Qiongboluo Forest Park is located in Qiongboluo Township, Qapqal Xibe Autonomous County, Yili, Xinjiang, about 50 kilometers from the county seat and 65 kilometers from Yining City. It is the closest forest park to downtown Yining. The park covers a total area of 90 square kilometers, with an average elevation of 1,910 meters, and its main peak, Baishi Peak, rises to 3,475 meters. The Wusun Mountain contains abundant fossils preserved in Carboniferous biogenic limestone, with clear bedding planes densely covered with brachiopod fossils such as productid brachiopods and spiriferids. Wusun Mountain serves as an important site for scientific research, camping, and education, as well as an ideal destination for sightseeing, summer retreats, and vacationing. The scenic area enjoys a cool and moist climate, featuring picturesque landscapes including peculiar peaks, canyons, waterfalls, forests, meadows, and valley woodlands. Major attractions include the Qiongboluo Ancient Tombs, Qiongboluo Gully Waterfall, Shimen Scenic Area, Baishi Peak Scenic Area, skiing zone, wildlife park, amusement area, viewing area, scientific research zone, and health and leisure resort.
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