Picturesque Akesu Prefecture is located in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Photo/ scol.com.cn)

Akesu Prefecture is located in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Akesu means clear and flowing river in Uygur language. The moderate weather and lush plants gives it the honor of "a place with south-China-type scenery".