Scenic spot introduction:
The Kuqa Palace was built in 1759 by Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty, who specially sent Han craftsmen from the mainland to commend the local Uyghur leader E Dui for his contribution in quelling the Hezhuo rebellion.Attractions distribution:
The full name of Kuqa Palace is "Kuqa Hereditary Prince's Palace". The existing palace was rebuilt in 2004. The reconstructed "Kuqa Palace" covers an area of 40,000 square meters. The main tourist areas include the palace exhibition area, Kucha Museum exhibition area, The overall design style of the palace is coordinated, including the ancient city wall and other exhibition areas, including unique pavilions, pavilions and houses suitable for the Uyghur royal tribe, as well as related buildings such as the Little Bazaar with rich ethnic customs, which cleverly integrates the Central Plains region of my country and Islamic styles. Architectural features, the palace introduces in detail the historical life of the 12 generations of hereditary "King of Kuqa" through the display of cultural relics, introduction of family history and special food.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 4A-level scenic spotScenic spot features:
photography, hiking, sightseeing, museums, architectureTravel Notes of Travellers:
- Beyond: A Journey to Xinjiang
travelling guideline:
Food introduction: Kuqa Nang, Kuqa noodle soup, Nang pit meat, hand-pulled rice, ramen, steamed buns, grilled steamed buns, wontons, flower rolls, oil tarts, oil dumplings, beef and mutton, etc.
Accommodation guide: Kuqa is a county town, and accommodation is relatively cheap. A better hotel only costs about 80-100 yuan. There are also many guesthouses and hotels around the scenic area. You can stay there for just a few dozen yuan. Night.
Tour route:
Recommended tour route: Kucha Museum → Ancient City Wall → Interior of Kuqa Palace → Palace Art Garden → Appreciate the folk customs of ethnic minorities.
Best time to visit:
Aksu has four distinct seasons, with an average annual temperature between 9.9-11.5°C. The best time to travel is between September and October.
Shopping recommendations:
Uyghur men's waistbands, riding boots, Kuqa apricots, flower hats, carpets, cotton, etc.
Scenic spot location:
China>Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region>Aksu Region>Kuqa County
How to get there:
Convenient transportation: It is 2 kilometers away from Kuqa County and can be reached directly by bus No. 1 or No. 3.
Scenic area map:
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Ticket prices for Kuqa Palace:
Tickets: 45 yuan/person.
Children under 1.3 meters in height are free of charge. Students with student ID can purchase a student ticket for 40 yuan.
Scenic area opening hours:
9:00-20:00.
