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UTC+8 |
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Asia/Shanghai |
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No time difference |
Located in the eastern part of the Aksu region in China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Kuqa is an important historical and cultural city in the southern foothills of the Tianshan Mountains. As the center of the ancient state of Guzi, Kuqa boasts over 2,000 years of civilization and was a key hub on the Silk Road. The region is known for its rich cultural heritage, including sites such as the Thousand Buddha Caves of Kizil, the Great Temple of Kuqa, and the ancient city of Subash, demonstrating diverse Buddhist and Islamic influences.
With a temperate continental climate, Kuqa has well-developed agricultural and energy industries, producing cotton, melons and fruits, and is rich in oil and gas. The population is about 500,000, mainly Uyghurs, with a strong ethnic flavor and unique traditional music and dance. Conveniently connected to the railroad and highway network in southern Xinjiang, tourism continues to develop, attracting tourists from around the world to explore its ancient and modern charms.
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