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Aksu Prefecture
Aksu Prefecture Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | July 2026
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Things to do in Aksu Prefecture
What to do
Looking for things to do in Aksu Prefecture? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon
4.6
/5
2,398 Reviews
Natural scenery
Night view
Tianshan Tomur Grand Canyon
4.7
/5
851 Reviews
Natural scenery
Night view
King Palace In Kuqa
4.1
/5
1,792 Reviews
Historic landmark
Themed exhibition halls
Duku Highway
4.8
/5
352 Reviews
Night view
Daolang Tribe
4.4
/5
296 Reviews
Night view
Kizilya Scenic Spot
4.6
/5
78 Reviews
Taklimakan Desert
4.7
/5
19 Reviews
Deserts
Subash Buddhist Ruins
4.6
/5
226 Reviews
Historic landmark
Qiuci Wei and Jin Ancient Tombe Site Museum
4.4
/5
69 Reviews
Museums
Kucha Music and Dance
4.7
/5
43 Reviews
Live Show
Performances
Kizil Devil City
4.6
/5
37 Reviews
Natural scenery
Kizil Caves
4.1
/5
146 Reviews
Historic landmark
Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Aksu Prefecture, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Kuqa Chaoshi Wanhua International Hotel
4.7
/5
2,938 Reviews
Wanda Moments Hotel, Aksu Airport
4.7
/5
683 Reviews
Zhongya Hotel (Kuqa Nanhu Park)
4.7
/5
807 Reviews
Kuqa Hotel
4.7
/5
994 Reviews
xizhouzhinengmokajiudian
4.8
/5
2,527 Reviews
Kuqa Royal Mansion Hotel
5.0
/5
6 Reviews
Kucha Bieyuan Homestay
4.7
/5
779 Reviews
Junyang Hotel (Aksu Railway Station Old Street Night Market)
4.8
/5
2,389 Reviews
Jifeng International Hotel (Kuqa High-speed Rail Station Donghu Branch)
4.7
/5
595 Reviews
Golden Sunshine Hotel (Kuqa No.2 Middle School)
4.6
/5
1,187 Reviews
Atour Hotel, Henan East Road, Aksu Old Street
4.8
/5
1,235 Reviews
Aksu Textile Avenue Lanou International Hotel
4.7
/5
573 Reviews
What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Aksu Prefecture dishes and foodie spots.
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明华大酒店(阿克苏天百友好购物广场店)·餐厅
5.0
/5
89 Reviews
Jiangzhe cuisine
Avg. €9/person
3号仓库(幸福北路店)
3.8
/5
7 Reviews
Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. €9/person
再帕尔美食旅游城(龟兹花园店)
3.2
/5
7 Reviews
Xinjiang cuisine
Avg. €9/person
逯氏艺厨·川味家常菜
4.5
/5
4 Reviews
Sichuan cuisine
Avg. €7/person
阿克苏迎宾馆·中餐厅
4.2
/5
6 Reviews
LU SHI LU ZHU TI
5.0
/5
5 Reviews
Snacks
Avg. €3/person
源食饭店
4.1
/5
7 Reviews
Xinjiang cuisine
Avg. €10/person
聪英餐厅
1.0
/5
3 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. €9/person
阿克苏辉煌大酒店·辉煌常青大酒店·餐厅
5.0
/5
2 Reviews
Sichuan cuisine
Avg. €18/person
君羊酒店(阿克苏金兰广场老街夜市店)·餐厅
5.0
/5
1 Reviews
Sichuan cuisine
LAO ER SHA NANG KENG ROU
4.9
/5
20 Reviews
Xinjiang cuisine
Avg. €8/person
花样年华二号火吧(亚太·世纪购物中心店)
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Hotpot
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Yishang Hotel (Alar Branch)
9.6
/5
169 Reviews
Zephi·RuiPin Hotel (Alar Municipal Government Branch)
9.8
/5
63 Reviews
Aral Taheguanlan Hotel
9.4
/5
925 Reviews
Thhe Guesthouse
9.7
/5
142 Reviews
River Garden Hotel (Tarim University)
9.2
/5
679 Reviews
Moshang Qingya Hotel (Alar Nightless City)
9.5
/5
647 Reviews
Grand Hyatt Aral Man Hotel
9.7
/5
142 Reviews
Alar xinrui International Hotel
9.6
/5
594 Reviews
Wanda Moments , Aral
9.5
/5
1,073 Reviews
Tumu Shuke Kaifu International Hotel
9.3
/5
240 Reviews
Vienna International Hotel (Tumushuk International Plaza Branch)
9.7
/5
891 Reviews
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Popular Types of Attractions in Aksu Prefecture
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Historical attractions
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Cultural institutions
Popular Attractions in Aksu Prefecture
Qiuci Ancient City
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Kumtura Qianfo Cave
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Kizil Devil City
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Tomur
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Dalongchi Scenic Area
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Old City of Kuche
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Tarim River
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Linjilulieshi Memorial Hall
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Aisiman Lake
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Tianlaijiayi Scenic Area
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Shenmuyuan
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Ancient City of Ushkart
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Yanquan Mountain Sceneic Area
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Pyramid Nature Tourism Area (Yadan Landform)
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Populus Park
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Kuqa Pedestrian Street
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Kuqa Bazaar
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Kizilgaha Beacon Tower
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3号仓库(幸福北路店)
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再帕尔美食旅游城(龟兹花园店)
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LAO ER SHA NANG KENG ROU
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库车饭店
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逯氏艺厨·川味家常菜
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库车朝昱万华国际酒店·朝昱餐厅
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库车市鸽香拉面店
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阿克苏迎宾馆·中餐厅
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亚力馕坑肉(库车总店)
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LU SHI LU ZHU TI
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源食饭店
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聪英餐厅
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阿克苏辉煌大酒店·辉煌常青大酒店·餐厅
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亚克西姆新疆菜(库车店)
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君羊酒店(阿克苏金兰广场老街夜市店)·餐厅
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库车一陽古堡餐厅(博斯坦路店)
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花样年华二号火吧(亚太·世纪购物中心店)
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甜时CAKE(锦绣园小区店)
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北木南烤肉和酒(库车店)
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Santuanshuikuyuzhuang
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今夜炭火烤肉(阿克苏银基王朝小区店)
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牛员外·潮汕牛肉火锅(阿克苏明华店)
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稻香村(民主路兴隆店)
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肯德基(库车店)
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小麦垛(新疆友好集团阿克苏天百时尚购物中心店)
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Xiaojitangyangsheng Hot Pot (xinglongjie)
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Wind and sand are never an unsolvable fate
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Beat the summer heat with kids at this hidden gem with few crowds and beautiful scenery
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Break into the “pink planet” of southern Xinjiang! Aksu Keping red desert, a hidden gem reachable by self-drive
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