Move over, Netflix chill—Xinjiang’s Altay Prefecture is serving up real winter magic! As the hit series To the Wonder spotlights the rugged beauty of nomadic life, the region’s Fuhai County just launched its annual winter fishing festival, blending icy traditions with modern wanderlust.
Picture this: snow-blanketed lakes, locals drilling through meter-thick ice, and rainbow-colored fish leaping onto frozen nets—all while crowds cheer and feast on smoky kazi (a Uygur-style cured fish). The festival, rooted in centuries-old practices, now doubles as a cultural bridge, inviting travelers to witness rituals that even To the Wonder’s creators used as inspiration.
\"It’s like stepping into the show,\" said one visitor, wrapped in a sheepskin coat. \"You taste the food, hear the music, and suddenly you’re part of the story.\" With temperatures dipping below -20°C, the warmth of Fuhai’s residents and their dutar (traditional lute) melodies turns the freeze into a vibe.
For adventurers and culture buffs, this is your sign to swap tropical beaches for Xinjiang’s frosty wonderland—where hashtags meet heritage.
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As the hit series To the Wonder spotlights the rugged beauty of nomadic life, the region’s Fuhai County just launched its annual winter fishing festival, blending icy traditions with modern wanderlust.
The festival, rooted in centuries-old practices, now doubles as a cultural bridge, inviting travelers to witness rituals that even To the Wonder’s creators used as inspiration.
With temperatures dipping below -20°C, the warmth of Fuhai’s residents and their dutar (traditional lute) melodies turns the freeze into a vibe.
