In pics: Panlong Ancient Road in NW China's Xinjiang

Photo taken on Oct 10, 2025 shows the winding Panlong Ancient Road and surrounding landscapes in Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County, Kashi Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The 36-kilometer mountain highway with over 600 bends resembles a coiled dragon from aerial view, attracting tourists with both its spectacular scenery and the popular mantra: "Today I've navigated all winding roads, henceforth my path will be straight." (Bao Gansheng/Guangming Pictures)

Photo taken on Oct 10, 2025 shows the winding Panlong Ancient Road and surrounding landscapes in Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County, Kashi Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The 36-kilometer mountain highway with over 600 bends resembles a coiled dragon from aerial view, attracting tourists with both its spectacular scenery and the popular mantra: "Today I've navigated all winding roads, henceforth my path will be straight." (Bao Gansheng/Guangming Pictures)

Photo taken on Oct 10, 2025 shows the winding Panlong Ancient Road and surrounding landscapes in Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County, Kashi Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The 36-kilometer mountain highway with over 600 bends resembles a coiled dragon from aerial view, attracting tourists with both its spectacular scenery and the popular mantra: "Today I've navigated all winding roads, henceforth my path will be straight." (Bao Gansheng/Guangming Pictures)