Cotton harvest celebrations bring off-season tourism to Xinjiang county

Cotton harvest celebrations in Awati County, known as the "Town of Cotton" in Xinjiang, are drawing thousands of tourists, turning the autumn harvest into a vibrant off-season tourism attraction. Local events feature runway fashion shows staged directly amidst the vast white cotton fields, showcasing locally produced long-staple cotton and regional cultural elements.

Driven by strong interest in cultural and agricultural tourism, local authorities project that the County's peak travel season will extend by a full month through mid-November.