Shengli Reservoir

　　The Shengli Reservoir in Qira County is situated 45 kilometers along the local road from Qira County town to the south, heading toward Qaha Township in Xinjiang. As a major water conservancy project in Qira County, the economic and social benefits of the Shengli Reservoir are self-evident. Planning for the scenic area began during the early stages of reservoir construction.

　　The first phase of the Shengli Reservoir project involved renovating the roads within the reservoir area. The upgraded asphalt roads connect the county and township roads to the south with four mountainous townships including Qaha Township, and to the north with National Highway 315, providing direct access to the county town and Hotan City. The improved transportation infrastructure laid a solid foundation for the future development of the Shengli Reservoir scenic area. The second phase implemented a soil and water conservation plan for the reservoir. Within the reservoir area, 100 acres of land were leveled and planted with a large number of walnut and poplar trees. This effectively improved the ecological environment of the reservoir area, creating an oasis in the vast Gobi Desert. Visitors can enjoy the unique scenery of Xinjiang’s Gobi while also experiencing the beautiful landscape of an oasis in the desert.