Flaming Mountains

A road trip to The Flaming Mountains, the hottest place in China where temperatures can reach over 80 degrees Celsius in the summer. These mountains form the northern boundary of the Turpan Depression, making it the second or third lowest point on the planet. In the summer, when the waves of desert heat dance over the red stripes, it quite literally looks like flaming mountains! Not only is this place interesting geographically, it is also where the famous movie "Journey to the West" was filmed. Many historians come here just to learn more about the ancient silk-road era. It's definitely a very difficult place to reach, but the geography and landscapes are some of the most unique in the world! Would you road trip to these flaming mountains? 📍The Flaming Mountains, Turpan, Xinjiang 📸 ig @cherstravels #awesomepic #campingglamping #mytripvlog #summervacation #passionpassport #celebratewithtrip

Being in the second deepest depression point, the temperature itself is referred as the Turpan depression here. Turpan is "the" hottest place in China and it derived it's name from the Turpan volcano which once flowed here a long ago. As we started to thinking about the Xinjiang expedition, the first place came to my mind is Turpan. Although back in home was also hot, even I couldn't bear this heat. Also in the history of China, this land has been ruled by many kingdoms and it has seen so many wars. For a while, I just questioned myself whether I'm in Mars or Earth; such is the effect of this landscape. Be prepared for a sweating tour guys #urbanexplorer #leaveyourmark #xinjiangtravel #urbanexplorer#leaveyourmark

Popularised by the classic Chinese novel, Journey to the West, the Flaming Mountains near Turpan - in Xinjiang province - are renowned for their fiery red appearance.⠀ ⠀ During the day, under the blazing sunlight, the mountains glow and seemingly burn, with hot air swirling into the air - implying the notion that they are, indeed, on fire. During the summer months, the Flaming Mountains become the hottest place in China, and not even a single blade of grass dares to grow.⠀ ⠀ 📍Flaming Mountains, Turpan, Xinjiang, China #leaveyourmark #urbanexplorer

As a classic recollection of the Journey to the West, the Flame Mountain naturally has the elements of Journey to the West. The door logo is a sculpture with a shape like a flame. The sun is standing on the tip of the tongue, and the banana fan is still on the shoulder. From the door, visitors are quickly substituted into the Journey to the West. There is also a sculpture on the pillars along the way, with the shape of the palm of the Buddha's hand. There is a image of Sun Wukong in each palm. This is actually not difficult to understand. Borrowing the opening of the Journey to the West, Sun Wukong can't escape the story of the palm of his hand. Its so wonderful, its very special! The ticket for Flame Mountain is 40 yuan per person. After the ticket is purchased in turn, the oncoming is a promenade. This gallery is also very memorable and distinctive. First of all, the ceiling is shaped like a blue sky, and it feels very attentive. However, the most classic is that there are dozens of stone carvings on either side of the gallery. These paintings are the stories of each chapter in the Journey to the West. Although not every chapter has been shown, basically the most classic ones are left on the wall. From Wuzhishan to rescue Wukong, to return to the ninety-nine, a corridor is a Journey to the West. Many people will slow down here and slowly recall the stories that accompany us to grow up. From the lobby, it is a sunken mini-square with a logo of the Flame Mountain View. This is a thermometer for measuring the temperature of the earth's surface. It is made of a gold hoop. There is also a sculpture of Sun Wukong next to it, looking at the stick, as if it is "bigger, bigger." Very representative. Listening to the staff, the hottest time of the year, the surface temperature in the Turpan area can reach 80-90 degrees, and the sand is buried in the egg for half an hour. Because the terrain is a basin, and the annual precipitation is very small, the weather is hot, the name of the flame mountain is born. Going to the ground, there are 3 sculptures that are familiar to tourists. They are the figure of the four figures of Emperor Tang and the masters of the Flame Mountain, the statue of the demon king and the statue of the iron fan. These are places where tourists are keen to take photos, and they are very popular! Finally, I will share some dry goods for you. Because I just arrived at the Flame Mountain, I heard the peers say that the Flame Mountain can't fly the drone. It was hit down last year, and we are also shocked. But in the end, by asking the locals and actual combat, I would like to summarize the following. The Flame Mountain Scenic Area is definitely not flying. If it is flying, it must be stopped. If it is, it will be violently defeated. But the flame mountain can fly! ! The mountain behind the Flame Mountain and a mountain next to it form a canyon where you can take off successfully. But please be careful not to fly over the hill to the scenic spot. If the violation is broken, it should be deserved. Taking off in the back mountain, you can also enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Flame Mountain, and there are canyons to accompany, the scenery is more charming. So here we are dedicated to the most exclusive flame mountain aerial photography tips, we must pay attention!

Visiting Turpan, you must go to the Flaming Mountain, but did you know that there are actually two scenic areas of Flaming Mountain? 📙What is the Flaming Mountain? The Flaming Mountain does not refer to a single mountain, but a mountain range. The mountain range that stretches along the north side of Turpan is called the Flaming Mountain, which is also commonly referred to in 'Journey to the West'. The Flaming Mountain is barren and desolate, with no grass growing and birds hiding. During the height of summer, under the scorching sun, the reddish-brown mountain body shines under the sunlight, and the hot air rolls and rises, with flames like tongues of fire, hence the name Flaming Mountain. Strictly speaking, the mountain ranges of these two Flaming Mountains are indeed real, it's just that the landmark thermometers are different, and there's almost no difference inside ✅Practical Guide: (How to distinguish between the two Flaming Mountain scenic areas) 🔥Flaming Mountain Scenic Area The landmark is a super-large golden hoop thermometer, a 4A-level scenic spot, and is also where most group day tours go, belonging to the old scenic area 🎫Ticket: 40 📍Location: Get off in the middle of the highway from Turpan to Shanshan County, it's right by the road, you can see it on the south side of the Flaming Mountain range 🔥Flaming Mountain Grand Scenic Area (also called Golden Flaming Mountain) The landmark is a large banana fan, which has just been built in recent years, with many photo spots set up inside, known online as 'Flaming Mountain Geological Park', where you can see Mantou Mountain from afar (it is said to have been filmed in 'Where Are We Going, Dad?') 🎫Ticket: 40 📍Location: Turn off the highway into the mountains, the mountain roads are rugged, and there's nothing much to see other than climbing ❤️Review: The Flaming Mountain is a place that's boring to visit, but it's a landmark building that you can't miss ⚠️If you book a day tour, be sure to ask in advance which Flaming Mountain you will be visiting, depending on whether you want to take pictures with the banana fan or the golden hoop. There's not much difference otherwise, and if you really don't know how to choose, just go to the 'Flaming Mountain Scenic Area', the old scenic area is always a safe bet

Spring is in the air, and beautiful Xinjiang is also welcoming the splendid apricot blossoms. The endless grasslands are sprouting new buds, turning into a lush green. The little wildflowers on the prairies are also slowly blooming, and nature's gifts are always the most beautiful. North Xinjiang 15-day itinerary 🔻D1: Urumqi - Heavenly Lake of Tianshan - Stay in Fuyun 🔻D2: Fuyun - Keketuohai - Colorful Beach (Sunset) - Stay in Burqin 🔻D3: Burqin - Kanas Three Bays (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, Crouching Dragon Bay) - Stay in Kanas Scenic Area Log Cabin 🔻D4: Kanas Lake - Guanyu Pavilion - Baihaba - Stay in Baihaba Scenic Area Log Cabin 🔻D5: Kanas - Hemu River - Hemu Bridge - Hemu Starry Sky - Stay in Hemu Scenic Area Log Cabin 🔻D6: Hemu Morning Mist Sunrise - Beautiful Peak - Hemu Birch Forest - Stay in Burqin 🔻D7: Burqin - World Devil City (Yadan Landform) - Stay in Kuitun City 🔻D8: Kuitun City - Sayram Lake Scenic Area - Stay at Sayram Lake - Yining 🔻D9: Yining - Qiongkushitai - Tekes 🔻D10: Tekes - Nalati Air Valley Grassland - Stay in Nalati 🔻D11: Nalati - Midsection of Duku Highway - Bayanbulak - Nine Curves Eighteen Bends - Swan Lake - Stay in Bayan 🔻D12: Nalati - Northern Section of Duku Highway - Qiaojia - Tangbula Fairy Lake - Dushanzi 🔻D13: Dushanzi - Dushanzi Grand Canyon - S101 National Defense Highway - Urumqi 🔻D14: Urumqi - Jiaohe Ancient City - Karez Wells - Flaming Mountains - Kumtag Desert - Dushanzi 🔻D15: Dushanzi - Tuyugou Valley Mazha Village - Stay in Urumqi

Turpan travel guide, this article is enough: what to eat, what to play, introduction to attractions, travel transportation | with a map of Turpan attractions distribution. 1⃣ Transportation For a day trip to Turpan via Urumqi, you can choose to arrive at Turpan North Station (the new station is closer to the downtown area). For the return trip, you can choose from Shanshan North Station to Urumqi. 2⃣ One-Day Itinerary (for reference only) Turpan North Station ➡️ Jiaohe Ancient City ➡️ Local market next to Karez Well Park (free) ➡️ Turpan Museum ➡️ Internet-famous antique shop (free to take photos outside) ➡️ Flaming Mountains ➡️ Tuyugou Mazha Village ➡️ Kumtag Desert ➡️ Return from Shanshan North Station to Urumqi 3⃣ Cuisine There aren't many food options along the way, but you can find breakfast and lunch near the downtown area and Tuyugou Mazha Village. If the itinerary includes the desert, dinner can be had in Shanshan County. Downtown: The baked buns opposite the Turpan Museum are very delicious, with thin skin and juicy filling, and not greasy at 3 yuan each. After visiting the museum, you can buy some to try (locals buy them by the box, and you can pick up the last one or two left from the oven). 4⃣ About the Attractions ① Karez Well Park The attraction is relatively old, with vineyards inside. Before the grapes grow, it takes 5-10 minutes to visit, and 10-25 minutes for photos and play when the grapes are out. The free market across the street is more interesting. ② Flaming Mountains You can drive by from the outside, the view from the outside is enough, and you can take photos there. If you want to mimic the shadow with a banana fan, you can buy a ticket to go inside. ③ Kumtag Desert It's recommended to wear shoe covers, buy a ticket, and casually climb a small sand dune for photos and to watch the sunset. If you've been to other deserts, you can skip this one as they all look quite similar. ④ Tuyugou Mazha Village Mazha Village is the filming location of Dilraba's 'Anarhan'. Continuing towards the desert from the village leads to Tuyugou. ⑤ Thousand Buddha Caves Free to visit, recommended by other bloggers as good, but it was under repair when I visited. It should be open by May Day. 5⃣ Other ① Attractions in Turpan downtown are relatively scattered, so renting a car for self-driving or sharing a private car is more convenient. ② Xinjiang's cold skin noodles have a sour taste. ③ The best photo spot in Mazha Village is at the parking lot at the entrance of the scenic area. ④ Aerial photography spots: Tuyugou, Kumtag Desert. Remember to hand-launch and catch when flying over the desert.

Turpan Flaming Mountain, others say it's a very hot place. But I feel it doesn't seem to be as hot as Guangzhou. However, the vast desert does give a hot feeling. ⛰【Travel Guide】 📍Detailed address: 30 kilometers east of Turpan city, Gaochang District, Xinjiang, near the exit of Erbao Township on the Lianhuo Expressway 🚗Traffic strategy: It's better to charter a car. 🕙Opening hours: 9:30-18:00 💰Ticket price: 40 yuan (discount ticket 28 yuan) 🌟Highlights: 1. Geological park, unique geographical features, giving a sense of exoticism. 2. Near the plateau, there is actually a region with 0 altitude, which is also a magical place. 📌Small Tips: 1. The weather is very hot, but you still need to wear long sleeves. Pay attention to heatstroke prevention and cooling, drink more water. 2. If possible, you can choose August, when the temperature is relatively low.

Flame Mountain, located on the 312 National Road in Gaochang District, Turpan City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on the northern edge of the Turpan Basin, the northern route of the ancient Silk Road, runs east-west, 10 kilometers east of Turpan City, 183 kilometers from Urumqi City, 98 kilometers east of Shanshan County, 324 kilometers from Hami City, 450 kilometers south of Ruoqiang County, and 290 kilometers north of Qitai County. The main peak of Flame Mountain is Qinglongkou, with an altitude of 831.7 meters. Flame Mountain is the hottest place in China, with the highest temperature in summer reaching 47.8°C, and the highest surface temperature of the sunny side of the mountain can reach 82.3°C Uygur folklore says that there is a wicked dragon in the depths of the Tianshan Mountains that specializes in eating boys and girls. The local highest ruler, Shatuo Kubukala Khan, sent Hala and Zhuo to subdue the evil dragon for the sake of the people. After a thrilling battle, the evil dragon was killed by Hala and Zhuo at the Seven Corner Well in the northeast of Turpan. The wounded dragon fled westward, and its blood dyed the entire mountain red. Therefore, the Uighurs call this mountain Red Mountain, which is what we call Flame Mountain.

Xinjiang, the largest provincial administrative region in China, has a rich and diverse natural scenery and cultural landscape. Here are the ten must-visit attractions in Xinjiang, come and see if there are any attractions you like 1⃣Tianshan Tianchi: Located at the national scenic spot on the half hillside of Bogda Peak, it is an area of 160 square kilometers with four complete vertical natural landscape belts. 2⃣Kanas Lake: The lake is clear and green, surrounded by mountains, and is known as a "paradise on earth". The tourist route can choose Jiadenyu——Halfway Inn——Hemu Village——Black Lake——Kanas and so on. 3⃣Sayram Lake: Known as the "last tear of the Atlantic", it is the largest alpine lake in Xinjiang. 4⃣Bayinbuluke Grassland: It is the largest grassland in China, known as the "world's pasture". 5⃣Colorful Beach: Because the rock layer on the shore contains various minerals, it presents a colorful scene under the sun. 6⃣Flaming Mountain: Located in the middle of the Turpan Basin, it is named for its mountain color like fire. 7⃣Karez: It is an underground water irrigation project created by the ancient people of Xinjiang, known as the "crystallization of human wisdom". 8⃣Lavender Museum: You can enjoy the lavender fields characteristic of Xinjiang. 9⃣Turpan Grape Valley: Grapes are abundant here, and the scenery is pleasant. 🔟International Grand Bazaar: It is the largest market in Xinjiang, where you can buy a variety of Xinjiang specialties and handicrafts.

The Flaming Mountain, located on the northern edge of the Turpan Basin in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, is on the northern route of the ancient Silk Road, running from east to west. It stretches across the Turpan Basin, about 100 kilometers long and about 10 kilometers wide. About 40 kilometers south of the Flaming Mountain is the Gaochang country described in 'Journey to the West'. The 59th episode of 'Journey to the West', 'Tang Sanzang's Road to the Flaming Mountain and Sun Wukong's Adjustment of the Banana Fan', describes: '...The old man said: This place is called the Flaming Mountain. There is no spring or summer, and it is hot all year round. ...The mountain is sixty miles away from here, it is the necessary road to the west, but there are eight hundred miles of flames, and there is no grass around. ...' Every summer, under the red sun, the red mountain body shines, and the unique 'banana fan' shape of the Flaming Mountain is formed along the slope of the mountain, (which is the real image of 'Sun Wukong's Three Adjustments of the Banana Fan' in 'Journey to the West'), and the hot air rises to the sky, like a burning flame. In the distance is the Bogda Mountain with an average altitude of 4,000 meters. (Bogda Mountain is covered with snow all year round and is known as the pearl of the Tianshan Mountains). The Flaming Mountain scenic spot has Mantou Cloud, Cloud Ladder, Thousand Buddha Cave, Ten Thousand Buddha Mountain, Suspension Bridge and other places for tourists to visit. In the center of the scenic area stands a huge 'Golden Cudgel', which is a thermometer designed according to Sun Wukong's golden cudgel in 'Journey to the West', which records the temperature changes in real time, and is obsessed by netizens.

#familytrip The Flaming Mountains, located near Turpan in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China, are a striking natural wonder renowned for their intense heat and vivid red color, especially during sunset. The Flaming Mountains derive their name from the fiery appearance, particularly when sunlight bathes the landscape. The red hues of the mountains create a mesmerizing and surreal visual spectacle. The mountains are primarily composed of red sandstone and conglomerate rocks, contributing to their distinctive color. The high temperatures in the region, especially during the summer, further enhance the reddish tones of the rocks. Turpan is known for its extremely high summer temperatures, and the Flaming Mountains are no exception. The highest temperatures recorded in the Turpan Depression, where the Flaming Mountains are located, have exceeded 50°C (122°F) and ground temperature can go as high as 80°C (175°F).The intense heat in this area, combined with the reflective properties of the red rocks, creates an otherworldly and seemingly "flaming" effect. The Flaming Mountains hold cultural significance, notably mentioned in the classic Chinese literary work "Journey to the West" (Monkey King). The tale describes the challenging journey of the characters through this arid and fiery landscape. The Monkey King's encounter with the Flaming Mountains is a significant part of the narrative, showcasing his bravery, cleverness, and magical abilities as he navigates through this challenging terrain. The vivid description of the harsh conditions and the "flaming" appearance of the mountains adds a mythical and symbolic element to the journey. Tips and Tricks ⁉️ 🚗The Flaming Mountains are easily accessible from Turpan, adding to their popularity among tourists exploring the historical and natural wonders of the Silk Road region. 💧Drink MUCH water. We're not even kidding, once faced with the heat of this place you will physically feel the dehydration taking place. So stay safe and grab a truckload of H2O. 🍳If you are in luck and manage to get here during summer grab a chicken egg along. While enjoying blistering heat, you just might entertain yourself by cooking the egg on the ground. Don't worry, it's not as crazy as it sounds. What else can indicate how hot something actually is, but cooking it straight on the pavement. Impressive! #SpinTheWorld #mytravelhacks #localguides #wecreate