Flame Mountain Scenic Area
Flame Mountain Scenic Area is an official 4A scenic area in Turpan, China.
Visitor information
- Also known as
- 火焰山景区
- Scenic area grade
- 4A
- City
- Turpan
- Coordinates
- 42.9174063, 89.5059482
About Flame Mountain Scenic Area
The Flame Mountains are located in Turpan, spanning the central part of the Turpan Basin, starting from Taoer Valley in the west, ending at Baishu Valley in the east, with Aydin Lake in the southwest, Kumtag in the southeast, and the Bogda Mountain piedmont sloping plain in the north. It is roughly within the range of 89°10’~90°10’ east longitude and 42°50’~43°5’ north latitude, running from northwest to south-east. The total length is about 100 kilometers, the width is 5 to 8 kilometers, and the area is about 600 square kilometers. The Flame Mountains are one of the branches of the Tianshan Mountains and were formed during the Himalayan Movement 50 to 60 million years ago.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I visit Flame Mountain Scenic Area with a local guide?
Open the Turpan page on MeetPanda, choose a local guide, and send your date. The guide buys tickets, plans the order with nearby sights and explains what you are seeing.