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Kurdening Tourism Area
4A Tourism Area

Kurdening Tourism Area

伊犁库尔德宁景区

Xinjiang, Ili·43.6026°N, 86.0708°E
Ticket Price
Free admission
Duration
1-2 hours

About Kurdening Tourism Area

A pristine forested valley in the Tianshan, part of the Xinjiang Tianshan UNESCO World Heritage site. Spruce-covered slopes, alpine meadows and the clear Kurdening River make it a tranquil place for hiking and birdwatching.

Highlights

• A pristine Tianshan valley forest (UNESCO) with spruce, meadows and snow peaks. • Habitat of the Tian Shan snowcock; great for hiking.

Suggested Route

Enter the valley and follow hiking trails along the Kurdening River through meadows and forest; allow half a day.

Food & Lodging

Gongliu county offers local Kazakh food; yurts and guesthouses.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, trails and limited shuttle.
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

08:30-17:00 (last entry 16:00)

Getting There

No metro; in Gongliu County (~90 km from Yining); nearest airport: Yining Airport (~100 km).

Reservation

Ticket ~CNY 60; book via 'You Xinjiang' platform; some areas self-drive allowed.

Ticket Price

Free admission

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
伊犁库尔德宁景区

43.6026, 86.0708

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