Xinjiang Attractions
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Province:Xinjiang (Chinese: 新疆, Pinyin:Xīnjiāng)
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Population :20,952,000
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Area :1,660,001 square km (640,930 sq mile)
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Overview:Xinjiang has been a multi-ethnic region since ancient times. The 13 ethnic groups that currently inhabit the region are the result of centuries of ethnic fusion, separation and re-fusion.
Xinjiang Top Attractions
Heavenly Lake
Heavenly Lake is nestled high in the Tianshan Mountains, 115 kilometers (71 miles) west of Urumqi in Xinjiang, China. The area is one of the few unspoiled places in China. ......more
Flaming Mountains
The Flaming Mountain is very popular thanks to a classical novel, The Journey to the West by the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) writer, Wu Cheng'en and its charming hero-- The Monkey King.......more
Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves
The Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves are a collection of retreats once inhabited......more
Gaochang Ancient Ruins
Gaochang was built in the 1st century BC. It was an important site along the Silk Road. It was burnt down in wars in the 14th century.......more
Karez Well System
The Turpan basin is the lowest in altitude in China. The basin is up to 154 meters (505 feet) below sea level and receives practically no rain. As such, it is the hottest spot in China. Summers......more
Emin Minaret (Su Gong Ta)
The Emin Minaret was constructed by local craftsmen using local materials. The structure itself is made of wood and brick. It is an elegant, circular ......more
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