An aerial drone photo taken on Oct 23, 2025 shows a staff member transporting newly-picked apples at an orchard in Alaer city, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. [Photo/Xinhua]
Xinjiang's abundant sunshine and significant day-night temperature variations create ideal conditions for growing fruits with naturally high sugar content. The apple with thin skin and dense and juicy flesh has become a signature specialty of Alaer.