five scenic spots that Aksu city must visit

Introduction: Aksu city is located at the southern foot of Tianshan Mountain and the upper reaches of Tarim River. It is named after water, which means "White Water City" in Uygur language. It was an important post station on the ancient Silk Road and the birthplace of Qiuci culture and multi-wave culture. It is known as "the south of the Great Wall" and is Aksu. The city covers a total area of 23,311 square kilometers, with a built-up urban area of 45 square kilometers.

Five must-see scenic spots in Aksu are recommended

Kizilya Scenic Spot

Kizilya Scenic Spot is located in the northern mountainous area of Kuqa County, which is called "Beishan" in ancient times and "Chisha Mountain" in history. To the north of the county seat of the outbound train, on both sides of the 121km highway to Dragon Pond, there are mountains and strange rocks, and various colors of red, yellow, green and white make up various peaks. The famous "Chisha Mountain" scenic spot is 65 kilometers away from this highway. The red sand mountain is reddish brown in color, and it is smoky like a burning flame under the sunlight. There are also strange and beautiful peaks here. For thousands of years, under the carving of the divine power of nature, some are like the "Stone Forest" in Guilin; Some are like the Potala Palace in Tibet. Others are like skyscrapers; Stone houses inhabited by primitive humans, etc. Kuqa ancient famous cocoa sand ironmaking site, copper smelting site is near this scenic spot.

Kizil ghost city

is located in Kizil Township and Heiyingshan Township in the east of Baicheng County, Aksu. You can go to Heiyingshan Township through this scenic spot. There is 21Km gravel road to the north of Kizil Township, Ku-Bai 317 Provincial Highway, which can reach the scenic spot, 71Km west of Baicheng and 61Km southeast of Kuqa. Geographical coordinates: 81 52 ′ 16 ″ E, 41 47 ′ 34 ″ N, with an altitude of 1311m.

Keqike Nilbrak ghost city is located in the hilly area between Baicheng Basin and Heiying Mountain in the northeast. The overall topography is high in the north and low in the south, with a total area of about 6Km2. The topography is composed of a long and narrow valley formed by erosion, wind erosion and flowing water, and the ridges, terraces and solitary hills between the valleys. The heights of the isolated hills, terraces, ridges and valleys are different.

The overall terrain of Ghost Town is high in the north and low in the south, and the colors of sand and stones are mainly maroon, yellowish green, grayish green and ginger. It is located in an arid area with little rain and windy weather, and the rocks are exposed. After being washed by heavy rain and eroded by strong wind, different rock formations form various shapes, forming figures like human, turtle, camel and carp. When the wind blows, all kinds of strange sounds will be made in the valley, like ghosts whistling, which is quite mysterious and scary.

Aksu Kizilgaha Thousand Buddha Cave

Aksu Kizilgaha Thousand Buddha Cave is a key cultural relic protection unit in the autonomous region. Located in a ravine 13 kilometers northwest of Kuqa County, Aksu. It is a site of the Tang Dynasty. * * * There are 46 caves. Most of them were destroyed before liberation. At present, there are 38 relatively complete caves, of which 19 are Zhiti caves and 19 are Piheluo caves. Most of the murals in the cave are Buddhist stories, as well as portraits of Kucha warriors with armor, swords and long leather boots.

what's more special is Cave 24, which is a heptagonal plane with a central column, a tunnel on the left and right sides, and a flat-topped supporting cave, which is rare in other caves. There are ***11 caves with murals, and their themes and styles are roughly the same as those of Kizil Ganfo Cave, mainly based on Bunsen stories and Buddha statues.

the ancient city of Wushikat

The ancient city of Wushikat, which means "triple city", is about 21 kilometers west of Xinhe County. It is a site of the Han Dynasty and is considered to be one of the big cities of Qiuci in the Han Dynasty. The city is triple, with outer city, inner city and central city. Built for rammed earth, the outer city has been destroyed and the inner city is well preserved. 418 meters from east to west, 451 meters from north to south, and the height and thickness of the residual wall are 5 meters each. A bronze seal of "Han Gui Yi Qiang Chang" was unearthed at the site, which is quite precious.

Qianlei Spring

is located in Kizil Thousand Buddha Cave scenic spot in Xinjiang. The "Qianlei Spring" is located in the deep ravine of Mingwutag Mountain on the north bank of the upstream of Weigan River. At the bottom of the valley, the cliffs on three sides are towering in an oval shape, where the light is dim and the air is humid and cool. "Qianlei Spring" oozes from the mountains, just like a silver bead curtain hanging on the cliff, and the little pearls float and sway, stirring people's eyes. When you look closer, the spring drops from the moss-covered cliff like tears, tinkling and sounding, which is very pleasing to the ear.

what's interesting in Aksu?

Eating and drinking: The main folk-custom restaurants are Wangsan Street Night Market and Wenlv Night Market Bazaar. The main specialties are pigeon noodles, red willow barbecue, grilled fish, pepper chicken, saute spicy chicken, nangkeng meat, earthen hot pot, baked eggs, yogurt zongzi and rose naan.

in other places, the local food and beverage snacks are mainly in Xinglong Street, Chongqing grilled fish, maocai in Sichuan, Huainan beef soup, stinky tofu, all kinds of milk tea, octopus balls and potatoes, all kinds of spicy and cold pot skewers, roasted gluten, braised pig's feet, Shaxian snacks, all kinds of small noodles, Shaanxi Chinese hamburger and Huimian Noodles, etc.

Hotpot Street is from Ying 'awati Road to Tabei North Road (Chaoyang Street), and there are several national chains. There are also many restaurants in Shuiyun Road. Reservoir Fish Street is on Education Road.

Play: The 12 4A-level scenic spots in Aksu area are

Duolanghe Scenic Area

Aksu National Wetland Park

Mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan Mountain in Kuqa

Kuqa Palace

Kuqa Qiuci Oasis Ecological Park

Wensu Grand Canyon

Wensu Shenmu Garden

Thousand Buddha Cave in Baicheng County

Awati Dao Lang Tribe. In addition, there are Taklak Grassland, Tiereke Hot Spring, Dragon Pond, Shaya Populus euphratica Forest, Araldo Lang Reservoir, Upstream Reservoir, Thousand Birds Lake, Alar Museum (4A) Wensu Sea Cube, Bozidun Grassland, Paklek Grassland, Akburak Grassland and other tourist attractions are also very good.

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1. Aksu Kumtula Thousand Buddha Cave

Located on the east bank of Weigan Valley, 31 kilometers northwest of Kuqa County, it is the largest stone cave group after Kizil Grottoes. There are 112 caves. The excavation time of Kumutula Thousand Buddha Cave lasted from the Jin Dynasty to the Song Dynasty. The excavation of Kundula Thousand Buddha Cave can be divided into three periods: the first period is Jin Dynasty; The second period is from the Southern and Northern Dynasties to the Sui Dynasty; The third period is from Sui and Tang Dynasties to Song Dynasty. The artistic characteristics of the murals in Kumtula Grottoes are the pioneers of Buddhist art in the Central Plains in time. In space, it is the core of the Northern Silk Road, the gathering place of cultural and artistic exchanges in China, India, Egypt, Persia, Greece, Rome and other countries, and the oldest cultural birthplace in the world, so they not only have the influence of western culture and Central Plains culture, but also have their own unique artistic style. On the cliffs inside and outside the Kumtula Thousand Buddha Cave, there are a large number of Buddhist inscriptions and inscriptions, as well as parallel Uighur inscriptions and ancient Kucha inscriptions. The Kuqa people absorbed foreign artistic elements such as India and created excellent art with unique national style; The figures in the murals are beautiful and vivid, which fully shows the wisdom and talent of the Kuqa people. Grottoes are listed as national key cultural relics protection units. The grottoes are similar to Buddhist art in the Central Plains in content and style, with large-scale story paintings such as "Pure Land in the Western Regions", "Oriental Pharmacist", "Fahua" and "Maitreya", which are vivid and beautiful in shape

2. Ancient tombs in Wensu City, Aksu

This is a Uighur ancient tomb group with hundreds of years of history. The undulating mausoleum stretches for several square kilometers. There are not only family cemeteries surrounded by earth walls, but also solitary tombs and mounds. There are not only tall and majestic tomb gates, but also neatly arranged civilian tombs. Here, visitors can learn more about Uighur funeral customs, and also learn more about the artistic style of Uighur architecture and painting through carefully carved tomb doors and tombs. On the left side of the ancient tombs, there is a seemingly endless rift valley with a depth of more than 31 meters. I don't know when and where it was formed, but in the valley, there are poplars, running water and houses. When the sun sets, smoke billows in the rift valley, and cattle and sheep return to the circle. Standing on the edge of the rift valley, you can feel the mystery and solemnity of the ancient tomb. Interesting places in Aksu city.

3. Aksu Zhaofuli Temple

is located at the southern foot of Zhenger Mountain, 23km northeast of Kuqa County. It is the site of a Buddhist temple in the Wei and Jin Dynasties. There are several tall towers, a Buddha cave in the north, and tortoise magnets and Buddha statues carved on the walls. Zhaofuli Temple, also known as Suba Temple, is a key cultural relic protection unit in the autonomous region. The temple is divided into two parts, east and west, which are distributed on the east and west banks of the Tongchang River. The East Temple is built on the mountain. There are houses and stupa temple ruins in the temple, all made of adobe. These walls are more than 11 meters high. There are three towers in the city. The northernmost tower stands on the hillside overlooking the whole temple site. Xici is square, with a circumference of 318 meters and a wall height of 11 meters. There are many ruins on the city wall, which seems to be where the monk's family is located. There are several tall towers on the construction site. There is a Buddhist cave booth in the north, with bitter tea characters and Buddha statues engraved on the wall. In the past, there were copper, iron, pottery, wood products, murals, clay sculptures, etc., and wooden slips and residual paper with ancient national characters were also found.

4. Tarim River in Aksu

Tarim River is the largest inland river in China, with a total length of 2,179 kilometers. It is formed by the confluence of Yarkant River, Hotan River and Aksu River, and the Tarim River winds from west to east in the northern part of Tarim Basin. Most of the upper reaches are rugged desert areas. The melting water of iceberg contains a lot of sand, and the river is very unstable, so it is called "wild horse without rein".

5. Aisiman Lake

Aisiman Lake is formed by the accumulation of spring water in the overflow zone on the edge of the alluvial fan of Aksu River. The lake is distributed in a long and narrow crescent shape from the northwest, with a length of about 13 kilometers, a width of about 1-3 kilometers, an area of about 9.3 square kilometers, a maximum lake depth of 7.5 meters and an average lake depth of 2 meters. It consists of eight small lakes. The lake is colorless and transparent, with a water temperature of 17℃ in summer and freezing in winter. The thickest part is 1.4 meters. The lake begins to freeze at the beginning of February every year, and the thawing period is in the middle of March of the following year. The tourist season is from the beginning of May to the end of March. Aisiman Lake is clear and calm, and aquatic plants such as weaving, wild ducks, swans and geese swim freely along the shore. The golden sand island in the middle of the lake is surrounded by green grass and poplar forests, which is the best tourist resort for sightseeing, water entertainment and swimming, beach bathing and eco-agricultural tourism.

Hello, let me answer for you. Aksu belongs to the marginal city of Taklimakan Desert and is an important post station of the ancient Silk Road. It has a pleasant climate, rich fruits and culture.

The most worthwhile tourist attraction in Aksu

1. Tianshan Grand Canyon

The charm of Tianshan Grand Canyon lies in its grandeur, precipitousness, depth, tranquility and mystery. In summer, the Tianshan Grand Canyon is full of green peaks, green waterfalls, gullies and knees, gurgling streams, burning grassland wildflowers and blue lakes. It is a scenic spot for enjoying the sunshine and relaxing. In winter, the snowy plains are vast and white, the snow peaks and the blue sky set off each other, and the skiers and the snow-capped athletes dance, which has become a paradise for ice and snow sports.

2. Kuqa Wangfu

Located in Kuqa County, Xinjiang, Kuqa Wangfu was built in 1759 by Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty, who specially sent Han craftsmen from the mainland to commend the local Uighur leader E for his contribution to quelling the rebellion of Daxie Hezhuo.

3. Tianzhu Jiayi Scenic Spot in Xinhe County

Tianzhu Jiayi Scenic Spot in Xinhe County is a national AAAA-level tourist scenic spot, and Jiayi Village in Xinhe County is a place where folk handmade musical instruments with the richest local ethnic characteristics are made and passed down, and it is listed as a national intangible cultural heritage protection project. Especially in the main exhibition area, there are both the majesty of the castles in the western regions and the lingering charm of the Han and Tang dynasties. It absorbs the ancient art of Qiuci grottoes, and shows the style and grandeur of Qiuci grottoes.

4. Seabuckthorn Forest Natural Scenic Area

Seabuckthorn Forest is located in the southwest of Yamansu Bridge, on the north bank of Tuoshigan River, with an area of 267 square meters. As a rare natural landscape, there are dense layers of seabuckthorn, which are overgrown with weeds in summer and fragrant with wild flowers. The temperature is pleasant, and the ripe seabuckthorn seeds in autumn reflect the whole bush, where the breeze passes, the forest waves roll like flames, and the clear branches of the Tuoshigan River cross the woodland, rippling in scales. It is the first choice for many tourists to travel, avoid the department, enjoy the cool and have a picnic in summer.

5. Qiuci Oasis Ecological Park

Qiuci Oasis Ecological Park is a scenic spot with rich combination of human landscape and natural landscape. It has beautiful natural scenery, spring flowers and autumn moon, different scenery in four seasons, and a good environment for entertainment and leisure. In addition, there are ancient cultural characteristics here, and unique performances will be performed in combination with local cultural customs to let everyone know more about local cultural customs.

What are the tourist attractions in Aksu?

It's not surprising that you haven't heard of Aksu, because it is located in a remote area of Xinjiang. Let me show you some tourist attractions in Aksu. I hope you like it.

Attraction 1: Dao Lang Tribal Scenic Area

Dao Lang Tribe is located in the center of awat Oasis next to the 218 provincial highway. With the original Millennium Populus euphratica forest as the background and the folk culture of Dao Lang as the theme, it has become a bright pearl on the golden tourism line in awat and even Aksu area.

The mysterious Dao Lang tribe is located in Miancheng, China, the hometown of Musalaisi, China, the hometown of Daolang culture and awat, the hometown of Daolang farmers' paintings. It is 58km away from Aksu, an excellent tourist city in China, and 18km away from the county seat, covering an area of more than 8,111 mu. There are mainly folk exhibition halls, folk sports areas, Millennium Populus euphratica area, ostrich breeding park, water recreation area, Zhejiang-Arab friendship sand sculpture theme park, etc.

Dao Lang tribes have the intangible cultural heritage "Daolang Culture" at the national and autonomous region level, including Muqam in Dao Lang, Maixi Rewafu in Dao Lang, Rewafu Art in Dao Lang, the brewing technology of Musalaisi and Dao Lang Singing Group, the oldest folk song and dance group in kiness. By displaying the historical relics of Uyghur Dolans and recreating the original life scenes of Uyghur Dolans, the architecture, diet, handcraft and life customs of Uyghur Dolans are comprehensively and perfectly displayed.

within the tribe of Dao Lang, the endless Millennium Populus euphratica forest, a vast expanse of agricultural orchards, blue sky and white clouds, green grass and clear water constitute an original ecological tourist scenic spot with distinctive national characteristics, unique natural landscape and numerous entertainment projects.

Attraction 2: Qiuci Oasis Ecological Park

Qiuci Oasis Ecological Park Kuche Qiuci Oasis Ecological Park is located in Kuche County, Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, with towering ancient trees, dazzling flowers and refreshing fragrance. Stonehenge waterfalls, beautiful sounds, small bridges and streams, attracting spring love and relaxing feelings, banyan trees are intertwined, bamboo cultivation is flourishing, and climbing green vines involves Shan Ye's interest. Dynamic and static, lines, colors, light and shadow make the landscape in the garden form a collectible architectural landscape. It is the combination of natural landscape and humanistic landscape, reasonable construction, modern decoration style and quaint natural decoration. No matter whether it is cold or hot, the ecological park will avoid the crowded and noisy downtown, and will experience the traditional artistic conception of listening to the stream and enjoying the green, which will truly imprint the ancient catering industry with a strong cultural imprint. Exquisite dishes and the nutritional collocation of natural ecological fruits and vegetables make the ecological park reflect the natural, ecological, harmonious and perfect tone everywhere. Taking a stroll in the garden, casual dining can wash away all worries and forget all insults, which has won the true meaning of Chinese food culture. <