Xinjiang, People's Republic of China
Kuqa
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Choose an escape that gains altitude.
Ancient Kucha oasis, Buddhist caves and red canyons are located in the northern Tarim basin.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
City · Desert · Heritage · Mountain
Good accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Kuqa
Ancient Kucha oasis, Buddhist caves and red canyons are located in the northern Tarim basin.
The discovery of Kuqa is based on Kizil Caves, Tianshan Grand Canyon and Kuqa Mosque. The stay thus alternates between urban life, desert areas, heritage and mountain reliefs, giving a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only most famous site.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Kizil Caves
- Tianshan Grand Canyon
- Mosquée de Kuqa
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Cave
Grottes de Kizil
Kizil keeps Buddhist paintings among the oldest in Central Asia. Only some cavities open in rotation and interior photography is strictly framed. A slow visit allows to go beyond the only points of view that are best known.
Nature and panorama
Grand canyon de Tianshan
Very narrow red walls rise to the southern foot of the Tian Shan. Sudden crus, heat and closures make it necessary to check the same day. The weather, altitude and condition of the runways must be checked before departure.
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Mosquée de Kuqa
The great mosque marks the ancient center of Kuqa access depends on local times and rules; discretion is essential around the place of worship.
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