When will the Dooku Highway open to traffic in 2023?

In 2023, the Dooku Highway was opened to traffic on June 18.

Duku Highway, namely Dushanzi-Kuche section of National Highway 2 17, is the southern section of National Highway 2 17 connecting the north and south of Xinjiang, and it is also called Tianshan Highway because it crosses Tianshan Mountain. It starts in Dushanzi area of Karamay, an oil city in northern Xinjiang, and ends in Kuqa area of Aksu area in southern Xinjiang, the southern foot of Tianshan Mountain and the northern edge of Tarim Basin.

Geographical coordinates are 82 55' ~ 84 58' east longitude and 465 438+0 42' ~ 44 65 438+0' north latitude, with a total length of 5665 438+0 km, and the highest point of Tieli Wheat Field is more than 3,400 meters above sea level. On June 8, 2023, the festival was held.

Activities: The five states along the route will promote the tourism resources along the Duku Highway and jointly issue environmental protection initiatives; At the zero-kilometer starting point of Duku Highway, different types of vehicles, such as off-road vehicles, recreational vehicles, motorcycles and bicycles, were gathered to highlight the theme of environmental protection, and electric vehicles were taken as the first vehicles for the departure ceremony.

Matters needing attention in playing on Duku Highway

1 and July-August are the peak tourist seasons, so it is recommended to book tickets and accommodation in advance.

It is recommended to play from the end of June to the end of August, because the weather is cooler and the scenery is better during this time.

3. The road condition of Duku Highway is poor, so you must pay attention to safety during the passage.

4. There is a great difference in altitude along the way, so it is recommended to prepare cold-proof clothes and sun protection products.

6-September is the rainy season in Xinjiang every year, and the road surface is prone to water accumulation, so pay attention to driving safety.

6. From July to September every year, the wonders of "Xue Hai" will appear in Kuqa Grand Canyon, Dushanzi Grand Canyon, Zhuoerma Martyrs Cemetery, Bayinbuluke Grassland and other places along the Duku Highway. It is suggested to take corresponding measures to keep warm.

7.65438 June to April of the following year, Dooku Highway was closed due to heavy snow. It is recommended to check the weather forecast in advance. Don't go if it rains or snows.

8. Only vehicles with 7 seats or less are allowed to pass through the single-lane highway.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Dooku Highway