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Daolang Tribe
Daolang Tribe, also known as Dolan Tribe, is located in Awat County, south of Aksu City, approximately 58 km from downtown Aksu and about 18 km from Awat County town. This attraction showcases the folk customs of the Daolang ethnic group, along with desert landscapes, rivers, and poplar forests. The scenic area features beautiful scenery and numerous recreational activities, offering visitors a glimpse into the mysterious culture of the Daolang people, making it a must-visit destination in Aksu. Covering a vast area of nearly 1 km in both length and width, the attraction is best explored on foot, with a recommended visit duration of 3–4 hours. The western side borders a river and features a lush fruit orchard, creating a refreshing oasis unique to Xinjiang's predominantly Gobi desert landscape. The riverbank area includes a sand sculpture park and a statue of Lin Zexu, perfect for photo opportunities. At the center of the river, visitors can enjoy a water recreation zone and an open-air ecological swimming pool. The middle section of the attraction focuses on leisure activities and exhibitions highlighting Daolang folk culture. The Dolan people are the indigenous inhabitants around the Tarim Basin in Xinjiang, having lived in isolated desert oases while preserving their unique folk customs. Here you'll find a folk culture exhibition hall where visitors can learn about the Dolan ethnic group's stories. The area also features vineyards, fig orchards, fishing zones, DIY barbecue areas, and farmsteads for recreational activities. The eastern section of the attraction showcases vast primitive poplar forests - these resilient desert trees make for spectacular photography. To the southeast lies a recreated traditional Dolan village, complete with authentic dwellings, wooden carts, farming tools, and other scenes replicating the Dolan way of life, open for exploration.Awat · 16.4km from downtown
Kalajun National Park
Kalajun Attraction is located in the southeast of Tekes County, Yili, about 30 kilometers away from the county seat. It is one of the famous grasslands in Xinjiang and a famous attraction that tourists cannot miss when visiting Xinjiang West Line (Yili Loop Line). Kalajun grassland is in the shape of continuous hills, backed by towering snow-capped mountains. There are also forests, flowers and other landscapes on the grassland. The scenery is vast and beautiful, making it a great place for sightseeing and photography. Kalajun in a broad sense refers to the Kalajun Ecological Tourism Area, which includes the East and West Kalajun, Koksu Grand Canyon, Zhongtianshan Snow Peak and Tianlai Forest. Each Attraction sells tickets separately and is far away from each other. The Kalajun Grassland generally refers to the East and West Kalajun Attraction, which is also the main destination for tourists to visit the Kalajun Grassland. The East and West Kalajun Attraction sell tickets together and use the same shuttle bus. It takes about 1-2 days to visit, and you can choose to stay on the grassland for one night in the middle. You can also come in the morning and return to Tekes County to stay in the evening. The gate of the Attraction is located in the Kushitai Comprehensive Service Area, which is also the place where chartered or self-driving vehicles need to stop. Private vehicles are not allowed to enter the area after that. If tourists come from Tekes County by Bus to the Attraction , they can also go directly to the Bulaq Ticket Station After arriving at the Bulaq Ticket Station, you need to buy tickets and sightseeing bus tickets in the Attraction, and then take the sightseeing bus to play. The area in the Attraction is very large. The sightseeing bus will first circle the West Kalajun Attraction, and then go to the East Kalajun. The One-way journey takes about 1 hour. The junction of East and West Kalajun is located at the World Heritage Exhibition Center. Generally, tourists start to visit the Attraction at noon. You can visit West Kalajun on the first day, get off at the World Heritage Exhibition Center, return to the World Heritage Exhibition Center on the second day, and take a bus to visit the East Kalajun Attraction before leaving. The main scenic spots in Xikalajun Attraction include Wangyutai, Marmot Habitat, Liangyitai, Dielanggu, Shiquan, Yinmawan, Yikeshu, etc. You can take a bus to visit them one by one. Liangyitai, Dielanggu and Shiquan are still some distance away from the shuttle bus stop, and it takes about half an hour to walk from the stop. Xikalajun Scenic Attraction is dominated by rolling hills. Dielanggu is a typical hilly grassland. In summer, it is a good place for photography with layers of green. Dongkalajun is located deep in the grassland and is also the essence of the entire grassland. The characteristic attractions here include the Five-Flower Meadow, Flower Platform, Kuerdai Forest Grand Canyon, Sanji Planation Observation Deck and Falcon Platform Observation Deck. There are snow-capped mountains, grassland scenery, forest canyons, etc. The scenery is diverse and very beautiful. However, the five attractions are a little far from the parking spot of the sightseeing bus. You can reach them by hiking from the parking spot for about 0.5-1 hour. The Five-Flower Meadow and Flower Platform are the wonderful attractions. One is an open meadow full of colorful wild flowers, and the other is where you can take pictures of the snow-capped mountains behind the grassland. They are all very beautiful and are the essence of the Attraction that cannot be missed.China · Tekes County
Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon
Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon is also calledTianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon, located in northern Kuqa, Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang. "Kizilia" means "red cliffs" in Uyghur, as the grand canyon is composed of massive red-brown mountain formations. The red-brown peaks of Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon soar into the sky, appearing like clusters of burning flames under sunlight. Entering the canyon and walking among the reddish-brown mountains feels like stepping into a tranquil, cool world. The canyon mouth is quite open, but as you venture deeper, the path winds through peaks, alternating between wide and narrow sections—some spots are barely wide enough for one person to pass sideways. The canyon floor is relatively flat, allowing for leisurely strolls most of the time, flanked by towering rock walls. Looking up, against the backdrop of the blue sky, countless bizarre peaks and rocks take on myriad forms: the divine dog guarding the valley, the swirling ancient castle, the apparition cave, the jade maiden spring, and views like the Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon's resting camel peak—each vividly lifelike. Hidden in the canyon, the Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon-Ai Grotto is less than 2 km from the valley entrance, perched high on a sheer cliff. Research indicates the grotto was built during the mid-Tang dynasty. The small cave measures less than 5 m in depth and approx. one person's height, with an arched ceiling. Fragments of murals remain on three walls, unusually featuring Chinese characters—a stark contrast to hundreds of other grottoes in ancient Western Regions, clearly showcasing traces of Han culture.China · Kuqa
Tianshan Tomur Grand Canyon
The Tianshan Tomur Scenic Area was once the essential passage of the ancient Muzart Post Road connecting the northern and southern Tianshan Mountains, locally known as "Xinjiang Tianshan Tomur Scenic Area Grand Canyon", meaning 'thrilling and mysterious' in Uyghur. Xinjiang Tianshan Tomur Scenic Area Grand Canyon is located in Wensu County, Aksu City, approximately 30 km from National Highway 314, covering a total area of 200 square kilometers. Tianshan Tomur Scenic Area is one of the most stunning Danxia geological wonders in western China and the largest rock salt karst landscape in the country. It features rare ancient rock salt formations, unique Yardang landforms, and China's only giant karst erosion geological marvel, earning its reputation as Xinjiang's "living museum of geological evolution." Entering the scenic area feels like stepping into a magnificent natural gallery. At Xinjiang Tianshan Tomur Scenic Area Grand Canyon, the clearly visible rock layers showcase dramatic folds formed by tectonic compression, with fractured rocks embedded between them. After billions of years of wind and water erosion, the canyon now displays towering cliffs, jagged peaks, and bizarre formations in vibrant colors—creating a spectacular array of peculiar and colorful views. To the northwest of Xinjiang Tianshan Tomur Scenic Area Grand Canyon, you can see the famous snow-capped Tomur Peak. Heading west leads to Wensu Sacred Tree Garden, while the east neighbors the renowned Ancient Xia Route and Kucha Cultural Tourism Zone. To the south lies the vast Taklamakan Desert.China · Wensu
Kuqa Prince's Mansion
King Palace In Kuqa is located in the old town of Kuqa County, Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang. It served as the residence for generations of Kuqa's local Uyghur princes since 1759. The original palace was reduced to ruins, and the current structure was meticulously reconstructed on its original site based on the memories of the last Kuqa prince, Dawut Mahsut. Covering a vast area of approximately 200–300 meters in length and width, the palace complex features multiple Uyghur-style buildings with vibrant interior designs, offering excellent photo opportunities throughout. The grounds include beautifully landscaped gardens and green spaces, creating a pleasant environment. The palace tour is divided into three main sections: the Kucha cultural exhibition area, the palace visiting area, and the ancient city wall. Visitors can explore the site on foot, with a recommended visiting time of around 2 hours. The Qiuci Culture Exhibition Area showcases the cultural customs of the ancient Qiuci Kingdom in Xinjiang's history, featuring numerous textual and pictorial descriptions, precious artifacts of Qiuci Buddhism, as well as exhibits of production tools, coins, and folk crafts from the ancient Qiuci Kingdom. The old city wall is an ancient structure within the princely residence and can be briefly viewed. The key visiting area is the princely residence section, which is displayed in its original form, including items once used by successive Kuqa kings. Wax figures recreate the daily life scenes of the princely family, allowing visitors to explore and experience the atmosphere of the Kuqa kings' lives. It's important to note that Dawut Mahsut, the last Kuqa king (also the last prince officially recognized by China's central government) who once resided in the princely residence, passed away on July 30, 2014. Visitors today can no longer meet him but can only tour the princely residence.China · Kuqa
Xiata Tourist Attraction
Xiata is located more than 70 kilometers southwest of Zhaosu County. Xiata means "stairs" in Mongolian. It was a transportation station from Ili to Aksu in ancient times. Today, it is a mountain pass, ancient road, and ancient It is a unique ancient cultural tourism area composed of ruins, folk customs and natural landscape. Legend has it that the "Lingshan Mountain" that Tang Xuanzang crossed on his westward journey was the most important channel connecting the North and South Poles on the Silk Road at that time - the ancient Shata Road. The ancient road is basically full of stone steps, most of which are left over from ancient times. Wonderful attractions include grassland stone figures, the large-scale Wusun ancient tombs and the ruins of the ancient city of Xiata, all of which are distributed on the alluvial plain formed by the Xiata River. Cross Muzarte on the main ridge of Tianshan Mountain from Xiata Canyon, more than 30 kilometers away from the mouth of the gorge, is the famous Xiata Hot Spring Sanatorium in Yili. The environment here is quiet and the water temperature is different, which is praised by many tourists.China · Zhaosu
Zhaosu Wetland Park Scenic Area
The total area of Zhaosu Wetland Park is 1.03 million mu, and the Jiefangqiao Wetland is a habitat for migratory birds with a total area of more than 20,000 mu. The wetland is home to a rich variety of biological species, with 143 species of higher plants, including one species of national second-level protected plants, 29 species of national first- and second-level protected animals, and 90 species of birds, including 15 species of national first- and second-level protected birds, such as the great bustard, grey crane, hooded crane, whooper swan, black grouse, ring-necked pheasant, kite, etc.China · Zhaosu
Zhaosu Yuhu Scenic Area
Zhaosu Jade Lake is a magical lake hidden in the heart of the Tianshan glacier. The winding lake water stretches into the distance.Throughout the year, due to different light conditions, the water in the Jade Lake presents different colors, hence the nickname "Color-Changing Lake". The colorful and changing colors of the lake make every tourist who sees it intoxicated, and they all sigh at its magical colors.China · Zhaosu
Qiongkushitai Village
Joan Kushtai means "big platform" in Kazakh language. Qiongkushi Terrace has ravines and ravines, which is quite masculine in the grassland. There are countless ravines cut longitudinally on the platform, and the peaceful grassland is drawn like the waves raised in the sea. Visitors can see the blue sky and white clouds here. Below the white clouds are silver snow-capped mountains, dark green fir forests, light blue grasslands and colorful flowers. Several colors have distinct layers and harmonious hues, forming a natural grassland. Great view. If you put it another way, it can also be said: under the blue sky and white clouds is the snow-capped mountains, under the snow-capped mountains and fir forests is the Qiongkushi Terrace, and under the Qiongkush Terrace is the Kala Jun. Qiongkushitai Village on Qiongkushitai Grassland is a Kazakh herdsman's village. It is a small village on the half slope of Tianshan Mountain and the north entrance of Wusun Ancient Road. No one knew its existence before. name is known. Almost all the houses in Qiongkushitai Village are wooden buildings. Some houses are built from whole logs, while others are divided into two parts from the middle and built by various techniques such as digging, tenoning and arching. . The village is surrounded by mountains, and the houses are built according to the water. The drinking water and domestic water for people and animals in the village all come from the Kurdai River.China · Tekes County
Zhaosu Tianma Cultural Park
The Tianma Cultural Park in the Western Regions of Zhaosu, Yili, is a standardized grassland ecological racecourse and a popular place for tourists from Xinjiang and other places to visit grasslands, experience folk customs, and ride horses. With the themes of "China's Green Valley, Jiangnan outside the Great Wall", "Pastoral Zhaosu, the Hometown of Tianma", the Tianma Cultural Park fully explores and displays the grassland culture, Tianma culture, and folk culture of Zhaosu. The park is planned to be built in six parts: the entrance service area, the Tianma core area, the folk experience area, the life service area, the leisure and vacation area, and the grassland civilization inheritance area.China · Zhaosu
Free things to do in Awat
Daolang Tribe
Awat · 16.4km from downtownImmediate access, Book now for today, Cancel anytimeKalajun National Park
China · Tekes CountyTianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon
China · KuqaTianshan Tomur Grand Canyon
China · WensuImmediate access, Book now for today, Cancel anytimeKuqa Prince's Mansion
China · KuqaXiata Tourist Attraction
China · ZhaosuZhaosu Wetland Park Scenic Area
China · ZhaosuImmediate access, Book now for today, Cancel anytimeZhaosu Yuhu Scenic Area
China · ZhaosuQiongkushitai Village
China · Tekes CountyZhaosu Tianma Cultural Park
China · Zhaosu
What travellers say about Awat
wang6122zheng6 October 2025
5.0
I didn't expect to get a surprise. It was free. The scenic area is still worth visiting. There was a city opening ceremony and performances. There was a large poplar forest. It was a pity that I came a little early and it was not yet yellow.
Daolang Tribe
迭部正德皇帝17 October 2026
5.0
It was definitely the right choice to come! The scenic area is better than I expected. There are plenty of shuttle buses, and the area is so pristine – the air is fresh, there's lots of green grass, cattle and sheep graze freely, and the views are expansive. I didn't get enough of it!
Kalajun National Park
设拉子楚庄王5 October 2026
5.0
Tickets are cheap, the attraction is located on the Duku Highway, and the scenery is decent.
The sightseeing bus within the scenic area costs 35 yuan per person round trip, and camel riding costs 145 yuan one way.
If you've seen Danxia landforms before, you might skip this one, but if you haven't, it's worth a look.
Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon
110***6810 October 2026
5.0
Wensu Grand Canyon, also known as Tianshan Tomur Grand Canyon
In the afternoon, while we were at the scenic area, thunder started and heavy rain began in the distance. Fearing flash floods, the scenic area staff asked us to leave. We could only hurriedly fly a couple of planes.
Comparing several canyons in the Tianshan Mountains (Dushanzi, Kuqa, etc.), this canyon is the most beautiful and highly recommended.
Tianshan Tomur Grand Canyon
Anonymous user10 October 2026
5.0
This modern-day princely mansion, built in the last century based on the oral recollections of the last prince, is a somewhat lackluster attraction—you can't really skip it since you're already there. However, it's still quite pleasant to stroll around when connected to the old alleyways outside. The basic infrastructure of the scenic area is quite good; the restrooms are very clean, and the cleaning staff are always on hand. The staff are also very friendly.
Kuqa Prince's Mansion
Anonymous user13 August 2025
5.0
The grasslands of Xiata in August are very beautiful with snow-capped mountains and cattle and sheep. To visit the scenic area, you need to take a bus to the hot spring hotel and then transfer to an electric car to the transfer bridge and the general platform. After that, if you want to go to the flower platform, you need to hike about five kilometers to get a closer look at the snow-capped mountains. It is worth it.
Xiata Tourist Attraction
刘丽琼25 August 2026
5.0
We came to Zhaosu Wetland specifically to see the "Heavenly Horses Bathing in the River" performance. It was a cloudy day when we arrived, so we hadn't had high expectations. After driving in, we headed to the viewing platform, found a good spot, and waited for over 20 minutes before finally witnessing the spectacular sight of the Heavenly Horses Bathing in the River. Although the performance was short, seeing it in person was still quite breathtaking and very impressive. Afterwards, we drove around the Rainbow Bridge for a long loop. The roads were nearly empty, the scenery was beautiful, and it was a very pleasant drive.
Zhaosu Wetland Park Scenic Area
apher25 August 2026
5.0
Jade Lake is truly beautiful on a clear day, and a road trip there is well worth it. Besides getting a close-up view of the lake, you can also drive into the Aheyazi Valley. If you have time, you can visit the Aheyazi River downstream on the way to the scenic area.
Zhaosu Yuhu Scenic Area
YoYo_9H7U5N1A1 September 2026
5.0
Qiongkushitai is nestled deep in the mountains, with rustic wooden villages and vast grasslands behind it, accompanied by spruce trees and streams. The winding mountain road is bumpy, but staying overnight to watch the sunset and starry sky offers a truly immersive mountain atmosphere, perfect for a slow-paced trip.
Qiongkushitai Village
M85***9727 July 2026
4.0
My mom was born in the Year of the Horse, and since it was free, it was a good opportunity for her to see her zodiac animal up close. The "Heavenly Horse Bathing in the River" show was good, but the organization was very chaotic. Those who paid for food received a small stool, while those who didn't had to stand. However, when the performance started, those standing would crowd to the front, leaving those sitting unable to see anything. 😔 After the Heavenly Horse Bathing in the River, we went to see the equestrian show. The performance was great, but it took a very long time to walk to the stands, which was inconvenient. I also saw people parking their cars right under the stands, but I don't know how they managed to get in.
Zhaosu Tianma Cultural Park
