How are northern and southern Xinjiang divided? What can I play in Dongjiang?

Xinjiang is a vast and resource-rich place, which is divided into southern Xinjiang and northern Xinjiang. Generally speaking, south of Tianshan Mountain is southern Xinjiang, and north of Tianshan Mountain is northern Xinjiang. If you want to see the cultural customs in Xinjiang, you must go to southern Xinjiang. If you just want to see the natural scenery, you must go to northern Xinjiang, but many tourists often ignore the very beautiful Dongjiang River, which is an important part of the Silk Road. There are also many scenic spots in this area.

First, Dongjiang generally refers to the route from Urumqi, the provincial capital, to Turpan and Hami. Similarly, there are many scenic spots on this line, which are worth visiting. The Flame Mountain, which everyone must have heard of, is located in the northernmost part of Turpan Basin. Here is a barren land, the highest temperature in summer can reach nearly 50 degrees, and the surface temperature can reach nearly 90 degrees. It can also be called the hottest place in China. And the Golden Flame Mountain. When you visit here, you can see the statues related to Journey to the West. This scenic spot is more suitable for hiking, seeing the whole valley and taking pictures as a souvenir.

2. Pazi Creek Thousand Buddha Cave, located in the middle of the Flame Mountain, was built in the Southern and Northern Dynasties. After continuous restoration in the following dynasties, it has always been the most important Buddhist center in the western regions and the most complete preserved cave group in Turpan. Even now, the scenery here is still very beautiful, with extremely beautiful murals, which witnessed the glory of Turpan at that time.

Located at the westernmost end of Flame Mountain, Grape Valley Scenic Area has a stream flowing through it, so it has become an endless vineyard and orchard. The best tourist period here is August, which is the harvest season of grapes here. You can eat all kinds of grapes, and there are corridors built by grape sheds. Visitors can reach out and pick fresh grapes and watch wonderful parties. These are all scenic spots worth visiting in Dongjiang.