Heart of the Eurasian Continent The Heart of the Eurasian Continent is located 480 kilometers from Ürümqi and represents a unique natural geographical location, serving as a distinctive tourist attraction. The Eurasian Continent is the largest landmass in the world, covering a total area of 53.96 million square kilometers and surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, and Arctic Ocean. According to the…
The Halgatu (Songshugou) Ecotourism Area is located about 40 kilometers northeast of the county seat of Hoboksar Mongol Autonomous County, at an altitude of around 1,800 meters. Here, the mountains are high and the waters deep, with dense pine forests. On Shuangtuo Ridge in the western part of Songshugou hangs a waterfall about 50 meters long. The cool, clean waterfall water splashes into a concave pool before rushing further into the mountain valley...
Hatong Mountain PetroglyphsHatong Mountain Petroglyphs are located southwest of the county seat of Hoboksar Mongol Autonomous County. Most of the Hatong Mountain petroglyphs are distributed on granite glacial erratics within the pre-glacial deposits on the northern slope of Hatong Mountain, totaling dozens of sites. The petroglyphs are generally carved on the smooth fracture surfaces of the erratics, with the size of the surfaces varying depending on the erratic, typically ranging from 0.…
The Ancient City Ruins of Zhungaer
Mengwang Mansion Hot Spring Tourist Resort is located 3.5 kilometers south of Heshituoluogai Town and National Highway 217. The resort covers a planned area of 3 square kilometers and mainly offers services such as bathing, entertainment, fitness, and scientific research. This hot spring is a natural geothermal resource, with a gas vent temperature of 90 degrees and humidity over 90%...
Halasala Birch Forest Halasala Birch Forest is located east of the county seat of Hoboksar Mongol Autonomous County, with a straight-line distance of 7.5 km from the county town. Halasala Birch Forest is a clustered woodland, with birch trees generally standing about 3–5 meters tall. The forest also contains a small number of willow trees. The tree belt stretches approximately 1.5 km in length
Located on the northern edge of the Junggar Basin, within the territory of Heshituogai Town in Hoboksar Mongol Autonomous County, there is a unique landform — the Green Stone Terrace. This "green zone," stretching over several square kilometers and composed of green Gobi gravel, has no trees or fragrant flowers, yet it presents a breathtaking sight that captivates all who venture here. Stepping into this Gobi area feels like being embraced by a grassland, entering a lush, densely verdant green world. From a distance, it resembles undulating peaks and layers of emerald ridges. Especially during the harsh winter, under the reflection of snowflakes, the "Green Terrace" appears even more vibrant and lush. The green color of this Gobi gravel never fades, remaining "evergreen" through scorching summers and freezing winters alike.
Era: Ming Dynasty. The Ancient City Ruins of Duerben Elute Senmu are located at 48°46'N latitude and 85°48'E longitude, 5 kilometers southeast of Hoboksar County and 2 kilometers from Moteg Township, covering an area of 168,100 square meters. The ancient city is square-shaped, with sides measuring 414 meters by 414 meters. The direction of the walls is 20° northwest of north…
Dragon Bone Valley Dragon Bone Valley is located 60 kilometers southwest of the county town and 15 kilometers from Provincial Highway 318, covering an area of approximately 25 square kilometers. It is a unique landform shaped by hundreds of millions of years of geological changes. The terrain, formed from earthen sediment deposits, has been sculpted through weathering, intermittent water erosion, and wind erosion, resulting in a landscape of wind-eroded earth mounds and wind-eroded depressions (grooves) that are aligned parallel to the prevailing wind direction...
Jimuge Waterfall is located in the central part of the Sawuer Mountain range, about 30 kilometers from the county town. It is said that this waterfall has a history of several hundred years, with a continuous flow and steady water volume. Walking further into the mountain, you can hear the sound of flowing water from afar. The waterfall cascades down from the steep cliffs, splashing white spray that looks like a white veil from a distance…
Awusiqi Twin LakesAwusiqi Twin Lakes is located 60 kilometers northwest of the county seat, bordering the Republic of Kazakhstan. The area boasts beautiful scenery and lush water and grass, resembling a green emerald nestled in the embrace of mountains. The vast grassland features flat terrain and a humid climate, with an average annual temperature of 3 degrees Celsius and an average July temperature of...
The Jiayintala Chambered Stone Coffin Ancient Tomb Complex The Jiayintala Chambered Stone Coffin Ancient Tomb Complex is located southeast of the county seat of Hoboksar Mongol Autonomous County, with a straight-line distance of 22.5 km from the county town. The Jialintaran ancient tomb complex consists of six sites, comprising 300 tombs covering an area of 12,000 square meters. Due to long-term erosion, the tops of some stone coffin tombs have been eroded away, exposing the stone slabs used to construct the coffins. These slabs are 5–10 cm thick...
Bayindun Du'er Obo Bayindun Du'er Obo is located to the west of the county seat of Hoboksar Mongol Autonomous County, with a straight-line distance of 41 km from the county town. Also known as Dushan Obo, it derives its name from the solitary and prominent peak in the area — Bayindun Du'er Mountain. The area around it is vast Gobi grassland, with no other mountains in sight...
The Camel Rock Paleolithic Site in Heshituogai Town is a rare, large-scale paleolithic workshop and the oldest known human activity site discovered in Xinjiang to date. The site derives its name from a striking yardang landform resembling a "camel," hence it is called the "Camel Rock Platform" site. On July 2…
The planned area of the Hoboksar Mongol Autonomous County National Wetland Park in Xinjiang covers 291.03 square kilometers, of which the wetland area is 154.42 square kilometers, accounting for 53.1% of the total. The total investment is 135.4182 million yuan, with an 8-year construction period divided into three phases. The wetland park is planned to include...
The Shuangshan Landscape Park is located in Heshituogai Town, covering a total area of 314,671 square meters with a total investment of over 80 million yuan. The park features amenities such as an artificial lake, viewing platforms, musical fountains, and scenic trees, as well as leisure squares, fitness areas, and a children’s playground dedicated to rest and entertainment for visitors. Shuangshan Landscape Park...
Mongolian Temple, commonly known as "Dazi Temple," is located in the high mountainous area of southern Shawan County, facing the tourist destination Shuigou across the mountains. It lies 87 kilometers north of the county seat and sits at an altitude of 1,918 meters. The temple is referred to by the Mongolian people themselves as "Foyetang." Historical records indicate that during the Ming Dynasty, this area was part of the territory of the Oirat Mongol tribes. According to local folklore...
Dongdatang Scenic Area is located deep in the Tianshan Mountains, on the northern foothills of the Yilianhabirga Mountain Range, east of Shihezi. The scenic area is over 70 kilometers from both Shihezi City and Shawan County, and lies east across the mountains from the “Mongolian Temple” tourist area. The “Shuigou” (water ditch) is within this scenic area. Dongdatang Scenic Area is divided into eastern, southern, and western zones, featuring three distinctly different...
On the drive to the Lujiawan Scenic Area, there is one remarkable sight you shouldn’t miss — Stone Pot Spring and Hermit Cave. Located two kilometers south of Bortunggu Kalabas Island, there is an east-west oriented Gully of Strange Rocks. At the lower part of the gully lies a miraculous mountain spring. Whenever the weather stays dry for long periods without rain, local villagers would bring incense, paper money, food...
Shuanglonggou Scenic Area