Altay prefecture in Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is seeking to boost its ice and snow tourism by utilizing its geographical advantage as a region abundant in ice and snow.

These years have seen the city making efforts in attracting more tourists. Now, a tourism industrial chain based around ice and snow has come into being in the city.

This photo taken on Thursday shows skiers at Jiangjunshan Ski Resort in Altay, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Photos: Xinhua)

Tourists ski at Jiangjunshan Ski Resort in Altay City, Xinjiang on Thursday.

The beautiful scenery of Kanas Scenic Area in Xinjiang on Thursday.

The beautiful view of Hemu Village in Kanas Scenic Area in Xinjiang, on Wednesday.

This photo taken on Thursday captures a beautiful view of Hemu village in Kanas Scenic Area in Xinjiang.

(Compiled by Liu Kechen)