Top Attractions in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region

Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region Essentials

Xinjiang’s vast landscape bridges the ancient Silk Road and the high-altitude peaks of Central Asia. This collection spans the 8,611-meter summit of K2 and the depths of the Taklamakan Desert. It features UNESCO-listed earthen cities like Jiaohe and Gaochang alongside the turquoise alpine waters of Kanas and Sayram Lakes. Cultural landmarks include the 18th-century Emin Minaret and the Buddhist grottos of Bezeklik, while natural spectacles range from the crimson Flaming Mountains to the deep erosion of Anjihai Canyon.