The total length of the Duku Highway is 561 kilometers
It starts from Dushanzi District, Karamay City in the north
South to Kuqa City, Aksu Prefecture
It is an important part of the G217 line
Selected by China National Geographic
"A landscape avenue running through the backbone of the Tianshan Mountains"
It is also a must-see for many self-driving tourists
"The road that must be driven in this life" and "the most beautiful Tianshan Road"
Let's walk towards the beautiful scenery of the Kuqa section together!
Red Mountain Stone Forest
The Hongshan Stone Forest in the Kuqa section of National Highway 217 is a typical Yadan landform, carved by hundreds of millions of years of wind, frost, rain, snow and sand, and every inch of rock formation is engraved with nature's unparalleled creativity and patience. The rocks are bursting in colour, from fiery reds to warm oranges and yellows, to bright and dazzling gold, like the colours of nature's painters, weaving together a breathtaking picture of nature.
The jagged peaks and sharp stone pillars create awe-inspiring landscapes that are not only works of art carved by nature, but also delicate brushstrokes left by time on the solid rocks.
These stone forests of different shapes stand on this land that seems to have been forgotten by time and space, creating an illusion of traveling to another world, allowing the viewer to involuntarily immerse themselves in the primitive and rugged beauty, as if they can hear the echoes of ancient times and feel the endless charm of nature.
(Photo by Xie Chao)
The mysterious Grand Canyon of the Tianshan Mountains
64 kilometers north of Kuqa City, there is a rare Grand Canyon in the world - the mysterious Grand Canyon of the Tianshan Mountains, it is a breathtaking natural wonder in the Tianshan Mountains, with strange peaks, different stones, dangerous caves, winding paths and valleys, clear springs, interesting nature and famous, with the fusion of gods, strange, male, secret, ancient, secluded in one and astonishing the world.
The reddish-brown mountains rise majestically into the sky, and their majestic momentum is even more unique when illuminated by the sun. The mountain is like a vivid scroll on the paper, and its color is like a raging flame, warm and unrestrained, as if it wants to ignite the whole cloudy sky. This magnificent sight is one to marvel at and at the same time to be amazed by the wonders of nature.
The peak in the valley turns around, the meandering and secluded, the spring water dingdong, the birds call the cicadas and the gulls, the cold and summer are pleasant, and the visitors are amazing; The side of the valley is rugged, the ground is skyscraper, the cliffs are strange and rocky, majestic and majestic; The secret caves of the gods contain their own meanings. The distant view is picturesque and abrupt; Up close, the spectacle is shocking. Stroll through the canyon, every step of the way, the scenery is interesting.
Big and small dragon pools
As the saying goes, "one mountain, one world, one lake, one clear", each piece of landscape contains a unique charm and vitality. Although the large and small dragon pools are only four kilometers apart, they each have their own unique appearance and dazzling brilliance. It is as if two bright pearls are inlaid in the mountains and forests, complementing each other, and together they outline a beautiful and fascinating picture.
After the cold winter, ushered in the recovery of all things and the spring of spring flowers, the big and small dragon ponds finally ushered in its most gorgeous midsummer. At this moment, the surface of the lake is like a mirror, quietly reflecting the majestic snow peaks of the Tianshan Mountains, and the picture is dreamlike and beautiful. The waters of the lake are vast and clear, as if you can see through every detail of the bottom of the lake. It forms a sharp visual contrast with the snow-capped mountains standing in the distance, which shows its unique charm. On the Duku Highway, the Big and Small Dragon Pond is undoubtedly a rare and beautiful scenery, attracting countless tourists to stop and watch and linger.
Stepping on the Duku Highway, how can you miss the charming Kuqa?
We followed the beautiful scenery along the way to Kuqa and deeply experienced the endless charm of the long-standing Qiuzi culture. (Source: Kuqa City Financial Media Center)