Aksu Prefecture district, Xinjiang, China

Places to visit near Kuqa

Kuqa is a town in Aksu Prefecture district, Xinjiang, China, home to about 68,105 people. Within 50 km by road there are 30 places to visit — 8 forts & heritage, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 4 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are 龟兹魏晋古墓遗址博物馆 (3 km), Kizilgaha Beacon Tower (11 km) and Subashi Temple (23 km).

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Kuqa, Xinjiang
Kuqa, Aksu Prefecture district, Xinjiang, China. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kuqa at a glance

Location
Aksu Prefecture district, Xinjiang, China
Population
about 68,105
Coordinates
41.7171° N, 82.9306° E
Places within 50 km
30 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Kuqa

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Forts & heritage near Kuqa

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kuqa. The closest is Kuqa King Palace (1 km); the best-known is Kizilgaha Beacon Tower (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kuqa

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kuqa. The closest is 独库公路终点纪念碑 (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kuqa

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kuqa. The closest is Wuyi Shuiku (35 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Mosques & dargahs near Kuqa

4 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Kuqa. The closest is Reste Mosque (1 km); the best-known is Kuche Grand Mosque (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Kuqa

4 parks within 100 km of Kuqa. The closest is 团结广场 (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Caves near Kuqa

3 caves within 100 km of Kuqa. The closest is Kumtura Thousand Buddha Caves (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Kuqa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 29 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kuqa
  2. 3 km 龟兹魏晋古墓遗址博物馆 · museum, Aksu Prefecture
  3. 13 km Kizilgaha Beacon Tower · heritage site, Aksu Prefecture
  4. 10 km Qingcheng Fortress · heritage site, Aksu Prefecture
  5. 1 km Qiuci Palace · palace, Aksu Prefecture
  6. 1 km Kuche Grand Mosque · mosque, Aksu Prefecture
  7. 1 km Back to Kuqa

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How to reach Kuqa

    All places near Kuqa by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kuqa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Other attractions713New Old Area (1 km)
    Forts & heritage89Kuqa King Palace (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints36独库公路终点纪念碑 (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs16Wuyi Shuiku (35 km)
    Mosques & dargahs44Reste Mosque (1 km)
    Parks24团结广场 (1 km)
    Caves23Kumtura Thousand Buddha Caves (26 km)
    Museums12龟兹魏晋古墓遗址博物馆 (3 km)
    Temples22克孜尔尕哈石窟寺 (12 km)

    Kuqa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kuqa?

    龟兹魏晋古墓遗址博物馆 (museum, about 3 km), Kizilgaha Beacon Tower (heritage site, about 11 km), Kuche Grand Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Qiuci Palace (palace, about 1 km), Qingcheng Fortress (heritage site, about 1 km), Mazar of Molana Arshidinhan (mosque or dargah, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Kuqa?

    30 places on Spotwander: 7 other attractions, 8 forts & heritage, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 lake, 4 mosques & dargahs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kuqa?

    Kuqa King Palace, about 1 km by road; Qiuci Palace (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kuqa?

    独库公路终点纪念碑, about 14 km by road; 盐水沟 (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Kuqa?

    Wuyi Shuiku, about 35 km by road; Kezi'er Reservoir (61 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kuqa?

    Start in Kuqa, visit 龟兹魏晋古墓遗址博物馆, then Kizilgaha Beacon Tower, then Qingcheng Fortress, then Qiuci Palace, then Kuche Grand Mosque, and drive back — about 29 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kuqa?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Kuqa

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Kuqa’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Kuqa on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.