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Silk Road Attractions

Top Silk Road China & Central Asia attractions list for sightseeing and vacations trip such as Xian Terracotta Army, Xiahe Labrang Lamasery, Jiayuguan Great Wall Fort, Dunhuang Mogao Caves, Urumqi Hearvely Lake, Kashgar Sunday Bazzar & Mosque, Turpan Ancient City ruins and more...
Grape Valley

Grape Valley

Xinjiang grape valley, lying on the western slopes of the Flaming Mountains in Turpan Depression, one can see nothing but glowing barren red sand. Only the Grape Valley, presenting a world of unique beauty, is a striking contrast with the hot, dry and barren outside.

Mor Buddhist Pagoda

Mor Buddhist Pagoda

Mor or Mo'er Pagoda is a buddhist pagoda ruins of ancient Shule Kingdom in the western China. The Pagoda was built in 7th century during the Tang dynasty and destroyed 12th century.

Kashgar Bazaar

Kashgar Bazaar

Located in the city east, Kashgar Grand Bazaar, Sunday Bazaar, Mal Bazaar or the livestock market on Sundays, daily Yengi Bazaar etc. show the glory of the largest international trade market or fair on ancient China Silk Road.

Altay Kanas Lake

Altay Kanas Lake

The Kanas Lake is a magical and appealing place for all ages. Maybe the Kanas is an enchanting Mongolian name which means "a beautiful, abundant and mysterious lake in a gorge". The travelers called it as 'Switzerland in East or Camerists' Heaven'. .

Jiayuguan Fort

Jiayuguan Fort

Jiayuguan Fort is in the 7 km southwest of Jiayuguan city and is the westmost end point in the Great Wall of China. It was built in Ming Dynasty and important for military.

Overhanging Great Wall

Overhanging Great Wall

Lying in 7 km northwest of Jiayuguan, Overhanging Great Wall on the Cliff Great Wall highlights Jiayuguan attractions, which built in Ming dynasty in 1539. It was originally 1500 m but now only remains 750 m long.

The First Beacon Tower of the Great Wall

The First Beacon Tower of the Great Wall

The First Beacon Tower of Jiayuguan Pass Great Wall, built during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), once passed the westmost border enemy situation and defense info to other parts of the country.

Wei-Jin Art Gallery

Wei-Jin Art Gallery

Situated in the desert 20 km northeast of Jiayuguan city, Wei-Jin Art Gallery is not really an art gallery but ancient tombs with wall paintings. There are more than 1400 tombs, which could date back 220-419 AD during Wei and Jin periods.

Id Kah Mosque

Id Kah Mosque

'Id Kah' means 'a place of praying and celebrating in festivals'. The Id Kah Mosque is located on the central square in Kashgar City, Xinjiang Uigur Autonomous Region. As the biggest mosque in China, it is a group of old Islamic constructions with strong ethnic style and religious features.

The Karakol Lake

The Karakol Lake

The Karakul Lake is a paradise of bonfire night parties for boy and girl khalkhas with tourists. The party is full of songs and dances, as well as good smell of roast lamb skewers.