Xinjiang

Xinjiang is too large for one travel mood. Tian Shan pastures, Tarim oases, Turpan vineyards, Kashgar streets, Hotan craft, Urumqi rail links, desert highways and border approaches make movement the region’s central fact. Access rules can shape the day.

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Muztag Ata

Muztagh Ata (75.116272/38.275990) means the father of glacier mountain in local language, one of three most high mountains of the Chines Pamir range (others are the Kongur peak at 7719m, the Kongur Tobe Feng at 7595m). The Muztagh Ata is situated at the altitude of 7546m.The thicknes of glacier is about 100~200 meters, the snow line is at about 5200m.

Tashkurgan
Xinjiang Weiwuerzizhiqu
China

Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport

Diwopu Airport, located in Urumqi, is one of the key air hubs in Northwestern China. This modern airport handles a high volume of passenger and cargo traffic, connecting Urumqi to many cities in China and beyond. The combination of modern technology and the cultural heritage of the region makes Diwopu Airport not only a point of transport infrastructure, but also an important element in the cultural and economic development of Urumqi and surrounding areas.

Ürümqi
Xinjiang Weiwuerzizhiqu
China

Korla Airport

Korla Airport is an oasis of modernity in the heart of the Tarim Basin, a place where tradition and modern technology meet. It is located in a picturesque corner of Northwestern China, surrounded by endless deserts and amazing mountain ranges.

Korla
Xinjiang Weiwuerzizhiqu
China

Kashgar Airport

Kashgar Airport is not only a point of departure and arrival, but also a window into the unique world of ancient traditions and modern achievements. Located in the westernmost corner of China, it serves as an important link in the air transport system on the Silk Road.

Kashgar
Xinjiang Weiwuerzizhiqu
China

Aksu, this city in the north of East Turkestan, was certainly founded by the Kacharians between 3000 years and 2400 years BC, before being assimilated by the Uighur people. Its name means in Turk "white water". It is an oasis on the Silk Road, from the north, which bypassed the Taklamakan desert, between Kashgar and Kucha, but a starting point to connect Kyrgyzstan by the Bedel pass (on the Sino-Kyrgyz border) and allowed to connect Lake Issyk Kul (Kyrgyzstan).

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Bezeklik cave complex

In the heart of Chinese Turkestan, like a hidden treasure, are located the Bezeklik Caves - a unique archaeological complex, rich not only in its ancient historical artifacts, but also in cultural heritage.

These rock-cut caves are home to more than a thousand ancient cobblestones and Buddha statues, reflecting the richness and diversity of Buddhist culture. In them you will find images of Buddha, bodhisattvas, apsaras and other holy personalities, made with exceptional skill.

Turpan
Xinjiang Weiwuerzizhiqu
China

Kanas Lake Nature Reserve

Kanas Lake, immersed in the mystery and grandeur of nature, is a true pearl of western China. Situated in the heart of the Canas Nature Reserve, it is surrounded by mountains and forests, creating a breathtaking landscape that takes the soul to distant worlds.

This lake attracts with its mysterious depths and the changeable color of the water, which changes depending on the time of day and weather. Legends about Kanas tell of mysterious creatures that live in its waters and mysterious phenomena that occur on its shores.

Burqin
Xinjiang Weiwuerzizhiqu
China

Kunlun mountains

In the northwestern part of China, the Kunlun mountain range rises like a majestic dragon. Its peaks pierce the sky, and its slopes are decorated with green forests and crystal streams. This amazing corner of nature seems to be created for great adventures and spiritual inspiration.

The Kunlun Mountain Range is not only a place of natural beauty and grandeur, but also a witness to centuries of wisdom and spiritual knowledge. Here, in its abundant forests and on its peaks, live many species of animals and plants, some of which are unique and not found anywhere else on Earth.

Hotan
Xinjiang Weiwuerzizhiqu
China