Fuyun County Travel
Xinjiang Fuyun—Geological treasure trove, Meritorious Mining City. Explore the Koktokay World Geopark, decrypt the memories of the No.3 Mine Pit, and traverse the Ertix River Grand Canyon.
Fuyun County Three Days Two Nights Geological Wonders Tour
Explore the World Geopark, decrypt the history of the Meritorious Mine, and traverse the golden canyon
Arrive in Fuyun County, spend the day exploring the Koktokay World Geopark, admire the granite landform of Divine Bell Mountain, and stroll through the golden birch forest.
- Koktokay Hotel
- Geopark Resort Village
- Characteristic Wooden House B&B
- Air-dried Meat Naren
- Wild Mushroom Stewed Chicken
- Sea Buckthorn Juice
- Prepare hiking poles
- Large temperature difference in the canyon
- Protect geological relics
Venture deep into the No.3 Mine Pit in the morning to learn about the history of the Republic's mining industry. Visit the Geological Exhibition Hall in the afternoon and experience mine tunnel exploration.
- Follow a guide for the tour
- Wear a safety helmet inside the mine tunnel
- Collecting ore samples is prohibited
- History of foreign debt repayment
- Types of rare metals
- Development of mining technology
Hike the Ertix Grand Canyon all day, admiring the granite peaks and the scenery of the Ertix River, and return in the evening.
- Anti-slip hiking shoes
- Windbreaker
- High-calorie snacks
- Wide-angle lens is essential
- Shoot with the light in the afternoon
- Protect camera from dust
Fuyun County Must-Try Foods
Air-dried Meat Naren
A traditional Kazakh dish. Hand-rolled dough slices are stewed with air-dried mutton. The meat is firm and the flavor is unique, making it an excellent energy booster for the plateau.
Sea Buckthorn Juice
A beverage extracted from wild sea buckthorn berries in Fuyun. Rich in Vitamin C, it has a sweet and sour taste and helps prevent altitude sickness.
Milk Curd (Qurut)
A traditional dairy product of nomadic peoples, made from concentrated fermented milk. It is easy to preserve and carry, making it a great energy supplement during hikes.
- Sep-Oct: Peak autumn foliage period
- May-Jun: Wildflowers in full bloom
- Avoid the severe cold period from Nov-Mar
- Mine pit underground experience
- Canyon hiking
- Granite landform photography
- Sea buckthorn picking
- Windproof jacket
- Hiking poles
- Geological hand lens
- High-cut hiking boots
- Is there altitude sickness? → Basically none at 1200m elevation
- Is the mine pit still active? → It has been converted into a tourist attraction
- Essential items? → Sunscreen, sunglasses, lip balm
- Hiking difficulty? → Moderate physical strength required for the canyon section