Zhasuokekesi River National Wetland Park is located in the valley areas of the upper reaches of the Kezesi River and its tributaries, covering an area of 1.04 million mu, accounting for one-third of the total wetland area in the entire prefecture. The planned wetland area in the region is 1,635.7 hectares, including 286.8 hectares of permanent rivers, 1,209.1…
Surrounded by lush pines and cypresses and often veiled in mist, the Xinjiang Shuiliandong Scenic Area is located in Salkubu Township, Zhaosu County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang. It is a natural scenic site. The waterfall is a single-drop type, about 20 meters high and 2 meters wide, cascading from the river valley into a deep cave. Due to the erosive, cutting, and dissolving effects of the waterfall, the cave has formed a large hollow cavity...
Accompanied by the rhythmic rumble of train tracks, follow the sheepskin cotton-padded jackets, military canteens, kerosene lamps, hoes, and other daily necessities and production tools from the 1970s hanging on the train windows, as you step into the Zhijiang Museum at Dengta Ranch in Zhaosu County. Over 40 years ago, more than 100 educated youths from Beijing and Shanghai responded enthusiastically to the call of the Party Central Committee...
The Kazakh Folk Culture Museum in Kaxgar Town was reconstructed from the former factory building of the Third People's Commune Agricultural Machinery Management Station in the county, with a total construction area of over 1,000 square meters and an indoor area of 860 square meters. In December 2013, with strong support from the county party committee and government, Kaxgar Town fully explored the architectural...
Qiongbole Forest Park Qiongbole Autonomous Prefecture-level Forest Park in Qapqal, Xinjiang was established in 1983. It is located in Qiongbole Township, Qapqal County, 50 kilometers from the county seat and 68 kilometers from Yining City, enjoying very convenient transportation.…
Qingshui Bay Ecotourism Area – Qingshui Lake Ecotourism Resort is located 9 kilometers north of Qapqal County in Xinjiang, by the Ili River. It is about 22 kilometers from Yining City and serves as a comprehensive ecotourism resort integrating sightseeing, leisure, and vacation experiences along the Ili River and its valley forests. The resort covers an overall planned area of 1.2 square...
Qiongbolu Forest Park is located in Qiongbolu Township, Qapqal Xibe Autonomous County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang. It is 50 kilometers from the county seat and 65 kilometers from Yining City, making it the closest forest park to downtown Yining. Covering a total area of 90 square kilometers, the park has an average elevation of 1,910 meters, with its main peak, Baishi Peak, reaching an altitude of 3...
Nulahong Ski Resort
Baishi Peak is located 48 kilometers directly south of Qapqal County and enjoys convenient transportation, accessible via the Yichang-Zhaosu Highway. The main peak stands at an elevation of 3,475 meters. As a prominent summit along the ridgeline of the Wusun Mountains, Baishi Peak boasts a majestic presence, ever-changing weather patterns, and three closely aligned peaks stretching nearly from east to west. The terrain around the peak area is rugged...
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Tugong Temple Tugong Temple is located at the northern foot of the Chabuchaer Mountain, on the southern bank of the Ili River Valley, near the Chabuchaer Grand Canal in Nadaqi Nongle Township, Qapqal Xibe Autonomous County. In the 13th year of the Jiaqing reign during the Qing Dynasty (1808), after the completion of the Chabuchaer Grand Canal, a shrine was built in honor of Tuhetuo, the commander of the Xibe Regiment, who initiated the construction of the canal...
Industrial Tourism Demonstration Site of Shan Yin Hada Deer Industry Co., Ltd. The Industrial Tourism Demonstration Site of Shan Yin Hada Deer Industry Co., Ltd. is a national-level industrial tourism demonstration site. Located within the county seat of Qapqal Xibe Autonomous County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, it is about 17 kilometers from Yining City. Established in...
Hao Balang Song and Dance Manor, a 5-star rural tourism destination at the autonomous region level. Located within Ba Township, Qapqal Xibe Autonomous County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, Hao Balang is about 12 kilometers from the county town center and 10 kilometers from Yining City. Upon entering the manor, you are greeted by the natural and rustic atmosphere unique to Uyghur households. The main building of Hao Balang...
Jikuai Tourist Resort, a national 3A-level scenic area, is located 7 kilometers north of Qapqal County on the banks of the Ili River, approximately 20 kilometers from Yining City. It is a comprehensive eco-tourism resort integrating views of the Ili River, natural lakes, valley forests, sightseeing, leisure, and vacation. Established in August 2000...
The Qiongbola Ancient Tombs are located on the southern slope of Qiongbola Village, Qiongbola Township, Qapqal Xibe Autonomous County. They are accessible via a gravel road, making them relatively easy to reach. The site sits at an altitude of 1,380 meters. The tombs are distributed on the foothills east of the mouth of the Qiongbola Valley, at the northern foot of the Wusun Mountains, with approximately 150 tombs in total. These can be divided into three clusters. The main…
Hongnuo Sea Mazha, with an elevation of 1400 meters, is one of the four most famous Mazha sites in the Ili region. It is located at the northern foot of Shanuohai Mountain in the southwestern part of Qapqal Xibe Autonomous County, at the confluence of the Hongnuo Sea River and the Baidet River. To the south are towering mountain ranges, while to the north lies the green oasis plains. The Mazha is situated within the Hongnuo Sea Valley,...
The Ancient City of Hainuke is located on the southern bank of the Yichebuhu Canal, about 4 kilometers northeast of Hainuke Village. The surrounding area is open and flat, mostly consisting of modern farmland. The ancient city was initially built during the Yuan Dynasty and is believed to have been Yelieqian City during the time of Aruhu, serving as the location of his royal camp. According to research by Mr. Huang Wenbi, this city corresponds in age to the Alimali City...
The Dolantu Kalun Site is located in the farmland of Company 1, Regiment 67, Fourth Division, Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, southwest of Qapqal County. It was built in 1777. The site measures 30 meters from north to south, 30 meters from east to west, with a remaining height of 4 meters, a thickness of 2 meters, and a top thickness of 1 meter. The building area covers 600 square meters, and it is a structure made of wood and earth. Observation posts are situated around the site...
Nadaqi Nongliang Guan Yu Temple The “Nadaqi Guan Yu Temple” is now a regional-level cultural relics protection unit. It is located on North Street in Nadaqi Nongliang Township, adjacent to the old city wall to the north, covering an area of approximately 24,000 square meters with a construction area of about 300 square meters. Built in 1907 (the 33rd year of the Guangxu reign during the Qing Dynasty), it was constructed after the relocation of the Nongliang community to a new site...
Zhapuqia'er Mazha is located in Kan Township, Qapqal Xibe Autonomous County. The identity of the tomb’s occupant—whether a saint from which region—is unknown, as is the reason why it is included among the “Four Mazhas of Ili.” Perhaps there is some other mysterious rationale behind it, which requires further investigation. …