| Coordinates | 41.0074, 86.7305 |
|---|---|
| Category | Attractions, Waterfront |
| Nearest city | Yuli |
| Region | Xinjiang, China |
| Sources | geonames |
Kala Shuiku Travel Guide
Kala Shuiku is a reservoir in Xinjiang, China. The nearest service base is Yuli, roughly 54 km away.
Kala Shuiku at a Glance
- What it is: reservoir (Attractions)
- Where it is: Xinjiang, Xinjiang, China — coordinates 41.0074, 86.7305
- Why it is listed: a source-verified entry in the CollabsTravel master database, matched against official gazetteer and geographic records before publication
- Time needed: two to three hours
- Best season: May to September
Quick Facts
| Place type | Reservoir |
| Primary category | Attractions |
| Also good for | Waterfront |
| Region / state | Xinjiang |
| Country | China |
| Nearest city | Yuli |
| Coordinates | 41.0074, 86.7305 |
| Nearest base town | Yuli (54 km) |
Why Kala Shuiku Is Worth Visiting
Kala Shuiku earns its place in this guide for a simple reason: it is a verified attractions in Xinjiang, China,. Its position 54 km from Yuli also makes it an easy add-on rather than a detour that costs half a day. Visitors book it for waterfront as much as for attractions. And unlike listicle recommendations, everything on this page - coordinates, category, sources - was checked against official records before publication.
About Kala Shuiku
In plain terms, Kala Shuiku is a reservoir in the Xinjiang area of Xinjiang, China that travellers book around attractions trips. Beyond its main draw, the record tags it for waterfront too, so it rewards more than one kind of visit. Functionally it belongs to Yuli - the town most maps and locals will reference when describing how to reach it. Everything stated on this page comes from that verified record; where background history is quoted, the source is named at the end of the section.
The Beauty of Kala Shuiku
What people mean when they call Kala Shuiku beautiful is usually the built and curated detail on site - exhibits, gardens and views arranged specifically to be enjoyed. The light does most of the work: mid-latitude light gives the place two looks: clean blue summer noon and a low amber angle in spring and autumn. The seasons restyle everything around it - each season repaints it - plan the visit around the colour you want in your photos. And the beauty compounds with context: with 8 other verified places nearby, the Xinjiang area reads as one continuous landscape rather than a single viewpoint, which is worth more than any filter on the photos you take here.
Getting There
Kala Shuiku sits at 41.0074, 86.7305 in Xinjiang, China. Most visitors reach it by car, regional rail or local transit; pin the coordinates above rather than only the name - Kala Shuiku names repeat across regions, and rural entries often lack street addresses.
Base yourself in Yuli and make this a half-day trip; services, fuel and lodging are easiest there. The run from Yuli is about 54 km (34 mi) each way, so allow Yuli as your anchor for the day.
Best Time to Visit
Late spring to early autumn (May to September) brings the warmest and most reliable conditions across China. Shoulder months just before and after that window trade a little weather for noticeably lower prices and thinner crowds.
Kala Shuiku Season by Season
- Summer (Jun-Aug) - peak season: the warmest, longest days and everything open, which also makes it the priciest and busiest window
- Autumn (Sep-Nov) - shoulder season: crowds drain away, the light turns photographic, and lodging rates typically fall
- Winter (Dec-Feb) - off-season: cheapest beds and empty viewpoints, but check for closures, snow or rain before committing
- Spring (Mar-May) - rebuild season: wildflowers, newborn wildlife and reopened facilities - the best balance if the weather holds
Things to Do
Planning what to actually do at Kala Shuiku comes down to the setting it sits in:
- Arrive with the exact coordinates (41.0074, 86.7305) pinned in your maps app — rural place names repeat across states
- Give the site one unhurried hour before adding anything else to the day
- Pair it with the nearest named attraction on this page to make a full loop
- Chain the stop with what is nearby — see the list below before fixing your day route
None of this needs a rigid schedule - the honest pattern at Kala Shuiku is one anchor at the nearest anchor town, one longer stop, and the rest of the time left for whatever looks better from the car window. That flexibility is what separates a good half-day from a rushed one.
A Perfect Day in Kala Shuiku
Morning (start early). Have breakfast at Yuli and roll out before mid-morning - the light is softer, parking is open, and Kala Shuiku is at its quietest before the day-trippers arrive. Give the main stop its full due first rather than saving it for later.
Midday. From Kala Shuiku, Ai-sha-mi-erh Shui-k’u is only 3 km away - pair the two rather than driving home for lunch; a picnic beats a reservation near most of these spots.
Afternoon. Keep going to Yuli (54 km) if the group still has legs; it is the standard second half of this loop.
Golden hour. End at the main viewpoint, waterfront or main street as the light drops; this is the hour Kala Shuiku is genuinely famous for locally, and it costs nothing.
Evening. Sleep at Yuli unless the road out is long - leaving at dusk is the one mistake that can flatten an otherwise perfect day.
Know Before You Go to Kala Shuiku
- Save the pin (41.0074, 86.7305) offline - reception in Xinjiang is exactly as good as it needs to be and no better
- Check the official source listed at the bottom of this page for current hours, fees and closures before driving out
- Visit on weekdays: at most verified spots weekends triple the local traffic
- Bring the basics - water, layers, power bank - because facilities at this kind of place are self-service
Nearby Places Worth Combining
Kala Shuiku does not sit in isolation - these verified places are all within a short hop and combine into a full loop:
- Ai-sha-mi-erh Shui-k’u — attractions, about 3 km (2 mi) away
- Yuli — city, about 54 km (34 mi) away
- K’o-la Shan — hiking, about 68 km (42 mi) away
- Daxihaizi Shuiku — attractions, about 82 km (51 mi) away
- Chia-mai-lin Shan — hiking, about 82 km (51 mi) away
- Korla — city, about 97 km (60 mi) away
- Tiemenguan Shuiku — attractions, about 100 km (62 mi) away
- Sishilichengzi — city, about 108 km (67 mi) away
Planning More of Your Trip
See everything in China on the China country hub, browse the full Attractions China collection, or take in the whole Xinjiang region.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kala Shuiku worth visiting?+
Yes, if you are in the area for more than a single day. Kala Shuiku is a verified reservoir in Xinjiang, China that most drive-by lists miss, and the official-record provenance behind this page means the location, name and access facts are checked rather than guessed. Give it two to three hours.
Where exactly is Kala Shuiku?+
Kala Shuiku is in Xinjiang, China, at coordinates 41.0074, 86.7305. Use the coordinates rather than the name alone - place names repeat across regions, and a map pin beats a keyword search.
How far is Kala Shuiku from the nearest city?+
Kala Shuiku is about 54 km (34 mi) from Yuli, which is an easy out-and-back day trip - most visitors base themselves in Yuli and make the run in well under an hour each way.
What is the best time to visit Kala Shuiku?+
May to September. Book the shoulder months either side of that window for the same scenery at lower prices, and check seasonal closures before fixing dates.
How long do you need at Kala Shuiku?+
Plan on two to three hours for a first visit - the highlights at a normal pace without rushing. Add another half day if you want to combine it with the nearby places listed above.
Is Kala Shuiku good for families with kids?+
It works with kids who have patience for the setting; judge it by your shortest-attention traveller and keep the visit to the first highlight.
Does Kala Shuiku cost anything to visit?+
Most public places like this have no entry fee, but parking, guided programs and seasonal shuttles are the usual small costs. Confirm current fees with the official source cited on this page - they change more often than guidebooks do.
What is near Kala Shuiku?+
The closest verified neighbour is Ai-sha-mi-erh Shui-k’u; the nearby list above has the full set with distances, and combining two or three of them is the standard way to fill a day around Kala Shuiku.
Is Kala Shuiku open to visitors, and do you need a permit?+
Public places listed here are visitable by default; the permit exceptions are usually specific activities (backcountry camping, drones, commercial photography) rather than the visit itself. Check the cited official source for anything activity-based.
Should you visit Kala Shuiku in bad weather?+
Rain reshapes rather than ruins the day - viewpoints become cloud-scapes and trails get muddy. Keep Kala Shuiku as a fair-weather item on your trip and swap in the covered alternatives from the regional list when the forecast turns.
What makes Kala Shuiku different from other places like it?+
Its exact combination: a reservoir in Xinjiang, China with verified coordinates and, where listed, an official designation. The difference is usually the setting and the access pattern rather than the category label - the facts table on this page shows that specifically.
Can you visit Kala Shuiku as a day trip?+
Yes - at two to three hours on site, a day loop is realistic: morning at Kala Shuiku, one nearby stop, and home by evening. The Perfect Day section above has the hour-by-hour version.
What is Kala Shuiku known for?+
It is known locally as a reservoir in Xinjiang, China. Within the CollabsTravel master database it is registered under the Attractions category, which is how travellers on this site find it and how this guide frames what to do there.
What is the most beautiful thing about Kala Shuiku?+
The honest short answer is in The Beauty of Kala Shuiku section above, but distilled: what people mean when they call kala shuiku beautiful is usually the built and curated detail on site - exhibits, gardens and views arranged specifically to be enjoyed. Come for the light and the setting rather than a single checklist object.
Is Kala Shuiku crowded?+
Kala Shuiku sits below the headline-name tier in its region, so crowding is an event-and-weekend problem rather than a standing one. Weekday mornings in the shoulder season are the quietest version of the visit. ## Source Verification This guide's facts come from official public datasets: [Geonames record 1538873](https://www.geonames.org/1538873). Location data is reviewed in per-state batches before publication.