The ancient city of Kashgar in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is embracing a tourist boom during the five-day May Day holiday beginning on Thursday.
On Thursday alone, the city welcomed more than 170,000 visitors.
"This is my first time to visit Kashgar. This ancient city has a very strong historical and cultural vibe, beautiful songs and dances, various delicacies, and special ethnic costumes, all very attractive to me," said Li Ling, a tourist from northwest China's Shaanxi Province.
To enrich the experience of tourists, the city has newly launched live dramas featuring stories of a local blacksmith and a legendary wise man, offering visitors immersive cultural experiences.
"I'm very happy to be here in Kashgar. I especially love the culture here," said tourist Liu Fengping from central China's Hunan Province. The city has also made continued efforts to upgrade its infrastructure and improve tourists' experience.
"We have upgraded the roads, plants, lights and toilets of the scenic area this year, and newly built some popular points of interest and local-style streets, so that the tourists can have more fun in the ancient city and have a great experience," said Adila Ailaiti, an official from the tourism promotion office of the ancient city's management committee.
Located in southwestern Xinjiang, Kashgar served as a vital transportation hub connecting China with Central Asia and South Asia in ancient times. The confluence of diverse ethnic cultures in this region has given rise to a wealth of historical and cultural treasures.
Today, Kashgar has harnessed its cultural and geographical advantages, transforming into a unique tourist destination that blends history and modernity.
Ancient city in China's Xinjiang embraces tourist boom during May Day holiday
Ancient city in China's Xinjiang embraces tourist boom during May Day holiday
