Top ten cities in Xinjiang

1, Urumqi: As the capital of Xinjiang, Urumqi is not only the political, economic and cultural center, but also the largest city in Xinjiang. Its GDP ranks first in Xinjiang, which shows its strong economic strength. Urumqi is rich in natural resources and cultural heritage, and it is also an important transportation hub and opening door in Xinjiang.

2. Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture: Changji Prefecture is located at the northern foot of Tianshan Mountain, adjacent to the capital Urumqi, with GDP ranking second in Xinjiang and strong economic development momentum. Changji Prefecture takes agriculture and animal husbandry as the leading industry, actively develops industry and service industry, and forms a diversified economic structure.

3. Aksu region: Located in the middle of Xinjiang, Aksu is one of the important agricultural products producing areas in Xinjiang, with the third GDP and stable economic development. Aksu region is rich in tourism resources and cultural heritage, attracting a large number of tourists to visit.

4. Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture: Located in the west of Xinjiang, Ili Prefecture is a multi-ethnic area with the fourth GDP and distinctive economic development characteristics. Taking animal husbandry and tourism as the leading industries, Yili Prefecture actively develops characteristic agriculture and industry, forming an economic system with local characteristics.

5. Bayingole Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture: Bazhou, located in the south of Xinjiang, is an autonomous prefecture with Mongolian as the main body. The gross domestic product ranks fifth and the economic development is full of vitality. Bazhou is rich in mineral resources and tourism resources, which provides a strong support for economic development.

6. Kashgar: Located in the southwest of Xinjiang, Kashgar is the westernmost city in China, ranking sixth in GDP and having great potential for economic development. Agriculture and animal husbandry is the leading industry in Kashgar, and the positive development of border trade and tourism has injected new vitality into regional economic development.

7. Tacheng area: Tacheng is located in the northern part of Xinjiang and is a frontier area. GDP ranked seventh, and economic development improved steadily. Tacheng region, relying on its unique geographical position and resource advantages, actively develops foreign trade and tourism, which promotes the rapid development of regional economy.

8. Hami City: Located in the east of Xinjiang, Hami is one of the gateways of Xinjiang to the mainland, with the eighth GDP and stable economic development. Hami city focuses on agriculture and energy industry, and actively develops modern service industry, which provides a strong guarantee for regional economic development.

9. Karamay City: Karamay is located in northern Xinjiang. This is a city dominated by oil industry. Although its GDP ranks lower, its per capita GDP is higher. Relying on abundant oil resources, Karamay City has vigorously developed the petrochemical industry and paid attention to environmental protection and sustainable development.

10, Turpan City: Turpan City is located in the east of Xinjiang, and it is a city characterized by grape cultivation and tourism, ranking tenth in GDP, but its characteristic industries are developing well. Relying on the unique natural conditions and resource advantages, Turpan City has vigorously developed grape industry and tourism, which has injected new impetus into regional economic development.