In the west of China, on the southern slope for the Tomur Peak---the highest peak of the imposing and splendid Tianshan Mountains, at the northern fringe of the vast and fantastic Taklimakan Desert, is inlaid with a jasper-like oasis---Aksu, reputed as lush southern-type fields north of the Great wall and also a bright pearl in the west. Aksu prefecture has, under its administration, eight counties and one municipality with a total area of 132,000 sq. kilometers and population of 1.98 million.

Aksu, featuredy bydistinctive and unique tourist resources, is a sparkling pearl on the ancient Silk Road. The mural art of the Qiuci grotto typified by the Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves, one of the four major grottoes, contains moving and weird stories, unusually superb painting and life-like buddha images. The Kizilgaha Beacon Tower, the remains of the Grand Zhaohuli Temple, the Ruins of the Ancient Qiuci Town, the Ancient Tomb Complex, The Tianshan Divine wood Garden as well as numerous passes and citadels, courier stations, tombs and unearthed cultural relics are showing the wonderful splendor of the ancient civilization in the West Region. Snow peaks, glaciers, valleys, forests, grassland, rare plants and animals constitute the beauty and majesty of the Mount Tomur Natural Reserve---the first peak of the Tianshan Mountains at an altitude of 7435. The biggest inland river in China---the sources of the Tarim River converges here. The Taklimakan Desert---the biggest desert known as "Sea of Death "in China shows its absurd appearance with the courage of an explorer and delight of conquerer. The alpine Dragon Lake, platform grassland and dragon spruce enveloped with snow and fog are shone by snow peaks. The kezilia canyou, the strange appearance of the Salt-water Valley and the Red Sand Hill known as "the Potala Palace", the scene of the Tarim River under the setting sun and golden diversifrom leaved poplar forest are carved with uncanny workmanship. The Clamshell Fossil Mountain--the Swallow mountain serves as witness to the evolution of the earth. Here exists a marval to conquer nature-desert highway, the Tielimayti Daban works and the kekeya afforestation project as well as the heaven of vellian hunters---the Haiying Mountain and the Tiger Platform International Hunting Ground with a full display of Aksu's diverse graces.

Long history, briliant culture, colourful scenery and unique national custom have bred the reputation of "home of song and dance". The distinctive Saynaimu, Maixilap, plate dance, Qiuci dance, Daoran dance and some other artistic works and national folkways showcase the world the flavour and charm of cultural art in Aksu region. Fragrant rice, cotton, Hong Fushi apple, walnut syrup, jujube, small white apricot, honey peach, preserved fruit, mulberry soft drinks, Bijiak nan, barbecued whole lamb, shish kebab, purple lamp skin, copper jar, small dagger, hanging bags with local flavour , tourist souvenir and etc. show Aksu's unique famous and superior products as well as national folkways.

Aksu, this stretch of magical and beautiful oasis, is pregnant with both his-torical civilization and bright culture. The uncanny workmanship of the great nature carve or paint marvelous sights of grand, splendid and distinctive mountains and rivers. Mr. Feng Qiyong, a famous expert on the Chinese classical works "A Dream of Red Mansion" wrote the following verse in sigh after his rout in Aksu:

Upon touring around numerous mountains in Qiuci, one is aware that five famous mountains in China is no more majestic.The other day, on a impulse of travelling around like Xu Wiake, I set foot on both west Tianshan area and the east.Dear friends: beautiful, fertile and opening Aksu, forthright, simple and hospitable peoples, strange, vast and majestic mountains, rivers, desert, grassland and lakes are awaiting your presence!