Karakul Lake Scenic Area Karakul Lake Scenic Area is a comprehensive destination offering multiple functions such as sightseeing, leisure, water recreation, adventure, and wellness. It has been designated as a national “AA”-level tourist attraction. The scenic area is located in Bulunku Township, Aketao County, beneath the “Three Giants of Kunlun Mountain,” adjacent to the China-Pakistan Highway, and lies approximately a straight-line distance of…
Kezhou Glacier Park Kezhou Glacier Park integrates snow-capped mountains, glaciers, waterfalls, forests, and grasslands, boasting pristine scenery that has been hailed by international geologists as "the premier natural ecological landscape of the Western Regions." Located amidst the western mountain ranges of Aoyitake Town in Aketao County, the park lies over 100 kilometers from the county seat of Aketao and just over 30 kilometers from the China-Pakistan Highway...
Muztagh Ata Mountaineering and Adventure Area
Ruins of the Ancient City of Sikbak The ruins of the ancient city of Sikbak, also known as the Ancient City of Sidike, were designated as an autonomous region-level cultural relics protection unit in 1961 and included in the "Chinese Scenic Spots Dictionary" in 1981. The ruins are located in Yageqia Village, Aketao Town, Aketao County, serving as the military post of Sidike, a feudal lord of the Xibejia tribe of the Kirgiz people in the 19th century...
Ruins of the Ancient City of Aketao from the Han Dynasty The ancient city of Aketao is among the first batch of key cultural relics protection units at the autonomous region level, announced by the People's Government of the Autonomous Region in 1957. It is designated as an ancient city from the Han Dynasty and is located in the old town area of present-day Aketao County. Also known as the ancient city of Ahetu, it is commonly referred to by locals as “Akbasahan City.” “Akbasahan,” also called “Khan Xier...”
Sea Buckthorn Forest Driving into the Aoyitake River Valley, accompanied by the sound of rustling trees, the first thing that catches your eye is clusters and expanses of swaying, graceful sea buckthorn forests. In late autumn, the branches are laden with bright red sea buckthorn fruits—strung together, blooming in clusters, covering the valleys like clouds and rainbows, painting the entire region red, forming a stunning scenic highlight within Aketao County...
The Sister Lakes of Kongur Peak resemble a huge, mirror-like precious mirror that not only reflects the ever-changing scenery of the four seasons but also offers a view of the towering and majestic figure of Muztagh Ata. The so-called Sister Peaks — Kongur Peak and Kongur Tiubie Peak — stand gracefully in the sparkling lake water like a pair of biological sisters, ethereal and otherworldly, leaving one...
Lake Qiake A'igele Kule Leaving Aketao County and traveling westward along the China-Pakistan Highway for about 150 kilometers, the landscape suddenly opens up — the steep, rugged mountains abruptly recede, revealing a vast, flat expanse ahead. After passing through the “Tiger’s Mouth,” the road turns right onto a winding, ribbon-like makeshift gravel path. Winding through undulating sand dunes for over 20 kilometers, a vast expanse of water comes into view. Under the blazing summer sun, it shimmers golden, dazzling to the eye. Towering on both sides of the tranquil lake are the majestic Kongur Tagh and Muztagh Ata peaks, standing tall and graceful, piercing the sky with noble poise and extraordinary presence. Gazing down at the expansive waters, one sees ice-capped peaks bathed in the lake, crystal-clear and charmingly delicate. Beneath the surface lies a world of crystal palaces, sparking boundless reverie.
Lake Bulunkule In Aketao County’s Bulunkou Township, known as the “Land of a Thousand Lakes,” glittering lakes are scattered like scattered pearls across the rugged ravines of the Pamir Plateau. Lake Bulunkule is one of them. Because it lies far from the China-Pakistan Highway, it doesn’t enjoy the fame and attention of Karakul Lake, and thus has become a forgotten corner...
Ruins of the Gai Zi Post Station During the Western Han Dynasty, the famous diplomat Zhang Qian undertook two missions to the Western Regions, opening up the “Silk Road.” This further expanded trade between China and countries in West Asia, South Asia, and Europe. During the Sui and Tang Dynasties, in order to promptly monitor military intelligence along the borders and transmit military orders and documents, the imperial court established...
The Wu Dengyun Exhibition Hall is located in the urban area of Wuqia County, covering an area of 320 square meters. It displays the glorious journey of Wu Dengyun, the people’s beloved doctor. The exhibition hall showcases the noble spirit and dedication of this angel in white who devoted his heart and soul to the people on the plateau and selflessly served the frontier communities. The hall presents the magnificent life and touching deeds of the “Son of the Pamirs” through text materials, photos, and physical exhibits.
White Sand Mountain, also known as "Singing Sand Mountain," is one of the unique landscapes of Xinjiang. It is located in Bulunkou Township, Aketao County, over 100 kilometers in a straight line from Aketao County. White Sand Mountain is a high peak among the mountains of the Pamir Plateau. Due to years of weathering, the rocks at the summit have eroded into a powdery sand that has cascaded down, covering...
The Sister Lakes are located beside the China-Pakistan Highway in Subash Township, Bulunku County, Aketao County. There are two connected lakes, which are the famous Sister Lakes, also known as Karakul Lake. Around Karakul Lake are the pastures of the Kyrgyz people. On the lush green grass, Kyrgyz shepherd girls wearing small floral hats move gracefully among flocks of sheep and cattle...
Muztagh Ata Peak is located in Bulunkou Township, Aketao County, standing at an elevation of 7,546 meters. With its towering, majestic, and upright form, it majestically rises over the Pamir Plateau, piercing the clouds and looking down upon the sky. Its summit is covered with perennial snow, resembling the silvery hair of an ancient elder who has lived for thousands of years—both kind and awe-inspiring. For many years...
Kongur Tagh II is located in Subashi Village, Bulunkou Township, Aketao County, Kizilsu Kirghiz Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. It is the second highest peak of the West Kunlun Mountains. With snow covering its summit year-round, resembling the hat worn by local herders, the mountain is referred to by local herders as "Kongur Tagh II," meaning "white hat"...
Earthquake Memorial Hall On July 24, 2000, the Publicity Department of the Party Committee of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region announced 27 autonomous region-level patriotic education bases, among which the Wushi County Earthquake Monument was included. The Wushi County Earthquake Memorial Hall is located in a triangular garden at the intersection of Tuanjie Road, Guangming Road, and Xingfu Road in the county town of Wushi County...
The magical "Tianmen" is located in Wuqia County, Kizilsu Kirghiz Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, about 64 kilometers from the county seat. According to historical records: in 1932, a clerk from the British Consulate in Kashgar named Spurton once hunted in this area. This "Tianmen" stands on the Pamir Plateau, shaped like an "∩", 100 meters wide and over 500 meters high, a marvel of nature, crafted by heaven and earth, with immeasurable thickness that amazes all. It's a dream destination for travelers and adventurers. Wuqia County lies at the tail end of the Tianshan Mountains and the head of the Kunlun Mountains, forming a "museum of mountains," where one can witness the pristine form of these mighty ranges. With an average mountain elevation of 4,200 meters, driving through the valleys offers breathtaking views of undulating peaks all around. While enjoying the desert-like natural scenery, travelers can use breaks along the way to learn geographical knowledge, experience the dramatic forces of mountain-building, conduct scientific studies into the formation of the "Tianmen," making it an ideal spot for mountain tourism and educational field trips.
The sinter landscapes are located on the banks of the Ayilangsu River and Kemzisu River, two tributaries of the Suyuk River, about 30 kilometers northwest of Tuoyun Township, Wuqia County in the Kizilsu Kirghiz Autonomous Prefecture. Accessible via provincial highways and local rural roads, the site lies 165 kilometers from Kashgar, a major city in southern Xinjiang. The attraction features rivers, mountain streams, springs, and sinter formations...
Yeqitashi Grassland Scenic Area is located approximately 200 kilometers west of Wuqia County and about 300 kilometers from Artux. Centered at longitude 74°35'53" and latitude 40°14'04", it extends about 7.5 kilometers westward and 2 kilometers northward. Its northwest boundary is roughly formed by the foothills of the national border, while its southeast reaches end at...
Dwarf Winter Jasmine Botanical Garden The Dwarf Winter Jasmine Botanical Garden is located southwest of Kangsu Town, Wuqia County, starting from 75°00′30″ east longitude and 39°41′55″ north latitude. It stretches along both sides of the South Tianshan and Kunlun Mountains, with 15 concentrated distribution areas covering approximately 10 million square meters. The garden is 25 kilometers from Wuqia County town. The dwarf...