Tagelake Village (Ta Village)
塔村（塔格拉克村）
A Kyrgyz herding village at about 2,200 m above sea level on the edge of the Tomur Peak Nature Reserve. Grasslands, snowy peaks and log-cabin guesthouses make it the 'Nalati of southern Xinjiang'.
Tagelake Village lies in a Tian Shan valley in the north of Kekeya Town, Wensu County. It is one of the three main areas of the Tian Shan Tomur Scenic Area, and is known as 'Ta Village' or 'Guiyuan Tianju Ta Village' (formerly the Pingtaizi Scenic Area). The valley has wide grasslands, spruce forests and distant snowy peaks. Visitors can ride horses, hike and camp. The village has herders' farmhouse restaurants and characteristic guesthouses, where you can eat hand-held mutton and roast lamb. Summers are cool, making it a retreat for Aksu residents. In winter, there are skiing and other snow activities. Admission costs about 30–40 yuan (subject to the scenic area's announcement). The drive from central Aksu takes about 1.5 hours. The mountain roads have many bends, so drive carefully.
Opening hours
Open all day (visitor services approx. 10:00–20:00)
Nearby sights
- Tianshan Tomur Grand Canyon
- Hongqipo Apple Orchards
- Bozidun Scenic Area
- Kekeya Memorial Hall
- Aksu Prefecture Museum
- Duolang River Scenic Belt
- Aksu National Wetland Park
- Tianshan Sacred Tree Garden