What are the specialties and scenic spots in Hami, Xinjiang?

Hami is located at the eastern end of the Tianshan Mountains across Central Asia and is divided into two parts by the Tianshan Mountains. Hami Oasis in the south, Barkun Grassland and Yiwu Valley in the north, with a total area of/kloc-0.53 million square kilometers, equivalent to the area of Shandong Province in China. Hami is a multi-ethnic community, with 28 ethnic groups including Uygur, Han, Hui and Kazak, with a total population of 450,000.

The geographical location of Hami is very important. As far back as 2000 years ago, this is the fortress where Zhang Qian opened the Silk Road in the Western Regions for the first time in the Han Dynasty. It is called "the throat of the western regions, the east-west tunnel". Today, it is still the first stop for China inland to enter Xinjiang westward and the "East Gate" of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Lanzhou-Xinjiang Railway and 3 12 National Road, which run through Gansu and Xinjiang provinces, all pass through Hami Oasis. Through this railway and highway trunk line, Hami, Turpan, Urumqi, Changji, Shihezi and Kuitun are connected into one line, forming the economic development zones in eastern Xinjiang and northern Xinjiang. The northern part of Hami borders Mongolia, which opens up a new way for Hami to open to the outside world through land ports.

Hami is rich in natural resources and is a treasure to be developed. In addition to the world-famous Hami melon and Balikun horse, there are various minerals with abundant reserves. There are 76 kinds of proven mineral deposits.

Hami is also a place with beautiful scenery and many places of interest. The Tianshan Mountains across Hami are full of snow peaks and green forests. The easternmost part of the Tianshan Mountains suddenly disappeared in Hami, forming many strange landforms. Balikun Lake, Dabaishi, Koumenzi, Mingsha Mountain, Shichengzi, Badashi, Miaoergou and Xihegou are all unique tourist attractions.