From Sands to Smiles: Oasis Rice Field Transforms Desert to Wonderland

摘要：Imagine harvesting golden rice right beside China’s vast Taklimakan Desert! Thanks to sustainable irrigation and Beijing-supported

Imagine harvesting golden rice right beside China’s vast Taklimakan Desert! Thanks to sustainable irrigation and Beijing-supported agricultural upgrades, the village of Daoxiang now boasts bumper harvests of 600kg per mu—transforming barren edges into thriving green fields.

But it’s not just about rice. Locals are joyfully diversifying: homestays, traditional naan baking, cultural performances, and even desert photo shoots attract tourists nationwide. Kids recite poems in lush courtyards; families share grapes with visitors. Incomes are rising, smiles are widening, and a sustainable future is blooming where sand once ruled.

This isn’t just farming—it’s a desert miracle weaving ecology, economy, and happiness together. (Photo by Wang Xinxin/China Youth Daily)

By Wang Xinyuan,Fu Rui,Zhan Yue(intern), Wang Xinxin/ China Youth Daily