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Aksu Prefecture
Aksu Prefecture Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to Do & Deals | Trip.com | July 2026
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Things to do in Aksu Prefecture
What to do
Looking for things to do in Aksu Prefecture? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon
4.6
/5
2,377 Reviews
Natural scenery
Night view
Xinjiang Tianshan Tomur Scenic Area Grand Canyon
4.7
/5
845 Reviews
Natural scenery
Night view
King Palace In Kuqa
4.1
/5
1,773 Reviews
Historic landmark
Themed exhibition halls
Duku Highway
4.8
/5
352 Reviews
Night view
Daolang Tribe
4.3
/5
296 Reviews
Night view
Kizilya Scenic Spot
4.6
/5
76 Reviews
Taklimakan Desert
4.7
/5
19 Reviews
Deserts
Subash Buddhist Ruins
4.6
/5
225 Reviews
Historic landmark
Qiuci Wei and Jin Ancient Tombe Site Museum
4.4
/5
68 Reviews
Museums
Kucha Music and Dance
4.7
/5
43 Reviews
Live Show
Performances
Kizil Devil City
4.6
/5
36 Reviews
Natural scenery
Kizil Caves
4.2
/5
146 Reviews
Historic landmark
Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Aksu Prefecture, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Zhongya Hotel (Kuqa Nanhu Park)
4.7
/5
744 Reviews
Junyang Hotel (Aksu Railway Station Old Street Night Market)
4.8
/5
2,348 Reviews
Kuqa Chaoshi Wanhua International Hotel
4.6
/5
2,930 Reviews
Atour Hotel, Henan East Road, Aksu Old Street
4.8
/5
1,200 Reviews
xizhouzhinengmokajiudian
4.8
/5
2,494 Reviews
Kucha Bieyuan Homestay
4.7
/5
734 Reviews
Kuqa Hotel
4.7
/5
962 Reviews
LAN Tai Hotel (Aksu Taibai Shopping Center Branch)
4.6
/5
1,431 Reviews
Aksu Textile Avenue Lanou International Hotel
4.7
/5
554 Reviews
Golden Sunshine Hotel (Kuqa No.2 Middle School)
4.7
/5
1,206 Reviews
Jifeng International Hotel (Kuqa High-speed Rail Station Donghu Branch)
4.7
/5
560 Reviews
Marriott Holiday Hotel (Kuche Railway Station)
4.7
/5
964 Reviews
What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Aksu Prefecture dishes and foodie spots.
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明华大酒店(阿克苏天百友好购物广场店)·餐厅
5.0
/5
89 Reviews
Jiangzhe cuisine
Avg. TRY277/person
3号仓库(幸福北路店)
4.0
/5
7 Reviews
Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. TRY296/person
再帕尔美食旅游城(龟兹花园店)
3.2
/5
7 Reviews
Xinjiang cuisine
Avg. TRY277/person
LU SHI LU ZHU TI
5.0
/5
5 Reviews
Snacks
Avg. TRY116/person
阿克苏迎宾馆·中餐厅
4.2
/5
6 Reviews
逯氏艺厨·川味家常菜
5.0
/5
1 Reviews
Sichuan cuisine
Avg. TRY221/person
聪英餐厅
3.0
/5
3 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. TRY273/person
阿克苏辉煌大酒店·辉煌常青大酒店·餐厅
5.0
/5
2 Reviews
Sichuan cuisine
Avg. TRY562/person
LAO ER SHA NANG KENG ROU
4.9
/5
20 Reviews
Xinjiang cuisine
Avg. TRY243/person
君羊酒店(阿克苏金兰广场老街夜市店)·餐厅
5.0
/5
1 Reviews
Sichuan cuisine
源食饭店
4.0
/5
1 Reviews
Xinjiang cuisine
Avg. TRY315/person
花样年华二号火吧(亚太·世纪购物中心店)
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Hotpot
Avg. TRY251/person
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Yishang Hotel (Alar Branch)
9.5
/5
144 Reviews
Zephi·RuiPin Hotel (Alar Municipal Government Branch)
9.9
/5
55 Reviews
Aral Taheguanlan Hotel
9.4
/5
919 Reviews
Thhe Guesthouse
9.7
/5
129 Reviews
River Garden Hotel (Tarim University)
9.2
/5
669 Reviews
Moshang Qingya Hotel (Alar Nightless City)
9.5
/5
605 Reviews
Grand Hyatt Aral Man Hotel
9.7
/5
153 Reviews
Alar xinrui International Hotel
9.6
/5
577 Reviews
Wanda Moments , Aral
9.6
/5
1,035 Reviews
Tumu Shuke Kaifu International Hotel
9.3
/5
243 Reviews
Vienna International Hotel (Tumushuk International Plaza Branch)
9.7
/5
861 Reviews
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Popular Types of Attractions in Aksu Prefecture
Nature and wildlife
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Natural scenery
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Mountain climbing
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Deserts
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Sightseeing tours
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Night view
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Boat tour
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Historical attractions
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Outdoor activities
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Cultural institutions
Popular Attractions in Aksu Prefecture
Qiuci Ancient City
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Kumtura Qianfo Cave
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Kizil Devil City
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Tomur
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Dalongchi Scenic Area
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Baicheng Wucai Mountain
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Tarim River
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Hailifang Huanlehai World
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Tarim XiangLong Lake
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Kuqa Bazaar
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Kuche Temple
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Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon
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Kizil Caves
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Kizilgaha Beacon Tower
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3号仓库(幸福北路店)
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再帕尔美食旅游城(龟兹花园店)
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LAO ER SHA NANG KENG ROU
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库车饭店
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亚力馕坑肉(库车总店)
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LU SHI LU ZHU TI
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库车市鸽香拉面店
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逯氏艺厨·川味家常菜
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聪英餐厅
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阿克苏辉煌大酒店·辉煌常青大酒店·餐厅
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亚克西姆新疆菜(库车店)
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君羊酒店(阿克苏金兰广场老街夜市店)·餐厅
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源食饭店
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花样年华二号火吧(亚太·世纪购物中心店)
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北木南烤肉和酒(库车店)
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甜时CAKE(锦绣园小区店)
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库车一陽古堡餐厅(博斯坦路店)
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Santuanshuikuyuzhuang
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麦哆利烘焙
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大河宴·椒麻鱼火锅(库车胜利路店)
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仙芋世家(天百时尚购物中心店)
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李想大虾(银基王朝店)
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李想大虾(阿克苏一店)
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滋滋大片炭火烤肉(怡和青年城店)
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可瑞姆蛋糕
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思远蛋糕
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Xianglaganmianpi
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