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Urumqi - is the "Shining Pearl On the Ancient Silk Road" that is translated as "a beautiful prairie" from the Mongolian language. The breathtaking views and sweet smell of fruits drift in the air to make Xinjiang a special place beyond the Great Wall. In recent years, it has become a unique destination for business and leisure to facilitate an exchange between East and West which has become a melting-pot for all nationalities. click to enlarge

The Heavenly Lake - resting at the foothills to the east of Urumqi is the snow-covered Mount Bogda with Chinese legend has it as the "Jewels Lake of the West Queen Mother". The water is clear as a mirror high in the mountains and the lake is surrounded with pines, cypresses, and wild flowers.It is a summer resort that turns into a natural skating rink in the winter with Alpine skiing on the mountain.   [back]