszi. For the couple, having fallen in love a year ago, a traditional wedding ceremony was at the top of their to-do list. Without a hair out of place, Kumusi, dressed head to toe in traditional costume and adorned in a red veil, married her better half Bukehan, describing the wedding as a dream realized. Throughout the wedding festivities, the couple's loved ones congregated to join in the celebration. Some of them played traditional musical instruments, such as dombra, and performed inspiring festive dances, while others lent their hands to prepare local specialties, including naan bread and baursak. A modern outdoor wedding ensued at dusk in a forest park, where the cou

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

Kumusi Yesdawulti, the bride, rides a horse heading to a wedding procession in Karadala Township of Tekes County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Oct. 11, 2025. A blue sky, white clouds, vast grassland, horses and automobiles set a poetic and picturesque wedding scene for the newlyweds Kumusi Yesdawulti and Bukehan Yelszi. For the couple, having fallen in love a year ago, a traditional wedding ceremony was at the top of their to-do list. Without a hair out of place, Kumusi, dressed head to toe in traditional costume and adorned in a red veil, married her better half Bukehan, describing the wedding as a dream realized. Throughout the wedding festivities, the couple's loved ones congregated to join in the celebration. Some of them played traditional musical instruments, such as dombra, and performed inspiring festive dances, while others lent their hands to prepare local specialties, including naan bread and baursak. A modern outdoor wedding ensued at dusk in a forest park, where the couple

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

Kumusi Yesdawulti, the bride, rides a horse before leaving her home in Karadala Township of Tekes County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Oct. 11, 2025. A blue sky, white clouds, vast grassland, horses and automobiles set a poetic and picturesque wedding scene for the newlyweds Kumusi Yesdawulti and Bukehan Yelszi. For the couple, having fallen in love a year ago, a traditional wedding ceremony was at the top of their to-do list. Without a hair out of place, Kumusi, dressed head to toe in traditional costume and adorned in a red veil, married her better half Bukehan, describing the wedding as a dream realized. Throughout the wedding festivities, the couple's loved ones congregated to join in the celebration. Some of them played traditional musical instruments, such as dombra, and performed inspiring festive dances, while others lent their hands to prepare local specialties, including naan bread and baursak. A modern outdoor wedding ensued at dusk in a forest park, where the couple shared c

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

A villager plays the ethnic musical instrument dombra beside the bride Kumusi Yesdawulti in Karadala Township of Tekes County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Oct. 11, 2025. A blue sky, white clouds, vast grassland, horses and automobiles set a poetic and picturesque wedding scene for the newlyweds Kumusi Yesdawulti and Bukehan Yelszi. For the couple, having fallen in love a year ago, a traditional wedding ceremony was at the top of their to-do list. Without a hair out of place, Kumusi, dressed head to toe in traditional costume and adorned in a red veil, married her better half Bukehan, describing the wedding as a dream realized. Throughout the wedding festivities, the couple's loved ones congregated to join in the celebration. Some of them played traditional musical instruments, such as dombra, and performed inspiring festive dances, while others lent their hands to prepare local specialties, including naan bread and baursak. A modern outdoor wedding ensued at dusk in a forest park, wher

Horses Cross The Tekes River in Zhaosu Wetland Park

Horses Cross The Tekes River in Zhaosu Wetland Park

ZHAOSU, CHINA - JULY 21, 2025 - Horses cross the Tekes River in Zhaosu Wetland Park, Zhaosu, Xinjiang, China on July 21, 2025.

Horses Cross The Tekes River in Zhaosu Wetland Park

Horses Cross The Tekes River in Zhaosu Wetland Park

ZHAOSU, CHINA - JULY 21, 2025 - Horses cross the Tekes River in Zhaosu Wetland Park, Zhaosu, Xinjiang, China on July 21, 2025.

Horses Cross The Tekes River in Zhaosu Wetland Park

Horses Cross The Tekes River in Zhaosu Wetland Park

ZHAOSU, CHINA - JULY 21, 2025 - Horses cross the Tekes River in Zhaosu Wetland Park, Zhaosu, Xinjiang, China on July 21, 2025.

Horses Cross The Tekes River in Zhaosu Wetland Park

Horses Cross The Tekes River in Zhaosu Wetland Park

ZHAOSU, CHINA - JULY 21, 2025 - Horses cross the Tekes River in Zhaosu Wetland Park, Zhaosu, Xinjiang, China on July 21, 2025.

Horses Cross The Tekes River in Zhaosu Wetland Park

Horses Cross The Tekes River in Zhaosu Wetland Park

ZHAOSU, CHINA - JULY 21, 2025 - Horses cross the Tekes River in Zhaosu Wetland Park, Zhaosu, Xinjiang, China on July 21, 2025.

Wheat Fields - China

Wheat Fields - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 31, 2025 shows wheat fields in Tekes County, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Mature wheat is ready for harvest in Tekes. Local farmers are seizing favorable weather conditions to conduct summer harvesting. Photo by Xinhua/Xin Yuewei/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wheat Fields - China

Wheat Fields - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 31, 2025 shows wheat fields in Tekes County, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Mature wheat is ready for harvest in Tekes. Local farmers are seizing favorable weather conditions to conduct summer harvesting. Photo by Xinhua/Xin Yuewei/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wheat Fields - China

Wheat Fields - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 31, 2025 shows wheat fields in Tekes County, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Mature wheat is ready for harvest in Tekes. Local farmers are seizing favorable weather conditions to conduct summer harvesting. (Xinhua/Zhao Yusi)

Wheat Fields - China

Wheat Fields - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 31, 2025 shows wheat fields in Tekes County, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Mature wheat is ready for harvest in Tekes. Local farmers are seizing favorable weather conditions to conduct summer harvesting. Photo by Xinhua/Xin Yuewei/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wheat Fields - China

Wheat Fields - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 31, 2025 shows wheat fields in Tekes County, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Mature wheat is ready for harvest in Tekes. Local farmers are seizing favorable weather conditions to conduct summer harvesting. Photo by Xinhua/Xin Yuewei/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wheat Fields - China

Wheat Fields - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 31, 2025 shows wheat fields in Tekes County, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Mature wheat is ready for harvest in Tekes. Local farmers are seizing favorable weather conditions to conduct summer harvesting. (Xinhua/Liu Lianfen)

Wheat Fields - China

Wheat Fields - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 31, 2025 shows wheat fields in Tekes County, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Mature wheat is ready for harvest in Tekes. Local farmers are seizing favorable weather conditions to conduct summer harvesting. (Xinhua/Liu Lianfen)

CHINA-XINJIANG-TEKES COUNTY-VIEW (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-TEKES COUNTY-VIEW (CN)

(An aerial photo taken on Aug. 29, 2023 shows a view of Tekes County in Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Established in the 1930s, Tekes is located deep in the Ili River Valley on the northern slopes of the Tianshan Mountains. The county is renowned for its Bagua (or Eight Trigrams) layout: from the central Tai Chi Plaza, eight main streets extend outward in a progressive and radial pattern, while the roads are interconnected. Tekes is now promoting the integrated development of its cultural and tourism industries, striving to create a "museum of landscapes" and a world-class tourist destination. Photo by Zhang Qinghua/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

CHINA-XINJIANG-TEKES COUNTY-VIEW (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-TEKES COUNTY-VIEW (CN)

(An aerial photo taken on Dec. 30, 2023 shows a view of Tekes County in Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Established in the 1930s, Tekes is located deep in the Ili River Valley on the northern slopes of the Tianshan Mountains. The county is renowned for its Bagua (or Eight Trigrams) layout: from the central Tai Chi Plaza, eight main streets extend outward in a progressive and radial pattern, while the roads are interconnected. Tekes is now promoting the integrated development of its cultural and tourism industries, striving to create a "museum of landscapes" and a world-class tourist destination. Photo by Zhou Meiling/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

CHINA-XINJIANG-TEKES COUNTY-VIEW (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-TEKES COUNTY-VIEW (CN)

(This photo taken on Aug. 18, 2019 shows a view on one of the eight main streets in Tekes County in Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Established in the 1930s, Tekes is located deep in the Ili River Valley on the northern slopes of the Tianshan Mountains. The county is renowned for its Bagua (or Eight Trigrams) layout: from the central Tai Chi Plaza, eight main streets extend outward in a progressive and radial pattern, while the roads are interconnected. Tekes is now promoting the integrated development of its cultural and tourism industries, striving to create a "museum of landscapes" and a world-class tourist destination. Photo by Zhao Fengshou/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

CHINA-XINJIANG-TEKES COUNTY-VIEW (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-TEKES COUNTY-VIEW (CN)

(This photo taken on June 8, 2021 shows a view of Tekes County in Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Established in the 1930s, Tekes is located deep in the Ili River Valley on the northern slopes of the Tianshan Mountains. The county is renowned for its Bagua (or Eight Trigrams) layout: from the central Tai Chi Plaza, eight main streets extend outward in a progressive and radial pattern, while the roads are interconnected. Tekes is now promoting the integrated development of its cultural and tourism industries, striving to create a "museum of landscapes" and a world-class tourist destination. Photo by Ding Lei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

CHINA-XINJIANG-TEKES COUNTY-VIEW (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-TEKES COUNTY-VIEW (CN)

(An aerial photo taken on Jan. 2, 2021 shows a night view of Tekes County in Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Established in the 1930s, Tekes is located deep in the Ili River Valley on the northern slopes of the Tianshan Mountains. The county is renowned for its Bagua (or Eight Trigrams) layout: from the central Tai Chi Plaza, eight main streets extend outward in a progressive and radial pattern, while the roads are interconnected. Tekes is now promoting the integrated development of its cultural and tourism industries, striving to create a "museum of landscapes" and a world-class tourist destination. Photo by Ding Lei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

CHINA-XINJIANG-TEKES COUNTY-VIEW (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-TEKES COUNTY-VIEW (CN)

(A panoramic aerial photo taken on Jan. 2, 2021 shows a view of Tekes County in Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Established in the 1930s, Tekes is located deep in the Ili River Valley on the northern slopes of the Tianshan Mountains. The county is renowned for its Bagua (or Eight Trigrams) layout: from the central Tai Chi Plaza, eight main streets extend outward in a progressive and radial pattern, while the roads are interconnected. Tekes is now promoting the integrated development of its cultural and tourism industries, striving to create a "museum of landscapes" and a world-class tourist destination. Photo by Ding Lei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

CHINA-XINJIANG-TEKES COUNTY-VIEW (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-TEKES COUNTY-VIEW (CN)

(An aerial photo taken on Oct. 9, 2024 shows a view of the Tekes River in Tekes County, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Established in the 1930s, Tekes is located deep in the Ili River Valley on the northern slopes of the Tianshan Mountains. The county is renowned for its Bagua (or Eight Trigrams) layout: from the central Tai Chi Plaza, eight main streets extend outward in a progressive and radial pattern, while the roads are interconnected. Tekes is now promoting the integrated development of its cultural and tourism industries, striving to create a "museum of landscapes" and a world-class tourist destination. Photo by Zhao Fengshou/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

CHINA-XINJIANG-TEKES COUNTY-VIEW (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-TEKES COUNTY-VIEW (CN)

(An aerial photo taken on Jan. 9, 2025 shows a view of Tekes County in Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Established in the 1930s, Tekes is located deep in the Ili River Valley on the northern slopes of the Tianshan Mountains. The county is renowned for its Bagua (or Eight Trigrams) layout: from the central Tai Chi Plaza, eight main streets extend outward in a progressive and radial pattern, while the roads are interconnected. Tekes is now promoting the integrated development of its cultural and tourism industries, striving to create a "museum of landscapes" and a world-class tourist destination. Photo by Zhao Fengshou/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

CHINA-XINJIANG-TEKES COUNTY-VIEW (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-TEKES COUNTY-VIEW (CN)

(An aerial photo taken on May 15, 2024 shows a view of Tekes County in Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Established in the 1930s, Tekes is located deep in the Ili River Valley on the northern slopes of the Tianshan Mountains. The county is renowned for its Bagua (or Eight Trigrams) layout: from the central Tai Chi Plaza, eight main streets extend outward in a progressive and radial pattern, while the roads are interconnected. Tekes is now promoting the integrated development of its cultural and tourism industries, striving to create a "museum of landscapes" and a world-class tourist destination. Photo by Lai Yuning/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

CHINA-XINJIANG-TEKES COUNTY-VIEW (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-TEKES COUNTY-VIEW (CN)

(An aerial photo taken on Jan. 2, 2021 shows a view of Tekes County in Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Established in the 1930s, Tekes is located deep in the Ili River Valley on the northern slopes of the Tianshan Mountains. The county is renowned for its Bagua (or Eight Trigrams) layout: from the central Tai Chi Plaza, eight main streets extend outward in a progressive and radial pattern, while the roads are interconnected. Tekes is now promoting the integrated development of its cultural and tourism industries, striving to create a "museum of landscapes" and a world-class tourist destination. Photo by Ding Lei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sheep snatching on horseback in China's Xinjiang

STORY: Sheep snatching on horseback in China's Xinjiang SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 22, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:23 LOCATION: TEKES, China CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of scenes of the Diaoyang game STORYLINE: The "Diaoyang," or snatching the sheep, is a traditional folk sport in China's Xinjiang. Known as the "competition of braves," it features contestants vying to snatch sheep on horseback. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tekes, China. (XHTV)

CHINA-XINJIANG-TEKES-NIGHT ECONOMY (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-TEKES-NIGHT ECONOMY (CN)

(231224) -- ILI, Dec. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 22, 2023 shows a float parade at a newly-opened scenic area in Tekes County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The scenic area opened recently aiming to diversify the county's winter tourism. During the night hours, various events including dancing performance, float parade and others are arranged here to promote the night economy. (Xinhua/Li He)

CHINA-XINJIANG-TEKES-NIGHT ECONOMY (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-TEKES-NIGHT ECONOMY (CN)

(231224) -- ILI, Dec. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit a newly-opened scenic area in Tekes County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 22, 2023. The scenic area opened recently aiming to diversify the county's winter tourism. During the night hours, various events including dancing performance, float parade and others are arranged here to promote the night economy. (Xinhua/Li He)

CHINA-XINJIANG-TEKES-NIGHT ECONOMY (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-TEKES-NIGHT ECONOMY (CN)

(231224) -- ILI, Dec. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 22, 2023 shows a float parade at a newly-opened scenic area in Tekes County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The scenic area opened recently aiming to diversify the county's winter tourism. During the night hours, various events including dancing performance, float parade and others are arranged here to promote the night economy. (Xinhua/Li He)

CHINA-XINJIANG-TEKES-NIGHT ECONOMY (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-TEKES-NIGHT ECONOMY (CN)

(231224) -- ILI, Dec. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists watch a performance at a newly-opened scenic area in Tekes County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 22, 2023. The scenic area opened recently aiming to diversify the county's winter tourism. During the night hours, various events including dancing performance, float parade and others are arranged here to promote the night economy. (Xinhua/Li He)

CHINA-XINJIANG-TEKES-NIGHT ECONOMY (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-TEKES-NIGHT ECONOMY (CN)

(231224) -- ILI, Dec. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Performers dance and welcome tourists at the entrance of a newly-opened scenic area in Tekes County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 22, 2023. The scenic area opened recently aiming to diversify the county's winter tourism. During the night hours, various events including dancing performance, float parade and others are arranged here to promote the night economy. (Xinhua/Li He)

Xinhua Headlines: Xinjiang enjoys good governance featuring development, stability and opening up

Xinhua Headlines: Xinjiang enjoys good governance featuring development, stability and opening up

(220203) -- URUMQI, Feb. 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman helps a newborn calf stand up at the summer meadow in Tekes County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 2, 2020. (Xinhua/Wang Fei)

(FOCUS)CHINA-XINJIANG-HERDSMEN-NEW LIFE (CN)

(FOCUS)CHINA-XINJIANG-HERDSMEN-NEW LIFE (CN)

(220129) -- ILI, Jan. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Women take care of their baby at home in Karadala Township of Tekes County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 27, 2022. Herdsmen in Xinjiang had lived a nomadic life for centuries. Under a housing project to benefit hundreds of households of local herdsmen, local authorities have initiated construction of supporting facilities to help herdsmen's settlement. It helps herdsmen to start a new life with better medical, educational, cultural and health facilities. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

(FOCUS)CHINA-XINJIANG-HERDSMEN-NEW LIFE (CN)

(FOCUS)CHINA-XINJIANG-HERDSMEN-NEW LIFE (CN)

(220129) -- ILI, Jan. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on Jan. 27, 2022 shows the view of a village in Karadala Township of Tekes County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Herdsmen in Xinjiang had lived a nomadic life for centuries. Under a housing project to benefit hundreds of households of local herdsmen, local authorities have initiated construction of supporting facilities to help herdsmen's settlement. It helps herdsmen to start a new life with better medical, educational, cultural and health facilities. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

(FOCUS)CHINA-XINJIANG-HERDSMEN-NEW LIFE (CN)

(FOCUS)CHINA-XINJIANG-HERDSMEN-NEW LIFE (CN)

(220129) -- ILI, Jan. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman walks back home in Karadala Township of Tekes County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 27, 2022. Herdsmen in Xinjiang had lived a nomadic life for centuries. Under a housing project to benefit hundreds of households of local herdsmen, local authorities have initiated construction of supporting facilities to help herdsmen's settlement. It helps herdsmen to start a new life with better medical, educational, cultural and health facilities. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

(FOCUS)CHINA-XINJIANG-HERDSMEN-NEW LIFE (CN)

(FOCUS)CHINA-XINJIANG-HERDSMEN-NEW LIFE (CN)

(220129) -- ILI, Jan. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A herdsman drives sheep back to a pen in Karadala Township of Tekes County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 27, 2022. Herdsmen in Xinjiang had lived a nomadic life for centuries. Under a housing project to benefit hundreds of households of local herdsmen, local authorities have initiated construction of supporting facilities to help herdsmen's settlement. It helps herdsmen to start a new life with better medical, educational, cultural and health facilities. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

(FOCUS)CHINA-XINJIANG-HERDSMEN-NEW LIFE (CN)

(FOCUS)CHINA-XINJIANG-HERDSMEN-NEW LIFE (CN)

(220129) -- ILI, Jan. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman organizes supplies at her shop in Karadala Township of Tekes County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 27, 2022. Herdsmen in Xinjiang had lived a nomadic life for centuries. Under a housing project to benefit hundreds of households of local herdsmen, local authorities have initiated construction of supporting facilities to help herdsmen's settlement. It helps herdsmen to start a new life with better medical, educational, cultural and health facilities. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)