Duku Highway is located in the southern section of National Highway 217, which connects the north and south of Xinjiang, and is also known as Tianshan Highway because it crosses the Tianshan Mountains. It starts from Dushanzi District, Karamay City, the oil city of northern Xinjiang in the north, and ends in Kuqa City, Aksu Prefecture in southern Xinjiang at the southern foot of the Tianshan Mountains and the northern edge of the Tarim Basin in the south, with geographical coordinates of 82°55'~84°58'E, 41°42'~44°19'N, with a total length of 561 kilometers.
Nalati steppe
Duku Highway is a veritable landscape avenue, from the starting point of the Dushanzi Grand Canyon, to the Nalati and Bayinbrook grasslands along the way, and then to the Kuqa Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon at the end.
Dushanzi Grand Canyon
Along the Duku Highway, you can pass through the Ilyanhabilga Mountain, Borokonu Mountain, Aulal Mountain, Nalati Mountain, Erbin Mountain, Harke Mountain, Yining and Kuqa Basin. Affected by natural factors such as snowfall and ice in the Tianshan Mountains in winter, traffic control is generally implemented from early November to May and June of the following year, and the closure period is as long as 8 months.
Jorma Martyrs Cemetery
There are four seasons in one day on the Duku Highway, showing the magnificent scenery of "four seasons in one day, ten miles of different days" to the majority of off-road enthusiasts and self-driving tourists.
The scenery of the Tianshan Mountains in the Duku section
Known as the most beautiful highway in the world, Duku Highway ~ has attracted the attention of countless travelers with its unparalleled natural scenery and rich cultural history. National Geographic magazine once rated it as the most beautiful highway in the world, and the movie "Flying Life" was filmed here, so that the beauty of Duku Road has been widely recognized around the world.
Duku highway scenery
The beauty of Duku Road is first reflected in its magnificent natural landscape. Anjihai, Hongshan Grand Canyon and other places, with their unique landforms and rich colors, have become people's longing destinations. The Anjihai Grand Canyon, every June and September, will be covered with snow, especially after a heavy rain, it is particularly spectacular. This power and beauty of nature is irresistible.
Red Mountain Grand Canyon scenery
On both sides of the valley, there is a field of grayish gravel, which is famous for its valley of colors. These gravels have been oxidized over the long years to take on a special color that adds a mysterious and ancient atmosphere to the valley. This natural wonder is a reminder of nature's creativity.
Don Bula Baili Gallery
Huyanghe, officially established in December 2019, is an emerging city directly under the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. It is subordinate to the 7th Division of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Production and Construction Corps, with the 7th Division and the 130th Regiment of the Gongqingcheng as the main urban center.
Scenery of Huyang River City
Huyanghe City is strategically located in the middle of the northern edge of the Tianshan Mountains, close to the Kuitun River Basin, and located on the southwest edge of the Junggar Basin. To the south is the majestic Tien Shan mountain range, while to the north is the vast Gurbantunggut Desert. It is adjacent to Karamay, Kuitun and Wusu, forming the famous "Golden Triangle" in Xinjiang.
Poplar forest scenery
Huyanghe City's unique geographical advantages have laid a solid foundation for its rapid development. Since its founding, the city has been moving forward at a rapid pace, and now it has taken on a new urban landscape. With the continuous improvement of living conditions, the ecological environment of the urban area has gradually become beautiful and pleasant.
Scenery of the Poplar River
The roads in the urban area of Huyanghe City are wide and flat, and the traffic is convenient; The water system is developed and the water resources are abundant; The area of green space is increasing year by year, and the green coverage rate is constantly improving. These beautiful environmental conditions have greatly improved the quality of life of the citizens, and the people living here will be more comfortable and comfortable!
Scenery of the Poplar River
With its unique geographical location and superior development conditions, Huyanghe City is rapidly emerging as a bright pearl in Xinjiang. In the future development, Huyanghe City will continue to write a brilliant chapter and make greater contributions to the prosperity of Xinjiang.
In general, with its unique beauty, the Duku Highway makes people feel the charm of nature and the cultural customs of the west. Whether you are appreciating the magnificent natural landscape or experiencing the rich cultural history, you can find satisfaction on Duku Road. So, if you are a person who loves to travel, then Dukulu must be a destination you can't miss.