Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon - Kuqa Grand Canyon

The mysterious "Tianshan Grand Canyon" is a canyon in the Kizilia range of the Tianshan Mountains, formed by reddish-brown rocks through billions of years of wind and rain erosion. The reddish-brown mountain mass of the "Tianshan Grand Canyon" soars into the sky, and under the sunlight, it looks like clusters of burning flames. The charm of the "Tianshan Grand Canyon" lies not only in its grandeur and precipitousness, but also in its depth, tranquility, and mystery. Standing at the bottom of the valley and looking up at the high mountains, one feels as if the steep peaks could press down at any moment, causing a sense of suffocation and dizziness. The Tianshan Grand Canyon, also known as the Kizilia Grand Canyon, is located in the northern part of Kuqa City in the Aksu region of Xinjiang, 64 kilometers north of the city (formerly known as Qiuci), at 42°8'N and 83°5'E. The canyon stretches from east to west for about 5.5 kilometers. It is formed by reddish-brown rocks sculpted by wind and rain, with winding paths leading to secluded spots, and the mountain shapes are varied and majestic, with peaks reaching into the sky, and valleys within valleys. Scenic spots such as the South Heaven Gate, Ghost Valley, Crescent Gorge, Tiger Tooth Bridge, Devil's Cave, and Warrior's Tears are vividly shaped and lifelike. 1.4 kilometers from the mouth of the canyon, there is a Tang Dynasty grotto on the cliff, with remnants of murals and Chinese characters on the south, north, and west walls. Another canyon, 700 meters from the main canyon, accompanies the mysterious canyon. The Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon combines the wonders of earthly canyons with the unique landscapes of the Tianshan Mountains, embodying the spirit of the ages, and integrating the divine, the strange, the dangerous, the majestic, the ancient, and the secluded into one. The scenery is extraordinary and fascinating.