Cities — Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region

Turpan, China's lowest city, is famous for its grape valleys, ancient ruins like Jiaohe, and the Flaming Mountains. A key Silk Road oasis with Uyghur culture.

Turpan region encompasses grape valleys, the Flaming Mountains, and ancient Silk Road sites like Gaochang and Bezeklik caves. Heart of Uyghur agricultural traditions.

Urumqi, Xinjiang's capital, blends modern China with Central Asian influences. Visit the Grand Bazaar, Tianchi Lake, and nearby Tianshan mountains.

Altay boasts stunning Kanas Lake, Kazakh nomadic culture, and pristine Altai Mountain landscapes.

Aksu Prefecture encompasses desert oases, the Grand Canyon of Tianshan, and diverse ethnic cultures.

Ancient Silk Road city with well-preserved ruins, Buddhist caves, and Uyghur culture. Key site for history buffs exploring Xinjiang's heritage.

Oasis city on the Silk Road, famous for its fragrant pears and desert landscapes. Stopover for Taklamakan Desert adventures.

Border city near Kazakhstan with diverse ethnic cultures and historic trade routes. Known for its unique position along ancient caravan roads.

Oasis city on the Silk Road, famous for its fragrant pears and desert landscapes. Stopover for Taklamakan Desert adventures.

Border city near Kazakhstan with diverse ethnic cultures and historic trade routes. Known for its unique position along ancient caravan roads.

Planned city with Soviet-style architecture and agricultural research facilities. Notable for its unique urban planning in Xinjiang.

Gateway to the stunning Ili Valley, known for lavender fields and Kazakh culture. Base for exploring Xinjiang's natural beauty.

Yutian County offers access to southern Xinjiang's desert landscapes and Uyghur village life. Known for jade markets and Karakax River valley scenery.

Aksu city serves as a gateway to Xinjiang's desert oases with Uyghur markets and nearby Tianshan scenery.

Gateway to the stunning Ili Valley, known for lavender fields and Kazakh culture. Base for exploring Xinjiang's natural beauty.

Xayar (Shayar) offers glimpses of rural Xinjiang life with its Sunday markets and proximity to the Taklamakan Desert. Base for exploring lesser-known Silk Road routes.

Planned city with Soviet-style architecture and agricultural research facilities. Notable for its unique urban planning in Xinjiang.

Small county-level city in southern Xinjiang with predominantly agricultural economy. Offers basic amenities but few tourist attractions.

Famed for hand-baked nang, bustling bazaars and mountain foothills — food-focused travellers discover authentic Xinjiang bakery culture.

Baicheng in Xinjiang is a small city with access to the Taklamakan Desert and local Uyghur culture.