China Travel Guide - Xinjiang

Author: Xu Junfeng
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Publish Date: 2001-11-01
Features: A convenient travel guide is essential when traveling. The pocket-sized "China Travel Handbook" published by Shaanxi Tourism Press is divided into 28 regional travel sections. Each section features themed scenic spots and hot routes. It includes descriptions of urban landscapes, cultural landmarks, and natural scenery, as well as practical travel information and fascinating folk tales from the perspective of "big culture, new life." This portable travel guide provides assistance to travelers anytime, anywhere.
Xinjiang is located in the northwest frontier of China, bordering 8 countries and neighboring Gansu, Qinghai, and the Tibet Autonomous Region. It has 13 ethnic groups, with the Uyghur being the largest.
Xinjiang was historically known as the Western Regions. Over 2,000 years ago, Zhang Qian of the Western Han Dynasty opened the famous "Silk Road," promoting frequent cultural exchanges between the East and West. Surrounded by high mountains and abundant rivers and lakes, Xinjiang benefits from rich mountain rainfall and glacier meltwater, nourishing vast grasslands and oases. Its complex topography creates many unique frontier landscapes.
The endless green forests of cedars and spruces, crystal-clear glaciers, azure lakes, vast deserts, expansive grasslands, and a variety of rare flora and fauna form diverse types of nature reserves and natural wonders. The ancient Silk Road is dotted with historic castles, grottoes, temples, post stations, ancient farmland sites, tombs, and mummies dating back millennia. Additionally, Xinjiang's 47 ethnic groups and 8 religions contribute to its rich folk culture, featuring ethnic-style architecture, clothing, dances, customs, and cuisine, all of which make Xinjiang one of the most captivating travel destinations.