Shihezi Nanshan Scenic Area
石河子南山风景区
A mountain pasture about 70 km south of the city on the foothills of the Tian Shan, alternating pine woods, grassland and river valleys. It is a summer retreat.
Shihezi Nanshan Scenic Area is on the northern foothills of the Tian Shan, about 70 km south of the city centre. It sits at a fairly high elevation, and its valleys contain extensive Schrenk spruce forests, alpine meadows and yurt pastures. The summer climate is cool, and you can ride horses, hike and eat hand-grabbed mutton. In winter, some areas open for skiing.
The scenic area is large and its facilities are spread out, so a visit generally takes a full day. Mountain mobile signal and road conditions are average, so it is advisable to charter a car and leave time for the return trip. Admission and specific opening arrangements follow the scenic area.
Opening hours
Open all day in summer (check the site)
Nearby sights
- First Company of Military Reclamation
- Changyu Baron Balboa Chateau
- Ai Qing Poetry Museum
- Youqi Square
- Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Military Reclamation Museum
- Century Park (Shihezi)
- Zhou Enlai Memorial
- Manas National Wetland Park