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Tianshan Tomur Tourism Area
4A Tourism Area

Tianshan Tomur Tourism Area

阿克苏天山托木尔景区

Xinjiang, Aksu·43.7848°N, 87.7965°E
Ticket Price
CNY 60 (peak season), CNY 40 (off-season)
Duration
3-4 hours

About Tianshan Tomur Tourism Area

A vast protected area centered on Mount Tomur, the highest peak of the Tianshan range. Glaciers, alpine lakes and red-rock canyons surround the summit, and the landscape is part of the UNESCO-listed Xinjiang Tianshan.

Highlights

• Home to Tomur Peak, the highest summit of the Tianshan (7,443 m). • Glaciers, red sandstone canyons and alpine scenery. • The Tianshan Grand Canyon red cliffs.

Suggested Route

Base at Wensu, visit the Tianshan Grand Canyon red rock, then drive toward glacier viewpoints; allow half a day.

Food & Lodging

Wensu and Aksu city offer naan, kebabs and hand-pulled noodles; city hotels available.

Facilities

Parking, shuttle, restrooms and a visitor center; remote with limited services.
Travel Tips

Wear layers as mountain weather can change quickly. Photography is best in golden hour.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: June-September

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

• Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

• Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

• Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

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Opening Hours

08:30-17:30

Getting There

No metro; nearest HSR: Aksu Railway Station (~53 km); nearest airport: Aksu Airport (~42 km); in Wensu County on Awen Hwy (G3012).

Reservation

Advance booking recommended via official WeChat 'Tianshan Tomur Scenic Area'; ticket CNY 36 + shuttle CNY 60.

Ticket Price

CNY 60 (≈ $8.3) (peak season), CNY 40 (≈ $5.6) (off-season)

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
阿克苏天山托木尔景区

43.7848, 87.7965

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