As temperatures plunge below freezing, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region's Tarim River has transformed into a glittering stage for its annual winter fishing tradition! Local fishermen are carving through meter-thick ice this week, casting nets beneath the frosty surface to secure their seasonal bounty – a practice preserved through generations 🌊⛏️.
Thanks to sustained ecological restoration efforts, including strategic water management and basin protection measures, the river now boasts thriving fish populations. 'This year’s ice harvest is particularly abundant,' shared local Uygur fisherman Ablimit Yusup, his breath visible in the -20°C air. 'The river’s recovery means prosperity for our community.'
The spectacle blends practical livelihood with breathtaking artistry: golden poplar forests frame the frozen expanse as fishermen’s crimson jackets pop against the white landscape – a scene straight from a winter fairytale ❄️📸. Environmental experts credit the improved conditions to China’s river conservation policies, proving economic activity and ecological balance can coexist.
