A cook is making family style noodles in Xinjiang. (Photo: people.com)

The first food festival opened in Hotan on August 25, which will help to promote local traditional food and the development of food industry. The festival was held at Xiao'erbage County Food Town which was build with an investment of 5 million Yuan and covers an area of 40 acres. During the 6th Xinjiang International Tourism Festival, tourists could enjoy a feast of local food.

Roasted goose eggs (Photo: people.com)

Crusty Pancake (Photo: people.com)

Baked Corn (Photo: people.com)