Yang Akbixi Aigle Rock Carvings

Yang Akbixi Aigle Rock Carvings

The Yang Akbixi Aigle Rock Carvings are a cultural heritage site protected by Yecheng County.

Yang Akbixi Aigle Rock Carvings. Located on a cliff face approximately 3 kilometers southeast of Azigangshale Village in Qipan Township, the coordinates of the protected area and construction control zone are:

Northwest corner: Longitude 76°43′27.1″; Latitude 37°26′42.5″

Southeast corner: Longitude 76°43′27″; Latitude 37°26′42.4″

Southwest corner: Longitude 76°43′27″; Latitude 37°26′42.4″

Northeast corner: Longitude 76°43′27.1″; Latitude 37°26′42.5″

Elevation: 2,820 meters

Qipan Township: I. General Information

(I) Natural Conditions

Qipan Township is located in the southwestern part of Yecheng County, about 71 kilometers from the county seat. It lies at the northern foot of the Karakoram Mountains, with the overall terrain sloping from south to north. The climate is classified as warm temperate continental arid, featuring cool summers and cold winters, with significant annual and diurnal temperature variations. The average annual temperature difference is 30.7°C, and the daily temperature difference is 13.3°C. The frost-free period lasts 200 days, and the elevation ranges between 1,900 and 4,700 meters. The area from Village 1 to Village 13 stretches over a total distance of about 150 kilometers. It borders Kekeya Township to the east, shares a boundary with Shache County to the west, and adjoins Sayi Township to the north... Detailed information about Qipan Township++