Xinjiang has multiple famous tourist prefectures, including Bayingol Mongolia Autonomous Prefecture and Bortala Mongolia Autonomous Prefecture, among others.?
Bayingol Mongolia Autonomous Prefecture:?
Abbreviated as ‘Bazhou’, it is under the jurisdiction of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and located in the southeast of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.?
Within its territory, there are mountains, basins, rivers, lakes, gobies, deserts, and plain oases, showcasing diverse natural scenery.?
It has a mid-temperate and warm-temperate continental climate, with distinctive climatic characteristics.?
As of 2024, Bayingol Mongolia Autonomous Prefecture governs 1 county-level city, 7 counties, and 1 autonomous county, covering a vast territory with a large population.?
Bortala Mongolia Autonomous Prefecture:?
Abbreviated as ‘Bozhou’, it is under the jurisdiction of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and located on the northwestern edge of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.?
Located in the hinterland of the Eurasian continent, it is surrounded by mountains on the west, north, and south sides, featuring unique landforms.?
It has a continental arid climate in the northern temperate zone, characterized by dry weather.?
It governs 2 county-level cities and 2 counties, borders Kazakhstan, and has a 372-kilometer-long borderline, occupying an important geographical position.?
With the landform of ‘two lakes and three mountains’, it is rich in natural landscapes. Multiple national and autonomous region-level nature reserves and scenic areas have been established successively, making it abundant in tourism resources.?
In addition to Bazhou and Bozhou, Xinjiang has many other tourist prefectures and regions worth visiting. Each place has its unique natural scenery and cultural landscapes, providing tourists with a rich and diverse travel experience.?