Xinjiang boasts vast land and abundant resources, with magnificent mountains and rivers that captivate countless people. Located in the southwestern part of Xinjiang, Yecheng County is rich in tourism resources and is known as the "Zero Kilometer of the Heavenly Road" and the "First City of the Kunlun Mountains." Recently, Qogir Peak and the Xinjiang-Tibet Highway have officially received Guinness World Records official certifications for the "Mountain with the Longest Hiking and Mountaineering Route" and the "Highest Altitude Highway," solidifying the rich natural resources and tourism value of Yecheng in Xinjiang.
1Month26Afternoon14:30, the "Yecheng Tourism Guinness World Records Certification Press Conference," hosted by the People's Government of Yecheng County and organized by the Shanghai Promotion Center for Xinjiang Tourism and Shanghai Travel Network Travel Service Co., Ltd., was successfully held in Shanghai. Attending the conference were distinguished leaders and guests including Zhang Bin, Deputy Commander of the Yecheng Sub-command of Shanghai’s Aid-Xinjiang Program, Standing Committee Member of the Yecheng County Party Committee, and Deputy County Magistrate; Gu Zhaoliang, Director of the Shanghai Promotion Center for Xinjiang Tourism; Gao Jun, Executive Dean of the Urban Development Research Institute at Shanghai Normal University, Vice Dean of the School of Tourism, and Vice President of Shanghai Tourism College; Lin Peizhao, General Manager of the Guinness World Records Headquarters; Luo Biao, Founder of Xinjiang Kaitu Alpine Outdoor Sports Co., Ltd.... Representatives from well-known travel agencies and outdoor clubs in Shanghai also witnessed this exciting moment together.
At the press conference, all parties engaged in in-depth discussions and exchanges on the tourism resources of Qogir Peak and the Xinjiang-Tibet Highway, as well as the significant importance of the Guinness World Records certification for the development of Yecheng's tourism. County Magistrate Zhang Bin pointed out:"As an excellent source of tourists for Yecheng’s tourism, Shanghai has brought more opportunities and challenges to Yecheng. Today, with the strong support of Shanghai, Yecheng is actively promoting tourism industry aid to Xinjiang. We are enhancing tourism infrastructure construction and developing new tourism products in Yecheng while cultivating new consumption hotspots.2018Year, we believe that through close cooperation between the two regions, broader and deeper development will be achieved, ushering in a spring of tourism prosperity.”
Meanwhile, Dean Gao Jun brought new academic insights to the attendees; Mr. Luo Biao introduced the significance of hiking tourism development on Qogir Peak from the perspective of outdoor adventure; well-known travel influencer DaxiaV5also shared his experience of driving along the Xinjiang-Tibet Highway.
County Magistrate Zhang Bin received the certificate from Mr. Lin Peizhao, marking the official Guinness World Records certification for Qogir Peak and the Xinjiang-Tibet Highway. This not only affirms Yecheng’s natural resources but also serves as a calling card to promote all-for-one tourism in Yecheng. It not only boosts the pride of50million Yecheng residents but also allows people around the world to learn more about Yecheng and its splendid natural treasures.
At this press conference, the Yecheng County Tourism Bureau also signed a framework agreement on cooperative development of "specialty tourism" with well-known travel agencies and outdoor clubs in Shanghai, helping ensure the sound and sustainable development of Yecheng’s tourism.
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Qogir Peak, meaning "Majestic and Lofty Mountain" in Tajik, stands at an elevation of8611meters. It is the main peak of the Karakoram Range, the second highest peak in the world after Mount Everest, located on the border between China and Pakistan, with geographical coordinates of76.5degrees east longitude and35.9degrees north latitude. Among the world’s fourteen peaks over 8,000 meters in altitude, it ranks second in height. Known internationally asK2Peak, it is recognized by the international mountaineering community as one of the more challenging peaks to climb.
The Xinjiang-Tibet Highway, designated as National Highway219, is also known as219National Road. Its starting point is in Yecheng County, Kashgar Prefecture, Xinjiang. It climbs over the Kunlun Mountains, which rise more than 3000 meters above sea level, traverses a plateau at 4000-5000 meters between the Kunlun and Karakoram Mountains into the rear Tibet Ngari Plateau, passes through Rutog County and Shiquanhe Town, and ends in Lhatse County. The Xinjiang-Tibet Highway stretches 2810 kilometers from Yecheng in Xinjiang to Lhasa in Tibet, making it the world’s highest-altitude average road. Along the way, it crosses 5000 mountains over 5 meters high. Most of the Xinjiang-Tibet Highway lies in uninhabited areas, which happen to be a paradise for wildlife. Wild asses and Tibetan antelopes roam the foothills in herds. Along the route, you can also enjoy the ever-changing weather of the Karakoram Mountains, the ruins of the ancient Guge Kingdom, Mount Kailash, and Lake Manasarovar, all of which feature breathtaking and captivating scenery.