Xinjiang has many unique geographical, cultural and natural resources, and here are some of the "best of Xinjiang" :
Geography and nature
The largest desert in China: the Taklimakan Desert, covering an area of about 330,000 square kilometers.
China's longest inland river: Tarim River, a total length of about 2179 kilometers.
Lowest point in China: Ayding Lake in Turpan Basin, which is 154 meters below sea level.
China's largest glacier: Yinsugeti Glacier, located in the Karakoram Mountains.
China's largest inland freshwater lake: Bosten Lake, an area of about 1,000 square kilometers.
Culture and history
China's largest mosque: Id Kah Mosque, located in Kashgar.
One of the oldest grottoes in China: Kizil Thousand Buddha Cave, dug in the 3rd century AD.
China's largest Bazaar: Kashgar Bazaar, one of the largest bazaars in Central Asia.
Economy and resources
China's largest cotton producing region: Xinjiang accounts for more than 80% of the country's cotton production.
China's largest wind energy base: Dabancheng Wind zone, rich in wind energy resources.
Tarim Oilfield, one of the largest oil and gas fields in China, has huge oil and gas reserves.
others
One of the hottest places in China: Turpan, the temperature in summer the highest temperature is over 49℃.
China's longest desert highway: Taklimakan Desert Highway, a total length of about 522 kilometers.
These "best" show Xinjiang's unique position in terms of nature, culture and economy.
