Asia's Geological Center means Asia's most balanced point with the strongest continental characteristics; it is also the furthest point from the shores. With more than two years of measures and inspections by the China Academy of Science's Xinjiang Geological Institute, scientists finally calculated the position of Asia's Geological Center at 43°40′37″ north latitude, and 87°19′52″ east longitude. The center, based in the Baojiacaozi Village of Yongfeng Town at the north foot of Tianshan Mountain, is about 30 kilometers to the northeast of Urumqi.

An 18-meter tall symbolic tower has been built at the point of Asia's Geological Center. The tower's body, slated with granite, is made of reinforced concrete. The building seems to be shaped like the letter "A", the short form of Asia. On the top of the building is an iron ball with a diameter of 2.5 meters, representing the earth. A plummet hangs beneath the iron ball. The circular cone at the end points to Asia's geological center on the map painted on the tower's base. Surrounding the tower are two layers of round banister made of white marble, respectively with diameters of 30 and 60 meters.

The center boasts unique educational and scientific significance. What's more, the special geological position has also added mystery to this attraction both for domestic and foreign visitors.

(Author: Jeff)

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