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Xinjiang
is attractive for its beautiful landscapes. The magnificent Tianshan
Mountain lies from the east to the west the middle, cutting Xinjiang
into the north and the south. In e north is the Junggar Basin
sandwiched by Mt. Altay and :. Mt. In the south is the Tarim Basin,
the largest basin China, with the boundless Taklimakan Desert
at the center mmed in by the mountains of Tianshan, Kunlun, Karakorum,
d Altun, and the Pamir Plateau. Among its countless scenic wonders,
the most famous are the Heavenly Pond, Kanas Lake, e Swan Lake
of Bayanbulak, Sayram Lake, and the Nanshan enic Spot in Urumqi.
Located
at the northern foot of Tianshan Mountain, Urumqi is the capital
of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, with a population of
1.6 million of 36 minority peoples. It is the largest city in
Xinjiang, with modern high-rises, crisscrossing avenues planted
with trees, gardens, and parterres. The major tourist attractions
in Urumqi are Hongshan Park, Baiyanggou in Mt. Nanshan, and the
No. 1 Glacier in Mt. Tianshan. 
Heavenly
Pond Scenic Spot is located in Fukang City of the Changji Hui
Autonomous Prefecture, 110 kilometers east of Urumqi, with an
area of 30 square kilometers. It has such tourist attractions
as the Stone Gate, the Dragon Pool, Three Rocks Topping the Sky,
the Magic Needles, and the Suspended Springs and Waterfalls.
No.
1 Glacier in Mt. Tianshan is the most famous glacier in Daxigou,
the source of the Urumqi River. It is located on the northern
slope of Tianger Peak, 4,476 meters above sea level, and is surrounded
by other four glaciers. The Urumqi- Highway passes through the
No. 1 Glacier, making it an important thoroughfare between the
northern and southern parts of Mt. Tianshan.
Mt.
Nanshan Scenic Spot is referred to as the northern slope of Mt.
Tianshan south of Urumqi. The geographical structure varies from
the foot to the summit of the mountain, with complicated land
formation, distinctive climate, lofty peaks, crystal glaciers,
abrupt rivers, falls, boundless grassland, and lush forests. Most
of the scenic spots are found in the river valley, including Miao'ergou,
Shuixigou, Banfanggou, Daxigou, Baiyanggou, and the glaciers.
Aksu
is located on the northern rim of Tarim Basin at the southern
foot of Mt. Tianshan in western Xinjiang. It is famous for fruits.
Tourist attractions include the Kizir Thousand-Buddha Cave, and
the Tarim River. 
Guizi
was referred to as Kuqa and Baicheng in ancient times. Grottoes
believed to be the earliest of its kind were found here. The murals
in the caves are unique in style.
Kirzir
Thousand-Buddha Cave, located in the secluded valley at the northern
mountain foot between Kuqa and Baicheng, is one of the birthplaces
of the art of Guizi grottoes. Its art of cave construction, sculpture,
and murals is an important component of the art of central Asia
and the Orient. Still in existence are 252 caves in the east and
the west of the valley. 
Tomb
of Abahjia, a typical tomb built in Uygur style, is located in
Haohan Village five kilometers northeast of Kashi. It is said
to be the tomb of the Fragrant Lady, one of the favorite concubines
of Emperor Qian Long of the Qing Dynasty. In fact, it is the graveyard
of Yu Supu Hjia, a famous Islam missionary, and his descendents.
The Fragrant Lady was buried in Zunhua County, Hebei.
Aitigar
Mosque, located in the heart of Kashi, is the largest mosque in
Xinjiang as well as the best institute of learning of Islam in
Xinjiang. It occupies an area of 16,800 square meters, and consists
of the halls for worshiping, the halls for scripture reciting,
the gate tower, and the institute of learning. The worshiping
halls and the square in front of the mosque are large enough to
accommodate 100,000 worshipers at one time.
Hotan,
known as Tian in ancient China, is located on the southern rim
of the Tarim Basin in southwestern Xinjiang. It is one of the
oldest Buddhist centers in the western region and home for silk.
It is famous for silk, jade and carpets. Tourist attractions are
ruins of Yuetegan and Niya, Eastern Han Tombs, and cliff carvings
in Sangzhu. 
Ruins
of Niya, located in the desert 150 kilometers north of Minfeng
County, covers an area of 220 square kilometers. There are traces
of canals and river courses. Unearthed from the ruins were a great
number of books, coins, wooden tools, and silk and gunny articles.
The
Hui Tombs, located half a mile west of Hami City, is a graveyard
of kings and royal members of past dynasties in Hami. The tombs
were built in Arabian style, and the largest tomb is the one for
the seventh king. 
Do
not swing the hands after washing. The local Uygurs are used to
wash their hands before meals because they prefer grabbing rice.
Dry your hands with a piece of cloth. This is a way to show your
respect to the host. 
