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Qiongkushitaicun Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
I stayed in Xinjiang for a month to tell you some things not to do
Don't ask how much the ticket is, ask how many years of youth are left. I decided to embark on a journey to Xinjiang in the northwest of my motherland, using a month to find my lost soul. After coming back, I am full of motivation, often staring at the photos in a daze.
To help friends who want to go to Xinjiang, I have compiled this travel guide, hoping to help everyone!
Where should I go first when I go to Xinjiang for the first time?
Urumqi, as the transportation hub of Xinjiang, is very convenient whether it is South Xinjiang or North Xinjiang. It is recommended to choose Urumqi as the first stop, because whether it is a group tour or self-driving, almost all vehicles start from here.
Precautions:
Time difference: There is a 2-hour time difference between Xinjiang and the mainland
Many ethnic minorities are used to saying Xinjiang time
Security check: Xinjiang's security check is very strict, train stations and airports require multiple security checks, it is recommended to go to the train station/airport in advance
Accommodation recommendation:
Urumqi: Recommend Friendly Business Circle or Zhongshan Road Business Circle
Kanas: Recommend Beitun City, secondly, Jadunyu and Burqin can be recommended
Hemu: Recommend staying in the scenic area log cabin, watching the stars all over the sky at night, increasing the play time during the day, and the experience is better
Sailimu Lake: Accommodation is recommended to stay in Qingshuihe Town or Huocheng County
Our self-driving route:
Starting from Urumqi, go to Sailimu Lake—Huocheng—Zhaosu—Tekes—Qiongkushitai—Nalati—Duku Highway, and finally return to Urumqi from Dushanzi.
The route is just a circle, which is a classic Yili ring line.
ps: The above self-driving journey is 12 days in total, a total of 2300 kilometers, without rushing to the road and rushing to the scenic spots, often 5-6 hours of self-driving time every day. I feel that rest and maintaining a good state are necessary.
Must-visit attractions:
Qiongkushitai: The grassland covering the sky, the fairy tale forest like a mist, the small wooden house with grass on the head, every eye is super healing
Huocheng Lavender: The purple sea of flowers tumbling with the wind is really romantic
Tangbula Fairy Lake: A small popular secret that needs to ride a horse up the mountain, accompanied by flowers all the way, it seems to be Alice in Wonderland
Nalati Grassland: The aerial photography and self-driving of the grassland and valley in the sky are absolutely amazing!
Sailimu Lake: "The last tear of the Atlantic"
If you have plenty of time, you must go for a self-driving tour around the lake
Duku Highway: Duku Highway that must be self-driving once in a lifetime! It will open around mid-June every year, and you will feel the four seasons along the way.
Xinjiang cuisine:
The big plate chicken, lamb skewers, roasted lamb chops, and roasted buns in Xinjiang are really amazing, and those who like heavy tastes can close their eyes.
ps: There are also old yogurt, cold water fish, hand-grabbed rice, wrapped meat, pulled strips and other delicacies waiting for you to taste!
If fairy tales had a name, it would surely be Kanas
You can always trust the summer in Xinjiang's Kanas
It's like stepping into a real-life version of a Hayao Miyazaki anime village, with grasslands and pastures, free cattle and sheep...
It's a treasure hideaway that needs no filters
It's a mysterious village that can heal everything
Qiongkushitai is located in Tekes County, Xinjiang, in the town of Kaladala
Qiongkushitai is located in the township of Kaladala, Tekes County, Xinjiang, and is a quiet and peaceful place hidden deep in the mountains. Here, there is a pure sky, endless grasslands, and the fresh scent of flowers and plants, revealing the most primitive breath of life. Throughout the seasons, the scenery of Qiongkushitai has its own characteristics, like a paradise on earth.
Qiongkushitai is surrounded by mountains on all sides, boasting boundless grasslands. The natural scenery of snow-capped mountains, grasslands, valleys, and forests is stunningly beautiful. June and July are the most beautiful months in Qiongkushitai, when the grass is lush, the weather is warm, and Kazakh herders usually drive their herds of cattle and horses to graze on the fertile grasslands.
The architectural structure of Qiongkushitai is one of its unique features. The residential houses are almost all built with wooden structures, some of which are even constructed from whole logs, while others are assembled using split logs through techniques such as hollowing, mortising, and arching. These buildings retain a strong cultural trace and are considered to be well-preserved wooden architectural groups in the Ili River Valley. A large number of these residences have been preserved, some of which have a history of a hundred years and possess a rich and complete historical and cultural connotation.
Qiongkushitai also has a long history and culture, being a famous historical and cultural village in China, as well as a historical mark of the Kazakh ethnic group. For a long time, Qiongkushitai has been hidden in the central hinterland of the Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang, concealed among the thousands of gullies in the Kalajun grasslands, and little known to the outside world. In 2021, the road from Tekes to Qiongkushitai village was finally opened, revealing its true face to the world.
Ili + Duku Highway 8-day Tour
My first trip to Northern Xinjiang was a full experience of forests, grasslands, snow mountains, and starry skies. I've deeply felt the clear and rainy weather, hail, and the temperatures of all four seasons. I've thoroughly enjoyed authentic Xinjiang cuisine, and I've also gained experience in overtaking flocks of sheep, horses, and cows on the road.
Itinerary:
Day 1 Arrive in Urumqi -- Free time -- Stay in Urumqi
Day 2 Urumqi - Dushanzi Grand Canyon - Shuanghe/Bortala
Day 3 Shuanghe/Bortala - Sayram Lake - Guozigou Bridge -- Lavender Garden - Liuxing Street - Yining
Day 4 Yining - Xiat Ancient Trail - Bagua City - Tekes
Day 5 Tekes - Qiongkushitai Ancient Village - Xinyuan
Day 6 Xinyuan - Nalati Grassland - Bayanbulak Grassland - Bayanbulak Town
Day 7 Bayanbulak Town crossing Duku Highway - Urumqi
Day 8 Urumqi - Return trip
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12-Day Essence of Northern Xinjiang Tour
Accompany you to see the grasslands - this must be the romance of summer. North of the Tianshan Mountains lies the highland grasslands of Northern Xinjiang, where the blue of Kanas Lake and the sunrise at Hemu Village are intoxicating.
The flowers of Northern Xinjiang bloom splendidly in summer, with snow-capped mountains and grasslands, forest pastures, glacial lakes, canyons and rivers, Gobi deserts, and the hoofbeats of cattle, sheep, and horses.
All your imaginations of Xinjiang are brought to the extreme in Northern Xinjiang. For those who want to visit Xinjiang, now is the time to plan! After all, during the peak season, the prices for flights and hotels will soar.
D1 Urumqi
D2 Urumqi--Tianchi--Fuyun
Stay: Fuyun
D3 Fuyun--Koktokay--Buerjin
Stay: Buerjin.
D4 Buerjin--Kanas--Jiadengyu
Stay: Jiadengyu
D5 Jiadengyu---Hemu--Colorful Beach--Buerjin
Stay: Buerjin
D6 Buerjin--Devil City--Kuitun
Stay: Kuitun
D7 Kuitun--Sayram Lake-Lavender--Yining
Stay: Yining
D8 Yining--Nalati--Bayanbulak
Stay: Bayanbulak
D9 Bayanbulak--Hejing
Stay: Hejing
D10 Hejing--Turpan-Grape Valley-Karez Wells
Stay: Turpan
D11 Turpan--Flaming Mountains--Shanshan Desert--Urumqi
Stay: Urumqi
D12 Urumqi - Airport drop-off
Leaving Yili has a stronger aftereffect than a breakup
💚Every day here is like living in a fairy tale, under the snow-capped mountains🏔️, it's so beautiful that it doesn't seem like the real world.
📝Every day on the small loop of Yili is like living in a fairy tale.
🙏Thanks to this healing and redemption from nature, every moment has enriched my life💚.
✨Sharing some personal experiences and tips for friends who are about to set off👇🏻
🚗Itinerary reference:
📅DAY1: Hangzhou-Lanzhou (transfer)-Yining Airport
📅DAY2: Yining-Sayram Lake-Guozigou-Qingshui River
📅DAY3: Qingshui River-Chaxi Forest Park-Tekes Bagua City
📅DAY4: Tekes-Junggar Plateau-Back Mountain (horse riding)-Tekes
📅DAY6: Tekes-Aktas-Tianma Bathing River-Yuhu-Zhaosu
📅DAY7: Zhaosu-Shata Hiking-Return to Yining
📅DAY8: Yining-Chengdu (transfer)-Hangzhou
✔Practical information:
💰Now the prices in Yili are rising, and the Duku Highway is about to open, book as early as possible! This year is not suitable for budget travel, the experience will not be too good. We average 1w per person (including airfare/charter/accommodation/buying special products, etc.)
✈It is recommended that friends with tight time fly directly to Yining, which saves a lot of car time than Urumqi. It only takes 2-3 hours to go anywhere from Yining, except for rushing to the plane at the beginning and end, five or six days of pure play is enough
🌿The several large grasslands in Yili have similarities, and you can choose two or three to go
✅Nalati: High-altitude grassland, popular place with large crowds, self-driving 300/person, good road conditions and complete supporting facilities, suitable for parent-child/family/self-driving tours
✅Karakojun: Human-shaped grassland, large scenic area, can't drive by yourself, can only take the shuttle bus, charge by section. More suitable for hiking enthusiasts to cross
✅Junggar Plateau: There are mountain roads inside, easy to get carsick and traffic jam. You can only ride a horse to the back mountain, but the scenery along the way is stunningly beautiful and shocking! There are many homestays but expensive, if conditions permit, you can stay for one night, or you can return to Tekes on the same day
✅Chaxi: High cost performance, 30/person can drive Chata loop line, can go to Chaxi Park and Tarim two places. But the loop line is a non-paved road surface, the road conditions are poor, it tests the vehicle and technology, it is recommended to use off-road vehicles
✅Shata: Ticket 80+shuttle bus 30/person. It is a must-go place for hiking enthusiasts, and it is the only scenic spot that can get close to the snow mountain! But the experience is good or bad related to the weather and the flow of people
📌There are also niche points such as Aktas/Kurdining/Tangbula Grassland, etc.
⚠️Sayram Lake/Junggar Back Mountain/Shata and other places are prone to change, the temperature difference is large, it is recommended to carry a thick coat
👗Wear white/red/light-colored slim and elegant dresses by the lake, floral/blue and white/bright/pastoral or mountain style in the forest and grassland, the principle is to wear high saturation colors, avoid black or green (black should wear suspenders to show more skin, green is easy to blend in)
🧳Must bring: U-shaped neck pillow/disposable slippers/face mask/moisturizing spray/body lotion/sunscreen/umbrella/sunglasses/power bank/motion sickness medicine/dental floss (eating meat every day is easy to get stuck in the teeth😂)
🤩Beautiful Xinjiang, it's worth us to go a long way!
The best way to enjoy the Kalajun grasslands is to hike from the Flower Terrace to the Falcon Terrace
Many visitors to the Kalajun scenic area follow the shuttle bus from stop to stop to check in. The best way to truly experience it is to take the shuttle bus directly to the Flower Terrace from the entrance, then walk along the plank road for about 2 hours to the Falcon Terrace. Along the way, flowers are everywhere, the scenery is charming, and the difficulty is not great. If it's too hard, you can also ride a horse. After reaching the Falcon Terrace, you can also hike further up. From here, take the bus directly back to the entrance of the scenic area. Note that the return vehicles do not stop along the way!
I lay on the grassland all day | Today I lay on the vast Kala Jun grassland
Today continues the journey in Xinjiang.
No one can refuse the summer in Xinjiang, with snow-capped mountains, forests, seas of flowers, grasslands, and streams, everything looks like a scene from a fairy tale world, far away from our daily life, filling the mind and body with joy.
Many people compare Kala Jun with Narati, making it an either-or choice, but why can't adults have both?
Some suggestions:
1️⃣ If you, like us, choose to go on a self-driving tour, never let a novice driver drive at high speed, because there are many bends and steep slopes on the road to Kala Jun, pay attention to safety~
2️⃣ Still, a bit of hiking is needed to appreciate the beauty of the grassland. You can go from the Flower Terrace to the Falcon Terrace, be prepared with sunscreen and snacks, although it takes two to three hours, the beauty is overwhelming.
3️⃣ Bring a raincoat. Nature is unpredictable.
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7-Day Essence Tour of Northern Xinjiang
Sayram Lake is the highest-altitude, largest, and most scenic alpine lake in Xinjiang. It is also the last place cherished by the warm and humid Atlantic air currents, hence the saying that it is 'the last tear of the Atlantic'. The summer season is the perfect time to visit Sayram Lake, and for friends who want to play at Sayram Lake, this travel guide is highly recommended. Like and save it, and you'll definitely not get lost!
🌺Recommended Itinerary:
🎉A: 7-Day Grand Northern Xinjiang Loop
🎄D1: Urumqi - Colorful Beach - Burqin
🎄D2: Burqin - Kanas
🎄D3: Jiadengyu - Hemu
🎄D4: Hemu - Urho Ghost City - Urho
🎄D5: Urho - Sayram Lake - Yining/Qingshui River
🎄D6: Yining/Qingshui River - Nalati - Bayanbulak
🎄D7: Bayanbulak - Duku Highway - Urumqi
🎉B: 8-Day Grand Northern Xinjiang Loop
🎄D1: Urumqi - Tianshan Tianchi - Fuyun/Koktokay.
🎄D2: Fuyun/Koktokay - Koktokay - Colorful Beach - Burqin
🎄D3: Burqin - Kanas - Jiadengyu
🎄D4: Jiadengyu - Hemu
🎄D5: Hemu - Ghost City - Urho
🎄D6: Urho - Sayram Lake - Yining
🎄D7: Yining - Nalati Grassland in the Sky - Bayanbulak
🎄D8: Bayanbulak - Duku Highway - Urumqi
Leaving Yili has a stronger aftereffect than a breakup
💚Every day here is like living in a fairy tale, under the snow-capped mountains🏔️, it's so beautiful that it doesn't seem like the real world.
📝Every day on the small loop of Yili is like living in a fairy tale.
🙏Thanks to this healing and redemption from nature, every moment has enriched my life💚.
✨Sharing some personal experiences and tips for friends who are about to set off👇🏻
🚗Itinerary reference:
📅DAY1: Hangzhou-Lanzhou (transfer)-Yining Airport
📅DAY2: Yining-Sayram Lake-Guozigou-Qingshui River
📅DAY3: Qingshui River-Chaxi Forest Park-Tekes Bagua City
📅DAY4: Tekes-Junggar Plateau-Back Mountain (horse riding)-Tekes
📅DAY6: Tekes-Aktas-Tianma Bathing River-Yuhu-Zhaosu
📅DAY7: Zhaosu-Shata Hiking-Return to Yining
📅DAY8: Yining-Chengdu (transfer)-Hangzhou
✔Practical information:
💰Now the prices in Yili are rising, and the Duku Highway is about to open, book as early as possible! This year is not suitable for budget travel, the experience will not be too good. We average 1w per person (including airfare/charter/accommodation/buying special products, etc.)
✈It is recommended that friends with tight time fly directly to Yining, which saves a lot of car time than Urumqi. It only takes 2-3 hours to go anywhere from Yining, except for rushing to the plane at the beginning and end, five or six days of pure play is enough
🌿The several large grasslands in Yili have similarities, and you can choose two or three to go
✅Nalati: High-altitude grassland, popular place with large crowds, self-driving 300/person, good road conditions and complete supporting facilities, suitable for parent-child/family/self-driving tours
✅Karakojun: Human-shaped grassland, large scenic area, can't drive by yourself, can only take the shuttle bus, charge by section. More suitable for hiking enthusiasts to cross
✅Junggar Plateau: There are mountain roads inside, easy to get carsick and traffic jam. You can only ride a horse to the back mountain, but the scenery along the way is stunningly beautiful and shocking! There are many homestays but expensive, if conditions permit, you can stay for one night, or you can return to Tekes on the same day
✅Chaxi: High cost performance, 30/person can drive Chata loop line, can go to Chaxi Park and Tarim two places. But the loop line is a non-paved road surface, the road conditions are poor, it tests the vehicle and technology, it is recommended to use off-road vehicles
✅Shata: Ticket 80+shuttle bus 30/person. It is a must-go place for hiking enthusiasts, and it is the only scenic spot that can get close to the snow mountain! But the experience is good or bad related to the weather and the flow of people
📌There are also niche points such as Aktas/Kurdining/Tangbula Grassland, etc.
⚠️Sayram Lake/Junggar Back Mountain/Shata and other places are prone to change, the temperature difference is large, it is recommended to carry a thick coat
👗Wear white/red/light-colored slim and elegant dresses by the lake, floral/blue and white/bright/pastoral or mountain style in the forest and grassland, the principle is to wear high saturation colors, avoid black or green (black should wear suspenders to show more skin, green is easy to blend in)
🧳Must bring: U-shaped neck pillow/disposable slippers/face mask/moisturizing spray/body lotion/sunscreen/umbrella/sunglasses/power bank/motion sickness medicine/dental floss (eating meat every day is easy to get stuck in the teeth😂)
🤩Beautiful Xinjiang, it's worth us to go a long way!
I stayed in Xinjiang for a month to tell you some things not to do
Don't ask how much the ticket is, ask how many years of youth are left. I decided to embark on a journey to Xinjiang in the northwest of my motherland, using a month to find my lost soul. After coming back, I am full of motivation, often staring at the photos in a daze.
To help friends who want to go to Xinjiang, I have compiled this travel guide, hoping to help everyone!
Where should I go first when I go to Xinjiang for the first time?
Urumqi, as the transportation hub of Xinjiang, is very convenient whether it is South Xinjiang or North Xinjiang. It is recommended to choose Urumqi as the first stop, because whether it is a group tour or self-driving, almost all vehicles start from here.
Precautions:
Time difference: There is a 2-hour time difference between Xinjiang and the mainland
Many ethnic minorities are used to saying Xinjiang time
Security check: Xinjiang's security check is very strict, train stations and airports require multiple security checks, it is recommended to go to the train station/airport in advance
Accommodation recommendation:
Urumqi: Recommend Friendly Business Circle or Zhongshan Road Business Circle
Kanas: Recommend Beitun City, secondly, Jadunyu and Burqin can be recommended
Hemu: Recommend staying in the scenic area log cabin, watching the stars all over the sky at night, increasing the play time during the day, and the experience is better
Sailimu Lake: Accommodation is recommended to stay in Qingshuihe Town or Huocheng County
Our self-driving route:
Starting from Urumqi, go to Sailimu Lake—Huocheng—Zhaosu—Tekes—Qiongkushitai—Nalati—Duku Highway, and finally return to Urumqi from Dushanzi.
The route is just a circle, which is a classic Yili ring line.
ps: The above self-driving journey is 12 days in total, a total of 2300 kilometers, without rushing to the road and rushing to the scenic spots, often 5-6 hours of self-driving time every day. I feel that rest and maintaining a good state are necessary.
Must-visit attractions:
Qiongkushitai: The grassland covering the sky, the fairy tale forest like a mist, the small wooden house with grass on the head, every eye is super healing
Huocheng Lavender: The purple sea of flowers tumbling with the wind is really romantic
Tangbula Fairy Lake: A small popular secret that needs to ride a horse up the mountain, accompanied by flowers all the way, it seems to be Alice in Wonderland
Nalati Grassland: The aerial photography and self-driving of the grassland and valley in the sky are absolutely amazing!
Sailimu Lake: "The last tear of the Atlantic"
If you have plenty of time, you must go for a self-driving tour around the lake
Duku Highway: Duku Highway that must be self-driving once in a lifetime! It will open around mid-June every year, and you will feel the four seasons along the way.
Xinjiang cuisine:
The big plate chicken, lamb skewers, roasted lamb chops, and roasted buns in Xinjiang are really amazing, and those who like heavy tastes can close their eyes.
ps: There are also old yogurt, cold water fish, hand-grabbed rice, wrapped meat, pulled strips and other delicacies waiting for you to taste!
Duku Highway: A magnificent journey across the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains
Are you tired of the hustle and bustle of the city? Do you long for a spontaneous trip to experience the grandeur of nature and the charm of Xinjiang? Then, Duku Highway is your best choice!
Duku Highway, connecting the north and south of Xinjiang, crossing grasslands, canyons, snow mountains, Gobi and other places, is a must-visit place for tourists. Here, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the four seasons and feel the magic of nature.
Tourist Route
The entire Duku Highway is divided into the north, middle and south sections.
North section: From Dushanzi to Qia'erma
Starting from Dushanzi and heading south, you will pass through large canyons, snow mountains, grasslands, etc., to feel the grandeur of nature. In the north section, you can see the Dushanzi Grand Canyon, which is a shocking place, with towering cliffs, like a knife and axe, which is amazing. In addition, you can also try extreme projects such as step-by-step surprises, and feel the excitement of accelerating heartbeat.
Middle section: From Qia'erma via Narati to Bayinbuluke
Starting from the middle section, you will enter the Narati grassland, which is a vast green ocean, which is refreshing. Here, you can ride horses, slide grass, watch folk performances, etc., to experience the local customs of Xinjiang. Then, you will go to Bayinbuluke grassland, where there are beautiful lakes and winding rivers, and the scenery is pleasant.
South section: From Bayinbuluke to Kuche
In the south section, you will see the mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon, which is a place full of mystery. The reddish-brown mountains shine under the sun, making people feel the mysterious charm of nature. Here, you can hike and explore, and feel the magic of nature. Finally, you will arrive in Kuche, a city full of historical heritage, with many scenic spots worth visiting.
Ticket Price
There are many scenic spots along the Duku Highway, and the ticket prices of each scenic spot are different. Generally speaking, the ticket price ranges from tens to hundreds of yuan. When buying tickets, you need to prepare in advance, you can check and buy tickets online in advance to avoid waiting in line at the scene.
Precautions
During the trip, there are some precautions you need to keep in mind. First, protect the environment, do not litter, do not destroy vegetation. Second, respect local customs and cultural traditions. Finally, pay attention to safety issues, especially when doing some extreme projects, ensure your own safety.
In general, Duku Highway is a tourist route full of surprises and challenges. Here, you can enjoy the magnificent scenery of nature and feel the local customs of Xinjiang. Whether you like adventure or natural scenery, it can meet your needs. Come on a spontaneous trip!
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Traveling in Xinjiang, you can't miss any of the Xinjiang delicacies!
Strolling through Yili, I took my friends to a scenic restaurant deep in the Kala Jun grasslands facing the snow-capped mountains, where we enjoyed beef hotpot and braised lamb ribs. Having such a warm hotpot on the grassland feels amazing.
After returning from the Kala Jun grasslands to the Teks Hexagram City, we had lamb ribs with pulled noodles and 'jiu wan san hang zi'. Two cars with ten people couldn't finish the lamb ribs with pulled noodles; the portions were too large!
On this trip, we basically introduced everyone to Xinjiang cuisine, and all my friends said it was delicious.
In fact, dining in Xinjiang with a group and splitting the bill, it's not expensive at all. About 100 yuan per day is enough, and that's already for eating very well.
Xinjiang Yili Parent-Child Tour: Educational fun, letting children learn while they play
😍 Family, this trip was simply fantastic! Not only could we experience immersive activities, but we also expanded our knowledge in many areas! 🤩
📅Day1: Urumqi 24-hour airport pickup, felt the warmth of Xinjiang the moment we got off the plane!
📅Day2: Admired world-famous horses at the Wild Horse Ecological Park, then visited the Xinjiang Astronomical Observatory of the Chinese Academy of Sciences to learn about the lunar exploration project's tracking and control system, which was very enlightening! Arrived in Kuitun in the evening.
📅Day3: From Kuitun to Sayram Lake for a lake circuit, staying in the scenic area to observe the starry sky with guidance from professional teachers! 😃
📅Day4: From Sayram Lake to Guozigou Bridge, then to the lavender garden to make handmade soap and sachets, visit Kazanqi Folk Street to experience the folk culture of the Kazakh and Uyghur peoples, including a horse-drawn carriage parade! 🎉
📅Day5: In the Tianma Cultural Park of Yining, professional equestrian teachers taught us grassland horsemanship, and there were various folk cultural activities, such as milking cows, shaking honey, shearing sheep, making yogurt, herding sheep into pens, and even dressing up in ethnic costumes for photos! There was also a self-service barbecue and bonfire party in the evening! 🔥
📅Day6: In Zhaosu's Tekes Bagua City, we learned about the culture of the I Ching and Tai Chi, and then went to the Naan Cultural Industry Park to learn how to make Xinjiang naan, which was very interesting! 🎊
📅Day7: Light trekking on the Kalajun grassland, collecting plant specimens and medicinal herbs from the Tianshan Mountains, learning about their medicinal properties, and camping on the grassland at night! 🌄
📅Day8: Strolling on the Kuerdening grassland, identifying medicinal herbs and learning about their properties, then heading to Nalati Town.
📅Day9: Practical training on the Nalati grassland, consolidating the horsemanship skills learned earlier! 🐎
📅Day10: Departure from Yining, ending this unforgettable journey! 😢
✨ This trip was truly rewarding, with professional teachers imparting knowledge, and with full journey photography and aerial photography, leaving behind beautiful memories! Xinjiang Yili Parent-Child Tour: Educational fun, letting children learn while they play
Xinjiang Ili River Valley Panoramic 7-Day Tour
Go to Xinjiang once! It is a place favored by the heavens. In Xinjiang, you can see vast grasslands, like a green ocean, with galloping horses and flocks of sheep dotting it like clouds.
The Tianshan Mountains are majestic and spectacular, with snow-capped peaks shining with a mysterious light under the sun.
The lakes are embedded in the earth like sapphires, with the clear waters reflecting the blue sky and white clouds, a sight too beautiful to describe.
Ili River Valley Panoramic 7-Day Tour
Itinerary
DAY1 Urumqi-Lujiaowan-Anjihai Grand Canyon-Kuitun
DAY2 Kuitun-Sayram Lake-Guozigou-Lavender Farm-Qingshui River
DAY3 Qingshui River-Liuxing Street-Yizhao Highway-Zhaosu
DAY4 Zhaosu-Xiata-Tekes
DAY5 Tekes-Chabuchi Sea-Kuerdening-Xinyuan
DAY6 Xinyuan-Nalati-Midsection of Duku Highway-Bayinbuluke
DAY7 Bayinbuluke-North Section of Duku Highway-Qiaojima-Urumqi
The legendary Bagua City is actually the Tekes County town, here's a guide
Visit Yili before the peak season in June in Xinjiang, because I'm going to Kanas/Kuokesu/Kurding, so I stayed in Tekes, the closest county town to Kanas, for two nights (it's better to stay in the county town before the peak season, it seems that the camping site in Kanas is not open yet, and the campsite in Kurding I visited today is very impressive and I will write about it later). I only realized that Tekes is the legendary Bagua City when I booked the hotel.
🌟 Flying drones: First of all, you can fly drones in Bagua City, but you need to register at the police station at the central point of Bagua City first, and they gave me permission to fly at an altitude of 500 meters for two days. The whole process only takes 2 minutes, very efficient. Many people are aerial filming Bagua City here.
🌟 Bagua City attractions: In addition to the divination platform in the city center and various Xinjiang restaurants, there are actually two streets worth strolling.
1️⃣ Bagua City Night (recommended to go after 10 pm, it gets dark at 10 pm in Xinjiang now), located between Kan Street and Qian Street on the third ring road (p4-p12), it's very beautiful after the lights are on, and after 10:10 pm there are various performances, dancing, magic, stunts, etc., very interesting, and then there are various snacks and amusement projects. See pictures 4-12.
2️⃣ Li Street pedestrian street, you can go for a walk when you have nothing to do, there are post offices, souvenir shops, coffee shops, ice cream shops, restaurants, and guesthouses (p13-p18). The ice cream there is quite good.
Tekes (Bagua City) is less than a 2-hour drive from Yining, a half-hour drive from Kanas, and just over an hour and a half drive from Kurding. Kanas, Kuokesu, and Kurding are all too beautiful, the natural scenery is as good as Switzerland, and it's definitely worth visiting. As Xinjiang tourism is increasingly discovered by everyone, it will surely become more and more popular.
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Sayram Lake Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
I waited a year just for the Xinjiang of May to July, here's an ultra-detailed guide!
Life is a wilderness, not a track, hearing a thousand times is not as good as seeing once. Here's a route reference
D1: From various places, arrive in Urumqi
D2: Urumqi—Sayram Lake—Guozigou Bridge—Ili
D3: Ili—Xia'ta—Tekes Hexagonal Town
D4: Tekes—Qiongkushitai—Gongliu
D5: Gongliu—Qiaxi—Nalati—Northern Section of Duku Highway—Kuqa
D6: Kuqa—Kashgar—Kashgar Old City
D7: Kashgar—Bai Sha Lake—Muztagh
D8: Kashgar—Turpan
D9: Turpan—Kumtag Desert—Urumqi
Precautions:
Remember to rent a car in advance on Ctrip or other reliable platforms before departure, it is recommended to place an order on the platform for security. (Insurance is a must because the distances between each scenic spot in Xinjiang are far, and the driving distance is long, in case of emergency)
Xinjiang has a large temperature difference between day and night, prepare 1-2 pieces of thick clothing.!
For the long self-driving journey, remember to go to the supermarket to purchase some food for when you get hungry on the road and to replenish energy.
Remember to bring your ID card and student ID, if you go to southern Xinjiang or some scenic spots in Kanas, you need to apply for a border pass, which can be done at a nearby police station.
Travel tips and outfit suggestions:
1. Remember to wear brightly colored clothes on the grasslands for better photos (such as yellow, pink, purple, etc.).
2. You must visit the pine trees at Sayram Lake, although it's tiring and you may want to give up many times, as long as you persist to the top you will find it's all worth it as you can overlook the entire panorama of Sayram Lake and Guozigou Bridge.
3. Bring some sunglasses and hats for sun protection and also as a fashionable item for better photos (girls can buy a triangular scarf to wear on their head for amazing photos).
ps: 'Northern Xinjiang for scenery, Southern Xinjiang for culture', the moment you arrive in Xinjiang, your story begins. Every moment is like a movie playing, the beauty of Xinjiang, no words in this world are enough to describe it.
Leaving Yili has a stronger aftereffect than a breakup
💚Every day here is like living in a fairy tale, under the snow-capped mountains🏔️, it's so beautiful that it doesn't seem like the real world.
📝Every day on the small loop of Yili is like living in a fairy tale.
🙏Thanks to this healing and redemption from nature, every moment has enriched my life💚.
✨Sharing some personal experiences and tips for friends who are about to set off👇🏻
🚗Itinerary reference:
📅DAY1: Hangzhou-Lanzhou (transfer)-Yining Airport
📅DAY2: Yining-Sayram Lake-Guozigou-Qingshui River
📅DAY3: Qingshui River-Chaxi Forest Park-Tekes Bagua City
📅DAY4: Tekes-Junggar Plateau-Back Mountain (horse riding)-Tekes
📅DAY6: Tekes-Aktas-Tianma Bathing River-Yuhu-Zhaosu
📅DAY7: Zhaosu-Shata Hiking-Return to Yining
📅DAY8: Yining-Chengdu (transfer)-Hangzhou
✔Practical information:
💰Now the prices in Yili are rising, and the Duku Highway is about to open, book as early as possible! This year is not suitable for budget travel, the experience will not be too good. We average 1w per person (including airfare/charter/accommodation/buying special products, etc.)
✈It is recommended that friends with tight time fly directly to Yining, which saves a lot of car time than Urumqi. It only takes 2-3 hours to go anywhere from Yining, except for rushing to the plane at the beginning and end, five or six days of pure play is enough
🌿The several large grasslands in Yili have similarities, and you can choose two or three to go
✅Nalati: High-altitude grassland, popular place with large crowds, self-driving 300/person, good road conditions and complete supporting facilities, suitable for parent-child/family/self-driving tours
✅Karakojun: Human-shaped grassland, large scenic area, can't drive by yourself, can only take the shuttle bus, charge by section. More suitable for hiking enthusiasts to cross
✅Junggar Plateau: There are mountain roads inside, easy to get carsick and traffic jam. You can only ride a horse to the back mountain, but the scenery along the way is stunningly beautiful and shocking! There are many homestays but expensive, if conditions permit, you can stay for one night, or you can return to Tekes on the same day
✅Chaxi: High cost performance, 30/person can drive Chata loop line, can go to Chaxi Park and Tarim two places. But the loop line is a non-paved road surface, the road conditions are poor, it tests the vehicle and technology, it is recommended to use off-road vehicles
✅Shata: Ticket 80+shuttle bus 30/person. It is a must-go place for hiking enthusiasts, and it is the only scenic spot that can get close to the snow mountain! But the experience is good or bad related to the weather and the flow of people
📌There are also niche points such as Aktas/Kurdining/Tangbula Grassland, etc.
⚠️Sayram Lake/Junggar Back Mountain/Shata and other places are prone to change, the temperature difference is large, it is recommended to carry a thick coat
👗Wear white/red/light-colored slim and elegant dresses by the lake, floral/blue and white/bright/pastoral or mountain style in the forest and grassland, the principle is to wear high saturation colors, avoid black or green (black should wear suspenders to show more skin, green is easy to blend in)
🧳Must bring: U-shaped neck pillow/disposable slippers/face mask/moisturizing spray/body lotion/sunscreen/umbrella/sunglasses/power bank/motion sickness medicine/dental floss (eating meat every day is easy to get stuck in the teeth😂)
🤩Beautiful Xinjiang, it's worth us to go a long way!
Xinjiang | Travel Guide
Xinjiang Travel🔥|8 days 7 nights small group🏜️average 6k➕|||If autumn is very beautiful🍁
Northern Xinjiang accounts for seven points😆
God is not stingy
The most beautiful oil painting in the world🌅
All sprinkled on this land
If you have already missed the summer in Northern Xinjiang🍃
Then you must not miss the autumn colors of Northern Xinjiang🍂
Snow mountains and layered forests surround Hemu
Birch forest falls into a golden color🌅
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🌈Recommended route
Day1 All over the country—Airport/Station pick-up—Urumqi Stay: Urumqi
Day1 Urumqi—Tianshan Tianchi—S21 Desert Highway---Burqin Stay: Burqin
Day2 Burqin—Kanas Guanyutai—Kanas Lake—Kanas Stay: Kanas Scenic Area
Day3 Kanas—Kanas Sanwan—Hemu Stay: Hemu Scenic Area
Day4 Hemu—World Devil City—Karamay Stay: Karamay
Day5 Karamay—Sayram Lake—Jinghe Stay: Jinghe
Day6 Jinghe—Anjihai Grand Canyon—Urumqi Stay: Urumqi
Day8 Urumqi—Airport/Station drop-off—Warm home Happy end of the trip
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🌈Trip highlights
🔴No stop during the Spring Festival, set off immediately
🔴Deep play for 8 days, small group of 6 people, average 💰5K+
🔴2 nights in original log cabin accommodation
🔴24-hour online customer service, airport pick-up
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🔥What the trip includes
1. Transportation: Local comfortable car, guarantee one seat per person
2. Accommodation: Hotels listed in the package itinerary, 4 nights comfortable accommodation + 2 nights log cabin
3. Hotel: Clean and comfortable double standard room with private bathroom
4. Section car: Kanas, Hemu, Devil City, Sayram Lake, Tianchi, Keketuohai
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🍁——Travel Tips——🍁
✨The temperature difference between day and night in Xinjiang is large, please bring enough clothes
✨The sunshine time is long, please bring sun protection products
✨Xinjiang has a 2-hour time difference, meal times are late
✨The climate in Xinjiang is dry, please bring hydration products etc.
✨Photo matching: sunglasses, scarves, ethnic costumes, decorations, etc.
✨In ethnic minority areas, please respect the local people's lifestyle etc.
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The most beautiful and comfortable place is Sailimu Lake
The recent sunset time of Sailimu Lake is 19:15, the sunrise time is 10:10, the highest temperature is -5, the lowest is -14, and the recent weather of Sailimu Lake is very good.
Moreover, the weather forecast of Sailimu Lake is not very accurate. Several times the forecast is cloudy or overcast, but when I arrive at Sailimu Lake, it is sunny. So I always tell tourists that Sailimu Lake really depends on luck!
It is suggested to drive by oneself or pack a small group for free travel to Sailimu Lake, which is very convenient. I have prepared a hot pot for the snow field. It's really comfortable to eat hot pot while watching the sunset! The ice pushing of Sailimu Lake is about to start.
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