Postcards from Xinjiang - Aksu Prefecture

Aksu Prefecture is located at the southern foot of the Tianshan Mountains and on the northern edge of the Taklimakan Desert in Xinjiang. Blessed with a pleasant climate and abundant produce, it has long been celebrated as "the lush south beyond the Great Wall" and "a land of fruits and melons." As a key stop along the ancient Silk Road, Aksu carries a rich historical legacy and embodies the convergence of diverse civilizations.

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