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Explore the Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon

❤Recommended Reason: The Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon is a combination of majesty, danger, seclusion, tranquility, and divinity. The canyon is composed of a massive group of reddish-brown mountains, known in Uyghur as 'Keziliya' (red cliffs), formed by millions of years of wind erosion and torrential floods. It is a rare arid natural scenic spot in China. The winding paths of the canyon present a myriad of landscapes, with strange peaks and rocks, perilous caves and gorges. On the left side of the valley, the cliffs boast the Thousand Buddha Caves from the prosperous Tang Dynasty, with murals that are clear, rich in content, vivid, and lifelike. Being there is like wandering in a fairyland on earth! ⛰【Travel Tips】 📍Detailed Address: On the north side of National Highway 217, No. 1025, Kuqa County, Kizilsu Kirghiz Autonomous Prefecture, 64 kilometers north of Kuqa County town. 🚗Recommended Duration: 2-3 hours 🕙Opening Hours: All year round 10:00-19:00 💰Ticket Price: 40 yuan 🌟Highlights: The rocks, sculpted by wind and rain, are reddish-brown throughout. The mountain shapes are varied, with peaks reaching straight into the sky! The sunlit mountains contrast sharply with the shaded ones, creating a vivid tableau. The entire mountain is bathed in red, with a secluded path winding through the canyon, revealing a hidden paradise. Tourists riding camels through the valleys add an exotic flavor! The narrowest part of the canyon is just wide enough for one person to pass through! 📌Small Tips: There are no shuttle buses in the scenic area; walking is sufficient as the distances are not very long. However, it is essential to wear waterproof and slip-resistant shoes, preferably hiking boots, as the paths are all gravel, and there are puddles throughout the canyon!
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Posted: Mar 31, 2024
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