Northwest China

North West China, generally much less developed than coastal areas, with the ancient Silk Road, some desert terrain, and many Muslim inhabitants. Regions Regions of Northwest China Shaanxi Province Gansu Province Ningxia Autonomous Region Qinghai Province Xinjiang Autonomous Region (Dzungarian, Tarim) Cities Dunhuang, Gansu, with Buddhist grottoes that are on the UNESCO World Heritage List Golmud, Qinghai, jumping off point for many trips to Tibet Kashi, Xinjiang, historic trading center on the Silk Road Lanzhou, Gansu, provincial capital Turpan, Xinjiang, lowest point in China Urumqi, Xinjiang, provincial capital Xian, Shaanxi, ancient capital with many cultural relics including the Terracotta Warriors Xining, Qinghai, provincial capital Yinchuan, Ningxia, provincial capital Other destinations Maijishan National Park (Gansu) - Cliffside grottoes and botanic gardens Xixia Wangling National Park (Ningxia)- Western Xia Tombs Qinghaihu National Park (Qinghai) - migratory bird stop Understand Talk Get in Get around See Do Heaven lake of Tian Shan Eat Drink Stay safe Get out This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!