In Xinjiang's Tiemenguan City, operated by the Second Division of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, tens of thousands of acres of edible chili peppers are being harvested and sun-dried across the vast Gobi desert. From a distance, the fiery red pepper strips blanket the landscape like a crimson carpet, creating a picturesque scene of abundance. (Drone footage by Bai Kebin)
Aerial views capture the sprawling drying grounds, where the peppers stretch out like a sea of flames. The sight of tens of thousands of acres of chili peppers laid out across the Gobi for sun-drying is truly spectacular. (Drone footage by Bai Kebin)
Workers are taking advantage of the clear, sunny weather to carry out the drying process in an orderly manner. (Drone footage by Bai Kebin)
The drying operations are expected to conclude by the end of September, with the dried peppers set to be distributed in batches to markets across the country. (Drone footage by Bai Kebin)