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Impression Blue Bay Ecological Sightseeing Garden
Alar · 2.6 km from downtown
Xiata Tourist Attraction
Xiata is located more than 70 kilometers southwest of Zhaosu County. Xiata means "stairs" in Mongolian. It was a transportation station from Ili to Aksu in ancient times. Today, it is a mountain pass, ancient road, and ancient It is a unique ancient cultural tourism area composed of ruins, folk customs and natural landscape. Legend has it that the "Lingshan Mountain" that Tang Xuanzang crossed on his westward journey was the most important channel connecting the North and South Poles on the Silk Road at that time - the ancient Shata Road. The ancient road is basically full of stone steps, most of which are left over from ancient times. Wonderful attractions include grassland stone figures, the large-scale Wusun ancient tombs and the ruins of the ancient city of Xiata, all of which are distributed on the alluvial plain formed by the Xiata River. Cross Muzarte on the main ridge of Tianshan Mountain from Xiata Canyon, more than 30 kilometers away from the mouth of the gorge, is the famous Xiata Hot Spring Sanatorium in Yili. The environment here is quiet and the water temperature is different, which is praised by many tourists.China · Zhaosu
Taklimakan Desert
Taklimakan Desert lies in the heart of the Tarim Basin in Xinjiang. With its arid climate and intense sandstorms, it is known as the "Sea of Death" due to its harsh environment. Over 2,000 years ago, the Silk Road ran along the edge of the basin. Ruins of ancient oasis city-states like Niya and Dandan Oilik are still scattered in the sea of sand, making this desert a window into exploring the ancient paths of the Western Regions. Desert highways, such as those from Luntai to Minfeng and Alar to Hotan, allow ordinary travelers to drive all the way into the heart of the desert. A green corridor made of red willows and saxaul stretches continuously along both sides of the road. Every few km, there is a well house for drip irrigation of the shelterbelt. This green line, a result of the tug-of-war between humans and the desert, is a rare sight in other deserts. If you join an off-road convoy to drive up the towering sand dunes, the rolling sand waves are dyed golden red at sunrise and sunset. At night, there is almost no light pollution, and when camping overnight, you can often see a clear Milky Way by looking up. In late autumn, the poplars on both banks of the Tarim River turn golden, creating a scene with the blue sky and the undulating sea of sand that is highly recognizable among the autumn colors of Southern Xinjiang.Aksu City · 56.3 km from Alar
Zhaosu Wetland Park Scenic Area
The total area of Zhaosu Wetland Park is 1.03 million mu, and the Jiefangqiao Wetland is a habitat for migratory birds with a total area of more than 20,000 mu. The wetland is home to a rich variety of biological species, with 143 species of higher plants, including one species of national second-level protected plants, 29 species of national first- and second-level protected animals, and 90 species of birds, including 15 species of national first- and second-level protected birds, such as the great bustard, grey crane, hooded crane, whooper swan, black grouse, ring-necked pheasant, kite, etc.China · Zhaosu
The 359Th Brigade Land Reclamation Memorial
Alar · 457m from downtown
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Alar · 32.6 km from downtown
Zhaosu Yuhu Scenic Area
Zhaosu Jade Lake is a magical lake hidden in the heart of the Tianshan glacier. The winding lake water stretches into the distance.Throughout the year, due to different light conditions, the water in the Jade Lake presents different colors, hence the nickname "Color-Changing Lake". The colorful and changing colors of the lake make every tourist who sees it intoxicated, and they all sigh at its magical colors.China · Zhaosu
Tarim Populus Euphratica Forest Park
The Tarim Populus euphratica Forest is located 70 kilometers away from the South Desert Highway in Luntai County. It was built in February 2004 and covers a total area of 100 square kilometers (including the original desert Populus euphratica forest park covering more than 20,000 hectares built in 1993). It has a total area of 100 square kilometers. It integrates the natural landscape of Tahe River, Populus euphratica landscape, desert landscape, and oil industry landscape. It is a natural scenic tourist destination for sightseeing, leisure and entertainment, outdoor adventure, and scientific research. The Tarim Populus euphratica Forest Park is divided into three areas: tourist service, sightseeing, and leisure and entertainment. Tourist service area: It is a comprehensive service area integrating Dining, accommodation, entertainment, and shopping. Sightseeing area: It is a Attraction road about 17 kilometers long with 126 bends to enter the ancient Populus euphratica forest. Along the way, you can enjoy the ancient and primitive Populus euphratica in different forms in different seasons. Leisure and entertainment area: It is a 13-kilometer-long circular sightseeing railway connecting 4-5 larger lakes in the forest. There are very lush poplar trees growing by the lake. In the golden autumn, they are all golden and reflected in the water. Taking the sightseeing train, you will jump over the green grass, run through the red willow bushes, cross the reed marshes, cross the Qiayang River, and circle the lake in the forest, allowing you to fully enjoy the beauty of the desert and the south of the Yangtze River. Explore the ancient city and the Silk Road, visit the Tahe River to appreciate the poplar trees, enter Lunnan to see the oil, and enter the Tazhong to see the vast sea. If you have not been to Luntai, you will not know the magnificence of the poplar trees, and if you have not seen the poplar trees, you will not know the splendor of life. The people of all ethnic groups in Luntai County sincerely welcome you to visit Luntai Tarim Poplar Forest Park.China · Luntai
Qiongkushitai Village
Joan Kushtai means "big platform" in Kazakh language. Qiongkushi Terrace has ravines and ravines, which is quite masculine in the grassland. There are countless ravines cut longitudinally on the platform, and the peaceful grassland is drawn like the waves raised in the sea. Visitors can see the blue sky and white clouds here. Below the white clouds are silver snow-capped mountains, dark green fir forests, light blue grasslands and colorful flowers. Several colors have distinct layers and harmonious hues, forming a natural grassland. Great view. If you put it another way, it can also be said: under the blue sky and white clouds is the snow-capped mountains, under the snow-capped mountains and fir forests is the Qiongkushi Terrace, and under the Qiongkush Terrace is the Kala Jun. Qiongkushitai Village on Qiongkushitai Grassland is a Kazakh herdsman's village. It is a small village on the half slope of Tianshan Mountain and the north entrance of Wusun Ancient Road. No one knew its existence before. name is known. Almost all the houses in Qiongkushitai Village are wooden buildings. Some houses are built from whole logs, while others are divided into two parts from the middle and built by various techniques such as digging, tenoning and arching. . The village is surrounded by mountains, and the houses are built according to the water. The drinking water and domestic water for people and animals in the village all come from the Kurdai River.China · Tekes County
Xiata Ancient Trail National Forest Park
Xinjiang Xiata Ancient Road National Forest Park is located in Zhaosu County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture. It is located in the majestic and high Harketa Mountains in the western Tianshan Mountains. It is the watershed between the Ili River Valley in northern Xinjiang and the Tarim Basin in southern Xinjiang. It has a variety of landforms such as glaciers, forests, grasslands, lakes, rivers, hot springs, etc., distributed in a stepped manner, with clear layers and very beautiful.China · Zhaosu
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Anonymous userAugust 13, 2025
5.0
The grasslands of Xiata in August are very beautiful with snow-capped mountains and cattle and sheep. To visit the scenic area, you need to take a bus to the hot spring hotel and then transfer to an electric car to the transfer bridge and the general platform. After that, if you want to go to the flower platform, you need to hike about five kilometers to get a closer look at the snow-capped mountains. It is worth it.
Xiata Tourist Attraction
miss you every dayDecember 16, 2025
5.0
Time freezes here, heartbeats awaken here—the Taklamakan Desert Highway, the most solitary and breathtakingly beautiful journey on Earth.
This is no ordinary road.
The soft rustling of wheels over the asphalt is the most luxurious silence on Earth.
Ahead, yellow sand and sky merge at the horizon, the world simplified to its purest elements—blue and yellow, sky and earth, you and infinity.
On the chest of the world's second largest shifting sand desert,
a black ribbon cuts straight through the golden ocean.
The Taklamakan, a place that means "once you go in, you can't come out" in Uyghur,
now, you can drive your modern motorcycle
into this territory once forgotten by time!
Taklimakan Desert
刘丽琼August 25, 2026
5.0
We came to Zhaosu Wetland specifically to see the "Heavenly Horses Bathing in the River" performance. It was a cloudy day when we arrived, so we hadn't had high expectations. After driving in, we headed to the viewing platform, found a good spot, and waited for over 20 minutes before finally witnessing the spectacular sight of the Heavenly Horses Bathing in the River. Although the performance was short, seeing it in person was still quite breathtaking and very impressive. Afterwards, we drove around the Rainbow Bridge for a long loop. The roads were nearly empty, the scenery was beautiful, and it was a very pleasant drive.
Zhaosu Wetland Park Scenic Area
apherAugust 25, 2026
5.0
Jade Lake is truly beautiful on a clear day, and a road trip there is well worth it. Besides getting a close-up view of the lake, you can also drive into the Aheyazi Valley. If you have time, you can visit the Aheyazi River downstream on the way to the scenic area.
Zhaosu Yuhu Scenic Area
洪虹October 23, 2026
5.0
October 18, 2026: Visited the Tarim Poplar Forest. Unfortunately, only about 30-40% of the leaves had turned yellow, but it was still beautiful. The little train was crowded, so we took a boat instead, which was also quite nice. This year's hot weather means the leaves are expected to turn yellow around early November.
Tarim Populus Euphratica Forest Park
YoYo_9H7U5N1ASeptember 1, 2026
5.0
Qiongkushitai is nestled deep in the mountains, with rustic wooden villages and vast grasslands behind it, accompanied by spruce trees and streams. The winding mountain road is bumpy, but staying overnight to watch the sunset and starry sky offers a truly immersive mountain atmosphere, perfect for a slow-paced trip.
Qiongkushitai Village
阿基里斯先生January 9, 2026
5.0
Xiatu National Forest Park in Xinjiang is a pristine natural landscape, where mountains, snow-capped peaks, streams, and forests are a comprehensive collection of natural scenery, making it well worth a visit.
Xiata Ancient Trail National Forest Park
