Introduction to Oytak Glacier

Why go to Oytak Scenic Area?

Departing from Kashgar, there is a scenic spot that can be reached on the way to Ta County. In the scenic area, there are the lowest glaciers in my country - Qikaraz Glacier, Jihong Mountain, Snow Mountain Glacier, alpine meadow, virgin forest and other landscapes. The scenery of the four seasons is very different. , is a charming natural scenic tourist area, and also the scenic area with the most concentrated natural landscape in Xinjiang.

What is there in Oytak Scenic Area?

At the entrance of the scenic spot is Oytak Red Mountain Canyon (also known as Gaizi Canyon), Danxia landform, and the color is extremely red.

The scenic spot mainly visits Oytak Glacier, which is the lowest glacier in my country. From the entrance to the gate of the ticket office of the scenic spot, there are red mountains, soil forests, valleys, snow forests, and glaciers along the way. The scenery is good.

Oytak Forest Park Photos

How to get to Oytak?

Oytak Scenic Spot is located in Oytak Town, Akto County. On the way to Ta County, you need to take a detour, and you can take a slight detour to go to play.

It takes 2-3 hours to drive from Kashgar to the scenic spot. After entering the scenic spot, you need to transfer to the scenic spot bus to visit. After getting off the bus, you still need to walk.

How does Oytak play?

After arriving in Oytak. How to play according to the amount of reserved play time?

Stop by: Do not enter Glacier Park, only play in Oytak Red Mountain Canyon

Detour to play: Visit Oytak Red Mountain Canyon and Oytak Glacier Park

Make a special trip to play: I want to see the best views of Red Mountain Canyon and Glacier Park in a day. It is recommended to enter the evening before and watch the Red Mountain Canyon; stay overnight at the glacier hotel in the park; see the Rizhao Jinshan in the morning of the next day, visit Oytak Glacier Park in the morning; leave the park after the tour at noon.

Visit the Oytak Red Mountain Canyon at the entrance for about 1 hour

?G314 National Highway, the right hand side is the Red Mountain Canyon at the entrance  

?You can stop and take pictures in a safe area on the roadside 

?Pay attention to sun protection

Visit Oytak Glacier Forest Park for about 2-3 hours

?After the tour in Hongshan Canyon, drive for about 1 hour to arrive at the ticket office of the scenic spot 

?Take the scenic shuttle bus to the terminal station in 20-30 minutes, 4 kilometers one way 

?It takes about 20 minutes to walk from the terminal to the viewing platform 

?After the tour, take the shuttle bus for the return journey to the scenic spot and return to the gate of the scenic spot 

?Oytak Glacier is about 3000 meters above sea level, you need to pay attention to altitude sickness and sun protection

Accommodation introduction

?There is only one hotel near Oytak Glacier Park, which is located in the park. The hotel is of three-star standard, clean and comfortable, with 13 rooms in a small scale, and the service staff are all Kirgiz. Advance booking is required in peak season.

Map of Oytak Scenic Area

Scenic radar analysis chart

Summarize

1. The scenic area is relatively large, and the tourist area is not big or small, but it needs to be walked.

2. The scenery is beautiful and spectacular, and it is worth visiting. The grassland in summer is even more visual enjoyment.

3. There are not many tourists in the scenic spot, so it is very comfortable to play.

4. The scenic spot is not overly commercialized.

5. The glacier hotel in the scenic area cannot be booked online (if you want to book a room, you can contact me)

6. The local area is the residence of the Kirgiz people, so you can understand the local customs.

7. There are not many places to eat in the scenic area, you can bring your own food, or dine in the Glacier Hotel restaurant.

Do I need a border defense card to enter the Oytak Scenic Area?

To enter the Oytak Scenic Area, you do not need to apply for a border defense permit.