Hosblk Scenic Area

　　Hosblk, in the Kazakh language, means “Mandarin Duck Spring.” The Hosblk Scenic Area is situated on the northern slope of the Tianshan Mountains, within the territory of Erdaoshui Village, A’shi Township, Changji, approximately 85 kilometers from Urumqi. The area features snow-capped mountains and glaciers, alpine grasslands, dense forests, rare flowers and plants, as well as a wide variety of wild animals, combining the elements of wonder, danger, beauty, and elegance. The scenic area consists of three naturally formed high-altitude grassland platforms at different elevations, where the hillsides are covered with lush vegetation and vibrant blooms, creating picturesque landscapes. The Mandarin Duck Springs are crystal clear and gently flow, offering sweet and refreshing water. The surrounding mountain formations are diverse and majestic, with peaks standing side by side.

　　Along the way, you’ll encounter natural wonders such as the Heart of Asia, the sulfur valley’s yardang landforms, peculiar hanging rocks, the Camel Lying Down Peak, the Flaming Mountain, the Turtle Immortal Cliff, and the pristine Populus euphratica forest. These formations are strikingly vivid, embodying a blend of wonder, danger, beauty, and elegance that will leave you in awe. At night, wandering on the grassland platforms allows you to overlook the panoramic night views of Urumqi and Changji, making it an enchanting experience that will make you linger in the embrace of nature, reluctant to leave. It is a place of authentic ethnic culture and the most pristine natural ecology.