Introduction to Xiata Ancient Trail: Xiata is also called Xiata and Xiatai, which means "stairs" in Mongolian. It is close to the main line of the Tianshan Mountains with numerous peaks and the vast Tekes River. It is the most dangerous ancient pass on the Silk Road. It is also the Xiata that the eminent monk Xuanzang of the Tang Dynasty used to pass "from Lingshan to Rehai". The ancient road, also known as the Tang Monk Ancient Road, is a magical resort.