The western end of China's railway network, the next network red card!

China is a vast country with vast territory and abundant resources. It spans multiple time zones. The railway connects the whole country from north to South and connects the East and the West. "The world is so big, I want to see it." this can't be a slogan. Do you know where the four poles of China's railway network are? Today we come to Xiji, the west end of the road network. Specific play what, small make up to introduce to you!

At the westernmost end of China's railway network, you can understand it as a point, but you should more understand it as a region, a geographical unit with both natural and human meanings. There is the extension of Pamirs Plateau, the westernmost City, the westernmost railway station and the most beautiful scenery in China.

Kashi: the westernmost city of China's road network

For most people, Kashgar, the "Pearl of the west", is "far away", and just because it is "far away", it keeps its original taste, full of historical sense and temptation.

Kashgar is the largest city in the south of Xinjiang, the general junction of the northern, central and southern lines of the ancient Silk Road, the intersection of the four ancient civilizations, and the transportation hub and commodity distribution center of China and the West. Kashgar has many foreign "neighbors", borders with Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan and other countries, and has five first-class ports, which are important exports of China to central and South Asian countries. Kashgar enjoys the reputation of "the Pearl of the west". It has a long history and diverse culture with rich exotic customs. Here are the etigaer mosque and the ancient city of Kashgar, as well as the streets of handicrafts, night markets and various cuisines. Due to the time difference caused by longitude, the sunset time here is almost 22:30 in summer, and it is after 23:00 when it is completely dark.

Aktau station: the railway station at the westernmost end of China's road network

The railway extends to the West. There is an inconspicuous railway station: Aktau station. Since it was put into operation in 2011, it has become the westernmost railway station of China's road network.

Aktau station of
is a fourth-class passenger station. There are four lines in the station. It was built and used in June 2011 and is under the jurisdiction of China Railway Urumqi Bureau Group Co., Ltd. At present, Aktau station only deals with passenger transport business. There are many passenger trains that stop all day, so it is convenient to take the train from the station to the surrounding areas.

Aketao county is 38 kilometers away from Kashi City. It is well-known for its abundant sunshine, drought and little rain. The different religious beliefs and customs of different nationalities also give aketao county a colorful ethnic customs. The scenic spots around the county include karakule Lake scenic area, oytak scenic area, aketao wucai mountain scenic area, Baisha Lake scenic area, oytak Forest Park, etc.

In the golden autumn, you can also go to Zepu Jinhu poplar National Forest Park, a national 5A tourist scenic spot. From late October to mid November, it is the best viewing period for Populus euphratica.