HELLO CHINA

JOURNEY THROUGH CHINA

Duku Highway

Cross the Tianshan from Dushanzi through Qorma, Nalati and Bayanbulak to Kuqa, with one road shifting among snow mountains, grassland and gorge.

Journey overview

5–7 days · Usually June–September; follow the current-year opening, restriction and closure notices issued by transport and traffic-police authorities along the route.

Challenging · seasonal opening

Sharp bends, long grades, rockfall and rapid weather shifts are common. Before each day’s departure, check transport, traffic-police and attraction notices; do not enter the next section during closures, restrictions, heavy rain or when opening status cannot be confirmed.

Stops along the way

  1. Dushanzi
  2. Qorma
  3. Nalati
  4. Bayanbulak
  5. Tianshan Grand Canyon
  6. Kuqa