Top Ten Tourist Attractions in Xinjiang

The top ten scenic spots in Urumqi include West Tianshan National Nature Reserve, Flame Mountain, Hongshan Park, Gongnaisi National Forest Park, Keketuohai National Geopark, Xinjiang Burqin Kanas Lake National Geopark, Kumutage Desert Scenic Area, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Grape Valley Scenic Area and Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area.

1. West Tianshan National Nature Reserve

The West Tianshan National Nature Reserve is located in Yili area in the west section of Zhongtian Mountain, with a length of 28 kilometers from north to south and a width of 14 kilometers from east to west, with a total area of about 28,000 hectares. The annual precipitation here reaches 800 to 1000 mm, reaching the subtropical precipitation level. It is the highest precipitation area in Xinjiang and is known as a wet island in the arid desert.

2. Flame Mountain

The main peak of Flame Mountain is Qinglongzui, with an altitude of 831.7 meters. Flame Mountain is the hottest place in China, with the highest temperature of 47.8℃ in summer and 82.3℃ on the sunny surface of Flame Mountain.

3. Hongshan Park

Hongshan Park Scenic Area, located at No.40, North First Lane, Hongshan Road, Shuimogou District, Urumqi, is a comprehensive natural mountain park integrating tourism, classical features, humanistic connotation and physical fitness. It is a national 4A-level tourist attraction and one of the ten new scenic spots in Urumqi.

4. Gongnaisi National Forest Park

Gongnaisi Forest Park is located in Hejing County, Bayinguoleng Prefecture, in the upper reaches of Gongnaisi River, and is the location of Gongnaisi Forest Farm. The sea level here is between 1,600 and 2,400 meters, the snow-capped mountains are reflected in the lake, there are pine trees and wild flowers all over the mountains, and there are groups of white sheep on the hills. It is a huge treasure house of animals and plants.

5. Keketuohai National Geopark

Keketuohai Scenic Area and Xinjiang Keketuohai National Geopark, located in Fuyun County, Altay region in northern Xinjiang, covers an area of 788 square kilometers, 485 kilometers away from Urumqi and 53 kilometers away from Fuyun County. The scenic spot consists of four parts: Irtysh Grand Canyon, Kekesuli, Lake Iremote and Karashenger earthquake fault zone.

6. Kanas Lake National Geopark in Burqin, Xinjiang

Kanas Lake National Geopark in Burqin, Xinjiang is located in the northern part of Burqin County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, covering an area of 895 square kilometers. It is dominated by Quaternary glaciers, geological tectonics and hydrodynamics.

7. Kumutage Desert Scenic Area

Kumutage Desert Scenic Area is located in Kumutage Desert, covering an area of 2,500 square kilometers, at the southern end of the old town of Shanshan, Xinjiang. It is a rare desert in the world that has zero-distance contact with the city, and it is also one of the three national key scenic spots in Xinjiang alongside Tianchi and Bosten Lake. It is characterized by complete types of wind and sand landforms, clear outlines of sand dunes and distinct levels.

8. Tianshan Grand Canyon

Tianshan Grand Canyon Scenic Area is located in urumqi county, 48km away from the urban area. With a planned total area of 1,038.48 km ㎡, the scenic spot is surrounded by mountains on three sides, with an average elevation of 2,020 meters and an average annual temperature of 4-6℃. It is the most complete and ornamental primitive snow spruce forest on the northern slope of Tianshan Mountain, including all natural landscapes in Xinjiang except desert, and it is a living museum of nomadic culture before human farming civilization.

9. Grape Valley Scenic Area

Grape Valley, located 11 kilometers northeast of Turpan, Xinjiang, is a canyon under the Flame Mountain, with a length of about 8 kilometers from north to south and a width of about 2 kilometers from east to west. There is Buyiluke River in the ditch, and the main source of water is mountain snowmelt, which is named after it is rich in grapes. It is a tourist attraction in Turpan, Xinjiang.

10. Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area

Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Spot in Xinjiang is located halfway up the hill under Bogda Peak in fukang city, Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. It is a national scenic spot in China and a national AAAAA scenic spot.

The scenic area covers a total area of 160 square kilometers, with Tianchi as the center, starting from Shimen in the north, Xuexian in the south, Mayashan in the west and Dadonggou in the east, with four complete vertical natural landscape zones.

The above contents refer to Baidu Encyclopedia-Hongshan Park Baidu Encyclopedia-Tianshan Grand Canyon Baidu Encyclopedia-Tianshan Tianchi.

Qinghai is a provincial administrative region in the northwest of China. The geographical position of this region is quite special, and it is very close to Gansu, Xinjiang and Tibet. The terrain of Qinghai is in the middle of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau to the Loess Plateau, so the geographical scenery here is very beautiful. Today, I want to bring you a list of the top ten scenic spots in Qinghai. Let's take a look ~

Top ten scenic spots in Qinghai

1. Ta 'er Temple

Ta 'er Temple is a very famous scenic spot in Qinghai. It is located in Huangzhong District, Xining City, Qinghai Province in the list of the top ten most spiritual Taoist temples in China. It is a national 5A-level tourist area in China, a very famous Buddhist shrine, and can be said to be the activity center of Tibetan Buddhism in northwest China.

2. Ami Dongsuo Scenic Area

Amidongsuo Scenic Spot is a very famous scenic spot in Qinghai, which is located in Haibei Prefecture of Qinghai Province. The scenic spot has a very good environment, where you can breathe fresh air and feel the culture of Qinghai.

3. Huzhu Tu homeland park

Huzhu Tuzu Homeland Garden is a scenic spot with strong folk culture in Qinghai, which is located in Weiyuan Town, Huzhu County, Haidong City, Qinghai Province. Tuzu culture is the main theme in this scenic spot, leading tourists to appreciate its customs.

4. Guide Plateau Health and Leisure Resort

Guide Plateau Health and Leisure Resort is a scenic spot suitable for relaxing in Qinghai, which is a 4A-level tourist resort in Qinghai, where you can see the beautiful scenery of the plateau, professional service facilities and supporting living equipment.

5. Regong National Historical and Cultural City Tourist Area

Regong National Historical and Cultural City Tourist Area is a scenic spot with a very long history in Qinghai. It is the only national historical and cultural city in Qinghai. Every special day, a special Fa Festival will be held here, which is very lively.

6. Called Dorabu Folk Village

It is said that Dorabu Folk Village is a scenic spot in Qinghai where you can see ancient residential villages. The scenic spot is located in Lasitong Village, Labu Township, Qinghai Province, which contains the folk characteristics of ethnic minorities in Gansu Province and the famous Labu Temple Garden.

7. Golmud Kunlun Tourist Area

Golmud Kunlun Tourist Area is a national 4A-level scenic spot in Qinghai. The scenic spot is located in Golmud City, Qinghai Province, and its geographical position is very special, just in the cross of the Asian continent.

8. Huzhu Tuzu Style Tourist Area

Huzhu Tu ethnic customs tourist area is a scenic spot rich in ethnic characteristics in Qinghai, which is located in Huzhu Tu Autonomous County of Qinghai Province, and Huzhu is the only Tu Autonomous County in China. There are also famous scenic spots such as Youning Temple, Wufeng Temple and Mazangguan.

9. Jiegu Temple

Jiegu Temple is a scenic spot with many rich cultural relics in Qinghai. The scenic spot is located in the Beimuta Mama Mountain in Jiegu Town, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province. It is a well-known Tibetan temple and its architectural cultural relics are brilliant.

10. Huangyuan Tangar Ancient City

The ancient city of Tangar in Huangyuan is a very popular scenic spot in Qinghai. The scenic spot is located in Huangyuan County, Qinghai Province. Because of its special geographical position, the Loess Plateau and the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau are combined here, and it has the reputation of being a merchant of tea and horses.