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Kalajun Tourism Area
4A Tourism Area

Kalajun Tourism Area

伊犁喀拉峻景区

Xinjiang, Ili·43.5112°N, 86.0995°E
Ticket Price
CNY 80 (peak season), CNY 50 (off-season)
Duration
2-3 hours

About Kalajun Tourism Area

A rolling highland grassland in the Tianshan, part of the Xinjiang Tianshan UNESCO World Heritage site. Its smooth, wave-like hills have earned it the nickname 'the body of a reclining beauty', with flower meadows and the Kuokesu Gorge.

Highlights

• A world natural heritage grassland with rolling 'human-body-like' hills. • Flower meadows and the Koksu Gorge; panoramic Tianshan views.

Suggested Route

Enter at the east/west grassland, take the shuttle to the flower terrace and canyon viewpoint, with optional Koksu rafting; allow half a day.

Food & Lodging

Xinyuan and Tekes counties offer naan, kebabs and yurts; guesthouses available.

Facilities

Shuttle, parking, restrooms, cable car and boardwalks.
Travel Tips

Hire a guide or audio tour for deeper understanding of the historical context.

📅 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 (peak season), 09:00-16:30 (off-season)

Getting There

No metro; in Tekes County (~30 km from Tekes, ~150 km from Yining); nearest airport: Yining Airport (~140 km).

Reservation

Advance booking required via 'Kalajun Tourism' WeChat (3-7 days ahead, limited); ticket ~CNY 140 + shuttle (full CNY 275).

Ticket Price

CNY 80 (≈ $11) (peak season), CNY 50 (≈ $7.0) (off-season)

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
伊犁喀拉峻景区

43.5112, 86.0995

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