转自：新华网 新华社乌鲁木齐2月12日电（记者郝玉、白志强）春节临近，塔克拉玛干沙漠周缘的人流开始涌动。 清晨8时许，南疆晨光未醒，大地沉寂。和田火车站内，却是另一番天地。灯光通明，人声鼎沸。旅客们肩背手提，行囊里塞满了天南地北的特 产，行色匆匆地走向同一趟列车——和田开往乌鲁木齐的7558次公益性"慢火车"。 列车长坡拉提汗为登车旅客准备特色糕点。新华社记者白志强摄 他的邻座，喀什市商户艾麦提·阿卜杜热依木将一顶顶花帽在小桌上细心排开。石榴花、巴旦木纹在艳丽的底色上绽放，针脚细密如绣。"很多在 南疆工作生活的朋友，过年要回老家，"艾麦提一边整理一边说，"挑选一顶花帽回家，是份地道的新疆心意。" 列车缓缓驶离站台，车厢开始变得热闹：吆喝声、讨价声、扫码支付的提示音此起彼伏，各色土特产和手工艺品摆满餐桌，食物的香气与热闹的 人声交织融合。 "就想快点见到爸妈。"玉米提江·买买提明望着窗外倒退的戈壁，眼眶发热。这位来自新疆生产建设兵团第十四师昆玉市的青年，在广西南宁市打 拼多年，心底最深的牵挂，仍是戈壁尽头的那个家。 南疆"慢火车"列车工作人员正在布置列车"巴扎"。新华社记者白志强摄 车门刚打开，红枣混合着牛奶的 ...

Core Insights - The article highlights the development of the "Fig Cultural Street" in the village of Azikhan, located in the western region of Xinjiang, which is known as the "Hometown of Figs" in China [1][2] Group 1: Economic Development - Azikhan village has 1,108 acres of fig trees, with some trees over 450 years old, indicating a long-standing agricultural tradition [1] - The village aims for a sales revenue of nearly 15 million yuan (approximately 2.1 million USD) from fig sales in 2024, with an additional 2.4 million yuan (approximately 340,000 USD) from related processing industries [5] - The introduction of liquid nitrogen technology has extended the shelf life of figs, allowing them to be sold to a wider market [5] Group 2: Tourism and Local Business - The "Fig Cultural Street" features various local businesses, including a barbecue shop and a clothing store, which have adapted their offerings to include figs, enhancing the local tourism experience [2] - The cultural tourism site does not charge an entrance fee, aiming to attract more visitors and increase the income of local residents through market-driven operations [5] - The area has been upgraded to a national 4A-level scenic spot, indicating its significance in the tourism sector [5] Group 3: Community and Employment - The development of the fig industry in Azikhan is expected to create over 15,000 jobs in the surrounding area through the establishment of a 50,000-acre integrated agricultural and tourism park [7] - Local farmers are encouraged to engage in direct sales through QR codes displayed at their homes, promoting a more personalized shopping experience for tourists [2]