# Kokesu Grand Canyon (阔克苏大峡谷)

Ili, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region · Northwest, China · Guidebook rating: 4/5
Canonical: https://cnatrip.com/en/places/kokesu-grand-canyon
Language: en

## Key facts

- **Admission:** From ¥35 (¥115 including boat ticket)
- **Opening hours:** 8：30—18：00
- **Time needed:** 3-5 hours
- **Address:** Southern part of the Tianshan Mountains within Tekes County
- **Getting there:** Located in Akeduan, Tekes County, Ili Prefecture; about 40 minutes by self-drive from Tekes County town
- **Phone:** 0999-7765111
- **Good for:** Photography, Nature

## About Kokesu Grand Canyon

One of the routes within the Kalajun scenic area, centred on canyons, waterways and alpine grasslands. Crocodile Bay, rafting and boat cruises are all on this route, and visitors can tour by boat. Beautiful scenery and few crowds make it well worth a visit.

## Tips from the guidebook

- There is little shade along the road, so be sure to take sun protection.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 863. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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