Hidden Gem in Xinjiang! Tianshan Tomur Grand Canyon: Journey Through the Alien Red Flame Canyon

📍Location: Bozidun Kyrgyz Ethnic Township, Wensu County, Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang (near County Road 306)
🚗 Transportation Guide:
· Self-driving: Top choice! About a 1-hour drive from Aksu City, but note‼️ only four-wheel-drive vehicles are allowed inside the scenic area (non-4WD vehicles must transfer to the park’s off-road vehicles).
· Independent travel: First arrive at Aksu City, then take a shuttle bus to the scenic area.

🎫 Ticket Information:
· Admission: 36 RMB/person in peak season (18 RMB/person off-season)
· Shuttle bus: 60 RMB/person (loops through main attractions)
· Self-driving fee: 100 RMB/vehicle (4WD vehicles only)
⏰ Opening Hours:
· Summer (5/1-10/31): 09:00-22:00
· Winter (11/1-4/30): 10:00-19:00

🔥 Must-visit Highlights:
1️⃣ Valley No. 3 (Wen Tian Valley): Get up close to the bright red rock formations; the narrow canyon spots are perfect for epic photos! 📸
2️⃣ Valley No. 4 (Source of Life): Climb the wooden plank road for a panoramic view, capturing the yardang landforms and stone pillar wonders (recommended “Mid-Sky Terrace” viewpoint).
3️⃣ Valley No. 6 (Thousand Mountains Valley): Resembles the surface of Mars! Red ravines crisscross, making you feel like you’re on an alien planet.
4️⃣ Salt Valley Secret Realm: Composed of salt lakes and salt waterfalls, the silver-white salt rocks collide with red-layered canyons for a stunning visual impact!

🚙 Recommended Routes:
· Easy version: Take the shuttle bus to visit in the order of “Valley No. 4 → Valley No. 3 → Valley No. 6,” about 3 hours total.
· In-depth self-driving version: Drive deeper into the “World Salt Valley + Valley No. 2 (Tian Qian Valley),” stopping to explore spots like Golden Kiss and One Line Sky.

💡 Handy Tips:
· ✅ Wear long pants + sandproof jacket + sunglasses to protect against wind, sand, and sun! Temperature varies greatly between morning and evening, so bring warm clothes.
· ✅ Bring your own snacks and drinking water! No dining facilities inside the park.
· ❌ Avoid visiting on rainy days! Sand is easy to get stuck in; self-driving must strictly follow tire tracks.
· 📷 Best photo time is in the soft afternoon light; the red rocks glow like flames under the sunset—absolutely breathtaking!

✨ This is a “geological history museum” carved by time and weather, where the ochre red rocks contrast with the snowy Tomur Peak, creating a stunning ice-and-fire spectacle that can only be truly experienced in person!