Xinjiang Photos
Situated in the northwest border area of China, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region was an important pass on the Ancient Silk Road. Detailed information about Xinjiang Travel Guide
Urumqi (134)
Urumqi is the capital of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and the most 'inland' city in the world. With a population of two million gaily-dressed ethnic inhabitants, the city is likened to a piece of emerald embedded at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains.
- Red Hill (13)
- Southern Pastures (18)
- Heavenly Lake (19)
- Tianshan Mountains (12)
- Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar (23)
Turpan (108)
Turpan means 'the lowest place' in the Uygur language and 'the fertile land' in Turki. Occupying an area of 15,738 square kilometers (6,076.5 square miles), Turpan City Prefecture is located to the southeast of Urumqi, the capital city of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
- Ancient City of Gaochang (14)
- Ancient City of Jiaohe (24)
- Flaming Mountain (9)
- Karez System (20)
Kashgar (80)
Kashgar is an ancient city where generations of Uygur people reside, thus it has accumulated profound Uygurian features. Generally, it is a city influenced by both culture from west Asia and Central Asia.
- Abakh Khoja Tomb (13)
- Id Kah Mosque (10)
- Local Bazaar (27)
- Karakuri Lake (13)
- Yarkand Mausoleum (5)
- Local Features (12)
Hetian (26)
As one of the Four Prefectures of Kuqa in Han Dynasty, Hetian was an important town on the Silk Road noted for jade articles, fruits from the West Region and silk from Central China were traded here.
- Hetian Museum (8)
- Silk Village (12)
Ili (30)
Ili was a communications center on the Silk Road in ancient times and today it is a gateway to the western provinces of China.
- Sayram Lake (13)
- Nalati Grassland (17)
Korla (7)
Korla lies in the center of Xinjiang Province, on the northeast edge of Tarim Basin. It adjoins the world's second largest desert Taklamakan Desert on the south. In Uigur, 'korla' means 'overlook'.
Kuqa (11)
Kuqa is one of the four tourist counties in Xinjiang and it is a gathering point for cultures from Central China and West Region on the Central Route of the Silk Road.
Tashkurgan (25)
Tashkurgan means stone city in the Tajik language. Situated on the Pamir Plateau, Tashkurgan County was an important passage through which silk was transported from middle Asia to west Asia.
- Kashgar to Tashkurgan (7)
- Stone City (12)
- Tashkurgan City (6)
Altay (67)
Altay Region is located in the extreme north of Xinjiang. Altay Mountains are in its northeast, Gurbantunggut Desert is in its southwest and alluvial plain of Erqis River and Ulungur River are in its central part. The famous Kanas Nature Reserve is also within this region.
- Burqin County (17)
- Kanas Nature Reserve (35)
- Rainbow Beach (15)
Xinjiang Singing and Dancing (25)
Xinjiang Singing and Dancing has a long history. As early as the 2nd Century of the Han Dynasty (206BC-220AD), the music and dance of Hetian had been introduced into the central plains. Along with the ancient Silk Road, it becomes famous at home and abroad.
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Q & A on Xinjiang Photos
1.
Oct. 1,2009 05:39 Reply
Mr.Tracy Fan(Aus) said:
Hi Star,
I'd like suggest you stay at Kunque(Kun3 Que4) hotel which is cheaper and in the middle of the city.
Tracy
2.
Sep. 4,2009 23:11 Reply
Mrs.star(china) said:
Hi, I would like to travel to Xinjiang the first week of october and I wanted to know if the weather will be ok. I want to find a nice cheap hostel in urumuqi, can someone suggest any place?
I would also like to know other places to stay in other cities of xinjiang
thank you
mrs star.
Sep. 5,2009 20:52
Mr.elan(cn) replied:
hi, i strongly recommended you to go to a good hotel.
It will be relatively safe!