Dolang Countryside Scenic Area. Located in Yuejin Village, Yangtak Township, Maigaiti County, Dolang Countryside is 6 kilometers from downtown Maigaiti. It is the birthplace of both “Dolang Meshrep” and “Dolang Muqam,” boasting rich cultural and tourism resources. There are currently two national-level Dolang artists and eight regional or prefectural-level Dolang artists. “Dolang Countryside” has been successively recognized as an autonomous region-level, national-level, and world-level intangible cultural heritage. Its unique creative style and regional artistic charm have not only won widespread acclaim across China but also caused a stir in countries such as Japan and France.
Dolang Cultural Park. Located on the west side of the county center of Makit and by the beautiful Yarkant River, Dolang Cultural Park covers a planned area of 1,800 acres. The scenic area is designed around the concepts of “peace, harmony between humans and nature, and Dolang cultural creativity,” and is divided into four...
Danglang Painting Village Scenic Area. Danglang Painting Village is located in Kumukusar Township, Makit County, about 7 kilometers south of the county town. The total planned area of Danglang Painting Village is 2 square kilometers, with a core zone covering over 500 acres. The scenic area has been developed according to an overall planning layout of “one street, two zones, and one new village,” featuring primarily a Danglang-themed cultural tourism street...
Xinjiang Maigaiti Tangwanghu National Wetland Park is primarily located within Forest Compartment 11 of the national public welfare forest in Kumukusar Township of the county, as well as the desert swamp area to its southwest. The geographical coordinates range between 77°42′59″～77°46′02″ E and 38°48′34″…
Guide The Yarkand River is located in the southeastern part of the Kashgar region. Its source is formed by the convergence of the Raskam and Aqtayga rivers at Heibalungke Pass on the Karakoram Mountains. With a total length of 996 kilometers, it flows from southwest to northeast and is the largest river in the Kashgar region. Introduction In the Uyghur language, "Yarkand" means "a place of vast land..."
Majiang Bulake is located by the Gez River in the 11th Village of Wupar Township, Shufu County. It is 10 kilometers from the township government (National Highway 314), 43 kilometers from Shufu County, and 58 kilometers from Kashgar. To the west, a red mountain rises from the middle of the Gez River, while to the east there are numerous clear springs, willow-shaded areas, as well as vast sand dunes and pastures.
Kashgar River Basin Soil and Water Conservation Science and Technology Demonstration Park (pending 2A-level tourist attraction) is located 2 kilometers from the Langan Township government and 15 kilometers from Kashgar City, with relatively convenient transportation. It is one of the earlier-developed tourist attractions in Shufu County. Since 2000, the park has invested a total of...
Dazhong Resort (rated as a 2A-level tourist attraction), a national 2A-level scenic area. Located 4 kilometers east of Shufu County town (on National Highway 314) in Xinjiang, approximately 19 kilometers from Kashgar City. The resort began planning and construction in 1998 and now features an indoor heated swimming pool, horse racing field, golf driving range...
The Mingyaole Ancient BattlefieldThe Mingyaole Ancient Battlefield is located in Mingyaole Village, Mushi Township, northwest of Shufu County, Kashgar City, 8 kilometers from Mingyaole Village and 60 kilometers from Kashgar City. It is one of the sites showcasing ancient Chinese battlefields and their historical development. This was the place where in the third year of the Guangxu reign during the Qing Dynasty, General Liu Jintang led his troops to completely annihilate the remnants of the Agubai bandits, thus restoring the entire...
Ethnic Musical Instruments Village The Xinjiang Shufu Ethnic Musical Instruments Village is located in Qicun Village, Wukushake Township, Shufu County. National Highway 314 runs nearby, and it is about 7 kilometers from downtown Kashgar, which can be directly reached by city buses. Originally, there were 270 households with 487 people engaged in making ethnic musical instruments in the village. The instruments produced fall into 27 major categories and over 50 varieties, and the craft has a history of...
Nuruzibulak Nuruzibulak is located in the Upal Township, one kilometer from the Mausoleum of Mahmud al-Kashgari, five kilometers from the township government (National Highway 314), 48 kilometers from Shufu County, and 62 kilometers from Kashgar City. The area is rich in springs, surrounded by lush greenery, and boasts beautiful natural scenery. The scenic area currently features a swimming pool, cockfighting pits...
Langan Beacon Tower Langan Beacon Tower is located 10 kilometers from Kashgar City. It is a must-pass point for visitors heading to the Mingyaole Ancient Battlefield and the Spudon Stone Dome. …
Spudun Stone Dome MountainSpudun Stone Dome Mountain (Mountain Climbing & Adventure) is located 18 kilometers from Mingyaole Village and 70 kilometers from Kashgar City. The mountain slopes are steep and extremely rugged, with “∩”-shaped rocks that resemble caves, animals, or a myriad of bizarre murals in various forms. It attracts a large number of tourists every year for mountain climbing, adventure, and travel...
The Mor Temple Ruins are located in Beshikarkam Township, Shufu County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, and date back 1,800 years. The ruins include temple and stupa remnants, making them one of the westernmost Buddhist sites in China. They are a landmark structure of the Hanuo Yi Ancient City, an early Buddhist relic preserved along the Silk Road, and also…
Forty-Eye Spring is located in Village 4 of Wupar Township, Shufu County, 15 kilometers from the township government (National Highway 314), 48 kilometers from Shufu County, and 63 kilometers from Kashgar City, making it relatively convenient to access. The springs are formed by the mountainous terrain on both the north and south banks—Aizimola Mountain and Kumutag Mountain. Here, the springs are densely clustered, with abundant water flow and clear, sweet water...
Kan'er Yang Village is located on the Pamir Plateau at an altitude of 3,000 meters. Surrounded by mountains on all sides, the area has infertile soil and extremely low grassland carrying capacity. It takes a 55-kilometer winding mountain road to reach the county seat, and the villagers have a relatively low income level. It was once a deeply impoverished village. The scenic area delves deep into China’s outstanding traditional culture, integrating the traditional culture of the Tajik ethnic group with modern life...
Guide With an elevation of 7,546 meters, Muztagh Ata Peak is located at the border between Aketao County and Taxkorgan County. Its name in Tajik means "Father of the Ice Mountain" and it is a famous mountaineering destination as well as a necessary stop on the way from Kashgar to the Khunjerab Pass. Introduction Legend has it that a snow mountain princess lives on Muztagh Ata Peak. She was deeply in love with the snow mountain prince who resided on the world’s second highest peak, Qogir Peak (8,116 meters), located on the opposite side...
Guide Karakul Lake is located at the foot of Muztagh Ata, known as the "Father of Ice Mountains," 191 kilometers from Kashgar. The China-Pakistan Highway runs along the lakeside, and it is not far from the base camp for climbing Muztagh Ata (a 5-hour journey on foot or by camel). Introduction "Karakul" means "Black Sea." It sits at an altitude of 3,6…
The Pamir region is located in the southwestern part of Xinjiang. In ancient times, it was known as Congling and has long been referred to as the "Roof of the World." Based on its natural geography, it can be divided into eight sections, also called the Eight “Pams.” During the Qing Dynasty, a merit stele was erected within the Alchu’er Pam; eight outposts, known as karan, were established across the Pams. The Pamir has been the traditional habitat and pastureland of China’s Tajik and Kirghiz ethnic groups...
Ancient Kubiz Caravanserais of the Silk Road There are six ancient Kubiz sites along the Silk Road within our county. The best-preserved one is this caravanserai by the Tashkurgan River. It consists of three connected stone rooms that have partially collapsed. One room still shows its original state. This site is 30 kilometers from the county town. The ruins of the caravanserai consist of a small conical structure built with cobblestones, resembling a yurt. The door faces east, and there are skylights and vents in the roof for ventilation. Inside, there are stone remnants of niches, and the walls are blackened from smoke. The caravanserai is surrounded by river flats, and on the high ground near the river, there is an ancient cemetery. To the east lies the ruins of a small town. From the ruins, one can imagine how many people once lived here, how many ethnic groups passed through, and where they made their homes. About 500 meters to the north, there is a row of Tang Dynasty scripture caves of varying sizes, neatly arranged—evidence of the prosperity that once thrived here.