Jincao Beach Travel Guide
Sunrise and sunset under the Stone City
Jincao Beach is a wetland grassland beneath Shitou City in Taxian County, with the Tashkurgan River running through the grass. In the early morning, the pasture is gilded and the snow-capped mountains turn red, and the wooden boardwalk extends all the way to the river branches. It is the top choice in Taxian County for watching sunrise and sunset.
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Destination Details
The wetlands stretch between the ruins of Shitou City and the county town of Ta County, with river branches alternating with meadows. Yak and sheep herds descend to the flats in the morning and return to their pens in the evening. As soon as the sunlight slants, the entire meadow turns golden. A boardwalk has been built along the river for several kilometers; after walking a stretch, you encounter a new foreground.
Shooting Tips
- Sunrise spot: the grassplain facing the direction of Muztagh Ata; the snow peaks will be dyed red first
- Sunset spot: the ruins of Shitou City make the most appealing silhouette foreground
- Timing: enter 40 minutes before sunrise, wait until the grassplain turns dark blue after sunset before leaving
Early mornings on the plateau are close to freezing; bring down jackets and gloves. The boardwalk is slippery, so sturdy non-slip shoes are recommended; it's windy, so hang weights on your tripod to prevent tipping.
