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Xinjiang Tianshan, Mountain range and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Xinjiang, China.

The Xinjiang Tianshan mountain system extends over 2,000 kilometers with peaks reaching 6,000 meters in elevation, featuring glaciers, meadows, and lakes.

The mountain range served as a natural corridor along the Silk Road trade routes, connecting Central Asia with China through merchant caravans for centuries.

The mountains support communities of Uyghur, Kazakh, and Han Chinese populations who maintain traditional practices of agriculture and animal herding in the region.

Visitors can access the mountains through organized tours departing from Urumqi, with summer months offering the most favorable conditions for exploration.

The site contains 94 plant species dating back 2.5 million years and 477 rare species, demonstrating exceptional ecological value in Central Asia.

GPS coordinates: 43.00000,82.30000

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:22

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