Photos: The coldest town in western China
By Globaltimes.cn, Published: 2017-01-15 15:15:03
A truck is covered with thick snow in freezing Koktokay, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Photo: CFP
Editor's Note:
Koktokay, located in Altay in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, is known for its rich mineral resources. January is the coldest month in Koktokay, with an average temperature of -37 C. The area is known for having the coldest temperatures in western China.Photos: CFP

A man pulls a propane tank on a sled in Koktokay township, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Photo: CFP
A girl stands next to a snow sculpture in Koktokay, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Photo: CFP
A man cooks nang (a traditional Uyghur flatbread) in Koktokay, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Photo: CFP
A Kazak man cooks nang with his wife in Koktokay, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Photo: CFP
A girl creates instant ice crystals from throwing hot water in the air of Koktokay, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Photo: CFP