Aksu, a dreamy and colorful chapter in southern Xinjiang.

There are many famous attractions in Aksu, such as: 1. Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon: The reddish-brown mountains reach the sky, and the valley is quiet and deep, with strange peaks and rocks in various shapes. 2. Kuqa Mansion: The architecture combines the styles of the Central Plains and Islam, showing the local history and culture. 3. Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves: Excavated in the 3rd century AD, it is one of the earliest grottoes excavated in China, and the mural art is of great value. 4. Tomur Peak: The main peak of the Tianshan Mountains, covered with snow all year round, surrounded by clouds and mist, and the scenery is spectacular. 5. Wensu Grand Canyon: There are various landforms such as unique Danxia, Yardang, sub-Yardang, rock salt karst, and salt mound bottom split structure. 6. Shenmu Garden: There are trees of various shapes in the garden, full of mystery. In Aksu, clothing, food, housing, transportation, and shopping have unique characteristics: Clothing: Due to the relatively dry climate and large temperature difference between day and night, it is recommended to prepare light and breathable clothes, such as cotton shirts and thin jackets. At the same time, sun protection suits and wide-brimmed hats are also necessary to cope with strong sunlight. Food: There are a variety of delicious foods, such as roasted buns, Nang pit meat, and pilaf. The fruit is even more famous, such as Aksu sugar heart apple, Kuqa small white apricot, etc. Housing: You can choose star hotels in the city, as well as economical and affordable express hotels and characteristic homestays. In some scenic spots, you can also experience local felt tents. Transportation: The city has convenient transportation, with buses and taxis. If you want to go to a distant scenic spot, chartering or renting a car is a good choice. Shopping: In Aksu, you can buy exquisite Uyghur handicrafts, such as Atlas silk, carpets, etc. Local dried fruits, such as walnuts and red dates, are also high-quality specialties. The best time to travel to Aksu is usually from August to October. The climate is pleasant during this time, the daytime temperature is moderate, and the night is not too cold. In August, fruits will mature one after another. You can taste all kinds of fresh and delicious fruits, such as apples, grapes, pears, etc. Aksu in autumn is colorful, and the Populus euphratica forest is golden, and the scenery is magnificent. It is the best time to watch Populus euphratica. However, it should be noted that this is also the peak tourist season, there are relatively many tourists, and accommodation and transportation may need to be booked and planned in advance.