Xinjiang is a beautiful and distant place, an ancient and mysterious region in people's minds. For thousands of years, cultures from all over the world have converged here along the Silk Road. Far from the sea, inland, stretching high mountains surrounded by a magical landscape and rich species communities, 47 ethnic groups, 23 million people in this civilisation has never been interrupted, cohesion and mutual protection, thrive and prosper, with the courage and wisdom to build the ideal of a better home.
Many people think of Xinjiang as a mysterious and backward place. In reality, it is where the modern clashes with the traditional, and excitement coexists with tranquility. In this episode, we bring you a real picture of life in Xinjiang, through the people who live there. A 23-year-old agent at a real estate company attempts to cycle down the Flaming Mountain, which few people dare even to climb. A host on Xinjiang People's Radio decides to do more than play recorded music, and organizes a band’s first ever live performance. A 25-year-old craftsman finds inspiration from Atlas silk and combines the old with the new to create his own unique style, and the first Chinese climber to conquer Bogda Peak in 1998 takes a journey into the unknown.
For an objective and realistic view of life in Xinjiang, join us for "This is Xinjiang" from China Media Group Documentary.
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