Western Regions 西域, Xiyu, Xi yu, Xinjiang
referred to the regions west of Yumen Pass, most often Central Asia (e.g. Altishahr or the Tarim Basin in southern Xinjiang), ancient China (during the Han and Tang dynasties)
referred to the regions west of Yumen Pass, most often Central Asia (e.g. Altishahr or the Tarim Basin in southern Xinjiang), ancient China (during the Han and Tang dynasties)