Scenic spot introduction:

Kesang Cave National Forest Park is located in a mountainous structural landform eroded by glaciers, with an altitude of 1,500-3,500 meters and thick accumulation of Quaternary sediments. The ancient glacial remains of the Quaternary period are very well preserved, with corner peaks, blade ridges, glacial ridges, and glacial lakes all over the place. The terminal moraine and side moraine accumulation remains are very obvious, and are of great scientific research value. There are also Castel Lava landforms in the park, forming the unique Kesang Cave. According to expert appraisal, this cave is the westernmost cave in China. The park is located about 38 kilometers southwest of the county seat of Tekes County in Yili. It was invested and constructed by Tekes Forestry Farm in 1999.

Attractions distribution:

The main attractions of Kesang Cave Forest Park include Shuilian Cave, Kesang Cave, stalactites, Tianshan folds, spruces, Gassler Glacier Lake, etc.

Scenic spot qualifications:

Provincial scenic spots

Scenic spot features:

photography, forest, cave, forest, cave, waterfall
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Best time to visit:

Summer and Autumn

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region>Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture>Tekes County

How to get there:

First take a bus to Yining City. When you arrive in Yining City, a minivan will go to the reserve for 10 yuan.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Kesang Cave ticket price:

30 yuan

Scenic area opening hours:

08:00-18:00

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