• "Buddha's Halo" appears in Xinjiang
  • Robot science studio set up at sci-tech center in Urumqi
  • Liu Xiang takes part in sports volunteer service in Xinjiang
  • Int'l Stone Expo held in Hami city, China's Xinjiang
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  • "Buddha's Halo" appears in Xinjiang

    A "Buddha Halo" shows up in the sky above Denggan Mountain located to the west side of Tianchi Lake (Heavenly Lake), Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, July 24, 2010. The natural phenomenon of atmospheric optics is a solar halo resulting from the refraction of light penetrating ice crystals in the clouds.
  • Robot science studio set up at sci-tech center in Urumqi

    A boy learns to assemble a simple robot at the science and technology center of Xinjiang in Urumqi, capital of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 24, 2010. A robot science studio was set up at the science and technology center, attracting many students during the summer vacation.
  • Liu Xiang takes part in sports volunteer service in Xinjiang

    The photo shows Chinese hurdler Liu Xiang kicking a shuttlecock with sports lovers at the opening ceremony of an activity which invites Olympic champions to join in Xinjiang residents' fitness campaign was held at Xinjiang Sports Center in Urumqi, capital of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on July 22, 2010.
  • Int'l Stone Expo held in Hami city, China's Xinjiang

    Visitors view wonder stones at the International Stone Expo held in Hami city, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 12, 2010. The first International Stone Expo kicked off in Hami on Monday, in which some 1,000 pieces of wonder and rare stones were exhibited for stone collectors.

Xinjiang in My Eyes

Japanese monk: Bury me in Xinjiang

"Xinjiang is my second home. I will very much like to have my ashes buried in the Taklimakan Desert."

Xinjiang: My Hometown

Xinjiang: My Hometown

I come from Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, but I'm a Han nationality.

religions

Xinjiang covers about 1.66 million square km, accounting for one sixth of the Chinese territory.

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China's Muslims celebrate Ramadan fast-breaking

Millions of Muslims across China Monday celebrated Eid al-Fitr, the festival signaling the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan -- a season of fasting and spiritual reflection.

Travel

As an important passage on the ancient Silk Road, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has unique landscapes and customs, providing rich tourism resources.

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  • Xinjiang travel guide

    Xinjiang travel guide

    Xinjiang has a long history. The area was called Xiyu in ancient China which means "West Region".

  • Kashgar travel guide

    Kashgar travel guide

    Kashgar, located in the western part of China, has been the transportation hub in southern Xinjiang for thousands of years.

  • Turpan travel guide

    Turpan travel guide

    The transportation in Turpan is convenient. Visitors can get there by air, by train or by long-distance buses.

  • Urumqi travel guide

    Urumqi travel guide

    Urumqi situated on the northern slope of the Tianshan, is the furthest city in the world from the ocean, founded in 1763.