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Tianchi Heavenly Lake
Located 110 kilometers east of Urumqi, Tianchi Lake occupies an area of almost 5 square kilometers. The name of the lake translates as "Heavenly lake". The Snow-fed lake is crescent-shaped and got its name from Tianshan Mountain, which feeds the lake.
The Flaming Mountains
Located in China Xinjiang, the Flaming Mountain is a barren, eroded, red sandstone mountain. The erosion of the sandstone rock has given the mountain an appearance of being on fire.
Ancient Gaochang City Ruins
30 kilometers southeast of Turpan Xinjiang, the ancient Gaochang Ruins are all that is left of an ancient oasis city that was a major stopping point on the Ancient Silk Road.
Urumqi Grand Bazaar
Located on the Ancient Silk Road, the city of Urumqi has had a huge bazaar for thousands of years. The bazaar is very unique and combines cultures and has stalls selling an incredible selection of items from the local Uyghur Ethnic Minority Group, Russia, and China.
Ancient Bell Tower
Xian’s Ancient Bell Tower was the ancient city’s time-keeper. Built in 1384, during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the tower is the largest and best preserved bell tower left in China.
Shanxi Provincial Museum
Xian was the capital for 13 Chinese dynasties for over 1,100 years, making it an incredible place for history lovers. The Shaanxi Provincial Museum showcases this history.
The Great Mosque
The Great Mosque occupies an area of over 12,000 square meters and has four courtyards which are landscaped with gardens. The first courtyard is home to a nine meter high wooden arch that dates back to the 17th century.
Ancient Drum Tower
Xian’s Ancient Drum Tower is located near the Ancient Bell Tower in the center of Xian. Built in 1380, during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the drum tower’s huge drums were beat at sunset to tell the population of the end of the day and during emergencies.
Ancient City Wall
Xian’s Ancient City Wall is the most complete ancient city wall in China and is one of the largest ancient defensive works in the world. Originally built in the Tang Dynasty (618-907), the wall was added onto and rebuilt in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and it is this remodel which is visible today.
Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Located 4 kilometers south of Xian City, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda is one of Xian’s most visited sights, along with the Terracotta Warriors.(Link) The pagoda is located in the Da Ci’en Temple complex.
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