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Aksu Prefecture
Aksu Prefecture Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Local Food & Travel Tips | Trip.com
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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
2,513 Reviews
Natural scenery
Night view
Tianshan Tomur Grand Canyon
4.6
/5
907 Reviews
Natural scenery
Night view
Kuqa Prince's Mansion
4.1
/5
1,892 Reviews
Historic landmark
Themed exhibition halls
Daolang Tribe
4.4
/5
305 Reviews
Night view
Kizilya Scenic Spot
4.6
/5
88 Reviews
Taklimakan Desert
4.7
/5
19 Reviews
Deserts
Subash Buddhist Ruins
4.7
/5
235 Reviews
Historic landmark
Qiuci Wei and Jin Ancient Tomb Site Museum
4.4
/5
81 Reviews
Museums
Night view
Kuche Temple
4.3
/5
430 Reviews
Historic landmark
Kizil Devil City
4.6
/5
42 Reviews
Natural scenery
Kucha Music and Dance
4.6
/5
48 Reviews
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Kizil Caves
4.2
/5
146 Reviews
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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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Wanda Moments Hotel, Aksu Airport
4.7
/5
932 Reviews
Junyang Hotel (Aksu Railway Station Old Street Night Market)
4.8
/5
2,490 Reviews
Atour Hotel, Henan East Road, Aksu Old Street
4.8
/5
1,348 Reviews
Kuqa Chaoshi Wanhua International Hotel
4.6
/5
3,022 Reviews
xizhouzhinengmokajiudian
4.8
/5
2,782 Reviews
Aksu Textile Avenue Lanou International Hotel
4.7
/5
632 Reviews
Kucha Bieyuan Homestay
4.6
/5
964 Reviews
Kuqa Mengda Smart Business Hotel
4.4
/5
972 Reviews
Golden Sunshine Hotel (Kuqa No.2 Middle School)
4.6
/5
1,070 Reviews
SFEEL Designer Hotel (Wensu Jinqiao Time-Life Branch)
5.0
/5
45 Reviews
LAN Tai Hotel (Aksu Taibai Shopping Center Branch)
4.6
/5
1,649 Reviews
Jifeng International Hotel (Kuqa High-speed Rail Station Donghu Branch)
4.7
/5
665 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. S$13/person
3号仓库(幸福北路店)
3.5
/5
7 Reviews
Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. S$14/person
再帕尔美食旅游城(龟兹花园店)
3.2
/5
7 Reviews
Xinjiang cuisine
Avg. S$13/person
逯氏艺厨·川味家常菜
4.3
/5
9 Reviews
Sichuan Cuisine
Avg. S$10/person
阿克苏迎宾馆·中餐厅
4.2
/5
6 Reviews
LU SHI LU ZHU TI
5.0
/5
5 Reviews
Snacks
Avg. S$5/person
源食饭店
4.1
/5
7 Reviews
Xinjiang cuisine
Avg. S$15/person
聪英餐厅
1.0
/5
3 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. S$13/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. S$27/person
花样年华二号火吧(亚太·世纪购物中心店)
3.8
/5
4 Reviews
Hotpot
Avg. S$12/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
LAO ER SHA NANG KENG ROU
4.8
/5
20 Reviews
Xinjiang cuisine
Avg. S$12/person
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Popular 4-Star Select Hotels Near Aksu Prefecture
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Yishang Hotel (Alar Branch)
9.7
/5
298 Reviews
Zephi·RuiPin Hotel (Alar Municipal Government Branch)
9.8
/5
174 Reviews
Aral Taheguanlan Hotel
9.3
/5
938 Reviews
Thhe Guesthouse
9.4
/5
197 Reviews
River Garden Hotel (Tarim University)
9.3
/5
724 Reviews
Lanou International Hotel (Alar Nightless City)
9.2
/5
87 Reviews
Moshang Qingya Hotel (Alar Nightless City)
9.5
/5
763 Reviews
Alar Elaeagnus angustifolia Flower Hotel
9.4
/5
549 Reviews
Grand Hyatt Aral Man Hotel
9.8
/5
143 Reviews
Alar xinrui International Hotel
9.6
/5
622 Reviews
Wanda Moments , Aral
9.5
/5
1,230 Reviews
ANATOLE by Landison Hotel (Alar Desert Gate)
9.3
/5
57 Reviews
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Popular Types of Attractions in Aksu Prefecture
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Cultural institutions
Popular Attractions in Aksu Prefecture
Qingchengqiang Site
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Kuche Xiaolongchi
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Ancient City of Ushkart
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Gaolaozhuang Western Pilgrimage Park
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Xayar Museum
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Kuche Grand Canyon National Geopark
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Aksu Science and Technology Museum
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Tianlaijiayi Scenic Area
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XinJiang TianShan TuoMuEr ZiRan YiChan ZhanShi ZhongXin
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Daolang Culture Square
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Tianshan Tuomu'er Forest Park
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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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逯氏艺厨·川味家常菜
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库车饭店
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库车市鸽香拉面店
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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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阿克苏迎宾馆·中餐厅
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源食饭店
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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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花样年华二号火吧(亚太·世纪购物中心店)
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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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库车一陽古堡餐厅(博斯坦路店)
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甜时CAKE(锦绣园小区店)
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Santuanshuikuyuzhuang
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麦哆利烘焙
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今夜炭火烤肉(阿克苏银基王朝小区店)
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牛员外·潮汕牛肉火锅(阿克苏明华店)
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大河宴·椒麻鱼火锅(库车胜利路店)
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稻香村(民主路兴隆店)
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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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肯德基(库车店)
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小麦垛(新疆友好集团阿克苏天百时尚购物中心店)
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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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