The ltinerary of southern line

Korla city
    Korla is the capital of Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. It's called "pear city" as a result of its rich fragrant pears. Korla is the largest city in southern Xinjiang and the second largest city in all the Uygur Autonomous Region (behind Urumqi). Korla has a mild climate and fertile lands. The longest inland river in China, the Tarim River flows through the city. Korla has many heritage sites, of which the most famous is the Tiemenguan, which is located in the north of city.

Taklimakan Desert
    Taklimakan Desert is located in the Tarim Basin. It has an area of 337,000 square kilometers, which is 1,000 kilometers long and 400 kilometers wide. Taklimakan Desert is the largest desert in China and the world's second largest desert (after the Sahara Desert). The hinterland of the Taklimakan is awarded as one of China's five most beautiful desert by the "China National Geographic" magazine.

Aksu city
    "Aksu", in Uighur it means "white water". The prefectural administrative office is in Aksu city. Aksu has a delightful climate, flat and fertile land, suitable for the growth of all kinds of crops, and the region is an important national commodity of grain and cotton, in addition of the famous melon and other fruits.