Koktokay National Geopark — Attraction in Turgun

Like a combo of Yosemite and Glacia National Parks and Colorado Rockies. The Irtysh River is breathtakingly beautiful! It is the only river flows east-west and north-ward to end in Artic Ocean. It runs and cuts through ancient Altai Mountain's marble and sand rocks formed and risen up from ocean bed volcanic eruption. There are plenty of rock formation tease your imagination for resemblances of eagle, elephant, dolphin, Noah's Ark, etc., and storytelling for love. It's at least a half-day walking, with intermittent shuttle bus rides. Drink lots of fluid because the dry climate, and there are sufficient public toilets along the walkways to meet your urges. Mid-September to early October is the best period to visit. Sufficient accommodation, food and fruits for...

We spent three memorable hours exploring Koktokay in Fuyun County, Xinjiang—a national geopark famous for the dramatic Irtysh Grand Canyon carved by the mighty Irtysh River. The area is still home to local ethnic communities, many of whom make a living raising horses and cattle. Thanks to that, our visit offered more than just scenic views—we got up close and personal with plenty of horses, cows, and an abundance of their, ahem, natural byproducts...

This part is the origin of Irtysh River which flow to Arctic Ocean, the only river in China that flow to the Arctic. Koktokay means 'green forest". Koktokay National Geopark consists of four major parts: Irtysh Grand Canyon, Cocoa Sullivan Lake, Ilaymu Lake and Kalaxianger...