Labrang Lamasery still keeps the most complete teaching system of Tibetan Buddhism in China and is one of the six Tibetan Buddhism temples belonging to Gelu Sect.
Composed of waterwheel garden, waterwheel and cultural squares, this modern theme park replays the view of waterwheels lining both banks of the Yellow River almost fifty years ago. It showcases the fine…
Datong Nine Dragon Screen has the largest scale and enjoys the longest history among the three famous dragon screens in China. The highlight of the dragon screen is the body part which is carved with nine…
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…
Hanging Temple is built into a cliff of Mount. Heng. Having endured the storms and sunlight for 1,400 years, the temple has embodied the elements of Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism making it the best…
Yungang Grottoes has Buddhist statues and long scrolls of dance sculptures which are the best examples of Buddhist grotto art in China. The vivid Buddhist statues, the fascinating stone inscriptions and the…
The Urumqi South Mosque is an important center for Islam worship.It was listed as one of the historic heritage under the protection of the government in 1985.
Wang Family Compound, a luxurious residence, was built during 1762-1811 by the descendants of the Wang Family. Numerous treasures are on display in the courtyard including old coins, porcelains, rare stones…
The Hongshan Park is the symbol of Urumchi city with the elevation of 910.6 m.It is well-known for the uniqueness of Red mountain and its natural beauty and magnificent scenery.