On the development of tourism in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region

Research relevance: Xinjiang has abundant resources for tourism development and can be expected to become an important tourist destination in China in the 21st century. Research objectives: to reveal natural attractions for the development of tourism, including the relief and high mountain ranges and deep depressions in the Xinjiang region. Research methods and materials: article is based on description of natural and cultural sightseeing places for tourists to visit. Research results: tourism development stimulates growth of circulation of monetary and material resources, an increase in employment of the population, influences the development of infrastructure and telecommunications. Conclusions: Tourism is becoming a new point of growth and an important pillar of Xinjiang’s economy.