Northwest bank of lop Nur, Xinjiang. Loulan, the ancient name of the western regions, is an ancient small country in the west of China, the capital of Loulan City, and its current address is on the northwest coast of Lop Nur, Xinjiang, China.
The world-famous ancient city of Loulan is an important historical relic in Xinjiang, which is located in the hub of the western regions and occupies an extremely important position on the ancient Silk Road. Silk, tea, horses, grapes and jewels in western China were first traded through Loulan. The ancient country of Loulan was founded before 176 BC, but it suddenly disappeared mysteriously in 630 AD, leaving only a ruin standing in the desert, which aroused many reverie of future generations. More than 10 walls around the ancient city of Loulan have collapsed, leaving only intermittent walls standing alone. The urban area is square, with an area of about120,000 square meters. The panoramic view of Loulan site is broad and dignified, and the dilapidated architectural relics in the city are lifeless.