Which city does the Xin A license plate belong to?
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Xin A license plates are issued in Urumqi, Xinjiang. Currently, the license plate codes for various regions in Xinjiang are as follows: Xin A for Urumqi, Xin B for Changji, Xin C for Shihezi, Xin D for Kuitun, Xin E for Bortala, Xin F for Ili, Xin G for Tacheng, Xin H for Altay, Xin J for Karamay, Xin K for Turpan, Xin L for Hami, Xin N for Aksu, Xin P for Kizilsu, Xin Q for Kashgar, and Xin R for Hotan. License plates serve as identification and information registration for vehicles, with their primary function being to determine the vehicle's region of registration and to trace the vehicle's owner and registration details based on the license plate.
When I was driving long-distance to Xinjiang, I noticed that many cars had license plates starting with 'Xin A.' Upon asking a local friend, I learned that these are the license plates of Urumqi City. As the capital and economic and cultural center of Xinjiang, the letter 'A' in the license plate system is typically assigned to the capital city. For example, in other parts of Xinjiang, 'Xin B' is the license plate for Changji Jimsar County, 'Xin C' is for Shihezi, and so on. Understanding this is quite helpful for identifying the origin of vehicles, especially during travel. I recommend that everyone research more about license plate knowledge before planning a road trip to avoid being misled. Urumqi also has a rich history, such as the ruins in the old city area. Combining this with license plate knowledge can add to the fun of driving, at least ensuring you don’t get lost on the road.
