As a county of Hetian Hotan Region of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Minfeng County got its name with the meaning of good harvest, peaceful and happy living. Located in the southwest of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and at the north foot of Kunlin Mountain and on the southern margin of Taklamkan Desert, Minfeng County borders Qiemo County to the east, Tian County to the west, Gaize County to the south and Shaya County of Aksu Prefecture to the north. Minfeng County is high in south and low in north with Kunlun Mountain lying across in the south. With the highest altitude of 6300 meters, the county is covered with snow all the year.
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