Urumuqi, the capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwest of China, is the centre of politics, economy, culture, science and education, finance and transportation in the Autonomous Region, which is just like a piece of emerald embedded at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains. Urumuqi is a transportation and communication hub connecting the north and south of Xinjiang and connecting Central West Asia and Europe.

Kashgar is the westernmost city of China. It is located in the southwest of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, at the northern foot of the Pamir Plateau and the western margin of theTarim Basin. Kashgar is the key point city on the silk road with a long history of more than 2,100 years. Kashi is short for Kashgar, which means a jade - like place.