Muji is a dormant volcanic crater situated on the Pamir Plateau along the ancient Silk Road in Xinjiang, in this picture taken on October 22, 2023. /IC

Muji, the highest volcanic crater in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, shines like a pearl on the Pamir Plateau. Formed 1,500 years ago, it is the only volcanic crater in the region at a high altitude, and also one of the most typical craters of its kind in the world. Set against the backdrop of stunning natural scenery, this dormant volcanic crater is surrounded by glaciers, glacial lakes, mountains and wetlands.