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Guaishiyu (Strange Stone Valley) Tourism Area
4A Tourism Area

Guaishiyu (Strange Stone Valley) Tourism Area

博尔塔拉怪石峪景区

Xinjiang, Bortala·43.8494°N, 84.2796°E
Ticket Price
Free admission
Duration
2-3 hours

About Guaishiyu (Strange Stone Valley) Tourism Area

A natural sculpture park of wind- and water-eroded granite in the mountains of Bortala, where bizarre boulders have been weathered into shapes resembling animals and other forms. Ancient petroglyphs carved into the rocks add a mysterious human touch.

Highlights

• A wind- and water-eroded granite rock forest with bizarre boulders. • Ancient petroglyphs and 'stone animal' shapes.

Suggested Route

Walking loop among the rock formations and the petroglyph site; allow 2 h.

Food & Lodging

Bole city offers naan and kebabs; city hotels.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms and trails.
Travel Tips

Some temples offer vegetarian meals. Check lunar calendar for special Buddhist festival days.

📅 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

08:00-16:30

Getting There

No metro; ~40 km south of Bole City; nearest HSR: Bole Railway Station (~40 km); nearest airport: Bole Airport (~45 km).

Reservation

Ticket ~CNY 50; on-site purchase.

Ticket Price

Free admission

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
博尔塔拉怪石峪景区

43.8494, 84.2796

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