Blossoms in Kunlun Mountains help boost rural revitalization

Villagers chat amid apricot trees in Bahrigzi Village of Tar Tajik Township, Akto County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, March 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

AKTO, March 29 (Xinhua) -- Tar Tajik Township, nestled in the hinterland of the Kunlun Mountains, is a key national rural tourism village under Akto County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. As the weather gets warmer, apricot flowers are in full bloom here. The magnificent natural scenery and unique folk customs attract many tourists. In recent years, the local government has accelerated the construction of infrastructure, developed rural tourism according to local conditions, and boosted incomes of farmers and herders.

Tourists watch a traditional wedding ceremony in Bahrigzi Village of Tar Tajik Township, Akto County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, March 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

Villagers dance in traditional costumes in Bahrigzi Village of Tar Tajik Township, Akto County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, March 27, 2023. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

Local people perform in a traditional wedding ceremony for toutists in Bahrigzi Village of Tar Tajik Township, Akto County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, March 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

Tourists view blossoms in Tar Tajik Township, Akto County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, March 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

This aerial photo taken on March 28, 2023 shows a view of Bahrigzi Village in Tar Tajik Township, Akto County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

Tourists and villagers watch a performance in Bahrigzi Village of Tar Tajik Township, Akto County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, March 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

Villagers and tourists attend a bonfire party together in Bahrigzi Village of Tar Tajik Township, Akto County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on March 27, 2023. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

Villagers and tourists dance in Bahrigzi Village of Tar Tajik Township, Akto County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, March 27, 2023. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)