 Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
Population: 16.9 million
Area: 1,600,000 sq km
Xinjiang’s unique arid region, oasis, religions, ethnic custom, ancient architecture and old culture enjoy popularity throughout the world. There are 4 tourist zones: the Urumqi Tourist Zone includes Bingdaban, the Heavenly Pool on the top of Mt. Tianshanm, the Minority Ethnic Group Custom Exhibition Hall, Turpan’s ruins of the Ancient Gaochang City, the Flaming Mountain, the Thousand – Buddha Grottoes, the Grapes Valley, and the kariz. This is the golden route in Xinjiang. The North Xinjiang Tourist Zone includes Yili, Tacheng, and the border shopping tour. The South Xinjiang Tourist Zone includes 10 mountains and peaks opened to the foreigners, China’s largest desert and inland river, old cities along the Western Regions. The East Xinjiang Tourist Zone includes Hami District, Baishitou Scenic Zone, 51 ruin watch – towers of from Tang to Qing dynasties. Besides there are many historic sites. The Silk Road Tourist Route divides into South, North(Middle), and New North roads. The North(Middle) Road includes Turpan, Korla, Kuqa, Kashi(Kaxgar), grottoes, historic sites, religions, and ethnic custom. Kashi is the state – level noted cultural and historic city with a strong Uygur feature. The South Road includes the appreciating, collecting and exploring of the Kunlun jade. The fruits, foodstuff and the ethnic songs and dances are attractive.
Capital: Urumqi
Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and a rising industrial city. Major attractions: Hongshan, Xinjiang Museum, and Shuimugou Hot Springs. Urumqi stands out as a most distinct Chinese city with a folkloric look and burgeoning modern industry. Baiyang Gully south of the city is a scenic Kazakh pastoral farm. Museum of Xinjiang Uygur autonomous Region at Xibei Road has a collection of more than 50,000 cultural relics with distinct ethnic features.
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