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Duku Highway
Duku Highwayis the common name for the Dushanzi to Kuqa section of National Highway 217. It starts in the north at Dushanzi and ends in the south at Kuqa, the site of the ancient Qiuci kingdom. It spans approx. 561 km and runs through the Tianshan Mountains, cutting the travel distance between northern and southern Xinjiang, which originally required a detour of over 1,000 km, by nearly half. Half of the highway is at an altitude of over 2,000 m, and it crosses four mountain passes covered in snow year-round. One-fifth of the route lies in the alpine permafrost zone, and one-third consists of cliffs and precipices. It took ten years to build this road before it was fully opened to traffic. More than 100 soldiers who built the road rest forever in the Tianshan Mountains, and the Martyrs' Cemetery in Qiao'erma was built to commemorate them. It can be said that every kilometer was hard-won.Kuytun · 9.6km from Wusu
Populus Euphratica Forest Scenic Area
The Populus euphratica forest scenic area is located in a vast area where plateaus and river valleys intersect. The forest is lush and the environment is tranquil. In autumn, the leaves of the Populus euphratica turn a brilliant golden yellow, contrasting beautifully with the blue sky and white clouds, creating a magnificent tapestry of colors. The roads and trails within the forest area are well-planned, facilitating close-up viewing of the Populus euphratica while maintaining the integrity of the natural ecosystem, allowing visitors to experience the tenacity of life and the power of nature while strolling through. The Populus euphratica forest within the scenic area is well-arranged, with tall trunks and abundant foliage, providing habitats for various birds and wild animals, resulting in a rich and diverse ecosystem. Walking along the forest paths, visitors can not only appreciate the magnificent scenery of the Populus euphratica forest but also experience the tranquility and mystery of the deep forest, feeling the harmonious coexistence of nature and humanity. The scenic area has complete supporting facilities, including viewing platforms, rest areas, and science education displays, allowing visitors to learn about the ecological value and conservation significance of the Populus euphratica forest while touring.Wusu · 29.9km from downtown
Hashilagen Daban
Hashilagen Daban is located within Nilka County. Its Mongolian name means "impassable." It serves as the boundary between Ili and Tacheng prefectures. The terrain is steep and rugged, the road winds through deep canyons, and the views along the way are magnificent.Wusu · 74.6km from downtown
Dushanzi Grand Canyon
Dushanzi Grand Canyon is located in Dushanzi District, Karamay City, Xinjiang, about 28 km south of the urban area, with accessible roads for vehicles. The canyon floor is 100–400m wide, while the canyon shoulders span 800–1,000m. With a height of up to 200m from base to shoulder and an elevation of 1,070m, this attraction features spectacular canyon terrain. After breaking through the Tianshan Mountains, the river carved out a spectacular canyon in the sloping plains southwest of Dushanzi. The terraces on both sides of the canyon are clearly visible, with at least nine distinct levels. The terrace surfaces feature desert grasslands dotted with wormwood and feather grass. Within Dushanzi, the Kuitun River flows through the Dushanzi Grand Canyon, which runs nearly north-south. The canyon walls are steep cliffs, while the river at the bottom alternately converges and diverges. The canyon shoulders are covered in desert grasslands. Standing at the canyon's edge, visitors are treated to a classic grand canyon panorama. The meltwater from Tianshan Mountain and rainwater carve out these unique canyon views by forming alluvial gullies through the local soil. The canyon begins at the mountain's base, creating distinct soil layers across the grassland, primarily in shades of gray and black. Though fed by abundant snowmelt, the water turns turbid as it carries sediment through these mineral-rich soils.Karamay · 30.2km from Wusu
Wusu Foshan National Forest Park
Wusufushan Forest Park covers an area of more than 30,000 hectares and consists of three areas: Bayingou, Daifuseng and Wulan Sadek Lake. It is surrounded by mountains and rivers and has a beautiful environment. The park integrates tourism, sightseeing, summer vacation, vacation, adventure, field scientific research, and wild animal and plant viewing. It is a good place for your leisure and vacation.Wusu · 35.2km from downtown
Mud volcano
Not far to the southwest of Dushanzi, there is a mud volcano, bare, and the name of Dushanzi comes from this mud volcano. There are magma vents in the shape of a circle or an ellipse on the top of the mud volcano, and the mud accumulates in a cone shape on the ground. Some volcanic craters erupted violently, accompanied by a thudding sound. Mud volcanoes are rare natural features. The mud volcanoes here are still erupting continuously.Karamay · 16.3km from Wusu
Kuytun Food and Leisure Street
Kuytun Food and Leisure Street, also known as Wusu Street, sees traffic flowing back and forth every day, with busy crowds bustling in and out of the shops. This short street is lined with restaurants, reflecting the prosperity of the small city. It is filled with restaurants and snack shops offering a wide variety of delicious dishes.Kuytun · 14.8km from Wusu
Fushan Park Daifuseng Area
Wusu Foshan Forest Park is located in the middle of the Tianshan Mountains, about 50 kilometers away from the urban area of Wusu. Tofu Seng Scenic Spot is an important and beautiful scenic spot in Foshan Park. Here there is the world's largest and most mysterious natural snow-capped Buddha, a sub-alpine ecological park that is rare in the world and unique in China, and a unique geological phenomenon in the Junggar Basin with relatively complete development, many strata, relatively complete rock formations, and exposed A continuous, well-preserved geological zone. It is a tourist treasure land intertwined by snow-capped mountains, forests, grasslands, rivers, glaciers and canyons.Wusu · 34.5km from downtown
Emperor Anchor Heat Island Park
Located in Kuitun City, Xinjiang, Emperor Anchor Hot Island Park is a tourist and commercial complex integrating a large indoor water park, hot springs, a popular trampoline park, an indie playground, a real ice skating rink, a Venetian water city, specialty restaurants, a Korean sauna, and a resort hotel. It operates 24/7 year-round and can accommodate over 10,000 people simultaneously. The water park offers over ten water attractions, including a wave pool, a lazy river, an Amazon water castle, a super loudspeaker, a giant skateboard, and indoor and outdoor hot springs. This wide variety allows visitors to fully immerse themselves in the fun and fully experience the joy of physical interaction, making it suitable for guests of all ages.Kuytun · 16.9km from Wusu
Wusuni Volcano Scenic Area
This is a typical Danxia landform with unique natural landscape. The mountains and rivers are endless. Seeing it and forgetting the vulgarity makes people linger.Wusu · 36.3km from downtown
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Duku Highway
Kuytun · 9.6km from WusuPopulus Euphratica Forest Scenic Area
Wusu · 29.9km from downtownHashilagen Daban
Wusu · 74.6km from downtownDushanzi Grand Canyon
Karamay · 30.2km from WusuWusu Foshan National Forest Park
Wusu · 35.2km from downtownMud volcano
Karamay · 16.3km from WusuKuytun Food and Leisure Street
Kuytun · 14.8km from WusuFushan Park Daifuseng Area
Wusu · 34.5km from downtownImmediate access, Book now for today, Cancel anytimeEmperor Anchor Heat Island Park
Kuytun · 16.9km from WusuWusuni Volcano Scenic Area
Wusu · 36.3km from downtown
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What travellers say about Wusu
M54***5211 July 2026
4.0
Xinjiang Trip Day 9 ✨ Tangbula Hundred-Mile Gallery—Duku Highway—Urumqi
What incredible luck today! I woke up this morning to find out the Duku Highway was reopened! ✨ What would have been an 11-hour drive was reduced to just 8 hours! What amazing luck!
🌄 Surprise at the start: The Hundred-Mile Gallery is breathtakingly beautiful! Every snapshot is wallpaper-worthy scenery 🏞️
The Duku Highway truly deserves its title as Xinjiang's most beautiful highway 🏆 Today we witnessed:
✓ 20°C summer at the foot of the mountain vs. a sub-zero snowy world at the summit ❄️
✓ A changing panorama of scenery throughout the four seasons: grassland → spruce forest → snow-capped mountains → Danxia canyons
✓ A southerner screamed with excitement upon touching a real snow-capped mountain for the first time (I won't say who it was 😝)
🚗 Driving Tips:
1️⃣ Duku Highway Opening Hours: June 1st - October 15th
2️⃣ Restricted Hours: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
3️⃣ Essential Items: Thick coat! Sunscreen! Sunglasses! (Don't ask how I know, I just got three shades tanned 😭)
💯 Today's highlights:
A snowball fight at the foot of the snow-capped mountains ☃️ Zero traffic jams + zero livestock = a silky smooth experience
Still savoring the experience on the way back to Urumqi, this was definitely the most worthwhile day of my Xinjiang trip! I highly recommend that everyone visiting Xinjiang add the Duku Highway to their must-see list~
#XinjiangTravel #DukuHighway #HundredMileGallery #TangbulaGrassland #UrumqiTourism
Duku Highway
M36***323 October 2025
1.0
It's not good to look at. I regret coming here. It's ok to take a walk.
Populus Euphratica Forest Scenic Area
miss you every day26 September 2025
5.0
Hashilegen Pass, located on the Duku Highway in Xinjiang, is a key pass in the Tianshan Mountains, reaching an altitude of approximately 3,390 meters. Known for its perpetual snow and precipitous terrain, it is known as the "Glacier Pass." Its iconic Hashilegen Tunnel, once a snow corridor, is a true wonder of the highway. As a crucial thoroughfare connecting northern and southern Xinjiang, this pass is not only a geographical dividing line but also a highlight of the Duku Highway, offering magnificent snow-capped mountain scenery and a unique driving experience, allowing visitors to experience the changing seasons in a single day.
Hashilagen Daban
Anonymous user5 October 2026
5.0
It's not far from the Duku Highway Museum. The ticket price is reasonable, and you can go in to see the unique landforms. The cliffs are like huge steps, covered with wrinkles that look like they were carved by a knife and axe, giving it a very cold and desolate visual appearance.
Dushanzi Grand Canyon
泡小沫61622 March 2025
5.0
It is simply a natural oxygen bar. When we went there, the tulips were in bloom and the lavender was in bloom. The scenery was so beautiful! There is also a small theater in the park, which is a good place to escape the heat in summer!
Wusu Foshan National Forest Park
M15***7812 May 2026
5.0
It's a worthwhile attraction. We rented a taxi in Wusu to get there. When we arrived at the scenic area parking lot, the driver took us to the site of my country's first oil well. From there, we climbed up the mountain to reach the mud volcano. The slope is gentler from there, so you don't have to climb those six or seven hundred steps.
Mud volcano
Princesstt29 August 2019
4.0
Although Xinjiang Kuitun is a small city, I think life here is very comfortable. The most important thing is that there are so many things to eat here. There are also many Xinjiang delicacies on the food and leisure street.
Kuytun Food and Leisure Street
182***0611 July 2022
5.0
Opposite the entrance of the scenic area, there is a big Buddha, sitting between two mountains, with a dignified posture and snow-capped peaks on its head. The park is full of mountain flowers and the plants are clearly layered.
Fushan Park Daifuseng Area
无敌串串26 July 2025
5.0
The scenery and decorations are very beautiful, suitable for filming, and the normal activities are fun and interesting. The only drawback is that there are no slippers and bath towels, and no advance notice. It is recommended that guests bring their own
Emperor Anchor Heat Island Park
Priya13 May 2020
5.0
It was fate that I strayed into the Wusu Ni Volcano Scenic Area. After driving for a day on my way back from Yili Autonomous Prefecture, I saw Wusu getting off the expressway station and wanted to take a detour to Daifusen Park. Unexpectedly, I drove along the way and turned to the herdsmen's winter pasture. There were basically no tourists, and it was very quiet and peaceful. The hillsides here were all mud, a very special landform, and the scenery was beautiful.
Wusuni Volcano Scenic Area
