Guozigou Scenic Area
Guozigou Scenic Area is an official 3A scenic area in Ili, China.
Visitor information
- Also known as
- 果子沟景区
- Scenic area grade
- 3A
- City
- Ili
- Coordinates
- 43.92186, 81.317946
About Guozigou Scenic Area
Guzi Gou is also known as “Talqida Ba’an,” a famous canyon route that runs northward to Sairimu Lake and southward into the Yili Valley, with a total length of 28 kilometers. In 1219, during Genghis Khan’s western expedition, he ordered his second son, Chagatai, to lead troops in carving out roads through the rock and constructing bridges from wood, thus creating a paved path. Historically, this gorge served as the throat of the Northern New Route of the Silk Road, connecting China to Central Asia and Europe, and was known as the “Iron Pass.” Today, it lies along National Highway 312 (a first-class section of the Uy Highway).
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Frequently asked questions
How do I visit Guozigou Scenic Area with a local guide?
Open the Ili 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.