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4Xinjiang
Uygur Autonomous Region |
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The northwest Chinese border region of Xinjiang,
abbreviated as ＾Xin￣, is the largest province in China
with area of more than 1.6 million square kilometers, or
one sixth of Chinese |
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total territory.
Xinjiang has a multiracial population of 19
million mainly consists of 13 ethnic peoples,
including Uygurs, Kazaks, Hans, Huis, Kirgizand
and Mongols. The capital of the region is Urumqi.
Xinjiang has three main mountains, namely
Kunlun-Aljin in south, Altay in North, and
Tianshan in the center, which divides the region
into two parts, north and south Xinjiang, each
part with a huge basin namely Junggar and
Tarim. |
Chin¨s longest
inland river, Tarim, the largest desert,
Taklimakan, and the lowest basin, Turpan, are
all in the region.
Peculiar natural scenery, long history, venerated a
culture, and splendid local folklore form
Xinjiang¨s wealth of tourist resources. The
region has fourteen key cultural sites under
state protection, three national reserves, one
national scenic resort and one national famous
historical and cultural city. Main scenic spots
include Tianshan Mountain, Tianchi Lake, Kizil
Thousand-Buddha Grottoes, ruins of Gaochang
Ancient City and Ancient Loulan, Swan Lake,
Flaming Mountain, and so on.
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