Xinjiang

Xinjiang, an autonomous region in northwestern China, is a true natural and cultural gem. The Tian Shan Mountains are a UNESCO site with beautiful views. You can hike, ski, or climb there. The huge Taklamakan Desert has sand dunes to explore. You can see how nomads live in the desert. Turfan and Kashgar have green ►

Xinjiang, an autonomous region in northwestern China, is a true natural and cultural gem. The Tian Shan Mountains are a UNESCO site with beautiful views. You can hike, ski, or climb there. The huge Taklamakan Desert has sand dunes to explore. You can see how nomads live in the desert. Turfan and Kashgar have green areas, farms, and old buildings from the Silk Road days. They are important stops on the old Silk Road trade route.
Xinjiang is also full of historical and cultural sites of great richness. There are many amazing places to see, like the old Kizil Buddhist temple, the big Id Kah Mosque, and the important Muslim site called Khoja Afaq's mausoleum. The ruins of the ancient city of Jiaohe, the Emin Minaret, the Burana Tower, and the Kashgar Stone Bridge bear witness to the fascinating history of this region.
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