Xinjiang
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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.
Urumqi International Grand Bazaar
Heavenly Lake
Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves
Flaming Mountain
The Southern Pasture
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Tomb of Fragrant Concubine (Xiangfei)
The Emin Minaret was constructed by local craftsmen using local materials. The structure itself is made of wood and brick.
Gao Chang is located in present-day Xinjiang Province, 30km from Turpan. It played a key role as a transportation hub in western China.
