China's Yosemite | Keketuohai Geopark

Keketuohai Geopark is located in the northeast in Fuyun County of Altay Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Shenzhong Mountain in Keketuohai National Geological Park. /CGTN Photo

In Kazakh, "keketuohai" means verdant forest.

Couple trees in Keketuohai National Geological Park. /CGTN Photo

A tree with yellow leaves in Keketuohai National Geological Park. /CGTN Photo

Forests in Keketuohai National Geological Park. /CGTN Photo

Inside Keketuohai, the Taiga along the banks of the sapphire blue Irtysh River brings vitality to the Irtysh grand canyon. The waterfall-like granite canyon is a masterpiece of nature.

Irtysh Grand Canyon in Keketuohai National Geological Park. /CGTN Photo

Meet Geoparks

In the series of Meet Geoparks, CGTN Nature takes you visit all kinds of geological heritages in the world. You will not only enjoy the great natural spectacles and understand their creation, but also hear local legends and stories about the geoparks.

(All photos courtesy to CGTN Nature filming crew's Du Binde)

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