Xinjiang

Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, abbreviated as Xinjiang, is located in the northwest frontier of China, with Urumqi as its capital.

 

Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, abbreviated as Xinjiang, is located in the northwest border of China, with Urumqi as its capital. It is situated in the heart of the Eurasian continent, bordering eight countries: Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Pakistan, Mongolia, India, and Afghanistan. It is one of China's five autonomous regions for ethnic minorities.166The area is 1.66 million square kilometers, with a population of 25 million.2486.47Xinjiang has extremely rich tourism resources. There are famous Tianshan, Altai Mountains, and Kunlun Mountains; numerous snowy glaciers and towering peaks; here lies the world's second highest peak at an altitude of 8,848 meters, as well as the lowest point in China below sea level.8600The lowest point is the Turpan Depression.154It has rivers that flow rapidly,vast grasslands of 10,000 hectares,and bizarre Gobi desert landscapes. Everything showcases the unique essence of nature.The region is rich in natural beauty.It is a place where nature's splendor is on full display.