Caohu (Chinese: 草湖市) is a county-level city in the western part of Xinjiang, China. It was established on April 17, 2026.[1] The city is incorporated with 41st Regiment Farm of 3rd Division of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps
History
The city was formerly Caohu Town of Tumxuk City. On April 17, 2026, the people’s government of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region announced the establishment of Caohu City. The city is directly administered by the autonomous region[2]
References
- ^ “新疆维吾尔自治区人民政府关于党中央、国务院批准设立县级草湖市的公告”. The People’s Government of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China (in Chinese). 2026-04-17.
- ^ “New city established in Xinjiang”. Xinhuanet. 2026-04-17.