Dabancheng Wind Power Farm--Xinjiang

Dabancheng, the biggest Wind Farm in Asia with a total capacity of 200,000 kw, is located in southeast of Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Standing on the way of airflow passage, convenient in traffic, this is an ideal place for a big wind power plant to be built. Dabancheng area is home to one of Asia's biggest wind farms and a pioneer in a Chinese industry that is forecast to lead the world by the end of next year.

From the road, 118 giant turbines are visible miles before you reach them. Tourists stop for pictures, hair blowing as they pose near the whirring towers.

At Dabancheng, new towers are being erected. One of the main operators - Xijiang Tianfang Wind Power - already produces 110,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity and managers say they plan to add 50,000 more by November, 2009.