Jinsite Summer Resort is located in a lush mountain valley in the North Hongshan area of Heishui County. After traveling about 40 kilometers along rugged mountain roads, you’ll reach the alpine pasture, where the grass spreads like a carpet and herds of cattle and sheep graze. The distant drumbeats from the temple echo melodiously, while the pine forests, mushrooms, and snow lotuses on the northern slope flourish like cultivated treasures. Galloping across the grassland feels like stepping into a heavenly paradise. Here, visitors can also fully immerse themselves in the simple yet vibrant culture of the Heshuo Mongols. The annual Nadam Fair is especially lively, featuring fragrant milk wine, delicious boiled mutton, and the ancient, haunting melodies of traditional Heshuo music. In summer, the Riwo Le Hotel accommodates guests.
Gandan Kure Temple - The temple, located on the Buzi Grassland 10 kilometers south of Hoxud County, was built in June 1986. The temple is grand and imposing, featuring a unique architectural style. In August 1999, a full-length bronze statue of Zaya Pandita, the founder of the Todo Mongolian script, was transported from Ta'er Monastery in Qinghai to this…
Ancient Temple in the Deep Mountains About 40 kilometers north of the Jinsete Summer Resort in Naiyinke Township, Heshuo County, there is a temple built in the 34th year of the Republic of China (1945). The temple hall covers an area of 170 square meters, with the main structure made of wood and earth. The scripture hall has two levels, faces south, and is rectangular in shape. The beams inside the temple feature exquisite carvings, and there are Buddha statues for worship as well as a large collection of scriptures. The surrounding scenery is beautiful, and not far from the temple is a unique medicinal spring that is particularly effective for treating eye diseases. On the 7th, 8th, 15th, and 30th of each month, local people visit the temple to burn incense, kowtow, and pray to the Buddha.
Malan Film and Television City Malan Film and Television City is located on the north side of the central section between Quhui Township and Wuhuitala Township along National Highway 314. There stands a nuclear 0 simulation tower, which was built at great expense in May 1999 for the shooting of the 50th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China tribute film — "The Founding of a Republic", directed by Chen Guoxing and starring Li Xuejian and Li Youbin. It is…
The Forty-Li Datun Beacon Tower The Forty-Li Datun Beacon Tower is located near Malan Village in the Wusitara Hui Ethnic Township of Heishui County. The base of the tower is square, wider at the bottom and narrower at the top, measuring 7 meters in length, 4 meters at the base, 2.5 meters at the top, and 6 meters in height. The structure was built by layering earth with red willow and tung wood, and no artifacts remain on the surface. The area around the tower is open terrain, and from the top, one can see up to fifty or sixty li. It is a beacon tower dating back to the Han Dynasty.
Lancheng, also known as Land City, is located approximately 1 kilometer southeast of Group 3, Shaliangwan Village, Wushitara Hui Ethnic Township, Hechuang County, Bayingolin Prefecture, Xinjiang, and about 500 meters east of Zhige'denhuduge Village. Its geographical coordinates are E87°58′20″ N42°13′35″, at an altitude of 1,070 meters. It dates back to the Tang to Yuan dynasties. The site of the city...
The Hongshan—Test Command Center Former Site is located in Nairenke'er Township, Heishan County, Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. It was formerly the National Defense 21 Base of the People's Liberation Army of China. This base served as one of the command centers and research institutes for China’s “Two Bombs” test site. On June 4, 2007, it was announced as part of the sixth batch of…
Tashihan National Wetland Park is located on the northern shore of Bosten Lake, covering an area of 5,323.50 hectares. It is home to over a hundred species of wild birds such as swans, bean geese, egrets, and ducks. These birds thrive within the vast green barrier formed by tamarisk, saxaul, and reeds, making it a true “paradise” for avian life.
In Quhui Township, Hehsuo County, there is a stream called Quhui Gully. At the mountain pass lies a mysterious valley where streams of meltwater from the Tianshan Mountains trickle through. Centuries-old trees—elm, mulberry, apricot, walnut, and sea buckthorn—stand stubbornly or lushly, their branches and leaves swaying gracefully. Every mid-May, when mulberries ripen, clusters of dark purple and white fruits attract many visitors out for spring outings…
The ruins of the Layisu Beacon Tower are located about 20 kilometers west of Luntai County. Here stand the beacon towers from the Han and Tang dynasties as well as the remains of a small garrison fort, all designated as cultural relics protection sites at the autonomous region level. (1) Han Dynasty Beacon Tower
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Luntai County is located at the southern foot of the Tianshan Mountains and the northern edge of the Tarim Basin, covering a total area of 14,789 square kilometers. Also known as Bugur, the name Luntai originates from the Uyghur word for "eagle." Since ancient times, it has been a hub of the ancient Silk Road and is now a key site for oil exploration and development in the Tarim Basin, serving as a major oil and gas field base for both PetroChina and Sinopec...
About 62 kilometers southeast of Lunnan Town in Luntai County lies the most exceptionally well-preserved poplar-waterland area in the Tarim River Basin to date. Home to the descendants of the ancient and simple-living Lop people, its unique folk customs have been hailed by many visitors as the “Shangri-La” in the desert. This magical waterland was originally part of...
Luntai County in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is located at the southern foot of the Tianshan Mountains and the northern edge of the Tarim Basin. It is home to the world’s largest, densest, and best-preserved “living fossil from the Tertiary period”—over 400,000 acres of natural Populus euphratica forests. The Luntai Populus Euphratica Forest has been ranked among China’s Top Ten Most Beautiful Forests. The Populus euphratica is an ancient tree species...
The White Dragon Pile Yardang is one of the three major yardang groups in the Lop Nur region and is also one of the most renowned landscapes of Lop Nur. The middle route of the ancient Silk Road into Lop Nur passed through the White Dragon Pile, and merchants continued to travel this path until the Tang Dynasty. Although frequently mentioned in historical texts, the White Dragon Pile was often depicted as an extremely treacherous area, believed to be haunted by demons. …
Since the discovery of oil at Well Lunan No. 2 in 1988, the Tarim Oilfield Campaign was subsequently launched. On April 10, 1989, the Tarim Petroleum Exploration and Development Headquarters was established. The development of the Lunnan Oilfield officially commenced, and by 1995, four oilfields had been discovered in the Lunnan area: namely, the Lunnan Oilfield, Santamu Oilfield, J...
Yaxidaxi Lake is located 62 kilometers southeast of Luntai County. For thousands of years, during flood seasons, the Tarim River has overflowed with large amounts of water, forming adjacent lakes of various sizes in the desert. These lakes nurture vast areas of drought-resistant poplars and tamarisks. In spring, the area is shaded by green trees, while in autumn, the poplars blaze with golden hues. Occasionally, one or two Lop people can be seen fishing in the lake, making it...
The Ancient City Site of Zhuo'erketu is located in the marshes and reed lakes on the west bank of the Kizil River, about 25 kilometers southeast of Luntai County, and 4 kilometers east of the ancient city site of Cangtou. The ancient city was roughly circular, with each side measuring over 300 meters. It has now deteriorated into an earthen ridge about 3 meters high. Due to its proximity to the Kizil River channel, the interior and surroundings of the city are entirely marshland...
Sanlongsha Yardang is part of the Yardang landform in the Lop Nur region. It is located to the east of Sanlongsha in the Aqike Valley, Xinjiang, with the Yardang distribution area spanning approximately 10 kilometers in both the east-west and north-south directions, covering an area of around 100 square kilometers. The Sanlongsha Yardang spectacle stretches hundreds of miles from east to west and is named after three broken rocks in the middle. It is a famous…
The Ancient City Site of Kuonaxihaier is located in Luntai County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, dating back to the Wei-Jin to Tang dynasties. In 2019, it was included in the eighth batch of Major Historical and Cultural Sites Protected at the National Level. …