Yarkand Attraction

Read the following introductions for attractions in Yarkand. You will know the top attractions there and you can also get to know the city attractions by category.

Historical Relics

Ha Er Jia shi Fortress Scenic Spot

As an A-level national scenic spot, Ha Er Jia Shi Fortress Scenic Spot is in the southwest of Yarkand, about 35 kilometers from the downtown. Geographically, it is not only the portal of the ancient Silk Road but also the entrance to the downtown Yarkand and the major route of transportation into ...

Waters(rivers, lakes, waterfalls)

Ka Qun Water Diversion Project on Yarkand River

Around 50 kilometers away from the Ka Qun Town of Yarkand and being put in the list of A-level national scenic spots, Ka Qun Water Diversion Project is of excellent quality, remarkable benefit, grand scale. With a length of more than one kilometer, this favorably-reviewed project has two Pailou ...

Natural Attractions

Taklimakan Desert

It is an A-level national scenic spot 28 kilometers from Yarkand, occupying 508 square kilometers in total (67 kilometers from east to west and 40 kilometers from south to north). This grand desert stretches as far as people can see and what magnificent is the sight: it expands in the shape of ...