Kuqa Grand Canyon Snapshots

🌄 Kuqa Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon｜A Realm of Light and Shadow! Speechless from the Danxia shock! 🏜️ 🔥 Reasons to visit: Xinjiang's hidden gem! A red wonder sculpted over hundreds of millions of years! 🏔️ 📍 Address: G217, Kuqa City, Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region ⏰ Opening hours: 08:30-21:30 (Ticket sales stop at 20:30) 💰 Ticket price: 45 RMB 🚶‍♂️ Exploration route: 1️⃣ Canyon entrance ➡️ One Line Sky Immediately stunned by the hundred-meter-high cliff walls upon entry! Recommended to arrive before 10 AM when sunlight slants perfectly into the canyon crevices. 📸 Tips: Shoot upwards from under "One Line Sky" for an instant blockbuster effect! 2️⃣ Red Cliff ➡️ Thousand Buddha Caves The rock layers of Red Cliff are amazing! At sunset, the entire cliff turns golden. Thousand Buddha Caves have Tang Dynasty mural relics (currently not open to the public). 🌅 Best viewing time: 17:00-19:00 in the afternoon! The Tyndall effect created by sunlight penetrating the rock layers is breathtaking. 🍢 Food recommendation: Grilled buns at the canyon entrance! Crispy skin and savory meat. Kuqa’s big naan is bigger than your face, perfect to bring into the canyon as a snack. ⚠️ Notes: • Wear non-slip shoes! Some sections have fine sand. • Bring enough drinking water; no supply points inside the scenic area. • Drones must be reported in advance.