Soccer has become an inseparable part of the lives of many people in Xinjiang. In the winding alleys of Kashi's old town, one can always spot children playing soccer, whether it's the early hours of the morning or the twilight hours of dusk. Setting up a makeshift goal using a few bricks as goalposts, the resultant matches are exhilarating. The older generation is not left behind in the love of the sport as 90-year-olds also showcase their skills beside a cornfield. In Northwest China's Xinjiang Region, from rural lanes to vast grasslands and even the desert, people revel in the joy of playing soccer, with the love for the game ingrained in their blood, offering them the purest pleasures and ideals. (Photos: Li Hao/GT)