Things to do in Kuqa

The scenery is great and the water is clear. It is still worth a visit.

We traveled by car and stayed in a hotel near Kuqa Pedestrian Street. We checked in at Kuqa Pedestrian Street, but were a little disappointed as it was not as lively as the pedestrian streets in other cities.

Yanshuigou is a dry riverbed that runs through the Qertag Mountains. Over the past thousands of years, geological movements and drought erosion have formed the unique and spectacular scenery today.

I was originally going to the Big Nang City, but since it was nearby I strolled over and accidentally discovered this alley. This new rural reform tourism route retains the rural flavor and is more primitive. There were no tourists that afternoon, and I had the entire alley to myself. This turned out to be the most pleasant time of my entire trip to Kuqa.

The Kumtura Thousand Buddha Caves are located on the foothills and cliffs east of the Weigan River. They are divided into two areas, north and south. Few of the caves and murals are well preserved, and most of them have been destroyed or damaged by nature. The caves were excavated around the fourth century, and the earliest murals date back to the Northern and Southern Dynasties. Among the caves, there are Uighur caves, which represent and reflect the history and culture of the time. Compared with the Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves, they are similar in style and smaller in scale.

It's not bad, you need to buy a ticket. You can sit there and listen to the commentary and watch the digital explanation. It's a good choice if the weather is hot and you don't want to run around!