Shipton's Arch

Overview
Shipton's Arch one of popular tourist spots in Kashgar. It is highest natural stone arch in the world. It was first found by a journalist from America in 1932. Later,the British Explorer Shipton discovered here again in 1947.It is a wonderland for tourists and explorers because it is built by nature and cannot be measured. It is not only magnificent and precipitous, but also deep, quiet and mysterious. The blue sky and white clouds set off the top of the mountain. The mountain is in the clouds. The clouds surround the top of the mountain. The mountain is integrated with the sky,and it is very beautiful.The attraction is recommended by "ADVENTURE" magazine as one of the 25 latest exploration routes in the world.

What to do in Shipton's Arch
Hiking here is suitable for any ages as new ladders were made for climbing to the base of the arch. It is short but really a great Hiking exploration and seeing the magnificent work of nature, which is different from other noisy and crowded scenic spots

Basic Information
Location: In Kezil Su Kyrgyz Autonomous Prefecture, about 65Km from Kashgar city.
Entrance Fee: 45CNY
Opening Hours:10:00AM-19:30PM
How to get there: Rent a priavte vehicle is the best way from Kashgar to Shioton's Arch