(260318) -- KUQA, March 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Local artists perform in Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Nov. 10, 2025.
Kuqa, at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains, is defined by its dramatic landscape of snowcaps, canyons, and desert oases.
As a historic crossroads on the ancient Silk Road, Kuqa was where Eastern and Western civilizations met and fused, giving rise to its unique art.
Today, it serves as both a gateway to the Duku highway, or Dushanzi-Kuqa highway, and a top travel destination, where ancient ruins and a vibrant old city invite visitors to experience its living history. (Xinhua/Guan Qiaoqiao)
