China to Renovate Historical Sites in XinjiangChina plans to repair a group of historical sites in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.The Beiting West Temple, the Kizil One-Thousand Buddha Caves and the Kumutula Grottoes are included in the renovation project. The Beiting West Temple, 700 meters from the ruins of the ancient city of Beiting, is an imperial temple built and used during the mid 10th century and the mid 13th century. The mud-brick building features well designed Buddha figures, fresco and sculptures reflecting that period of time. The temple, located in Jimsar County, was listed under State-level protection in 1988. In another development, Beiting City, which is more than 2,000 years old, will also undergo a facelift soon. Beiting was a famous city on the ancient Silk Road and had been used as an important base for ancient Chinese dynasties for ruling over Xinjiang. |
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