Tianshan Kuqa Mysterious Grand Canyon Travel Guide

Scenic spot introduction:

The Tianshan Kuqa Grand Canyon is a magical canyon composed of huge reddish-brown mountains. The canyon is located at the southern foot of the Tianshan Mountains and about 64 kilometers north of Kuqa County. It belongs to the Kuqa River Valley, a tributary of the Tarim River. The local Uyghur people call it It is called "Kizilya", meaning "red cliff". The canyon runs from north to south, with a total length of 5 kilometers; the widest point is 53 meters, the narrowest point is 0.4 meters, and the general depth in the valley is 150-200 meters. It is a typical canyon. A cracked valley in the ground. In 2005, the Kuqa Grand Canyon was included in the "Top Ten Canyons" list of China's National Geographic beauty pageant.

Attractions distribution:

The entire Kuqa Grand Canyon is composed of red sandstone and gravel. During the strong rise of the Tianshan Mountains, these red rock layers have undergone various folds and bends. Coupled with water erosion and wind erosion, the canyon has become rugged with strange peaks and rocks. state. Although it is an inland arid area, there are clear springs in the canyon all year round. Every morning and evening, when the wind blows, there may be mist rising in the canyon, or there may be the sound of grain rumbling, and the light and shadow change, making it mysterious and strange. Indescribable. The canyon has 42 named scenic spots such as Divine Dog Shougu, Tongtian Cave, Xuantian Castle, and Jade Girl Spring. There is a Tang Dynasty grotto on the cliff about 35 meters high 1.4 kilometers away from the mouth of the canyon. , there are remaining murals and Chinese characters on the west wall. UNESCO has conducted two inspections of the Grand Canyon.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 4A-level scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

Hiking, rock climbing, photography, off-roading, canyoning