Hotan is located in the southernmost part of Xinjiang, adjacent to Kunlun Mountains in the south and stretching north to Taklamakan Desert. It covers an area of 247,800 sq. km. (95,676 sq. mi.), 63% of which i
Zhongwei (中卫; zhōng wèi in pinyin) is a city located in the central western part of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. It has long enjoyed the reputation of being a land flowing with rice and honey (鱼米之乡; meaning a
Jiaohe Ruins is a well preserved ancient city with a history of more than 2,000 years. The unique layout, and the manual workshops make it the best place for you to wander while exploring the splendid time…
The Kashgar Stone City is the ruin of the ancient imperial city of Puli country in the western region of Han dynasty. At an elevation of 3100m, the stone city is famous as a historical heritage and ancient…
Astana Graves are a series of underground tombs located on Gobi desert in north of the Gaochang Ruins in Turpan of Xinjiang. Famous for the numerous mummies, paintings and other antiques, it is regarded as the…
Aksu City is located in the northwest of Xinjiang Uyghur Atonomous Region, the south of Celestial Mountain and the northwest of Tarim Basin. Coveing an area of 18,369 sq.km and with the population of 560,000,
This pagoda is also known as Emin Minaret. Located in Turpan, it is famous both for its outstanding Islamic architectural style and special design, attracting numerous tourists coming to visit every year. The…
Known as one of the three major construction projects in ancient China, the Karez Well is located in Turpan of Xinjiang The history of this ancient irrigation system dates back to over 2,000 years ago, and it…
Shapotou Tourist Zone is a popular tourist spot located in Ningxia province. You can not only appreciate the wonderful view in the oasis and the desert, but also go skiing from the top of the sand dune.