Scenic spot introduction:
Keketuo Sea Scenic Area is known as the "Natural Mineral Exhibition Hall" and is the hometown of rare gemstones in the country. The Keketuohai Scenic Area, also known as the Keketuohai National Geopark, is located in Fuyun County, Altay Region, Xinjiang. The scenic area mainly consists of the Karasengar Earthquake Fault Zone, Hohko Suri, Iremu Lake, and the Irtysh Grand Canyon. Keketuohai means blue river bend. The Irtysh River at its source just flows through the town, which is the origin of the town's name. It is the second coldest pole in the country. The Keketuo Sea Mine has been exploited for decades. The rare minerals here have been famous at home and abroad since the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China. There are 82 kinds of minerals in the No. 3 vein alone, and the reserves of several of them are the highest in the country. It is rich in gems, and the abandoned slag has created a cultural wonder like Foolish Old Man Moves Mountains.Attractions distribution:
The main attractions in the Keketuo Sea Scenic Area include: Shenzhong Mountain, Shengkeng, Karasengar Earthquake Fault Zone, Hohko Suri, Iremu Lake, Irtysh Grand Canyon, Cave Painted Rock Paintings, Tangbal Rock Paintings, Erqisi River, Petrified Wood Garden, Geological Pit No. 3, Colorful City, etc.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 5A level scenic spot, national geological parkScenic spot features:
Photography, hiking, sightseeing, rafting, summer vacation, historic sites, earthquake relics, lakes, canyonsTravel Notes of Travellers:
- Travel guide: Ten-day travel guide for Northern Xinjiang in 2018
Best time to visit:
Autumn is the best tourist season for Cocotuo Sea Scenic Area, generally from the end of September to mid-October.
Shopping recommendations:
Gemstone, Bupleurum, Codonopsis pilosula, Ephedra, Cordyceps sinensis, Codonopsis pilosula, Ali red, Yeping rose, lily, etc.
Scenic spot location:
China>Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region>Tacheng Prefecture>Fuyun County
How to get there:
The old road from Fuyun County to Keketuohai Town was a dirt road with a total length of 92 kilometers; now a new asphalt road has been built with a total length of 52 kilometers. There are noodles and Santana leading to the scenic spot, and the price is 20 yuan per person.
Four kilometers after driving out of Fuyun County, there is a fork in the road. Turn north and walk about five kilometers before entering Wuqiagou. The roads in Wuqiagou are all very steep winding mountain roads. After leaving Wuqiagou and passing Turhong Township, Keketuohai Town is almost in sight.
Scenic area map:
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Coco Tuohai ticket price:
Tickets for Coco Tuohai: 90 yuan/person.
Interval ticket: 50 yuan/person. Segmented billing: The round trip price from the scenic spot gate to the Shenzhong Mountain parking lot, the main scenic spot, is 36 yuan/person, and the round trip price from Waterfall Valley to Luotuofeng in Zhongshan Canyon is 14 yuan/person.
Ticket discount policy:
(1) Children under 1.3 meters (inclusive) are free of charge; active military personnel, 70 years old (inclusive) The above-mentioned elderly, disabled people, journalists holding certificates issued by the State Administration of Press and Publication or the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television, as well as tour guides, travel agency managers, and group drivers are free of charge with their certificates;
(2) Seniors aged 65-69 Persons holding valid IDs will enjoy a 50% discount on the fare;
(3) Minors and students holding valid IDs will enjoy a 20% discount on the fare.
Scenic area opening hours:
Open all day.