Travel Notes of Flaming Mountain Scenic Area

The Flaming Mountain Scenic Area is famous for its association with the classic Chinese novel 'Journey to the West'. It is the filming location where Tang Sanzang and his three disciples crossed the 800-mile Flaming Mountain. Therefore, many attractions related to 'Journey to the West' have been built here. After parking, you will pass through a square and then enter an underground palace, which is different from other scenic spots as it is built underground. After that, you will pass through a cultural corridor of 'Journey to the West', which features stories and illustrations from the chapters of the novel. If you look closely, you will find some typos in these stories! You can play a game of spotting the mistakes! After passing through the corridor, you will see a large sand table that gives you a direct understanding of the terrain of Flaming Mountain and the four small villages around it. On the wall behind, there is an introduction to the origin of the heat of Flaming Mountain, its history, and an overview of Turpan. After coming out, you will see the iconic building of the Flaming Mountain Scenic Area, a giant thermometer resembling the Golden Cudgel. I just went there yesterday, and it was 60°C, not too high, but it can reach up to 80°C. Many people line up here to take photos. When you go upstairs, there are some bronze statues to check out, such as the statues of Bull Demon King, Princess Iron Fan, and the zero-altitude marker. There is little shade upstairs, and the temperature is high, with heat waves hitting you, so be sure to protect yourself from the sun and heatstroke. The Flaming Mountain Scenic Area is not very large, and given the heat, you won't stay long. One hour is enough. If you have time, you can visit the back mountain. There is a shuttle bus to take you there. The back mountain has some buildings that are great for photos, including Mantou Mountain in the distance, the red mountain opposite, and some 'Journey to the West' themed buildings. Finally, the temperature in the Flaming Mountain Scenic Area has been very high recently, so be sure to protect yourself from the heat and sun. Have a great time!