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Lujiaowan (Deer Horn Bay) Tourism Area
4A Tourism Area

Lujiaowan (Deer Horn Bay) Tourism Area

塔城鹿角湾景区

Xinjiang, Tacheng·43.3283°N, 85.0092°E
Ticket Price
Free admission
Duration
Half day

About Lujiaowan (Deer Horn Bay) Tourism Area

A highland valley beneath the Tianshan Mountains where Kazakh herders bring their flocks to summer pastures, filling the grasslands with yurts and grazing livestock. Wildflowers, forested slopes and abundant wildlife make it a serene pastoral escape near Tacheng.

Highlights

• A grassland and forest valley at the foot of the Tianshan with Kazakh summer pastures. • Meadow flowers and (legend) deer.

Suggested Route

Valley drive, grassland walk and forest/picnic; allow 2-3 h.

Food & Lodging

Kazakh yurts and Tacheng city offer mutton and milk tea; city hotels.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms and basic facilities.
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

07:00-17:00

Getting There

No metro; in Shawan County, Tacheng Prefecture (~80 km from Shawan, ~260 km from Karamay); nearest airport: Karamay Airport (~200 km).

Reservation

Ticket ~CNY 30; on-site purchase.

Ticket Price

Free admission

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
塔城鹿角湾景区

43.3283, 85.0092

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