What's interesting about Taizhou Thousand People Tour Aral Tourism Project?

Tourism recommendation of "Thousand People Tour Aral" in Taizhou

Aral, the first division, is rich in tourism resources and very attractive. Every year, various festivals such as "Desert Culture" Tourism Festival and "Taheyuan Cultural Tourism Festival" are held.

1, 359 brigade reclamation memorial hall

Where is the 359th Brigade now? Take back Tianshan Aral! The first division, Alar City, was originally named the 359th Brigade of the Eighth Route Army, and was later reorganized into the first division of agricultural construction in Xinjiang Military Region. It is the place where the spirit of the 359 Brigade Nanniwan is inherited today, and it has the reputation of "being born in Jinggangshan, growing up in Nanniwan, traveling on Wan Li Road and settling in Tianshan Mountain". The 359 Brigade Cultural Research Institute was established, and the 359 Brigade Reclamation Memorial Hall in the national 4A-level scenic spot was built.

2. Kungang site

Alar was called "Kungang" in ancient times. It is the Tarim River basin where early human civilization gathered, which can be traced back to 4600 years ago. In recent years, the site of Kungang Giant has been excavated in Aral, which is the giant described in Shan Hai Jing. At present, Alar is fully engaged in the protection, development and research of Kungang Site, and Taizhou Aid Xinjiang Command is fully assisting in the construction of Kungang National desert park and Kungang Cultural Park. It is expected that Alar-Shaya National Site Protection Zone will be built.

3. The "Desert Gate" of the mysterious Taklimakan Desert

Alar is the farthest city from the sea and the closest city to the desert, and it is the gateway to the Taklimakan desert. Alar is the first national desert off-road racing base in Xinjiang. In recent years, northwest and national desert cross-country car rally have been held.

4. The source of Tarim River

Tarim River is the longest inland river in China and the river in southern Xinjiang at present. It was always mistaken for the source of the Yellow River before the end of Qing Dynasty. Alar City is located at the intersection of Aksu River, Hotan River, Yarkant River and Tarim River. Tarim River is the only river that passes through Alar City, with vast waters and contiguous wetlands. There are three artificial lakes, Shengli, Duolang and Upstream, with a reservoir capacity of more than 500 million cubic meters. It is one of the rare places with large water surface and abundant wetlands in Xinjiang. Selected as one of the 200 key eco-tourism scenic spots in China.

5. Home of primitive Populus euphratica forest

Sleeping in Populus euphratica Valley is a paradise for photographers. According to statistics, the original Populus euphratica forest near the source of Tarim River is more than 6,543,800 mu, which is golden every autumn. The 14 group of dead Populus euphratica sleeping in Populus euphratica Valley covers an area of 68,000 mu, with different postures and strange shapes.

6. Located at the foot of Tomur Peak, a world natural heritage.

The fourth yongningzhen and the fifth Shahe River in Alar City are located at the foot of Tomur Peak, a world natural heritage, with more than 500,000 mu of grassland. In summer, you can enjoy the ice peak and snow line, with beautiful scenery and pleasant climate.