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In pics: Listen to Xinjiang and fall in love with Kizilsu Prefecture

Recently, the tourism publicity activity themed “Listen to Xinjiang” has been held by the Department of Culture and Tourism of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, to promote characteristic tourism throughout Xinjiang.

Today,we will show you the charm of Kizilsu Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture.

With towering snow mountains stretch and gather, Kizilsu Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture embraces the Kunlun Mountains, the Pamir Plateau and the South Tianshan Mountains,which is known as the "State of the Thousand Mountains".

Photo shows the Kizilsu Glacier Park of Aketao County of Kizilsu Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang. (Photo provided by the Sports and Tourism Bureau of Kizilsu Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture)

18-arhat Peak (Photo provided by the Sports and Tourism Bureau of Kizilsu Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture)

As Muztagh Ata, “the father of iceberg”, Kongur Tagh and Kongur Tiube stand on the Pamir Plateau with the temperament of the king, the vast and majestic Kunlun Mountains is known as a world famous mountaineering treasure.

Atushi Tianmen is the most of the natural stone arches in the world with a height of over 500 meters, and is listed as one of the world's 20 most worthwhile resorts.

Muztagh Ata (Photo provided by the Sports and Tourism Bureau of Kizilsu Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture)

Kongur Tiube(Photo provided by the Sports and Tourism Bureau of Kizilsu Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture)

The mountains of Kizilsu Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture are vigorous and magnificent, and the water is distinguished and elegant.

Spotless Lake Karakuri, a magical discoloration lake, surrounded by the peaks of 4,000 meters, is a mountain lake.

White Sand Lake is simple and elegant, presenting the quiet beauty of the snow of Kunlun Mountains.

Atushi Salt Lake on the oasis plain with clear crystal salt seems to take you into the world of "ice and snow", shows you the magic of nature.

White Sand Mountain (Photo provided by the Sports and Tourism Bureau of Kizilsu Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture)

Sumtashi Township, Aheqi County of Kizilsu Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture is known as “the hometown of falcons in China”. The Kirgiz people had always retained the custom of eagle taming.

Eagle taming (Photo provided by the Sports and Tourism Bureau of Kizilsu Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture)

Kumuzi Art of Kirgiz People (Photo provided by the Sports and Tourism Bureau of Kizilsu Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture)

The Red Valley of Wuqia County (Photo provided by the Sports and Tourism Bureau of Kizilsu Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture)