What is the most famous in Wuqia County?

Wuqia County is located in the western Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the northern Pamirs, the western end of Tarim Basin, and the junction of the southern foot of Tianshan Mountain and Kunlun Mountain. It is adjacent to Artux in the east, Shufu County in the southeast, Akto County in the southwest and Kyrgyzstan in the northwest. Wuqia County belongs to Kizilsu Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture, and the state capital is Atushi, which is about 30km away from Kashgar, so the trip to Wuqia often passes through Kashgar.

Wuqia is not a popular tourist destination, but it also has some bright spots. On the map of China, the Arctic Village in Mohe, Heilongjiang Province is the northernmost, Jin Mu Corner in Sanya, Hainan Province is the southernmost, Fuyuan City in Heilongjiang Province is the easternmost, and Wuqia County in Xinjiang is the westernmost. The westernmost point of China is not all the attraction of Wuqia. There are also the beautiful Yuqitashi Summer Ranch and the Millennium Populus euphratica Forest in Afghanistan, which are all ethnic minority routes worth visiting. In addition, our aesthetic fatigue of cluster tourism destinations shows the value of Wuqia.

Shitan Port in Jillger: formerly known as "Smohana Port", located in Smohana Village, Geegon Township, Wuqia County, Kizilsu Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, the first village in China, is located at 73 58 ′ east longitude and 39 42 ′ north latitude, and is the westernmost port in China. It is 250km away from Wuqia County 153km, 2830m above sea level from Artux, the capital of Zhou Ke. Opposite the port is Osh Prefecture of Kyrgyzstan, about 220 kilometers away from Osh, the capital of the state. From Wuqia to Shitan Port of Ilg, you will pass through rare natural landscapes such as Caiwu Mountain and the junction of Kunlun Mountain in Tianshan Mountain. Living in Geegon Township, watching the last sunset in China is also very artistic. To travel to Shitan, Jillger, you need to apply for a border pass at the border defense brigade in Artux, the capital of Zhou Ke, and pay attention to consulting specific traffic matters when applying for a pass.

Yuqitashi Grassland: covering an area of 60 square kilometers, it is a grassland between three snow-capped mountains. These three snow-capped mountains are all above 4500 meters above sea level, and the snow on the top of the mountain does not melt all year round. Melting water from snow-capped mountains nourishes this grassland with an average elevation of more than 3,000 meters. The grass here is about 15cm high, which is the highest and largest summer pasture in southern Xinjiang. July is the golden season for grazing in Uctas. At this time, the climate is mild and sunny. Herdsmen in various towns and villages are rushing to this grassland with their own livestock. Enthusiastic Kirgiz herdsmen and their yurts can be seen everywhere. If they invite them in for milk tea and cheese, please make yourself at home.

Afghan Populus euphratica forest: It is one of the three largest Populus euphratica forests in the world at present. Afghan Populus euphratica forest in Wuqia County is the largest and best protected Populus euphratica forest in China. Populus euphratica is mostly more than a thousand years old, with diverse forms and flourishing leaves. In September and 10, 12 km long valley, it is golden. Populus euphratica is located in Shalu Township, Wuhe River. You can drive at S309 Highway 1 16km (with road signs), then walk about 20km into the township, and then walk 7km to the hillside with scenic spots. The road traffic is very good.

The charm of Wuqia is not limited to the above attractions, just like all the places you have never been to. Just that strange and distant feeling is enough to excite you. So, if you find this place name attractive, go, it will be an unforgettable trip more or less.