Cocoto Sea Scenic Area

Why go to Cocoto Sea Scenic Area

There are two ways to play in northern Xinjiang. 1. From Urumqi to Kanas from the direction of Karamay in the west. 2. Take a loop from Urumqi.

If you choose to take the loop, either clockwise or counterclockwise. From Kanas to the east of Urumqi, there must be some scenic spots to visit, otherwise the 3-day drive will be very boring.

Therefore, the Keketuo Sea Scenic Area has played the role of having scenic spots along the way.

What's in Keketuohai?

There are two main scenic spots near Keketuohai Town. 1. Keketuo Sea Scenic Area. Granite mountains, rivers, and birch forests dominate the forest landscape. A bit like Yosemite in the US. The scenery in autumn is especially beautiful. 2. Fuyun No. 3 Mine Pit. Known as the "Museum of Geology and Mineral Resources", it is well-known at home and abroad, and it is also a red education base.

Let's see some photos to understand

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How to get to Keketuohai?

Keketuohai Scenic Area is located in Fuyun County. When taking the Northern Xinjiang Ring Road, you will pass through this scenic spot, so you can take a walk along the way.

It takes 1 hour to drive from Fuyun to the scenic spot

It takes 7.5-8 hours to drive from Urumqi to the scenic spot.

It takes more than 9 hours to drive from Kanas to the scenic spot

Therefore, when visiting this scenic spot, you can choose to stay in Keketuohai Town or Fuyun County

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What to do in Keketuohai?

After arriving at Keketuohai Town. According to the amount of time reserved for play, it is decided to only visit Keketuo Sea Area, or Keketuo Sea Area + Fuyun No. 3 Mine

Visit Fuyun No. 3 Mine for about 1.5 hours

• Arrive at the ticket office of the scenic spot

• After purchasing the ticket, walk 200 meters to see the pit from the viewing platform 

• Take the shuttle bus for 15 minutes to enter the mine pit for sightseeing (the mine pit is relatively cold, please wear thick clothes)

It takes about 3 hours to visit the Cocoto Sea Scenic Area

• Arrive at the ticket office of the scenic spot  

• 40 minutes by scenic shuttle bus 

• Arrive at the scenic bus terminal 

• Start to tour along the plank road, 3 kilometers one way

   Shenzhong Mountain Viewing Platform → Fossil Waterfall → Elephant Trunk Peak → Camel Peak → Zhaozi Cave → Three Island Stone

•After hiking, take the return scenic bus and return to the gate of the scenic spot. If you want to get off the bus and continue to visit other places along the way, you can ask the driver to stop. map

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Keketuohai radar map

in conclusion:

1. The scope of the scenic spot is large, and the tourist area is not big or small, but walking is required.
2. The scenery is beautiful, but it is not amazing, so don't expect too much.
3. Autumn is the most beautiful season. If you go there at the end of September and early October, it is highly recommended. In other seasons, if you take the Northern Xinjiang Ring Road, you can go for a tour, and you don’t need to make special arrangements for non-ring routes.
4. The flow of tourists in the scenic spot is good
5. General commercialization of scenic spots
6. Choose Fuyun County for accommodation, and the accommodation conditions are acceptable; choose Keketuohai Town near the scenic spot for accommodation, the accommodation is so-so, and it is difficult to book.
7. There are Kazakh aborigines

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a border defense card to enter the Keketuo Sea Area?

Entering the Keketuo Sea Area, if you want to go hiking on the 3-kilometer plank road behind Shenzhong Mountain, you need a border defense certificate theoretically. But as of 2021, the procedures are being simplified, and in many cases there is no need to show a border defense card to enter. It is recommended to carry your ID card with you in case you need a border defense card on the day of the tour, and you can go on-site; or you can apply for a border defense card at the place of departure, and write all the border areas involved.