Karakush Adventure Guide: A Powerful Assault!
China's Peak Nature – World Heritage Site·Karakush Scenic Area is located in the Ili Valley, Tekes County, with abundant resources, integrating grassland, forest, gorge, mountain, river, and lake. It has been praised by UN FAO experts as 'one of the few high-altitude natural' in the world. It was designated a World Heritage Site in 2013 and awarded national AAAA-level scenic area in 2016. The Karakush Scenic Area has a total area of 2848 square kilometers, divided into five scenic areas, each with different scenery. Tourists can get a different tourism experience here. Currently, Karakush Grassland and Kokchesu Valley are open to the public.
Ticket prices: Karakush Full View Tour adult ticket 275 yuan; Karakush Grassland adult ticket 140 yuan; Kokchesu Valley adult ticket 155 yuan.
Level: National AAAA Level
Recommended touring time: 2 days
Famous attractions: Karakush Lake, Hunter's Platform, Kokchesu Gorge, Flower Platform, etc.
At the entrance of the scenic area
▲The main entrance of the scenic area
The first thing you see is the main entrance of the scenic area, looking from afar, it looks like it is embedded in the small hills on the ground, welcoming guests like a time tunnel
▲Karakush Lake
As soon as you enter the scenic area, you will pass through Karakush Lake in the scenic area. The lake water is emerald green and cool, with ripples and waves, and is in harmony with the mountains. From a distance, it looks like a piece of green gem, dazzling and captivating.
The cliffs surrounding the lake have a majestic beauty, with layered rock formations revealing historical traces.
Kokchesu Valley
▲ Crocodile Bay Scenic Area
Crocodile Bay is the most representative gorge, like a lively crocodile swimming in it, lifelike.
Kokchesu Valley's interior also has Human Grassland (famous Beauty Waist), eighteen bends, lake platform, etc. Explore and enjoy the beauty of the gorge, wonderful!
Kuerlei River Scenic Garden
Kuerlei River Scenic Garden, as its name suggests, is full of scenery, with abundant flowers, and a lush green view. Take a leisurely stroll here, take a deep breath, and relax your body and mind. The scenic garden added standard yurt tents and starry yurts in 2019, allowing you to enjoy the starry sky in a more comfortable environment!
The yurts in the park are most suitable for couples, so it's also known as Love Valley, and friends who have fate should come to play!
Gorge rafting
Kuerlei River rafting, characterized by high drop, many bends, fast flow, not to be missed by rafting enthusiasts.
Don't miss a thrilling rafting experience, right? Together with friends, experience rafting, chase waves and waves, pass through rocks and walls, and feel the excitement and coolness!
High-altitude cable car
Tourists will be seated on gondola-style sightseeing cableways passing through Karakush Grassland and Kokchesu Valley Scenic Area. Enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way, which will be breathtaking.
Flower Platform
▲ Vast highland meadows
Vast highland meadows stretching to the horizon, combined with blue sky and white clouds, broaden your horizons and sweep away inner sadness!
Early morning you can watch the sunrise, in the evening you can watch the sunset, flowers, grass, sunrise, sunset, truly a magnificent landscape!
Tips
1. During the climb, physical fitness is consumed, so bring some snacks and drinks to replenish energy.
2. The temperature difference between day and night in the scenic area is large, so bring warm clothes, if you forget, you can rent it on the mountain.
3. You may have gastrointestinal discomfort when traveling, so bring essential medicines.
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