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Lavender tourism festival promotes economic development in China's Xinjiang
By Xinhua Published: Jun 16, 2025 09:54 AM
An aerial drone photo taken on June 14, 2025 shows a lavender field in Huocheng County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Vast fields of lavender in Huocheng County entered full bloom in June, transforming the landscape into a sea of purple. Featuring cultural performances, sports events and exhibitions showcasing local heritage, a lavender tourism festival kicked off to coincide with this natural spectacle, highlighting the region's thriving lavender industry while promoting local tourism and economic development. (Photo: Xinhua)

An aerial drone photo taken on June 14, 2025 shows a lavender field in Huocheng County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Vast fields of lavender in Huocheng County entered full bloom in June, transforming the landscape into a sea of purple. Featuring cultural performances, sports events and exhibitions showcasing local heritage, a lavender tourism festival kicked off to coincide with this natural spectacle, highlighting the region's thriving lavender industry while promoting local tourism and economic development. (Photo: Xinhua)


 
This photo taken on June 14, 2025 shows lavender plants at a lavender farm in Huocheng County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Vast fields of lavender in Huocheng County entered full bloom in June, transforming the landscape into a sea of purple. Featuring cultural performances, sports events and exhibitions showcasing local heritage, a lavender tourism festival kicked off to coincide with this natural spectacle, highlighting the region's thriving lavender industry while promoting local tourism and economic development. (Photo: Xinhua)

This photo taken on June 14, 2025 shows lavender plants at a lavender farm in Huocheng County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Vast fields of lavender in Huocheng County entered full bloom in June, transforming the landscape into a sea of purple. Featuring cultural performances, sports events and exhibitions showcasing local heritage, a lavender tourism festival kicked off to coincide with this natural spectacle, highlighting the region's thriving lavender industry while promoting local tourism and economic development. (Photo: Xinhua)


 
Tourists visit a lavender farm in Huocheng County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 14, 2025. Vast fields of lavender in Huocheng County entered full bloom in June, transforming the landscape into a sea of purple. Featuring cultural performances, sports events and exhibitions showcasing local heritage, a lavender tourism festival kicked off to coincide with this natural spectacle, highlighting the region's thriving lavender industry while promoting local tourism and economic development. (Photo: Xinhua)

Tourists visit a lavender farm in Huocheng County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 14, 2025. Vast fields of lavender in Huocheng County entered full bloom in June, transforming the landscape into a sea of purple. Featuring cultural performances, sports events and exhibitions showcasing local heritage, a lavender tourism festival kicked off to coincide with this natural spectacle, highlighting the region's thriving lavender industry while promoting local tourism and economic development. (Photo: Xinhua)


 
A drone photo taken on June 14, 2025 shows tourists visiting a lavender farm in Huocheng County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Vast fields of lavender in Huocheng County entered full bloom in June, transforming the landscape into a sea of purple. Featuring cultural performances, sports events and exhibitions showcasing local heritage, a lavender tourism festival kicked off to coincide with this natural spectacle, highlighting the region's thriving lavender industry while promoting local tourism and economic development. (Photo: Xinhua)

A drone photo taken on June 14, 2025 shows tourists visiting a lavender farm in Huocheng County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Vast fields of lavender in Huocheng County entered full bloom in June, transforming the landscape into a sea of purple. Featuring cultural performances, sports events and exhibitions showcasing local heritage, a lavender tourism festival kicked off to coincide with this natural spectacle, highlighting the region's thriving lavender industry while promoting local tourism and economic development. (Photo: Xinhua)