Qoqek travel guide

Located in northwest Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Tacheng Prefecture is situated in the middle of Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture. It has a temperate continental climate with dry and semi-arid conditions. Tacheng administers 2 cities and 5 counties with a multi-ethnic population of Kazakh, Han, Uyghur, Mongolian, Hui, Kirgiz, Daur, Xibe, and Russian peoples.

Blessed with rich natural resources and beautiful ecological environments, Tacheng offers numerous scenic attractions. Highlights include Wusu Hot Springs, Tashti Scenic Area, Hanhai Liu Lang, Ganga Lake Sophora Forest Nature Reserve, Deer Horn Bay, Baluruk Mountain Wild Apricot Nature Reserve, Shawan Hot Springs, and Mongolian Temple Pasture. Visitors can enjoy hot spring getaways, desert and wetland scenery, endangered plants, hiking, and ethnic culture in this oasis on the ancient Silk Road.