STORY: Folk activities attract more tourists to Hemu Village in China's Xinjiang
SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 9-10, 2024
DATELINE: Feb. 15, 2024
LENGTH: 0:00:49
LOCATION: URUMQI, China
CATEGORY: SOCIETY

SHOTLIST:
1. various of Hemu Village 
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GAO NAN, Tourist from Sichuan
3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): QIN JINGJING, Tourist from Henan
4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): XIE JIAXIN, Tourist from Fujian

STORYLINE:

Located in Burqin County in China's Xinjiang, Hemu Village boasts a picturesque natural landscape.

During the Spring Festival, a series of traditional folk activities were held here to welcome tourists from various parts of the country.

The activities include fur skiing, traditional archery, and horse-drawn sleigh rides.

SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GAO NAN, Tourist from Sichuan
"I came here to ski and did not expect that I could see so many folk activities during the Spring Festival. The trip is totally worth it."

SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): QIN JINGJING, Tourist from Henan
"This is my first time to see this kind of activity. I was very excited. Although we didn't spend the Chinese New Year's Eve with my family, we shared through pictures and videos, the beautiful scenery, delicious cuisine, and charming people here with our family. They are kind of heartfelt gifts from afar."

SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): XIE JIAXIN, Tourist from Fujian
"This place has a truly delightful New Year atmosphere. Today, we've joined the bonfire party in Hemu, which is particularly lively and has a special festive atmosphere."

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Urumqi, China.
(XHTV)