The streets of Urumqi are buzzing again! 🏙️ After weeks of gradual adjustments to epidemic prevention policies, the capital of China's Xinjiang region is embracing a vibrant return to normalcy. CGTN footage shows packed markets, sizzling street food stalls, and residents reuniting over steaming bowls of noodles—a scene straight out of a feel-good movie montage.
🛍️ 'I finally bought fresh groceries for a big family dinner,' said local resident Aisajan, grinning as she carried bags of produce. Nearby, restaurants like 'Silk Road Bistro' reopened with lunchtime crowds digging into lamb skewers and hand-pulled noodles. Even late-night snack vendors are back, serving up spicy crayfish until dawn.
Behind the foodie renaissance lies serious economic momentum: factories near the city reported 85% workforce attendance this week. Tech startups in the Urumqi Economic Zone are also reviving projects paused during recent months. 🚀 While masks and sanitizer stations remain, the mood leans optimistic—one barista joked they're brewing 'post-pandemic hope in latte form.'
As sunset paints the Tianshan Mountains gold, families stroll through Hongshan Park laughing—a symphony of everyday joy that sounds like recovery. 🌇
