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Wensu Grand Canyon is located in the Tianshan Mountains in Wensu County, Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang

Wensu Grand Canyon is located in the Tianshan Mountains in Wensu County, Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang. It has the following tourist features: Geological landscape - Diverse landforms: It integrates Danxia landform, Yardang landform, rock salt karst landform, and other geological landscapes, and is known as "China's most beautiful Danxia geological wonder" and "China's largest rock salt karst geological wonder." It is known as the "living museum of geological evolution" in Xinjiang. - Unique shapes: It consists of three main valleys in the shape of the Chinese character "川" and 12 tributary valleys, with various landform types such as canyons, wide valleys, and cliffs. The shapes are like castles, flocks of birds, and other unique rock pillar shapes such as "Mother Earth" and "Source of Life." Natural scenery - Magnificent canyon: The canyon is 20 km long and about 25 km wide. The peaks on both sides are strange, and the rock layers on the cliffs are deeply textured, presenting a magnificent landscape of red cliffs with layers and crisscrossing. - Contrasting with snow-capped mountains: The snow-capped peaks of Tomur Peak, the highest peak of the Tianshan Mountains in the distance, contrast with the red canyon in the near distance, forming a majestic and magnificent picture. Ecological resources Rich in flora and fauna, it is one of the world's important natural habitats and distribution centers for snow leopards in Central Asia, as well as rare higher plants such as wild apples and wild apricots in Xinjiang. History and culture This is an important area on the ancient Silk Road, with a long history and rich cultural heritage. The post road beacon towers and other relics in the canyon witness the prosperity of the past. Tour routes - Shuttle bus route: Take the shuttle bus to visit No. 4 Valley (Spring of Life), No. 3 Valley (Valley of Heaven), No. 6 Valley (Valley of Thousand Mountains), and No. 2 Valley (Valley of Heaven) in turn, and enjoy different scenic spots. - Self-driving route: Only four-wheel drive vehicles and off-road vehicles are allowed to enter. You can drive along the designated route to explore the beauty of the canyon more freely, but you need to pay attention to safety and drive along the ruts. Tickets and related fees Tickets are CNY 36 per person, and shuttle bus tickets are CNY 60 per person.
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Posted: Dec 28, 2024
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