4.2/5
游侠半仙The largest Buddhist cave in Xinjiang, it was excavated between the cliffs on the banks of the Muzati River from the 4th to the 8th century, with 236 numbered caves. There are three types of caves: the Great Statue Cave, the Monk's Quarters Cave, and the Qiuci-style caves with spacious main rooms and two sides of the main wall opening to the back corridor. The Qiuci-style caves are the most numerous, with a picture of the heavenly palace preaching painted above the door wall, the stories of the Buddha's life painted in the squares on the left and right walls, and the stories of karma and the previous life painted in the diamond-shaped grids on the top of the vault. The outlines of the figures are mostly in the style of "bending iron and coiling silk", the skin is smudged, and the beams and rafters of the building are colored red and green to show the relationship between the front and back. [Fun] Religious belief activities. [Cost-effectiveness] The first batch of national key cultural relics protection units announced by the State Council in 1961.
4.1/5
漫步小日记Once in Kuqa, a visit to the Kuqa Palace is a good option. It opens at 10:00 AM, and the opening ceremony begins at 10:30 AM. At the end, visitors are invited to dance together, and it's packed. Learn about the palace's history, take photos with the princess, and enjoy the beautiful gardens and a section of the ancient city wall. I highly recommend the freshly ground coffee, which is affordable and delicious.
4.3/5
M10***76The Kuqa Grand Mosque is now a tourist attraction. It no longer has worship ceremonies for believers, so it is completely open to the public. It is still very interesting for non-believers who want to know what structures the mosque has.
4.3/5
吴青芸@Aksu (Kuqa), Kucha Wei and Jin Dynasty Ruins Museum During the construction of Kuqa, this site was excavated, and the museum was subsequently established on the site. The exhibition hall offers scheduled guided tours (one at 2 p.m., I think) that are included with your admission ticket; no separate ticket is required. The entire hall utilizes 3D projection technology to explain the historical background and highlight key points of the exhibits. This innovative approach creates an artistic atmosphere, leaving a sense of spaciousness and depth. The museum uses objective evidence to demonstrate the spread and integration of ancient Kucha and Han civilizations, demonstrating the cultural significance of the ancient Silk Road.
4.6/5
M60***13It can be said to be the most exciting part of this trip. The actors are beautiful and the dance is graceful. It really has the advantage of nationality. They are beautiful and can dance 💃, which is pleasing to the eyes!
4.4/5
无聊的蓝The ticket price is cheap and the price is high. It's one of Xinjiang's six World Cultural Heritage Sites, though the adjacent grottoes are unfortunately closed. The staff were very friendly. There weren't many tourists, so there weren't any crowds.
4.7/5
M37***52This scenic area offers excellent value for money. Every step inside the Red Stone Forest reveals a new vista; the word "stunning" doesn't even begin to describe the sheer impact of the scenery. It's definitely worth a visit! The value of the Blazing Spring is subjective, but the Devil City along the way is also well worth a trip!
4.6/5
旅游达人F4The Subashi Buddhist Temple Ruins, also known as the Zhaohuli Great Temple, are located 20 kilometers northeast of Kuqa City in Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Dating from the Northern and Southern Dynasties to the Tang Dynasty, the temple was first constructed during the Wei and Jin Dynasties and reached its peak during the Sui and Tang Dynasties. The site, centered around a pagoda, is surrounded by temples, caves, halls, monks' quarters, and other structures, all of which are relatively well-preserved. A river runs through the site, and the ruins are scattered on earthen mounds on the east and west banks of the river, designated the West Temple and the East Temple, with the main buildings concentrated in the West Temple. The Subashi Buddhist Temple Ruins are enormous and are the largest, best-preserved, and oldest surviving Buddhist architectural complex in Xinjiang. They possess significant historical, artistic, scientific, and social value, representing a prime example of earthen ruins in the arid region of northwest China and even in Central Asia. Their construction techniques encompass nearly all forms of earthen ruins. On November 20, 1996, the Subashi Buddhist Temple Ruins were designated as a fourth-batch National Key Cultural Relics Protection Site by the State Council of the People's Republic of China. On June 22, 2014, the Subashi Buddhist Temple Ruins were included in the World Heritage List as a site in the "Silk Road: Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor Road Network" jointly applied for by China, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.
4.6/5
202***80The scenery is quite nice, but the infrastructure of the scenic area is truly disappointing. While allowing private cars is convenient, there's a severe lack of signage. There are no road signs, and it's unclear which way to go at many intersections. The large rocks come in various shapes, and while the scenic area lists some names, there are no pictures or descriptions at their locations, so you have to guess which is which on the map. Such a large scenic area has only one restroom, and trash cans are extremely limited, leading to littering in some areas. Of course, the people littering are also quite inconsiderate.
4.6/5M16***42It's amazing how nature has done this, and it's definitely worth a visit! If you have the energy, you can walk around on your own, or take an electric cart or ride a camel if you get tired.
