Xinjiang Autonomous Region

Located at the northern foot of the Karakorgan Range and on the southern fringe of the Taxkorgan Desert, Hetian has a very glorious ancient civilization. In the history, many kingdoms were built up here, which left abundant historical heritage to this area. Hetian once was a very important town on south line of the Silk Road. Today, you can still find many ancient cities, grottoes, mausoleums and many other historical ruins along this section of the Silk Road. In the following pictures, you will see the street scene of the city and the Islam architecture and get some knowledge of silk.

Hetian

Hetian City ( 4 )
Silk Village ( 6 )

In the small textile factory, workers get the silk thread from the silk cocoons. They use textile machines to weave beautiful silk with various patterns.

Yarkand Mausoleum ( 3 )

Ili

The following photos present you the city which is located at the north foot of the Tianshan Mountain. It possesses unique natural views and vast grasslands. The climate here is very good - not too hot in summer and not too cold in winter. Additionally, Ili was a very important town on the north line of the Silk Road. Since the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC-24 AD), this area has been very prosperous for human activities.

Sayram Lake ( 6 )
Yining ( 2 )

Kashgar ( 45 )

Kashgar has many Islamic places. In these pictures, you will see the most famous Islamic tomb and mosque there. And also you will be attracted by its beautiful lake, locals' life and characteristic local features.

Tashkurgan ( 21 )

Tashkurgan is a small but very clean town. Tajik people cover the most of the population.

Korla

Korla City 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'. It's nicknamed the City of Pear for the abundance of pears. The city, situated on the middle line of the Silk Road, was a very important transportation hub in the ancient times.

Bayanbulak Grassland ( 3 )
Local Features ( 7 )

The city has a large coverage of trees. The buildings are not high. And in the streets and lanes, you can find many Uigurs. Through these pictures, you will know something about the city more or less.

Taklamakan Desert ( 3 )

Turpan ( 42 )

Located in the middle of Xinjiang, in recent years, Turpan has become a hot tourist city owing to its unique landscape, abundant historical relics and fertile farmland. The following photos will show you the glorious past and the marvelous nature of the city.

Urumqi ( 31 )

As the capital of Xinjiang Autonomous Region, Urumqi has a lot of must-sees for tourists. In this photo album, you will see Urumqi downtown, the Tianchi Lake, the Red Hill, Shaanxi Grand Mosque, the Southern Pastures, the Mt. Tianshan and Xinjiang Regional Museum.

Aksu Region

Kuqa

In Xinjiang, the Silk Road has three main branches – south, middle and north lines. Kuqa County is located on the middle line in the west of Xinjiang. It was the home of the Ancient Kingdom Quzi, which had a great civilization. Today, still many historical relics can be found there.

Kizil Thousand buddha Caves ( 2 )
Ruins of the old town Subashi ( 3 )

Related Sights :

Silk Road
Beginning at the magnificent ancient city of Chang'an (now Xian), the route threads its way westwards through China's Gansu and Xinjiang. Trips along the road feast everyone's eyes with historical records and invaluable relics.