Scenic spot introduction:
Turpan Flame Mountain is the hottest place in China. It is famous for its unique landscape of barren hills, barren grass, and disappearing birds. Every midsummer, when the red sun is in the sky, the auburn mountain is illuminated by the scorching sun, and the sandstones gleam and the hot air currents roll. It rises like a blazing flame, tongues of fire licking the sky, hence its name.Attractions distribution:
The Flame Mountain is located 10 kilometers east of Turpan, Xinjiang, on the northern route of the ancient Silk Road, running east-west. Although there is no grass on the surface of the Flame Mountain, many valleys in the heart of the mountain are covered with green shade and have gurgling streams. They are the "Huaguowu" in the Fire Continent. "The famous Grape Valley is here. There are magical landforms, unique products, numerous cultural sites, and popular magical legends such as the Sun Wukong borrowing banana fans three times in "Journey to the West". The numerous cultural monuments and historical anecdotes have attracted countless tourists to visit and explore.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 4A-level scenic spots, provincial scenic spotsScenic spot features:
Sightseeing, mountainsScenic spot map:
Travel Notes of Travellers:
- Travel guide: Ten-day travel guide for Northern Xinjiang in 2018
travelling guideline:
After visiting the Flaming Mountains, you might as well drive towards the Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves. When you get to the Palace of Ten Thousand Buddhas, do not drive into the parking lot of the Palace of Ten Thousand Buddhas. Continue along the road for 500-1000 meters and you will see the famous "Red Palace". "Steamed Bread Mountain" is smoother and more rosy than the Flame Mountain in the attraction, and no tickets are required. You can park your car next to the road and take photos.
Best time to visit:
Summer and Autumn
Shopping recommendations:
Grapes, cantaloupe, wine, etc.
Scenic spot map:
Scenic spot location:
China>Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region>Turpan City>Gaochang District
How to get there:
When visiting a bazaar in the city or going to the suburbs, you can hail a donkey cart, which the locals call a "donkey taxi", and negotiate a price in advance.
Scenic area map:
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Flame Mountain ticket price:
40 yuan/person
Scenic area opening hours:
Peak season (April 21-October 20) 8:00-21:00
Low season (October 21-April 20) 10:00-18:30
