Things to Do in Xinjiang

There are 1 attractions in Xinjiang. Lop Nur, former saline lake and historical nuclear test site, is the most popular.

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All Lakes 13 Archaeological Sites 13 Mountains & Peaks 5 Religious Sites 3 Monuments & Memorials 2 Passes & Valleys 1 Towers & Lighthouses 1 Parks & Reserves 1

Afaq Khoja Mausoleum

Afaq Khoja Mausoleum

Prominent mausoleum in Kashgar, Islamic pilgrimage site

Jama Mosque, Hotan

Historic Uyghur mosque in Hotan's old quarter

Astana Cemetery

Astana Cemetery

Ancient oasis cemetery near Turpan with preserved mummies

Dandan Oilik

Ruined Buddhist oasis monastery with surviving murals

Archaeological Site

Kumtura Caves

Buddhist cave complex with ancient wall paintings

Archaeological Site

Xiaohe Cemetery

Xiaohe Cemetery

Ancient Bronze Age cemetery in Xinjiang with mummified remains

Archaeological Site

Beshbalik

Ruined Tang-era city site on the Silk Road

Archaeological Site

Kizilgaha Caves

Kizilgaha Caves

Silk Road-era Buddhist cave complex with murals

Archaeological Site

Subashi Temple

Ruined Buddhist temple complex on Silk Road in Xinjiang

Archaeological Site

Altyn Mosque

Notable mosque in Xinjiang serving Uyghur community

Lake Ayakkum

Endorheic saline lake on the Xinjiang plateau

Manas Lake

High-altitude endorheic lake in Xinjiang

Chaiwopu Lake

Mountain-fringed lake near Ürümqi, popular scenic area

Barkol Lake

Large saline lake in Xinjiang, China

Xinjiang Tianshan

Xinjiang Tianshan

Vast mountain range with glaciers and alpine biodiversity