The Sultan Satuk Mausoleum in Kizilsu, Xinjiang, is located in Maixi Village, Songtak Township, two kilometers southwest of Artux City. It is an ancient tomb complex of the "Tangut Karakhanid Dynasty," a local regime in China's Western Regions from the 10th to 13th centuries. The mosque in front of the mausoleum marks the site where Sultan Satuk Bughra Khan embraced Islam...
Aoyitake Scenic Area is located 127 kilometers from Artux City, the capital of Kizilsu Kirghiz Autonomous Prefecture, and 22 kilometers southwest of Aoyitake Town in Aketao County, at an altitude of 2,820 meters. The area features unique natural landscapes that are truly refreshing. “Aoyitake” means “mountain valley hollow” in the Kyrgyz language. The forest scenery complements the Kongur Tagh and...
The Atushi Heavenly Gate is located on the southern range of the West Tianshan Mountains in Shang'atushi Township, Atushi City. It is a AAA-rated scenic area, approximately 75 kilometers from Atushi City. It was recently listed by the American magazine "Adventure" as one of the world’s 25 best adventure routes. Historical records indicate that in 1932, American journalist Schaglagoe, accompanied by local Uyghur guide Osman Ahong…
The Greenland Folk Custom Park is located in Songtak Village, Songtak Township, Artux City. It is a four-star agritainment destination, covering a total area of 133,000 square meters, with a building area of 1,800 square meters, a water area of 2,100 square meters, and a green space of 99,990 square meters. The park has received a total investment of 15 million yuan and, after 13 years of renovation and construction, has developed into an orchard and courtyard complex that integrates sightseeing, leisure, and entertainment. The orchard boasts a wide variety of fruit trees, including apricots, grapes, pomegranates, figs, peaches, cherries, and almonds. The courtyard features both traditional Uyghur wood carvings with ethnic characteristics and modern elements such as fountains and waterside pavilions. There are 20 private dining rooms within the park, making it highly valuable for visits and tours. The reception facilities are well-equipped, capable of hosting around 1,000 people at one time. The Greenland Folk Custom Park is an outstanding work of architectural art, incorporating traditional Uyghur architectural styles and modern design elements. It combines folk architectural arts from various regions of Xinjiang with a profound cultural heritage, forming a distinctive building complex. It holds significant value for the study of traditional Uyghur folk architecture and cultural customs.
Atushi is renowned as the hometown of figs. Figs, also known as "immortal fruit" or "sugar buns growing on trees," were introduced to Atushi from Persia during the Tang Dynasty. Atushi figs are large, juicy, brightly colored, high in sugar content, sweet and delicious, and contain trace amino acids, making them an excellent cancer-preventive fruit. The Azihan Fig Folk Culture...
The Grotesque Willow Forest is located in the northwest of Halajun Township, Artux City, about 120 kilometers from downtown Artux. It is an ancient willow forest with a history of nearly a thousand years and has become a widely renowned tourist destination, recognized as a AAA-level scenic spot. Covering an area of 120 acres, the willows here come in a dazzling array of shapes—some stand tall and proud like valiant warriors; others are gracefully swaying like celestial dancers...
Kezhou Central Nursery Ecological Park is located in the central nursery of Artux, a three-star agritainment destination about 6 kilometers from downtown Artux. It has been in operation since 2011 and is a leisure and entertainment park that integrates orchard planting, poultry farming, and aquaculture. Utilizing the local natural ecological landscape of the nursery, the park has been rationally zoned...
The Tomb of the Kings of Shache covers an area of 1,050 square meters. Despite having stood for hundreds of years, its wall decorations, building materials, and structural layout remain as vivid as new. In recent years, the local government and residents have specially built another tomb for Queen Amanishah Khan, which surpasses the original in both grandeur and craftsmanship. It is located between the Han City and Hui City sections in the county town...
Bayiduwa Village Prayer Platform in A’erle Township, Shache. Bayiduwa Village Prayer Platform in A’erle Township, Shache. It is a national A-level scenic spot and a regional-level cultural relic under protection. Locally known as Bayiduwayi, it is located in Bayiduwa Village, A’erle Township, about 4 kilometers from the county town center. Built in 65 BC by Wannian, the King of Shache during the Western Han Dynasty, it stands 12 zhang tall (approximately 40 meters), covers an area of 24 mu, and features pavilions and archways. It was renovated once during the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty, with the archway inscribed with the words “United in allegiance to the Han, together resisting the Xiongnu.” Legend has it that after Wei Hou Feng Fengshi of the Western Han quelled the rebellion instigated by the King of Shache and the Chanyu’s attendant commander Tungpu, he and envoys from the states of Kucha, Wensu, Gumo, Yutian, and Pishan pledged alliance here, hence it is also called the Alliance Pledge Platform. At that time, the King of Shache died of old age without an heir. Emperor Qianlong ordered that Wannian, the son of Princess Jieyou, be sent to Shache to become king. After obtaining the emperor’s consent, Wannian arrived in Shache to assume the throne. Longing for his parents and wishing for the prosperity of the people of the Yarkent Khanate, he built this prayer platform in Bayiduwa Village to pray for the wealth of the Yarkent people and the safety of his family.
The Hargaš Battery in Yakeairike Township, Shache — The Hargaš Battery Tourist Scenic Area, a national A-level attraction, is located 35 kilometers southwest of the county town. This battery was built by Qing troops in the third year of the Guangxu reign (1877) during their pursuit of the invading forces of Agubai. It stands as a historical testament to the battles between Qing soldiers and Agubai and also...
Shache Yarkant River Kaqun Water Diversion HubShache Yarkant River Kaqun Water Diversion HubA national A-level scenic area, located in Kaqun Township, Shache County, about 50 kilometers from the county town. This water diversion hub features a "River-Viewing Pavilion." The project delivers significant benefits, boasts excellent quality, and features a grand and magnificent scale, earning high praise from local irrigators as well as experts both at home and abroad. …
“You won’t know how vast our country is until you visit Xinjiang; you won’t know how magnificent the west is until you come to the Shache Kalasu Tourist Area.” As a national A-level scenic spot, the Shache Kalasu Taklamakan Tourist Scenic Area in Xinjiang is located 28 kilometers east of Shache County, under the jurisdiction of Kalasu Township. It borders the Taklamakan Desert to the east, adjacent to Yecheng County and Maigaiti County, …
Jiaman Mosque in Shache The Jiaman (Jiaman) Mosque in Shache is located in the center of the Hui Quarter of Shache. It was first built in 1409 and currently features a square-shaped, flat-roofed gateway. On either side of the gateway are semi-embedded circular towers. The adjacent wall sections display concave rectangular and Qiong-shaped designs. Inside the gateway is a domed ceiling adorned with patterns. …
Xinjiang Shache National Wetland Park is located in Shache County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, covering a total area of 2,449.68 hectares. In early winter, the Shache Silk Road Wetland Park features variously shaped tidal flats scattered here and there, resembling naturally beautiful ladies standing gracefully in the middle of the water. The shimmering water surface is tender and gentle, like the beautiful eyes of a maiden, bright and full of affection. The swaying reeds and shrubs are a paradise for birds, both dynamic and serene, resembling the flowing ribbons of a fairy’s dress, their reflections in the water forming a naturally elegant ink painting full of charm.
Xinjiang Shache National Wetland Park is located in Shache County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, covering a total area of 2,449.68 hectares. "Reeds are lush and green; white dew turns to frost. The so-called beloved is on the other side of the water..." In early winter, within the Silk Road Shache Wetland Park, patches of wetlands in various shapes dot the landscape, resembling naturally beautiful ladies standing gracefully and serenely in the midst of the water...
The Mukam Folk Custom Resort is located in Village 9 of Yigai’erqi Town, Shache County, 18 kilometers from the county seat of Shache. It lies at the center of four counties in northern Kashgar Prefecture: Yecheng, Zepu, Shache, and Maigaiti. The resort is developed around the Yigai’erqi Reservoir, which is the earliest plain reservoir built in Xinjiang after the founding of New China and has a history of 50 years...
The Tomb of the Kings of the Yarkent Khanate is located north of Alton Delwaz in between the old and new towns of Shache County, Kashgar Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. It served as the royal mausoleum during the Yarkent Khanate period. The tomb complex was first built in the 11th year of the Jiajing reign of the Ming Dynasty (1532). Within the mausoleum are buried Sultan Said Khan, Abdurashid Khan, Abd…
Jamian Mosque The Jamian Mosque is located in Yecheng County, covering an area of approximately 4,000 square meters. It was first built during the Yarkand Sayyid Dynasty (1540 AD), and after two rounds of renovation and expansion in 1883 and 1953, it reached its current scale. The mosque can accommodate over a thousand worshippers on regular days, and during festivals, tens of thousands gather both inside and outside the mosque…
"Qogir" means "magnificent and towering" in the Tajik language. With an elevation of 8,611 meters, Qogir Peak is the main peak of the Karakoram Range and the world’s second-highest mountain, also known internationally as K2.
Xitiya Mystery City is located in Luoke Township, Yecheng County, Xinjiang. In early 2011, commissioned by the Yecheng County Government, planning and design work for the Xitiya Ancient City attraction began. By April 2012, Yige Institute had taken over the full implementation of the ancient city attraction—from design and construction to operational planning. With on-site guidance from designers, the first phase of the Xitiya Ancient City construction was successfully completed in just nine months...