Kashgar Zepu County has multiple tourist attractions worth visiting. Here are some introductions to the main attractions:
Jinhuyang National Forest Park: This is the first 5A-level tourist attraction in southern Xinjiang, located at the foot of Mount Kunlun and inlaid in the middle to upper edge of the alluvial fan of the Yarkant River. The poplar forest is surrounded by water on all sides and covers an area of up to 40,000 mu (another statement is 18,000 mu), constituting a unique northern frontier scenery of “poplar forest, clear water, Gobi, and oasis”. It is a paradise for photographers and hikers.
Yarkant River National Wetland Park: This wetland park is located on the banks of the Tizinafu River, 15 kilometers east of the county seat. The planned area focuses on reeds and marshes in the Yarkant River basin upstream of the Tarim River, with a total area of 2,050 hectares and a wetland rate of 98.8%. It has rich biodiversity and is an excellent place for bird watching and photography. It is also a rare riverbank reed marsh wetland in the arid western region of China.
Buyiluke Tajik Folk Town: This town is located 30 kilometers away from Zepu County Town and has been rated as a national AAA-level tourist attraction. It is famous for its unique geographical location and rich ethnic culture, and is an excellent place to learn about Tajik culture.
Wutong Ecological Park: As the urban green lung of Zepu, the park is surrounded by green trees, with clear blue water and serene ponds. A gentle breeze blows, and birds chirp continuously, making people reluctant to leave. The phoenix sculpture at the North Gate even symbolizes “a phoenix perching on the wutong tree”, adding cultural atmosphere to the park.
Gulebag Scenic Area: This scenic area is located in Gulebag Township, Zepu County, on the ancient Silk Road South. With a love myth as its main theme, it is carefully crafted around the “four major” elements of traditional Uyghur folk customs, ancient watermills, the Lao Baishigan River, and ancient tree groves, presenting tourists with a legendary world of love and mythology.
In addition, Zepu County also has Zepu County People’s Square, the Gar Ancient City Scenic Area (located in the center of Kashgar but can be considered an extension of Zepu County tourism), Karakul Lake, Yuepu Lake Dawakun Desert, and the Heishuiying Ancient Battlefield Site, among many other attractions worth visiting.
. These attractions each have their own unique characteristics, whether natural scenery or cultural landscapes, they can all let tourists find their own travel joy in Zepu County.