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Jayuguan

Jiayuguan pass, also called Jiayu Pass, is the first pass at the west end of the Great Wall of China. The pass was built during the early Ming Dynasty, and is located 6 kilometers southwest of Jiayuguan City...[more]

Dunhuang

The oasis town Dunhuang is strategically located at the western end of Gansu province, a principal post along the ancient Silk Road, that ancient braid of caravan trails stretching for more than 7,000 kilometres...[more]

Id Kah Mosque (Kashgar)

The Id Kah Mosque is the largest mosque in China and the religious center of Kashgar. The call to Prayer booming from the mosque can be heard throughout the city center. This is a rare thing in Socialist China....[more]

Grape Valley (Turpan)

Grape Valley, so called "pearl city in the desert" is located 15 km northeast of Turpan, Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region. The valley is a world of unique beauty...[more]

Karez irrigation system (Turpan)

Karez is a unique irrigation system mainly distributed in Turpan district in Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region. It is reputed as one of the three major construction projects in ancient China...[more]

Flaming Mountain (Turpan)

The Flaming Mountains lies 10 km east of Turpan city. The mountain was so called because it is red and extremely hot in summer, with the red sun overhead... [more]

Bizaklik Thousand Buddha Caves (Turpan)

Bizaklik Thousand Buddha Caves is one of the most valuable Buddhist site in Xinjiang. It stands high on the cliffs under the Flaming Mountain, 45 km (28miles) east of Turpan. [more]

Mt. Tianshan

It was famous for its superb nature beauty and numerous glaciers since Han dynasty in 2000 years ago. The peak of the mountains the highest peak in the mountains is...[more]

Ancient city of Jiaohe and Gaochang (Turpan)

the ancient city of Jiaohe (Yarkhoto) is located 10 kilometers west of Turpan. It is the largest, oldest and best-preserved earthen city in the world, with an area of 220,000 square meters.
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