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Introduction of Scenic Spots in Xinjiang

06-14-2011 11:30 BJT

Urumq

Dabancheng Wind Power Plant

1. Dabancheng Wind Power Plant: the famous Xinjiang Dabancheng Baili (100-li) Wind Fetch is 8km northwest to Urumqi city along the freeway. Standing in the wind, more than 100 silver-white fans are in a spectacular fashion in line or square matrix at the gobi about 80km long and 20km wide.

 

 

Xinjiang International Bazaar

2. Xinjiang International Bazaar: Xinjiang International Bazaar is of full-bodied Islam architectural style, reproducing the prosperity of ancient Silk Road on the basis of functionality and Zeitgeist, embodying the ethnical feature and regional culture of West Region. The floor space of International Bazaar is 39888 m2 and total building area 100 thousand m2.

 

Shuimogou Scenic Spot

3. Shuimogou Scenic Spot: Shuimogou Scenic Spot is of floor space 36 km2 with complete functionality, including Hongshan (Red Mountain), Qingquanshan (Clear Spring Mountain), Hongqiaoshan (Rainbow Bridge Mountain), Wenquashan (Hot Spring Mountain), Shuitashan (Water Tower Mountain), Xuelianshan (Snow Lotus Mountain) and Shuimohe (Water Mill River).

 

Hongshan (Red Mountain)

4. Hongshan (Red Mountain): Located at Hongshan Road, Shuimogou District in Urumqi city, Hongshan is a national scenic spot of 4A and a comprehensive scenic spot combining excursion, sightseeing, recreation and amusement together, which is at civic center and can be reached by more than ten bus routes.

 

 

Nanshan (South Mountain)

5. Nanshan (South Mountain): Located in the mountainous area at north foot of Kalawucheng Mountain, the branch range of north Tianshan Mountain, Nanshan Natrual Scenic Spot is over 60km from Uruqmi urban area, about 2-hour drive; Nanshan is an excellent natural pasture with sheep and horses dotted the lush grassland, profuse with thick spruces and wildflowers; with a cascade of 20m hidden in the valley, the scene is very beautiful.

 

Changji

Qitai National Geological Park of
Silicified Wood – Dinosaur

1. Qitai National Geological Park of Silicified Wood – Dinosaur: the total area of Qitai National Geological Park of Silicified Wood – Dinosaur is 492 km2, which formed in Jurassic Period which is about 195-137 million years ago. The silicified wood in Qitai Silicified Wood Park is the biggest silicified wood in Asia with the largest amount in the most complete preservation; it has the second largest size of historical remains in the world.

 

Tianchi (Heavenly Lake)

2. Tianchi (Heavenly Lake): the name “Tianchi” came from Qing Dynasty, meaning “the looking glass of Heaven and the lake of goddess”, for the purpose of describing the extremely beautiful scene. The lake is about 100m deep with collection of snow melt from the mountains. During the summer time, with various flowers dotted the overlapping grass, so many beautiful things that people simply can’t take them all in. Tianchi Scenic Spot is famous for her alpine lake, the Heavenly Lake - abode of fairy mother goddess.

Tacheng

Tast Scenic Spot

Tast Scenic Spot: Located at north foot of Baerluke Mountain and south edge of Tacheng-Emin Basin in northwest Xinjiang, Tast Scenic Spot is a national scenic spot of 3A integrating hill, grassland with historic culture, which is 45km from Yumin County and borders on Kazakhstan. There is a blacktop road leading to the scenic spot.

 

Hami

Tianshan Mountain Famous Scenic Site

Tianshan Mountain Famous Scenic Site: a scenic site of AAA consisting of 5 sight spots: Baishitou (White Stone), Hanqigou (Chilly Ravine), Mingshashan (Singing Sand Mountain), Tianshanmiao (Tianshan Temple) and Songshutang (Pinetree Pool) respectively

 

 

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