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Zhaosu Yuhu Scenic Area
Zhaosu Jade Lake is a magical lake hidden in the heart of the Tianshan glacier. The winding lake water stretches into the distance.Throughout the year, due to different light conditions, the water in the Jade Lake presents different colors, hence the nickname "Color-Changing Lake". The colorful and changing colors of the lake make every tourist who sees it intoxicated, and they all sigh at its magical colors.China · Zhaosu
Qiongkushitai Village
Joan Kushtai means "big platform" in Kazakh language. Qiongkushi Terrace has ravines and ravines, which is quite masculine in the grassland. There are countless ravines cut longitudinally on the platform, and the peaceful grassland is drawn like the waves raised in the sea. Visitors can see the blue sky and white clouds here. Below the white clouds are silver snow-capped mountains, dark green fir forests, light blue grasslands and colorful flowers. Several colors have distinct layers and harmonious hues, forming a natural grassland. Great view. If you put it another way, it can also be said: under the blue sky and white clouds is the snow-capped mountains, under the snow-capped mountains and fir forests is the Qiongkushi Terrace, and under the Qiongkush Terrace is the Kala Jun. Qiongkushitai Village on Qiongkushitai Grassland is a Kazakh herdsman's village. It is a small village on the half slope of Tianshan Mountain and the north entrance of Wusun Ancient Road. No one knew its existence before. name is known. Almost all the houses in Qiongkushitai Village are wooden buildings. Some houses are built from whole logs, while others are divided into two parts from the middle and built by various techniques such as digging, tenoning and arching. . The village is surrounded by mountains, and the houses are built according to the water. The drinking water and domestic water for people and animals in the village all come from the Kurdai River.China · Tekes County
Aksu Old Street
Aksu Old Street is a large-scale "culture, business and tourism" complex integrating eco-tourism, characteristic homestays, Dining and entertainment, leisure shopping and folk experience.In 2020, it was rated as the first batch of tourism and leisure districts in the autonomous region. Here you can taste Xinjiang-style specialties while enjoying passionate singing and dancing. At the same time, you can also watch the national intangible cultural heritage-Dawazi performance, and immerse yourself in Aksufolk customs and multicultural charm.Aksu City · 56.4km from Awat
Aksu Regional Museum
Aksu Museum is the Aksu Regional Museum. The new Aksu Museum was completed and officially opened to the public on December 26, 2017. The new museum is located on the beautiful Duolang River. The design methods inside and outside the museum show the charm of the Han and Tang Dynasties, and the momentum is majestic and solemn, integrating Chinese traditions, local characteristics and the spirit of the times. The total investment is 180 million yuan, the construction area is 18,000 square meters, the exhibition hall area is nearly 9,000 square meters, and the collection of cultural relics is more than 11,000 pieces. It consists of four permanent exhibition halls, namely "Aksu History and Culture", "Xinjiang Ancient Currency", "Aksu Natural Geography", and "Red Boat Sets Sail and Pursues Dreams", three temporary exhibition halls, the first digital exhibition hall in Xinjiang, and the Qiuci Cave Restoration Exhibition Hall, etc., showing Aksu's profound history and culture and unique natural features.Aksu City · 59.7km from Awat
Aisiman Lake
Awat · 27.4km from downtown
Yizhao Highway
Yizhao Highwayis a section of the ancient Silk Road's "Gongyue Road." It starts in the north at the Ili River Bridge No. 2 in Yining City, passes through Qapqal Xibe Autonomous County, crosses the Wusun Mountains, and ends in the south at Zhaosu County, spanning over 100 km across the Ili River Valley. Known for being both rugged and magnificent, it is often called "Little Duku" by self-drive enthusiasts. The thrill of the road is concentrated in the winding mountain section that crosses Baishifeng, the main peak of the Wusun Mountains: the altitude rises to over 3,000 m, with hairpin turn after hairpin turn, a cliff on one side and a deep ravine on the other. Clouds and mist often surge in the valley below, creating the illusion of traveling above the white clouds. As the terrain rises and falls, river valley fields, gentle sloping pastures, spruce forest belts, and snow-capped ridges appear one after another within a single day. Herdsmen's yurts and horses grazing with their heads down occasionally pass by the roadside, peaceful and vibrant.China · Zhaosu
Old City of Kuche
Kuqa Old City is a national historical and cultural city, with the majority of its residents being Uyghurs. The ancient buildings within Kuqa Old City have absorbed cultural elements and architectural styles from Central China and Europe, while also integrating traditional Western Region architecture, painting, and song and dance arts, retaining their traditional layout and historical appearance to this day.China · Kuqa
359th Brigade Reclamation Memorial
Alar · 77.4km from Awat
Aksu Dolan River National Wetland Park
Aksu Dolan River National Wetland Park is a popular local destination. It offers stunning, ever-changing scenery throughout the year, leaving visitors reluctant to leave.Aksu City · 64.4km from Awat
Resitan Road
Restan Road is a street full of local characteristics, attracting many tourists to explore. As one of the important commercial streets in Kuqa, it combines modern and traditional elements and displays rich cultural heritage. Walking along Restan Road, tourists can find a variety of shops and stalls selling local specialty goods such as handicrafts, traditional costumes and spices. The buildings on both sides of the street are mostly Uyghur style, with bright colors and exquisite decorations, adding a unique charm to the street. Restan Road is also a good place to taste Xinjiang cuisine. Street restaurants and snack stalls offer a variety of authentic flavors, allowing tourists to enjoy the fun of food after shopping. Restan Road is located in the city center and is within walking distance of other major attractions in Kuqa. Tourists are recommended to go there in the evening to experience the lively atmosphere of the street and enjoy the night light landscape. Whether it is shopping, tasting food, or experiencing local culture, Restan Road provides tourists with a rich experience and is an ideal starting point for exploring Kuqa.China · Kuqa
Free things to do in Awat
Zhaosu Yuhu Scenic Area
China · ZhaosuQiongkushitai Village
China · Tekes CountyAksu Old Street
Aksu City · 56.4km from AwatAksu Regional Museum
Aksu City · 59.7km from AwatAisiman Lake
Awat · 27.4km from downtownYizhao Highway
China · ZhaosuOld City of Kuche
China · Kuqa359th Brigade Reclamation Memorial
Alar · 77.4km from AwatAksu Dolan River National Wetland Park
Aksu City · 64.4km from AwatResitan Road
China · Kuqa
What travellers say about Awat
apher25 August 2026
5.0
Jade Lake is truly beautiful on a clear day, and a road trip there is well worth it. Besides getting a close-up view of the lake, you can also drive into the Aheyazi Valley. If you have time, you can visit the Aheyazi River downstream on the way to the scenic area.
Zhaosu Yuhu Scenic Area
YoYo_9H7U5N1A1 September 2026
5.0
Qiongkushitai is nestled deep in the mountains, with rustic wooden villages and vast grasslands behind it, accompanied by spruce trees and streams. The winding mountain road is bumpy, but staying overnight to watch the sunset and starry sky offers a truly immersive mountain atmosphere, perfect for a slow-paced trip.
Qiongkushitai Village
迪肯孔裴矩1 February 2023
5.0
Aksu Old Street is a new attraction for homestays and night markets that was renovated from the old city. It has a strong ethnic flavor. The homestay can rent a courtyard. I asked for a price of 1,600 yuan for five rooms at Dexiang Homestay. It was just right for dinner at the night market at around 8 or 9 in the evening. The streets and courtyards have been built and packaged as a whole. There are no homes. The original homes have been moved to new residential areas. All of them are homestays designed and renovated by the Tourism Bureau. You can come and experience them.
Aksu Old Street
小虫_00126 April 2023
5.0
The ancient coin hall on the second floor is worth seeing. There are ancient Chinese coins (minted in Aksu) and gold and silver coins from various ancient countries (Byzantine, Parthia, etc.), proving that Aksu has been an important transportation station on the Silk Road and an important node for cultural exchanges among countries since ancient times.
Aksu Regional Museum
Sorrow丶星尘20 May 2025
5.0
2025年伊昭公路开放很早，5月15日就开了全线，我们在16号自驾到昭苏，景色非常美，路上也有很多停车点可以拍照，弯路和爬坡不少，但是只要小心些并不难开
Yizhao Highway
didiann20018 June 2025
5.0
Kuche Old Town, Kuche Grand Temple, Qiuci Music and Dance, Qingcheng Lane, Linjilu Memorial Hall, and Kuche Palace are all nearby. You can visit them all at once. It's quite nice and worth a visit!
Old City of Kuche
当地向导逍遥遊8 July 2021
5.0
Going from Aksu to Hotan passes through Aral, which is the starting point of the second desert highway and also a city of reclamation. The Reclamation Memorial Hall comprehensively records and displays the arduous and outstanding years of reclamation of the 359th Brigade under the leadership of General Wang Zhen. It is a historical monument.
359th Brigade Reclamation Memorial
gdzhcyf68981 June 2023
5.0
The Aksu National Wetland Park is very large. It is recommended to enter from the east gate, first visit the east half to the south, and then visit the west half to the north. If you walk, it will take 2 to 3 hours to complete the tour. The scenery is really beautiful.
Aksu Dolan River National Wetland Park
加纳果11 August 2023
5.0
The colorful streets of Restan are lined with various shops and delicacies. Next to it is the Qiaotou Night Market, which is very lively after 10 o'clock. This is the essence of traveling to southern Xinjiang, integrating into the local people!
Resitan Road
