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  Scenic Spots  
  Turpan
Turpan is dubbed "the lowest, sweetest, hottest, and driest" place in China.
  Tianchi Lake
Covering 4.9 square kilometers, the Tianchi Lake is just like "A Pearl of the Heavenly Mountain."
  Sayram Lake
The Sayram Lake, the largest alpine lake in Xinjiang, lies at the highest altitude, about 2,073 meters.
  Grape Valley
The Grape Valley is abundant in various kinds of grapes.
  Ancient City of Niya
The ancient city of Niya,a Pompeii-like city on the Silk Road, is an oasis county in the Taklimakan desert.
  Ghost Castles
A mysterious masterpiece of a natural phenomenon, the ghost castles look magnificent and majestic.
  Lop Lake
Reputed as the "lake of death", The Lop Lake attracts many historians and geographers.
  Ancient State of Loulan
Loulan, one of West China's 36 ancient states, mysteriously disappeared after 500 years of prosperity.
  Kezil Thousand-Buddha Caves
The Kezil Thousand-Buddha Caves is reputed as one of the Four Great Grottoes in China.
  Karez
The Karez is considered as one of the three great ancient projects in China.
  Kanas Lake
Kanas is acclaimed as one of the few pure spots of lands still left on earth.
  Flaming Mountains
The Flaming Mountains is situated on the northern edge of the Turpan Basin in Xinjiang.
  Fruit Valley
The Fruit Valley is a natural storehouse of plant species with a wide range of fruits and herbs.
  Ancient City of Gaochang
The Ancient City of Gaochang lies at the foot of the Flaming Mountain.
  Bogeda Biosphere Reserve
The Bogeda Biosphere Reserve is located in the east part of the Tianshan Mountains.
  Bizaklik Thousand-Buddha Caves
The Bizaklik Thousand-Buddha Caves boast the most grottoes, architectural styles, and mural contents in Turpan.
  Aiding Lake
Aiding Lake is the lowest place in China and the second lowest place in the world.
  No. 1 Glacier
The No. 1 Glacier in the Tianshan Mountain is the most famous glacier in Daxigou.
  Ancient City of Jiaohe
The Ancient City of Jiaohe is one of the world's architectural wonders hiding in the Yarnaz Valley.
  Id Kah Mosque
The 500-year-old Id Kah Mosque is a magnificent Islamic building at the center of Kashgar City.

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