Introduction of Scenic Spots in Xinjiang

Urumq 

1. Dabancheng Wind Power Plant: the famous Xinjiang Dabancheng Baili (100-li) Wind Fetch is 8km northwest to Urumqi city along the freeway. Standing in the wind, more than 100 silver-white fans are in a spectacular fashion in line or square matrix at the gobi about 80km long and 20km wide.

2. Xinjiang International Bazaar: Xinjiang International Bazaar is of full-bodied Islam architectural style, reproducing the prosperity of ancient Silk Road on the basis of functionality and Zeitgeist, embodying the ethnical feature and regional culture of West Region. The floor space of International Bazaar is 39888 m2 and total building area 100 thousand m2.

 

3. Shuimogou Scenic Spot: Shuimogou Scenic Spot is of floor space 36 km2 with complete functionality, including Hongshan (Red Mountain), Qingquanshan (Clear Spring Mountain), Hongqiaoshan (Rainbow Bridge Mountain), Wenquashan (Hot Spring Mountain), Shuitashan (Water Tower Mountain), Xuelianshan (Snow Lotus Mountain) and Shuimohe (Water Mill River).

4. Hongshan (Red Mountain): Located at Hongshan Road, Shuimogou District in Urumqi city, Hongshan is a national scenic spot of 4A and a comprehensive scenic spot combining excursion, sightseeing, recreation and amusement together, which is at civic center and can be reached by more than ten bus routes.

5. Nanshan (South Mountain): Located in the mountainous area at north foot of Kalawucheng Mountain, the branch range of north Tianshan Mountain, Nanshan Natrual Scenic Spot is over 60km from Uruqmi urban area, about 2-hour drive; Nanshan is an excellent natural pasture with sheep and horses dotted the lush grassland, profuse with thick spruces and wildflowers; with a cascade of 20m hidden in the valley, the scene is very beautiful.

Changji

1. Qitai National Geological Park of Silicified Wood – Dinosaur: the total area of Qitai National Geological Park of Silicified Wood – Dinosaur is 492 km2, which formed in Jurassic Period which is about 195-137 million years ago. The silicified wood in Qitai Silicified Wood Park is the biggest silicified wood in Asia with the largest amount in the most complete preservation; it has the second largest size of historical remains in the world.

 

2. Tianchi (Heavenly Lake): the name “Tianchi” came from Qing Dynasty, meaning “the looking glass of Heaven and the lake of goddess”, for the purpose of describing the extremely beautiful scene. The lake is about 100m deep with collection of snow melt from the mountains. During the summer time, with various flowers dotted the overlapping grass, so many beautiful things that people simply can’t take them all in. Tianchi Scenic Spot is famous for her alpine lake, the Heavenly Lake - abode of fairy mother goddess.

 

Tacheng

Tast Scenic Spot: Located at north foot of Baerluke Mountain and south edge of Tacheng-Emin Basin in northwest Xinjiang, Tast Scenic Spot is a national scenic spot of 3A integrating hill, grassland with historic culture, which is 45km from Yumin County and borders on Kazakhstan. There is a blacktop road leading to the scenic spot.

Hami

Tianshan Mountain Famous Scenic Site: a scenic site of AAA consisting of 5 sight spots: Baishitou (White Stone), Hanqigou (Chilly Ravine), Mingshashan (Singing Sand Mountain), Tianshanmiao (Tianshan Temple) and Songshutang (Pinetree Pool) respectively

Khotan

Niya Ruin: Niya Ruin is a national key site protected for historical and cultural value. The total area of the site is 132 km2, surrounded with huge pyramid-type sand mountains west, east and north; and the south part is of lower landform. It is 20km long from north to south and over 10km wide from east to west.

Altay

Kanas: as a national scenic site of 4A, national nature reserve, civilized demonstration scenic site of national tourism, national geological park, national forestry park and the eighth biggest base for photographers’ creative work in China, Kanas is located in Buerjin County, middle part of Altay Mountain in north Xinjiang. Being 162km away from Buerjin County, the site could be reached via National Highway 217 and then the road to the scenic site. Kanas is a scenic site integrating natural scenery with folk custom.

Kezilesu Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture

Yuqitashi Grassland Scenic Spot: located in Wuluqiati Township which is 148km southeast to Wuqia County, Yuqitashi Grassland Scenic Spot is a grassland landscape area covering natural scenery, ethnic customs and grassland landscape with an area of 18 km2. “Yuqitashi” refers to “Three Stones” in Kirgiz language, and the scenic spot consists of three sites: Yuqitashi Grassland, Waterfall and Spa Area of thermal spring.

Boertala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture

Sailimu-Lake Scenic Spot: As a famous national key scenic site of alpine lake and grassland type, Sailimu-Lake Scenic Spot is 1301.4 km2 totally and features natural landscapes including lake, swamp, grassland, forest and jokul, consisting of sightseeing, recreation, historic cultural exploration of north branch of ancient Silk Road and ethnic customs experience.

Kelamayi

Wuerhe Ghost City: Wuerhe Ghost City is 120 km2 totally and concentrates the typical geological spectacle of yardang landform; at the scenic spot, there are a variety of wind-eroded group complexes looking like temple, terrace, pavilion, castle or human, bird or other animals, presenting a splendid and mysterious sight.

 

Kuitun

Grand Canyon in Kuitun: located at north foot of Tianshan Mountain, Grand Canyon in Kuitun is of the stratum consisting of gravel and sand completely, which should be the seabed in the distant past, and uplift to be the land after geological movement.

 

Turpan

Huoyanshan (Burning Mountain) Scenic Spot: Huoyanshan Scenic Spot is about 98km from east to west and 6-10km from north to south, and the peak is of altitude 851m; it is shown with Tertiary sandy conglomerate on the bare ground that Huoyanshan formed before Himalayan orogeny, about 200 million years ago.

Bayinguoleng Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture

Aerjin Mountain: Aerjin Mountain is famous for its typical ecological system of primeval plateau and hoofed plateau animals, covering 45 thousand km2 at average altitude 4500m and surrounded by mountains around, presenting a splendid view with ridges and peaks。

Akesu

Forest Park of Big Dragon Pool and Small Dragon Pool: located in north mountainous area of Kuche County in Akesu Prefecture, the park could be reached directly through National Highway 217. This scenic spot is 85 km2 and consists of Big Dragon Pool, Small Dragon Pool, Kuergan Scenic Spot and Tielimaiti Pass. The Big Dragon Pool and Small Dragon Pool consists of two lakes which are separated by a mountain, being 120km from Kuche County and at altitude over 2400m, surrounded by mountains around and swans and other waterfowls are roaming lush grass and clear lake, together with white clouds, spruces and snowed peak and, tourists always linger on and forget to return.

Kashi

Apahuojia Tomb (Mausoleum of Fragrant Imperial Concubine): that was started to be built in about A.D. 1640, and belonged to Abakehuojia, who was the leader of Baishan Group of Kashi “Huojia Regime”, and his family. The tradition has it that the “Fragrant Imperial Concubine” of Qianlong Emperor was buried inside, and it was named “Mausoleum of Fragrant Imperial Concubine”. It was renovated with the imperial decree in 1760 (Qianlong Year 25, Qing Dynasty). The existing structure was rebuilt during 1870s, the period of Agubo Regime.

 

Yili

Tianshan Mountain with Snow Ridge and Spruce Forest: one of ten most beautiful forests in China with thick spruces and lush grassland in the gorge and both hillsides, warm and humid.