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Scenic spots in southern Xinjiang

The five holy places in southern Xinjiang are: 1. Dooku highway; 2. Mysterious Grand Canyon in Tianshan Mountain; 3. The ancient city of Kashgar; 4. Bayinbuluke Grassland; 5. Wensu Tomur Grand Canyon.

Southern Xinjiang is the southern part of Xinjiang, including Tarim Basin, Xinjiang part of Kunlun Mountain and Turpan Basin. This is the hinterland of Eurasia, the farthest place from the ocean, with a dry climate all the year round, and the largest Taklimakan desert in China is located here.

I. Dooku Highway

Duku Highway is a highway from Dushanzi to Kuqa, which is located in Xinjiang and is a monument in the history of highway construction in China. Its penetration has shortened the distance between northern and southern Xinjiang by nearly half from the original 1000 km. The total length of Duku Highway is 56 1km, connecting northern and southern Xinjiang. Across mountains and valleys, it connects many ethnic minority areas.

Second, the mysterious Grand Canyon in Tianshan Mountain

The mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon, also known as the Kizilia Grand Canyon, is located in the northern part of Kuqa County, Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang. Kizil Ya's Uyghur language means "Red Cliff" because the Grand Canyon is made up of huge reddish-brown mountain groups. The reddish-brown mountains in the mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan Mountain soar into the sky, like clusters of burning flames under the sunlight.

Third, the ancient city of Kashgar

There are many scenic spots in the ancient city of Kashgar. This is a castle with western characteristics and strong song and dance style. It is also a century-old city. The food here is all over the streets, including plateaus, snow-capped mountains, glaciers and lakes, as well as the unique folk customs of ethnic minorities.

Four. Bayinbuluke grassland

Surrounded by mountains, rolling hills and vast grasslands, this grassland is a favorite photography resort for photographers. There are also scenic spots here: Jiuqu Eighteen Bends, Bayinbuluke Swan Lake, Aerxian Hot Spring, Kaidu River and Barun Temple.

Verb (abbreviation of verb) Wensu Tomur Grand Canyon

Wensu Tomur Grand Canyon is a geological wonder of Danxia in Aksu area. Walking in Wensu Grand Canyon is like walking on Mars. The geological wonders here are even rarely seen on the Internet. Walking in the canyon, squeezed by red stone walls on both sides. It feels amazing and can be called "a living museum of geological evolution history".