One of the most popular tourist routes is the one from Urumqi to Kashgar through the Takla-Makan Desert. In the course of this trip you can visit such cities as Kuchar and Aksu, famous for their landmarks and ruins of ancient temples. Aksu city is located in a picturesque place at the Tien Shan foothills on the border with the Takla-Makan Desert. The city’s suburbs are known for its developed agriculture, but Aksu is especially famous for its apple gardens, with the apples best in China