[2025 Kuqa Attraction] Travel Guide for Kuche Grand Canyon National Geopark (Updated Jul)

⛰️Kuqa Grand Canyon (P1-11) | 🎫40r (10:00-20:00) Also known as the "Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon", it is located in the southern section of the Duku Highway, and you can pass the "Duku Highway Terminal" landmark to check in. You can also buy delicious naan in Kuqa City that night. You can't drive by yourself, there is a helicopter 🚁 experience, you can also take a shuttle bus or pay for a camel ride (200-300r round trip). The whole journey is about 2-3km, and the play time is 3h+, and the original road is in and out. Because of the narrow terrain, it means a bit of Antelope Valley. The disadvantage is that pedestrians have to keep giving way to camels, and dust is flying. ⛰️Wensu Grand Canyon (P12-14) | 🎫36r (9:00-20:00) Also known as the "Tianshan Tuolmu Grand Canyon", it is located in Wensu County, Aksu. You can drive by yourself (SUV) or take a shuttle bus (💰60r), it is recommended to drive by yourself, it will be more free, you can drive to places without restrictions (but try to follow the rut, if the car is trapped, the towing fee is several hundred), you can also rent a off-road vehicle at the entrance of the scenic spot. There are 6 canyons, and the play time is 3h+. 🟤Canyon style: Both are magnificent and colorful, and you can see the continuous red-brown mountains before entering the scenic area. But Wensu⛰️ will be more vast, rough and primitive than Kuqa Canyon; Kuqa Canyon is narrow and long, and it will be more beautiful. We went to the two canyons during the peak season, and the feeling is that Wensu will be relatively few people, and it is suitable for people who like self-driving; Kuqa Canyon is more suitable for the elderly and children, and it is not as hot as Wensu, but there are many people, and it is difficult to avoid the crowd if you want to take pictures. If you have enough time, it is recommended to go to both (the two are 300km apart, and most of the self-driving in southern Xinjiang will pass this line) If you choose one of the two, I will choose Wensu Canyon. ❤️Tips: ▫️Both scenic spots have no toilets and shops, and supplies are ready before entering The canyon is unobstructed, and sunscreen is done on sunny days. ▫️Check the weather forecast in advance, the color of the mountain is better on sunny days, and it may be closed on rainy days. ▫️The scenic spot has a sandy and rocky ground, you can climb the plank road, and it is more convenient to wear outdoor shoes and pants. 🎨Coloring reference: The color of the mountain looks good with the naked eye, The weather may not be so bright. You can refer to the P1 filter idea, more western (P14｜15 No filter, can be compared) Brightness -30 Contrast +15 Light +10 Highlight +10 Dark part -15 Clarity +30 Oil painting +20

Kuche Grand Canyon: Peaks reach an altitude of 2,048 meters. The water quality in the restrooms and restaurants here tends to be reddish. The dry and hot weather makes some parts of the canyon relatively cool and shady. Camels are available within the scenic area for transportation. Open-top electric shuttles are also available for round trips at R$105. 📍Address: No. 1025, National Highway 217, 8 km north, Kuqa City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China. Postal Code: 842017

Embark on an exciting 5-day tour of Aksu and Bayingolin! Savor authentic Xinjiang cuisine and treat your taste buds. Our professional driver and photographer will take you to designated Trip Moments spots, capturing stunning aerial drone shots and historical sites. Plus, you'll receive all the original photos. Come and unlock your Xinjiang adventure! -------------------- 🚗Itinerary: Day 1: Arrive in Korla City, also known as Pear City, and enjoy our private airport transfer service. Our travel consultants are available 24/7 to answer any questions you may have. Day 2: Explore the Kuqa Grand Canyon National Geopark and marvel at the wonders of nature -> Tianshan Mystery Grand Canyon, where you can appreciate the canyon's depth and grandeur -> Visit the Subash Buddhist Temple ruins and trace the footsteps of history -> Finally, head to the Kizil Caves and experience the charm of Buddhist culture. Day 3: Stroll through Kuqa's old city and experience the local customs -> Kuqa Wangfu (Kuqa Royal Palace), where you can learn about the palace's history and stories -> Tarim Populus Euphratica Forest Park, where you can admire the beautiful golden poplar forest -> Cross the Tarim Desert Highway and feel the vastness of the desert -> Arrive at the Tarim River and enjoy the tranquility by the river. Day 4: Continue along the Tarim River and explore the river's mysteries -> Arrive at Huludao (Gourd Island) and enjoy the island's natural scenery and tranquility. Day 5: Depart from Korla, with a private transfer to the airport. Take home wonderful memories and return to the warmth of your home. Qicheng Travel looks forward to your next wonderful encounter. Goodbye! 📸This itinerary also includes a taste of Xinjiang's special cuisine, so you can enjoy a feast! At the same time, the driver doubles as a photographer for designated Trip Moments spots/aerial drone photography. You'll receive all the original photos taken at carefully selected locations, helping you unlock historical site shots and create unforgettable memories! -------------------- Must-see attractions: - 🏞️Tianshan Mystery Grand Canyon: Stroll through the canyon, where the reddish-brown mountains are as dazzling as flames, and the strange peaks and rocks display a variety of shapes, as if you are in a mysterious fairyland. - 🕌Kuqa Wangfu (Kuqa Royal Palace): This place brings together the rich Uyghur and Qiuci cultures, with colorful scenery, allowing you to appreciate different ethnic customs. - 🍂Tarim Populus Euphratica Forest Park: Here, you can enjoy the beauty of the desert and the south of the Yangtze River. The poplar forest is magnificent and magical, as if telling a thousand-year-old story. -------------------- Travel essentials: 🎒Aksu-Bayingolin packing list 👕 **Clothing**: The temperature in Aksu-Bayingolin in March is moderate, but the temperature difference between day and night is large. It is recommended to bring light down jackets, windproof coats, and long-sleeved T-shirts or thin sweaters. You can choose jeans or casual pants, which are both warm and easy to move around in. 🎩 **Accessories**: Don't forget to bring a sun hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen to resist the strong ultraviolet rays. In addition, a pair of comfortable hiking shoes or sneakers is also essential, allowing you to explore the beautiful scenery with ease. 📂 **Documents**: Be sure to bring your ID card, driver's license, student ID, and other valid IDs with you, as well as Xinjiang's health code. Be sure to prepare in advance so that you can pass through the checkpoints smoothly. 🔋 **Electronic equipment**: Mobile phones, power banks, and data cables are good helpers for travel, and cameras can capture the beautiful moments of the journey. Remember to bring headphones to enjoy music without disturbing others. 💊 **Emergency supplies**: Band-aids, motion sickness medicine, cold medicine, and other commonly used medicines should be prepared in case of emergency. If you are worried about altitude sickness, you can prepare relevant medicines in advance. -------------------- Aksu-Bayingolin trip, a close combination of beautiful scenery and culture! Don't miss it, come and experience it! Like 👍 and save 🌟, and share it with more travel partners!

After visiting the Kuqa Grand Canyon, I realized what is called the magic of nature. Walking into the canyon, with winding paths leading to secluded spots, those stones formed by wind and rain over time, in various shapes and forms. Along the way, there are blue skies embedded in the cracks above the canyon, and sunlight casting golden shadows on the brown cliffs... It's dazzling, and I can't help but marvel at the magic of nature.

[Self-driving road, Kuqa Grand Canyon] From Dushanzi to Kuqa, I finally came to the Kuqa Grand Canyon. It is made up of a large red-brown mountain group called Ukrainian (Red Cliff), also known as the Grand Canyon of Kyria, located in the northern part of Kuche County in the Aksu area. It is carved into the reddish-brown rock by the wind and the rain. The canyon has a winding path, and there are caves. The mountains are in various poses, the peaks are straight into the sky, the ditch is in the ditch, and there are valleys in the valley. Hundreds of millions of years of wind and rain erosion, flash floods. The rock formations of the Grand Canyon are mainly sedimentary rocks. After the Tianshan Mountains and the crustal movement, a series of wave-like bends occurred in the rock formation, and obvious folds and fracture lines were observed on the side walls of the canyon. It is known as the "mysterious Grand Canyon" and the "Devil Canyon." Kuqa Grand Canyon is one of the ten most beautiful canyons in China and has been listed as a national geological park. Some little regrets, due to the destruction, we can't enter the depths of the canyon. I just pressed a few photos at the door with all the imagination for it. Specially hope that we can love the planet we live in, whether it is a canyon, land or sea. Otherwise, the environment we live in is worrying, and we can leave something for future generations.

Arriving at the other end of the Duku Highway, the Kuqa Grand Canyon can be visited, - from Dushanzi to Kuqa, called the Duku Highway. Kuche Grand Canyon Uighur "Keliya" is the meaning of "red cliffs". Seeing it with your own eyes, its worthy of the name. These reddish-brown rocks are formed by the wind and rain erosion of nature for hundreds of millions of years. Under the sun, it is like a cluster of burning flames. Kuqa's pipa is very famous. In the past, there was a joke about "the locomotive was as big as a wheel". After roasting, it immediately bite a bite, crisp and delicious.