Recommended Tour Routes in Kuqa

Key Attractions: Kizilgaha Beacon Tower (World Cultural Heritage), Kizil Caves (World Cultural Heritage), Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon (National AAAA Scenic Area), Kuqa Royal Mansion (National AAAA Scenic Area), Kucha Oasis Ecological Park (National AAAA Scenic Area).

Itinerary: After breakfast, depart for a visit to Kizilgaha Beacon Tower. Then head to Kizil Caves. Along the way, you can enjoy natural scenery including Yardang landforms, Salt Water Valley and the "Potala Palace" rock formation from the vehicle. Have lunch near Kizil Caves. Afterwards, return to downtown Kuqa to tour Kuqa Royal Mansion, followed by a visit to Kucha Oasis Ecological Park where you will have dinner.

Key Attractions: Subash Ancient City (World Cultural Heritage), Kizilgaha Beacon Tower (World Cultural Heritage), Kizil Caves (World Cultural Heritage), Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon (National AAAA Scenic Area), Kuqa Royal Mansion (National AAAA Scenic Area), Kuqa Old Town, Ancient Folk Residences (National Historical and Cultural City), Kuqa Grand Mosque (Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level), Ancient Kucha City (Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level), Memorial Hall of Martyr Lin Jilu, Giant Nang City (Folk Custom Scenic Area).

Day 1 After breakfast, drive to Kizil Caves. You may stop to sightsee Yardang landforms, Salt Water Valley, the "Potala Palace" rock formation, Red Stone Forest and Kezilaya landscapes on the way. Visit Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon and have lunch locally. Return to Kuqa County to visit Kuqa Royal Mansion, then proceed to Kucha Oasis Ecological Park for dinner.

Day 2 After breakfast, visit Subash Ancient City, then tour Kizilgaha Beacon Tower. Afterwards, explore Kuqa Old Town, visiting the Memorial Hall of Martyr Lin Jilu, Kuqa Grand Mosque, ancient dwellings, Ancient Kucha City and Giant Nang City. Experience local folk customs in this National Historical and Cultural City.

Key Attractions: All scenic spots from the two-day tour, plus the Poplar Forest along the Tarim River, Big and Little Dragon Ponds.

Day 1 After breakfast, travel to Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon. You can stop to view Yardang landforms, Salt Water Valley, the "Potala Palace" rock formation, Red Stone Forest and Kezilaya natural scenery en route. Next, go to Big and Little Dragon Ponds to admire waterfalls, snow-capped mountains and primeval forests. You may stay overnight at the scenic area or head back to downtown Kuqa.

Day 2 After breakfast, visit Kizil Caves. On the way back to Kuqa, stop by Kizilgaha Beacon Tower and Subash Ancient City. Have dinner in downtown Kuqa, then tour Kuqa Grand Mosque and Kuqa Royal Mansion, and visit the Memorial Hall of Martyr Lin Jilu and the historic old town blocks before returning to accommodation.

Day 3 After breakfast, set off for the Tarim Poplar Forest in Shaya County. Upon returning to Kuqa, visit Giant Nang City, and finish the trip with a sightseeing tour and dinner at Kucha Oasis Ecological Park.