Where does the word Tianshan come from? Why is Tianshan Mountain in Xinjiang called Tianshan Mountain?

"Tianshan Mountain" was called "White Mountain" in ancient times. Tianshan Mountain in Xinjiang Because the ancient Xiongnu called this mountain Tianshan Mountain, the name of Tianshan Mountain has continued. The word "Tianshan Mountain" comes from an old story of Xihe River quoted by Li Xian in Ming Dynasty: "There is snow in winter and summer in Baishan, so it is called Baishan, and Xiongnu is called Tianshan Mountain. After that, they all dismounted and worshipped. "

It means: Baishan, there is snow in winter and summer, so it is called Baishan and Xiongnu is called Tianshan. When they pass by Tianshan Mountain, they will dismount and worship.

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Tianshan Mountain in Xinjiang refers to the part of Tianshan Mountain distributed in China. The total length is 1.760 km, accounting for more than 3/4 of the total length of Tianshan Mountain, spanning the whole territory of Xinjiang.

Tianshan Mountain in Xinjiang spans Kashgar, Kizilsu Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture, Aksu Prefecture, Bayinguoleng Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Turpan City and Hami City in southern Xinjiang, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Shihezi City, Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture and Urumqi City in northern Xinjiang. It is the natural geographical boundary between Junggar basin and Tarim basin, and it is also a unique symbol of Xinjiang geography.

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