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Located in the northeastern part of China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Barkun Haxaxac Autonomous County is part of the city of Hami and is situated between the northern foothills of the Tianshan Mountains and the eastern edge of the Junggar Basin. As a major town on the northern route of the ancient Silk Road, it has a history of more than 2,000 years, and was once the seat of the Puzi State, one of the 36 states in the Western Regions.
With the Kazakhs as the main ethnic group, the region retains a strong tradition of nomadic culture, and organizes annual horse races, grizzly sheep and other ethnic specialties. The area is rich in natural landscapes, including the Barkun Grassland (the second largest grassland in Xinjiang), the Barkun Lake (a highland saltwater lake), and historical relics such as the ancient city walls of the Qing Dynasty. The typical continental climate makes the summers cool and pleasant, making it a summer vacation destination in Xinjiang.
The economy is based on animal husbandry, tourism and mineral resources development, and specialties include Barkun mutton and wild mushrooms. Transportation is connected to downtown Hami via the G575 National Highway, and is about 130 kilometers from Hami Airport.
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