The Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon, also known as the Kuche Grand Canyon, is located in the northern part of Kuche City, Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang, at the southern end of the Duku Highway. It is famous for its unique reddish brown mountains, steep canyon landforms, and mysterious cultural relics, and is known as one of the "Top Ten Most Beautiful Canyons in China".
Geology and landforms
Reddish brown mountain
The mountains of the canyon are mainly composed of red sandstone and mudstone from the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, with a reddish brown color that shines brightly under sunlight, like a raging fire.
Canyon morphology
The canyon winds and twists, with ravines crisscrossing and steep cliffs on both sides, and various shapes. Some are like sharp swords piercing into the clouds, some like giant beasts crouching, and some like castles standing tall, full of mystery.
play of light and shadow
The canyon has a rich variety of lighting changes, and the scenery seen from different times and angles is completely different. At noon, the sunlight shines directly on the valley floor, and the red rocks shine brightly; In the evening, the setting sun casts a slanting glow, and the mountains appear golden red, with intertwined light and shadow, like a dream.
The integration of nature and humanities
Geological wonders
The Grand Canyon is a natural museum for studying the geological structure of the Tianshan Mountains and the formation of the Yadan landform. Its unique landform is extremely rare worldwide.
Silk Road relics
The Tang Dynasty grottoes in the canyon prove that it was once an important node on the ancient Silk Road, where Buddhist culture flourished.
Kizil Thousand Buddha Cave
Not far from the Grand Canyon, it is a famous Buddhist grotto temple site in Xinjiang, which can be visited together with the Grand Canyon to experience the charm of Buddhist art.
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Voltage and socket
The standard voltage in China is 220V. The commonly used socket shape is as shown in the picture. Most luxury hotel rooms are equipped with universal sockets, and tourists can also rent socket adapters at the hotel front desk.
Make a phone call
When a foreign mobile phone dials a Chinese fixed-line phone in China, it is necessary to dial the China area code (+86) and the city area code (e.g. Beijing +10) before the fixed-line phone number to be dialed.
When a foreign mobile phone dials a Chinese mobile number, it is necessary to dial the Chinese area code (+86) before the mobile number of the person being called.
Emergency call:
Call the police: 110
Fire emergency: 119
Traffic police: 122
Emergency: 120
Purchase a SIM card for a Chinese mobile phone
At major airports serving as ports of entry in China, there are designated counters for communication service providers, such as China Mobile and China Unicom. Foreign tourists can purchase SIM cards for Chinese mobile phones simply by presenting their passports.
Traffic safety tips
In China, all vehicles drive on the right side of the road, and both drivers and passengers must wear seat belts.
Health and medical tips
It is recommended to bring along commonly used medications (such as painkillers or gastrointestinal medications). If you need to take prescribed medication for an extended period, it is advisable to prepare sufficient quantities before departure and carry along doctor's certification documents, medical records, etc.
It is recommended to visit the international medical department of a general hospital or a foreign-funded hospital for treatment, as they generally provide medical services in English.
It is recommended to purchase relevant insurance before departure, and properly keep diagnosis certificates, outpatient medical records, fee lists, prescriptions, invoices, etc.
Cultural taboo
China is a multi-ethnic country, and there are significant differences in customs and habits among various ethnic groups. Especially when traveling in ethnic minority areas, it is important to pay attention to cultural taboos, such as taking off shoes when entering a Dai bamboo house, avoiding pork in Hui restaurants, and treating Buddhist statues, scriptures, and beads as sacred objects that must not be touched. It is recommended to listen carefully to the pre-trip introduction provided by the accompanying personnel and respect local culture and customs.
