Things to do in Tacheng Prefecture

No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Tacheng Prefecture

Anjihai Grand Canyon

Anjihai Grand Canyon has been carved over the years by the Anjihai River, which originates in the Tianshan Mountains. With nearly vertical cliffs and a valley depth of up to hundreds of meters, standing on the edge and looking down reveals several canyons converging beneath your feet, as if you were suspended high in the sky looking down at the earth. The area is defined by its colors: ochre, dark cyan, grayish-purple, and dark green rock layers interweave on the cliff walls, with red mountains, dark cliffs, green peaks, green islands, and clear water complementing each other like a colorful ribbon spread out at the foot of the northern slope of the Tianshan Mountains. On both sides, multi-level river terraces are arranged from top to bottom, resembling terraced fields, and the braided river at the bottom of the valley splits into several winding channels, which, when viewed from above, look like an abstract painting of the earth.

No. 1 of Night Attractions in Tacheng Prefecture

Antler Bay Scenic Area

Lujiao Bay is named for its abundance of deer antlers. It belongs to Boltong Ancient Ranch in Shawan County. It is located in the low valley and hilly area at the northern foot of Yilianha Bierga Mountain, 65 kilometers south of Shawan County, with an altitude of 1500-1700 meters. The average temperature here in winter is minus 14 ℃, the average temperature in summer is 20 ℃, and the annual rainfall is more than 600 mm. The main plants are spruce, snow lotus, poplar, willow and pasture, and the wild animals are deer, snow chicken, wild sheep and snow leopard. The Lujiaowan Ranch extends from Danangou to the east, to Boltong Ancient Township to the north, and to the south of Yilianha Bierga Mountain, which is over 4,000 meters above sea level. Within more than 50 square kilometers, the snow peaks and spruce, tall and straight and handsome, clear springs and flowing water, green grass, willows flickering, beautiful scenery and convenient transportation, are summer resorts. Every year, the Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture and the Tacheng area jointly hold the Akon Playing and Singing Concert here. Ten thousand people gather, and representatives from the Kazakhs of Gansu and Qinghai provinces also come to participate.

Baktu Port Tourist Scenic Area

Leave Tacheng city, and drive west along the straight and wide port road for 12 kilometers to reach Baktu, the border port between China and Kazakhstan. This is a port very close to the city in Xinjiang. It is connected to Tacheng city in the east and 60 kilometers away from Makanchi Town in Kazakhstan in the west. The open and flat grassland is dotted with flowers, with winding green mountains in the distance, and the shadows of the villages on both sides are quiet and distant. Because it is close to the suburbs, the buildings at Baktu Port appear few and precise. The modern joint inspection hall is spacious and bright, and the vehicles on the five cargo passages are lined up in long queues. Everything seems busy and orderly.

Tacheng Red Mansion Museum

As one of the oldest and only remaining Russian-style buildings in Tacheng, the Red House has a history of nearly a hundred years. At present, it is the office land of Tacheng Newspaper Office, and it is an autonomous region-level cultural relics protection unit. The Red House was built in the second year of Xuantong in the Qing Dynasty, that is, in 1910, by the Tatar businessman Remazan Kanyshev, who was originally from Russia. It covers an area of 885 square meters and is divided into upper and lower floors. There are 16 large and small houses in total. The ceiling floor, iron roof, door frame and window lattice are all built with exquisite patterns. The walls facing the street are all light red, so people call it "Red House". After the red building was completed and put into use, Remazan Kanyshev operated a large number of local specialties and import and export trade here, becoming the center of Tacheng import and export trade at that time, and many businesses from Dihua (Urumqi) also came here to open their doors. agency. In 1933, Sheng Shicai arrested Remazan Kanyshev on trumped-up charges, and the red building was confiscated and turned into a hospital; later the red building was returned to the original owner. Soon after the son of Remazan Kannyshev took over the Red House, he donated it and still used it as a hospital. Later, the red building was successively converted into the office building of the regional administrative agency, the guest house, and the office building of the agricultural department of the administrative agency. In 1985, the Red Building was designated as the office space of the Tacheng Newspaper. In recent years, many domestic film and television directors have made a special trip to Tacheng and put it on the screen, allowing hundreds of millions of viewers to see its style, and many foreign tourists who come to Tacheng will also come here to visit.

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.

Manas Salt Lake Scenic Area

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.

Barluk Tourist Scenic Area

Barluk Tourist Scenic Area is located south of Yumin County and is centered around theBarluk Mountains, featuring diverse landscapes such as snow-capped mountains and grasslands. The scenery is stunning, making it a perfect spot for photography. TheBarluk Mountainsare also a classic hiking route for many outdoor adventure enthusiasts. Barluk Tourist Scenic Area covers a vast area and can be explored by car, allowing you to photograph the grasslands and mountain landscapes. You can also stay in traditional Kazakh yurts here. The Mountain Flower Festival is held on the grasslands every year from May–July, where you can enjoy the flowers and take photos, or even pick precious safflower filaments. There are plenty of activities to enjoy.

Xiaobaiyang Post

Xiaobaiyang Post is a border post between China and Kazakhstan. Its name originates from a story. In the early 1980s, a soldier from the post went home to visit his family and told his mother about life at the border. She encouraged him to work hard in the army and asked him to bring 10 white poplar saplings back to the post to plant, urging him to take root in the border region like the white poplars and guard the border well for the motherland. Upon returning to the border post, Chen Fulin and his comrades planted the saplings by the barracks, and the post was subsequently renamed "Xiaobaiyang Post".

Accordion Museum