Flaming Mountain
1 min readThe Flaming Mountains are barren，eroded，red sandstone hills in Tian Shan Mountain range，Xinjiang，China.They lie near the northern rim of the Taklamakan Desert and east of the city of Turpan.Their striking gullies and trenches caused by erosion of the red sandstone bedrock giving the mountains a flaming appearance at certain times of the day.The mountains are approximately 100 kilometres long and 5~10km（3～6 mile）wide，crossing the Turpan Depression from east to west.Th average height of the Flaming Mountains is 500 m，with some peaks reaching over 800m.The mountain climate is harsh，and the extremely high summer temperatures make it the hottest spot in China，frequently reaching 50℃ or higher.The Flaming Mountains received their name from a novel，Journey to the West，by Ming Dynasty writer，Wu Cheng’en.
Location
The Flame Mountain is located in the middle of the Turpan Basin.
Admission Fee
Adults：60
Children：30
Opening hour
10：00a.m.~7：00p.m.
Transportation
From the city center square of Turpan:Take the volcano special mid-bus to get there.
