Xinjiang

Ürümqi

Main sites All points of interest (401)

Parks, sites and cities in Xinjiang.

Cities

Ürümqi 乌鲁木齐

National Parks (national scenic areas)

Heavenly Lake of Tianshan 天山天池 first batch (1982)
Bosten Lake 博斯腾湖 fourth batch (2002)
Kumtag Desert 库木塔格沙漠 fourth batch (2002)
Sayram Lake 赛里木湖 fifth batch (2004)
Lop People’s Village 罗布人村寨风景名胜区 eighth batch (2012)
Tomur Grand Canyon 托木尔大峡谷风景名胜区 ninth batch (2017)

World Heritage

Heavenly Lake of Tianshan 天山天池 natural, 2013
Tomur Grand Canyon 托木尔大峡谷风景名胜区 natural, 2013, part of “Xinjiang Tianshan”

AAAAA tourist attractions

All 18 in Xinjiang, with the year designated; map and descriptions on AAAAA Tourist Attractions.

Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area 新疆天山天池风景名胜区 2007
Grape Valley Scenic Area 葡萄沟风景区 2007
Kanas Scenic Area 喀纳斯景区 2007
Nalati Scenic Area 那拉提旅游风景区 2011
Koktokay Scenic Area 可可托海景区 2012
Zepu Golden Lake Poplar Scenic Area 泽普金湖杨景区 2013
Tianshan Grand Canyon Scenic Area 天山大峡谷景区 2013
Bosten Lake Scenic Area 博斯腾湖景区 2014
Kashgar Old City Scenic Area 喀什噶尔老城景区 2015
Karajun Scenic Area 喀拉峻景区 2016
Bayanbulak Scenic Area 和静巴音布鲁克景区 2016
Baisha Lake Scenic Area 白沙湖景区 2017
Pamir Tourist Area 帕米尔旅游区 2020
World Ghost City Scenic Area 世界魔鬼城景区 2020
Sayram Lake Scenic Area 赛里木湖景区 2021
Taklamakan 359th Brigade Cultural Tourist Area 塔克拉玛干·三五九旅文化旅游区 2021
Jiangbulake Scenic Area 江布拉克景区 2022
Tianshan Tomur Scenic Area 天山托木尔景区 2024

National Nature Reserves

Xinjiang Altun Mountains Nature Reserve 新疆阿尔金山自然保护区
Xinjiang Lop Nur Wild Camel Nature Reserve 新疆罗布泊野骆驼自然保护区
Xinjiang Bayanbulak Nature Reserve 新疆巴音布鲁克自然保护区
Xinjiang Tomur Peak Nature Reserve 新疆托木尔峰自然保护区
Xinjiang West Tianshan Nature Reserve 新疆西天山自然保护区
Xinjiang Ganjiahu Saxaul Forest Nature Reserve 新疆甘家湖梭梭林自然保护区
Xinjiang Kanas Nature Reserve 新疆哈纳斯自然保护区
Tarim Populus Euphratica National Nature Reserve 塔里木胡杨国家级自然保护区

Historic and Cultural Towns

Shanshan County Lukqun Town (2) 鄯善县鲁克沁镇（2）
Huocheng Huiyuan Town (3) 霍城县惠远镇（3）

Historic and Cultural Villages

Shanshan County Tuyuk Mazha Village (2) 鄯善县吐峪沟乡麻扎村（2）

Major Historical and Cultural Sites

All 133 sites with a map and descriptions: Xinjiang historical sites. The old list:

Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves 克孜尔千佛洞
Kumtura Thousand Buddha Caves 库木吐喇千佛洞
Gaochang Ancient City 高昌故城
Yarkhoto Ancient City 雅尔湖故城
Bezeklik Thousand-Buddha Caves 柏孜克里克千佛洞
Su Gong Pagoda 苏公塔
Loulan Ancient City Site 楼兰故城遗址
Beiting Ancient City Site 北庭故城遗址
Astana Tombs 阿斯塔那古墓群
Afaq Khoja Mazar (Tomb) 阿巴和加麻札（墓）
Niya Site 尼雅遗址
Subashi Buddhist Temple Site 苏巴什佛寺遗址
Ili General's Mansion 伊犁将军府
Simsim Thousand-Buddha Caves 森木塞姆千佛洞
Nulasai Copper Mine Site 奴拉赛铜矿遗址
Yuansha Ancient City 圆沙古城
Kizilgaha Beacon Tower 克孜尔尕哈烽燧
Kongque River Beacon Towers 孔雀河烽燧群
Ancient City Site South of Lop Nur 罗布泊南古城遗址
Mor Temple Site 莫尔寺遗址
Tokuzsarai Site 托库孜萨来遗址
Miran Site 米兰遗址
Andir Ancient City Site 安迪尔古城遗址
Stone City Site 石头城遗址
Qigexing Buddhist Temple Site 七个星佛寺遗址
Rawak Buddhist Temple Site 热瓦克佛寺遗址
Baiyanggou Buddhist Temple Site 白杨沟佛寺遗址
Dahe Ancient City 大河古城
Wulabo Ancient City 乌拉泊古城
Taizangta Site 台藏塔遗址
Sanhaizi Tombs and Deer Stones 三海子墓葬及鹿石
Yanbulak Tombs 焉不拉克古墓群
Chawuhu Tombs 察吾乎古墓群
Qiemuerqieke Stone Figures and Stone Coffin Tombs 切木尔切克石人及石棺墓群
Zaghunluq Tombs 扎滚鲁克古墓群
Shanpula Tombs 山普拉古墓群
Tughluq Temür Khan Mazar 吐虎鲁克・铁木尔汗麻扎
Zhaosu Shengyou Temple 昭苏圣佑庙
Id Kah Mosque 艾提尕尔清真寺
Kizilgaha Grottoes 克孜尔尕哈石窟
Stele Commemorating the Pacification of the Dzungars 平定准噶尔勒铭碑

AAAA tourist attractions

All 152 in Xinjiang: see the list and map.

Other lists

China’s World Heritage Tentative List (7)

Chinese Section of the Silk Road: Land routes in Henan, Shaanxi, Gansu, Qinghai, Ningxia, and Xinjiang; Sea Routes in Ningbo, and Quanzhou City, - from Western-Han Dynasty to Qing Dynasty, Karez Wells, Taklimakan Desert–Populus euphratica Forests, China Altay, Karakorum–Pamir, Xinjiang Yardang, Silk Roads: Chinese section

China's National Natural Heritage and Mixed Heritage Tentative List (3)

Kanas, Heavenly Lake of Tianshan, Sayram Lake

UNESCO Biosphere Reserves in China (1)

Bogeda Biosphere Reserve

World Heritage Irrigation Structures in China (1)

Turpan Karez

National Archaeological Parks of China (1)

Ancient City of Beiting

National Tourist Resorts of China (2)

Nalati Resort, Qinggeda Lake Resort, Wujiaqu

National Tourism and Leisure Blocks of China (10)

Grand Bazaar Leisure Block, Urumqi, Liuxing Street Historic and Cultural Block, Xingfu Road Pedestrian Street, Shihezi, Kashgar Old City Impression Street–Jiulongquan Commercial Block, Tuancheng Leisure Block, Hotan, Xintianrun Food Street, Lijie Folk Custom Pedestrian Street, Tekes, Five Hundred Li Style Street, Altay, Night on the Grassland Leisure Block, Kokdala, Rastan Leisure Block, Kuqa

National Classic Red Tourism Sites of China (12)

Eighth Route Army Xinjiang Office Memorial, Urumqi Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery, Western Route Army Entry into Xinjiang Memorial Park, Karamay No. 1 Well, Kurban Tulum Memorial, Malan Military Museum Park, Lin Zexu Memorial, Ili, Former Residence of Saifuddin Azizi, Shihezi Red Tourism Sites, 359th Brigade Reclamation Memorial, Aral, Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Sites, Wujiaqu Reclamation Museum

National Mine Parks of China (1)

Koktokay Rare Metals

National Industrial Heritage of China (3)

Koktokay Mining Administration, Dushanzi Refinery, Karamay Oilfield

National Desert (Rocky Desertification) Parks of China (36)

Jimsar National Desert Park, Fukang Wutonggou National Desert Park, Qitai Guihuamu National Desert Park, Mori Mingshashan National Desert Park, Yuli National Desert Park, Qiemo National Desert Park, Shaya National Desert Park, Shanshan Kumtag National Desert Park, Yiwu Huyanglin National Desert Park, Lop Yulongwan National Desert Park, Bohu Akebielekumu National Desert Park, Jinghe Mutetaer National Desert Park, Hoboksar Jangar National Desert Park, Turpan Aydingkol National Desert Park, Kuqa Qiuci National Desert Park, Markit National Desert Park, Shache Kaersu National Desert Park, Yopurga Dawakun National Desert Park, Tuoling Mengpo National Desert Park, Burqin Saerwuzun National Desert Park, Manas Tupaoying National Desert Park, Hutubi Maqiaozi National Desert Park, Changji Beishawo National Desert Park, Yengisar Sahan National Desert Park, Luntai Yimingqieke National Desert Park, Wusu Ganjiahu National Desert Park, Shawan Tiemenkan National Desert Park, Aral Shuihuyang National Desert Park, Wuluke National Desert Park, Zimuhe National Desert Park, Zuihuyang National Desert Park, Aral Kungang National Desert Park, Kokdala National Desert Park, Fengshengbao National Desert Park, Jinsitan National Desert Park, Kargilik Qiaqikumu National Desert Park

National Grassland Nature Parks of China (1)

Tianmu National Grassland Nature Park

National Forest Parks of China (24)

Tianshan Daxiagu National Forest Park, Tianchi National Forest Park, Nalati National Forest Park, Gongnaisi National Forest Park, Jiadengyu National Forest Park, Baihaba National Forest Park, Jiangbulake National Forest Park, Tangbula National Forest Park, Kesang Rongdong National Forest Park, Jinhuyang National Forest Park, Gongliu Qiaxi National Forest Park, Hami Tianshan National Forest Park, Hariturege National Forest Park, Wusu Foshan National Forest Park, Habahe Baihua National Forest Park, A'ertaishan Wenquan National Forest Park, Xiata Gudao National Forest Park, Taxihe National Forest Park, Bachu Huyanglin National Forest Park, Urumqi Tianshan National Forest Park, Cheshi Gudao National Forest Park, Baishifeng National Forest Park, Lujiaowan National Forest Park, Guozigou National Forest Park

National Wetland Parks of China (57)

Sailimu Lake National Wetland Park, Urumqi Chaiwobao Lake National Wetland Park, Wuqilike National Wetland Park, Aksu Duolang River National Wetland Park, Manasi National Wetland Park, Hebukesaier National Wetland Park, Bositeng Lake National Wetland Park, Wulungu Lake National Wetland Park, Niya National Wetland Park, Lalikun National Wetland Park, Tacheng Wuxian River National Wetland Park, Shawan Qianquan Lake National Wetland Park, Yilinalati National Wetland Park, Poskam Yeerqiang River National Wetland Park, Emin River National Wetland Park, Yingjisha National Wetland Park, Yutian Keliya River National Wetland Park, Uqturpan Tuoshengan River National Wetland Park, Hami River National Wetland Park, Huocheng Yilihegu National Wetland Park, Yining Yili River National Wetland Park, Qinggil Wulungu River National Wetland Park, Jeminay Gaoshanbingyuanqu National Wetland Park, Nilka Kashi River National Wetland Park, Burqin Tuokumute National Wetland Park, Makit Tangwang Lake National Wetland Park, Zhaosu Tekesi River National Wetland Park, Jimsar Beiting National Wetland Park, Shule Xiangfei Lake National Wetland Park, Yarkant Yeerqiang National Wetland Park, Pamiergaoyuanalaer National Wetland Park, Fuyun Keketuohai National Wetland Park, Maralbexi Bangkeer National Wetland Park, Yuli Luobunaoer National Wetland Park, Hoxud Tashenhan National Wetland Park, Hutubi Dahaizi National Wetland Park, Tianshan Aheyazi National Wetland Park, Akqi Tuoshengan River National Wetland Park, Wenquan Boertala River National Wetland Park, Tianshan Beipotoutun River National Wetland Park, Habahe Akeqi National Wetland Park, Kargilik Zonglang National Wetland Park, Qapqal Yili River National Wetland Park, Zhaosu Tekesi River National Wetland Park, Fukang Tenageer National Wetland Park, Turpan Aiding Lake National Wetland Park, Yiliyamatu National Wetland Park, Zhaobishan National Wetland Park, Yanqi Xiangsi Lake National Wetland Park, Qira Damagou National Wetland Park, Bole Boertala River National Wetland Park, XPCC Division 7 Huyang River National Wetland Park, XPCC Division 2 Qiala Lake National Wetland Park, XPCC Division 10 Fengqing Lake National Wetland Park, XPCC Division 4 Muzhaerte National Wetland Park, XPCC Division 14 Kunyuhumudan National Wetland Park, XPCC Division 2 Regiment 37 Yukunlun Lake National Wetland Park

National Water Conservancy Scenic Areas of China (23)

Shihezi Beihu Water Conservancy Scenic Area, Xihaiwanmingzhu Water Conservancy Scenic Area, Qinggedahu Water Conservancy Scenic Area, Xihaiwan Reservoir Water Conservancy Scenic Area, Kezi'er Reservoir Water Conservancy Scenic Area, Talimuduolanghu Water Conservancy Scenic Area, Qianniaohu Water Conservancy Scenic Area, Kuytun Shuanghu Water Conservancy Scenic Area, Kashihe Longkou Water Conservancy Scenic Area, Wuluwati Water Conservancy Scenic Area, Bayinshanzhuang Water Conservancy Scenic Area, Taoyuan Water Conservancy Scenic Area, Talimuxianglonghu Water Conservancy Scenic Area, Kan'erjing Water Conservancy Scenic Area, Buluntuohaixihai Water Conservancy Scenic Area, Kalanggu'er Water Conservancy Scenic Area, Shimenzi Reservoir Water Conservancy Scenic Area, Qianquanhu Water Conservancy Scenic Area, Tianshan Tianchi Water Conservancy Scenic Area, Ku'erdening Water Conservancy Scenic Area, Dawakunshamo Water Conservancy Scenic Area, Yehetaogou Water Conservancy Scenic Area, Tumanhe Water Conservancy Scenic Area

Chinese Traditional Villages (53)

Shanshanxian: Mazha Village, Saierkefu Village, Kuonaxia Village, Yingxiamaili Village, Dihansu Village, Tugemanboyi Village, Sangeqiao Village, Mukamu Village; Hamishi: Aleitun Village, Bositan Village; Tekesixian: Qiongkushentai Village; Aketaoxian: Aijieke Village; Buerjinxian: Hemu Village, Hezileihaying Village; Hanasijingqu: Baihaba Village; Muleihasakezizhixian: Hebayan Village, Shuimogou Village, Tunzhuangzi Village, Jiejiezi Village, Machangwozi Village, Yinggebao Village, Yueliangdi Village, Guoshuyuanzi Village, Miaoergou Village; Minfengxian: Kapakeasigan Village; Gaochangqu: Baiximaili Village; Qitaixian: Daquanhu Village; Boleshi: Minggetaoleiha Village, Jiegedebulage Village, Aliwengbaixin Village; Jinghexian: Huhehaxiabei Village; Wenquanxian: Arixiate Village; Yulixian: Huoerjia Village; Ruoqiangxian: Guoleiwusitang Village, Tuogelakeleike Village; Hejingxian: Baluntai Village, Haoerhate Village, Baxilige Village; Qiemoxian: Outulaairike Village, Tuogelakeleike Village, Kulamuleike Village, Akeya Village, Jianggaleisayi Village; Xinhexian: Jiayi Village; Atushenshi: Azihan Village; Yingjishaxian: Qiakerikuyi Village, Kalabashenlangan Village; Moyuxian: Buda Village; Pishanxian: Kangazi Village; Yutianxian: Pulu Village; Huoerguosishi: Yichegashan Village; Fuyunxian: Talate Village; Jimunaixian: Wulasi Village

National Garden Cities of China (15)

Shihezi, Korla, Karamay, Changji, Kuytun, Hami, Yining, Urumqi, Altay, Wujiaqu, Fukang, Bole, Turpan, Aral, Tumxuk

National Key Units for the Protection of Ancient Books (2)

Xinjiang Library, Xinjiang Office for Ethnic Minority Ancient Books

National Key Ecological Function Zones of China (48)

Altay City, Burqin County, Fuyun County, Fuhai County, Habahe County, Qinggil County, Jeminay County, Yopurga County, Payzawat County, Maralbexi County, Awat County, Yengisar County, Poskam County, Yarkant County, Makit County, Akto County, Akqi County, Ulugqat County, Tumxuk, Kargilik County, Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County, Karakax County, Guma County, Lop County, Qira County, Yutian County, Niya County, Qiemo County, Ruoqiang County, Uqturpan County, Kalpin County, Shufu County, Shule County, Hotan County, Bole, Wenquan County, Bohu County, Tokkuztara County, Künes County, Zhaosu County, Tekes County, Nilka County, Tacheng, Dörbiljin County, Toli County, Yumin County, Beitun, Kunyu