Photo taken on October 15, 2009 shows the commercial buildings in Korla, capital of Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture of Bayingolin, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Located on the northeast edge of the Tarim Basin, Korla is known for its production of fragrant pears, oil and natural gas. [Xinhua]

Photo taken on October 15, 2009 shows a square in Korla, capital of Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture of Bayingolin, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Located on the northeast edge of the Tarim Basin, Korla is known for its production of fragrant pears, oil and natural gas. [Xinhua]