Urumqi

Urumqi
Located at the northern foot of Tianshan Mountain, Urumqi is the capital of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, with a population of 1.6 million of 36 minority peoples. It is the largest city in Xinjiang, with modern high-rises, crisscrossing avenues planted with trees, gardens, and parterres. The major tourist attractions in Urumqi are Hongshan Park, Baiyanggou in Mt. Nanshan, and the No. 1 Glacier in Mt. Tianshan.

No. 1 Glacier in Mt. Tianshan
No. 1 Glacier in Mt. Tianshan is the most famous glacier in Daxigou, the source of the Urumqi River. It is located on the northern slope of Tianger Peak, 4,476 meters above sea level, and is surrounded by other four glaciers. The Urumqi- Highway passes through the No. 1 Glacier, making it an important thoroughfare between the northern and southern parts of Mt. Tianshan.

Mt. Nanshan Scenic Spot
Mt. Nanshan Scenic Spot is referred to as the northern slope of Mt. Tianshan south of Urumqi. The geographical structure varies from the foot to the summit of the mountain, with complicated land formation, distinctive climate, lofty peaks, crystal glaciers, abrupt rivers, falls, boundless grassland, and lush forests. Most of the scenic spots are found in the river valley, including Miao'ergou, Shuixigou, Banfanggou, Daxigou, Baiyanggou, and the glaciers.

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