Geographic splendor in Kuqa Grand Canyon

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Located in Kuqa county in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Kuqa Grand Canyon undoubtedly showcases another masterpiece of earth movement.

Kuqa Grand Canyon in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. /VCG Photo

The canyon exhibits the typical character of yardang landform with its rocks covered by many ridges and grooves in either bright red or golden yellow. Years of wind erosion has sculpted the rocks into different shapes, stone pillars or empty castles that lined up along your walk through the canyon.

Kuqa Grand Canyon in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. /VCG Photo

The place remained obscure until 1999 when a local farmer accidentally had run into a grotto in the canyon area to avoid heavy rain. Now, Kuqa Grand Canyon has become another landmark in Xinjiang.

Kuqa Grand Canyon in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. /VCG Photo

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