Tashkurgan Stone City · Golden Grassland
Ancient fortress ruins on the north side of Tashkurgan county town: the Puli Kingdom in the Han dynasty and the royal capital of the Jipantuo Kingdom in the Tang dynasty, at 3,100 m with crumbling walls perched on a high terrace overlooking the grassland
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 09:00-19:00
- Ticket
- approx. CNY 65 (includes Golden Grassland)
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
Ancient fortress ruins on the north side of Tashkurgan county town: the Puli Kingdom in the Han dynasty and the royal capital of the Jipantuo Kingdom in the Tang dynasty, at 3,100 m with crumbling walls perched on a high terrace overlooking the grassland; below the fortress, wooden boardwalks at the Golden Grassland (Alaer National Wetland Park) wind between water grasses and snow-capped peaks—sunset, when golden light blankets the grassland, is the most photogenic moment. Tashkurgan is China's main Tajik settlement; the eagle flute and eagle dance, together with the 'eagle of the plateau' folkways, are living national intangible cultural heritage. A border permit is required to enter the county.
Getting there: North of Tashkurgan county town
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