The average elevation of the entire township is about 3,100 meters, with significant temperature variations, making it a typical high-cold mountainous area. The average summer temperature is around 20°C, making it an ideal destination for leisure, summer retreat, and vacation. The township currently has 1.2 million mu of naturally high-quality contiguous grasslands. Located in the mountainous area about 22 kilometers from the township government in Aomuxia Village, Qeshitaxiang Township, there are three hot springs — the only high-altitude hot springs in Hotan Prefecture. They flow year-round with water temperatures reaching up to 70°C, and are rich in minerals. These hot springs not only help wash away the fatigue of the day but also offer significant health and therapeutic benefits.
The township currently has 1.2 million mu of naturally high-quality contiguous grasslands. In summer, the vast grasslands resemble a natural green carpet, covered with colorful wildflowers. Upon arriving, you can smell the distinctive fragrance of plants like Kunlun wormwood, wild onions, horse orchids, and other unnamed wild blossoms. From the grasslands, you can also admire the majestic and spectacular views of the snow mountains. The air on the grasslands is fresh and cool. You can stay for a few days in a yurt, enjoy traditional ethnic music and dance performances, and watch horse racing and sheep-snatching shows. Sample ethnic cuisine, whole roasted lamb, as well as unique local specialties such as Suoyang wine, snow chicken soup, wild mountain vegetables, and high-altitude cold-water fish. The grand and imposing snow mountains and the thrilling riverbanks at the source of the Jade River provide opportunities for adventurous souls to climb majestic peaks, ford river rapids, and explore jade mines in the Yutian jade region.
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