Yuli Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

Deserts, Poplar forests, Lakes, off-season travel in Southern Xinjiang is not bad

📍Luobu Village There was a warning earlier that the Poplar forest might be gone So I feel lucky to encounter not just bare branches "Desert for thousands of years, Poplar for a thousand years, Luobu people for a hundred years" The early winter temperature starts to be unbearable, the scenic area Luobu people have retreated There are fewer tourists along the way The overall scene is more solemn and desolate in winter But The golden leaves on the ground of the Poplar forest form a carpet The little brother is still fishing on the shallow beach of the Tarim River The lake under the East Sand Mountain is still shining Black swans are playing in pairs, as beautiful as a painting Take the scenic spot sightseeing car from East Sand Mountain to Goddess Lake Pass through the Taklamakan Desert all the way🏜️ Riding a camel in the desert and looking at the Goddess Lake Still feel it's worth it 🎫: 50 (including sightseeing car) ⏱️: 10:00-18:30 🚗: It takes about 1.5h to drive from Kuerle city, there is a free parking lot at the entrance ❗️Notes 1⃣️It is recommended to take the scenic spot sightseeing car in two sections, the first section to Abudan Square. Most of the Poplar forest is on the way to East Sand Mountain, and then the second section belongs to East Sand Mountain-Goddess Lake-Abudan Square loop 2⃣️Most of the merchants have withdrawn this season, only a small amount of food is available at Abudan Square, but the commercialization mentioned by netizens is gone, and there are very few people, it's very comfortable to stroll around, and you can take pictures casually 3⃣️There are many projects in the scenic area, popular camel riding (80 yuan/person), glider, desert car, it was a bit cold and I just rode a camel and left, the scenery is really good

Don't go wrong! The wetland park next to the Luobu Village is more attractive

Friends going to Korla must go to 'Luobu Village', but I tell everyone with the experience of buying two tickets, don't rush into Luobu Village, it's more attractive to drive into 'Luobu Naor National Wetland Park' from the side!!! 'Luobu Village' and 'Luobu Naor National Wetland Park' are in the same location. The village takes a shuttle bus from the visitor center to visit, and the wetland park drives in from the side door to visit; the wetland park is larger and more primitive, I personally think it's okay to go directly to the wetland park! 🔸 Luobu Naor National Wetland Park 200r/car The newly opened scenery, the original ecology is to buy tickets in the temporary shed at the entrance of the Luobu Village Visitor Center. It is a 46km ring road for self-driving, including several Populus euphratica landscapes. It is quite primitive. You can play as you like. The pictures are basically taken here. I personally think the experience is far better than Luobu Village 🔸 Luobu Village 49/person The planned scenic area, there are many man-made scenes on the Populus euphratica forest, plus too many tour groups, the experience is not very good, the photos are not very good, the more highlights are the 'Goddess Lake' behind, which is more characteristic than the previous scenic spots~

An oasis in the desert, the Loulan Kurle Village

Great beauty of Xinjiang, the Loulan Kurle Village, is located in Dunhuang Township, Yuli County, Xinjiang. The Loulan people are a branch of the Uighur ethnic group, an ancient tribe unique to Xinjiang. For thousands of years, they have lived in isolation, and now only more than twenty households remain in the Lop Nur area, making a living by fishing, shrouded in mystery. They live by the water, and their way of life is not nomadic but based on fishing and hunting. Longevity is a major characteristic of the Loulan people, the village is situated on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, with the Tarim River flowing through it, nourishing the poplar trees inside and outside the village. Due to the hot climate and rare rainfall in the desert area, almost every Loulan person's house is a simple wooden hut that is ventilated on all sides. The Loulan people 'only fish with small boats for food'. The Kaban boat is the local fishing boat, and the Fairy Lake is the largest lake in the scenic area. The scenic area covers 72 square kilometers, encompassing the Taklamakan Desert, shifting lakes, the Tarim River, primitive poplar forests, and grasslands. It is a distinctive scenic area that combines natural and cultural landscapes.

11-Day 10-Night Travel Guide for Southern Xinjiang

If you can only visit Xinjiang once, you might as well start with Southern Xinjiang. Here, you'll find not only the rich Western Region culture but also the magnificent Pamir Plateau landscapes. In the desert live the centuries-old Loulan people, the grand canyons boast Danxia landforms, blue lakes lie at the foot of snow-capped mountains, and ancient paths carry the history of the Silk Road.... Experience the old times in Kashgar - Kashgar Old Town Travel through China's most dangerous and magnificent road - Karakoram Highway A pure canvas interwoven with white sand and blue lake - Baisar Lake The path once taken by Xuanzang on his return from the West - Tashkurgan Ancient Path Reflecting the towering peaks like a mirror - Karakul Lake The winding Kunlun dragon - Panlong Ancient Path Recommended 11-Day Itinerary for Southern Xinjiang D1: Various places → Urumqi D2: Urumqi → Bosten Lake → Hoshul D3: Hoshul → Loulan Village → Kuqa D4: Kuqa → Wensu Grand Canyon → Aksu D5: Aksu → Desert Highway → Jiaohe Ancient City → Hotan D6: Hotan → Zepu Poplar Forest → Yarkant King's Palace → Yarkant D7: Yarkant → Kashgar Old Town → Kashgar D8: Kashgar → Oytag Glacier Park → Baisar Lake → Taxkorgan D9: Taxkorgan → Panlong Ancient Path → Bandier Blue Lake → Jinhua Beach Stone City → Karakul Lake → Kashgar D10: Kashgar → Shell Mountain → China's Westernmost Point → Kashgar D11: Kashgar → Airport drop-off 【tips】 The temperature difference between morning and evening in Southern Xinjiang is significant, so be ready to add or remove clothing as needed. The weather in Southern Xinjiang is drier compared to Northern Xinjiang, so always stay hydrated! Long travel distances by car, so buy snacks or dry food and water in advance. The sandy roads in Wensu Grand Canyon are not suitable for sandals. The altitude near Taxkorgan can reach around 4000 meters, so avoid strenuous activities to prevent altitude sickness.

Deserts, Poplar forests, Lakes, off-season travel in Southern Xinjiang is not bad

📍Luobu Village There was a warning earlier that the Poplar forest might be gone So I feel lucky to encounter not just bare branches "Desert for thousands of years, Poplar for a thousand years, Luobu people for a hundred years" The early winter temperature starts to be unbearable, the scenic area Luobu people have retreated There are fewer tourists along the way The overall scene is more solemn and desolate in winter But The golden leaves on the ground of the Poplar forest form a carpet The little brother is still fishing on the shallow beach of the Tarim River The lake under the East Sand Mountain is still shining Black swans are playing in pairs, as beautiful as a painting Take the scenic spot sightseeing car from East Sand Mountain to Goddess Lake Pass through the Taklamakan Desert all the way🏜️ Riding a camel in the desert and looking at the Goddess Lake Still feel it's worth it 🎫: 50 (including sightseeing car) ⏱️: 10:00-18:30 🚗: It takes about 1.5h to drive from Kuerle city, there is a free parking lot at the entrance ❗️Notes 1⃣️It is recommended to take the scenic spot sightseeing car in two sections, the first section to Abudan Square. Most of the Poplar forest is on the way to East Sand Mountain, and then the second section belongs to East Sand Mountain-Goddess Lake-Abudan Square loop 2⃣️Most of the merchants have withdrawn this season, only a small amount of food is available at Abudan Square, but the commercialization mentioned by netizens is gone, and there are very few people, it's very comfortable to stroll around, and you can take pictures casually 3⃣️There are many projects in the scenic area, popular camel riding (80 yuan/person), glider, desert car, it was a bit cold and I just rode a camel and left, the scenery is really good

The vast Xinjiang is too big to imagine. There is only one Taklimakan desert road. It took 7 hours to drive from Aksu to Hotan. Taklimakan means the big desert below the mountain. It is called The Sea of Death and is the second largest mobile desert in the world. It is also rated as one of the five most beautiful deserts in China. The compound sand hills and sand ridges are like the dragons suffocating on the earth. Hetian, Xinjiang, which is located in the border of the motherland, has been a place of cultural integration since ancient times. The mountains and rivers are magnificent and deserted. The multiculturalism and folk customs here are beautiful and colorful. The site of the Hot Wake Buddha Temple, with a height of about 3 meters, is located in the desert 50 kilometers northwest of Luopu County in Hotan. The site was built in the 2nd to 3rd centuries. Its unique Buddhist temple architecture and Buddha image retain the original Gandhara style. It was an archaeological aid for the early study of Buddhism's introduction to the Western Regions and ancient sculpture art. Now it is the national focus. Cultural relics protection unit

9 Days 8 Nights Deep Tour of Southern Xinjiang→For details, please leave a message

9 Days 8 Nights Deep Tour of Southern Xinjiang Southern Xinjiang is misunderstood by many, its beauty far exceeds your imagination. The following Southern Xinjiang travel route is worth your collection! Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi and visit the International Bazaar. Day 2: Visit the Loulan Village and taste the unique cultural atmosphere here. Day 3: Head to the Wensu Grand Canyon, travel through the canyon, and climb high to overlook the city of mountains. Day 4: Cross China's largest desert, the Taklamakan Desert, play along the way, and arrive in Hotan in the afternoon for accommodation. Day 5: Depart from Hotan to Shahai, with a strong Central Asian style, as if traveling to Iran, and arrive in Kashgar in the afternoon. Day 6: Go to the White Sand Lake on the Pamir Plateau, then reach Karakul Lake, gaze at the Muztagh Ata Peak, and stay overnight in Taxkorgan County. Day 7: Depart from Taxkorgan to the Panlong Ancient Trail, pass through the Tashkurgan Ancient Trail to Datong Township. Day 8: Head to Karakul Lake, where the water reflects the continuous snow-capped mountains, a scenery unique to the Pamir Plateau, and return to Kashgar in the afternoon. Day 9: Free activities in Kashgar, you can return at your convenience. Want to know more details? Want to avoid being harassed? Please message us privately!

Ili 3-Day Travel Guide

🌟【Ili 3-Day Travel Guide】✨ Let me introduce you to the beauty of Ili!💖 Hey, dear friends! Today I'm going to share a super heartfelt guide for a three-day and two-night trip to Ili!🎉 Want to visit a place with a strong Northwestern vibe but don't know where to choose? Then quickly follow my lead, and let's enjoy the beautiful scenery of Ili together!🌄 Day1️⃣: Starting the Ili Journey 😍 First, we arrive at the main city of the Ili region—Yining City. It has unique natural scenery and a rich cultural history that will definitely make you linger and forget to return!✨ I recommend visiting the Ili Museum first to understand the rich cultural heritage of this land and feel the sediment of history.🏛️ Then, head to the beautiful Poplar Forest, where the ginkgo trees are a perfect photography spot. Be sure to capture a wonderful photo of yourself with the golden ginkgo trees!📸 Day2️⃣: Experience the Charm of Nature 🐎 In the morning, we set off on a journey to explore the magical desert! The first stop is the Taklamakan Desert, where we can fully experience the thrill of sand sliding and the spectacular dunes!🏜️ Next, we come to the Heavenly Lake of Tianshan, a natural lake that is refreshing and heartwarming, with fresh air and blue waters, it's simply a paradise on earth.🌊 Finally, don't forget to taste the local specialties, such as hand-grabbed mutton, beef noodles, and more that you shouldn't miss!🍲 Day3️⃣: Deeply Experience Ili Culture 💃 In the morning, we come to the local market in Yining City, stroll through the traditional folk market, taste the local lifestyle, and feel the strong ethnic cultural atmosphere.🛍️ Next, we visit a melon base to personally pick fresh melons and taste the sweetness of the land!🍈 Lastly, we go to a pleasant park square, dance to the wonderful music, and feel the enthusiasm and generosity of the people of Ili!💃 This is the three-day Ili travel guide I've prepared for you! I hope it brings you a unique travel experience!💫 Quickly tap👆 to follow me for more exciting travel guides and food recommendations!🌈 Remember to leave your expectations and thoughts about Ili in the comments section! See you next time!💋

This guide will tell you where to have fun in Huludao

Continuing north along the coast from Shanhaiguan, 120 kilometers away is Huludao, which belongs to Liaoning Province. Huludao City is very large. If you want to experience the local folk customs, in addition to playing in the sea, you can also visit the ancient towns and night markets here. Day2, Xingcheng + Huludao 📍Xingcheng Dongshan Square Night Market Because it was about seven o'clock in the evening when we arrived, the owner of the homestay recommended a very grounded night market. The cost performance is very high, and the locals love to go. All kinds of snacks and barbecue stalls are available! Three people spent one hundred and fifty, full of food and drink😃😃😃 📍Xingcheng Seaside Scenic Area Because I live in Bikini Town👙, I came out for breakfast in the morning and went for a walk by the sea by the way. I checked in the famous Chrysanthemum Girl statue. The 🏖️scenic spot is free, cars can drive in, but parking fees🅿️ are required. I didn't stay for long, so I went to the most famous scenic spot in Xingcheng, Longhuitou. 📍Longhuitou🐉Scenic Area Here you can simply imitate the Kuta Beach in Bali🏖️. From the mountain, you can overlook the crescent beach under your feet. The scenery is absolutely beautiful and very photogenic. The wooden plank road and suspension bridge are very suitable for walking and taking pictures📸. It is said that the beautiful scenery here makes the emperor look back frequently, so it is called Longhuitou🐉, which is worth checking in👍🏻 ❗Suggestion: Because there are slopes and occasional steps on the wooden plank road, it is not suitable for pushing strollers. If you have a baby👶🏻, it is best to bring a strap or hold it. 📍Hulu Ancient Town This is a scenic spot that I accidentally encountered on the self-driving journey, which surprised me. The name of the ancient town implies a good meaning - fortune. The entire ancient city extends with the gourd as the IP, and there are impressions and cultural creations of gourds everywhere🎁, which is very interesting. It is suitable for bringing babies👶🏻 to play here. The ancient town also has many wonderful performances such as shadow puppetry and marionettes. It is most appropriate to buy night tickets. Enter after four o'clock, the performances and scenery of the night scene are great

Populus euphratica on water, Huludao is relatively petty bourgeoisie

To see Populus euphratica on water, Xinjiang has Huludao, Luoburen Village, and Shayi. Compared with Luoburen Village, there are more tourists, Shayi is more vast, and Huludao was developed later, with the desert as the background, it is considered a bit petty bourgeoisie.

Day 5 of the trip to Southern Xinjiang

Huludao in Yuli County is a newly developed scenic spot. The road leading in is all gravel. When you reach the Tarim River, there is a temporary steel bridge built over the river. You have to switch to the private car of the scenic spot owner to get to the dock, and then take a boat to Huludao. Compared to the Tarim Poplar Forest Scenic Area in Luntai County, the poplar trees in Huludao Scenic Area seem a bit more niche. However, the continuous sand dunes and lake water give the poplar trees scattered among them a unique charm. We took a boat to Huludao and looked at the poplar trees in the water from a distance. With the nourishment of water, the poplar trees have an extra bit of elegance. When we arrived at Huludao, we climbed up the sand mountain. The picture of poplar trees, blue sky, clear water, and sand mountain is quite unique. Eating on Huludao is not very convenient. There is only one kitchen in the scenic area. We had mutton pilaf for lunch. You can stay overnight on the island. Staying on the island for one night and watching the sunrise and sunset should be a good choice. Due to the group arrangement, we had to rush back to Korla in the afternoon. We have to catch a plane early tomorrow morning.

Deserts, Poplar forests, Lakes, off-season travel in Southern Xinjiang is not bad

📍Luobu Village There was a warning earlier that the Poplar forest might be gone So I feel lucky to encounter not just bare branches "Desert for thousands of years, Poplar for a thousand years, Luobu people for a hundred years" The early winter temperature starts to be unbearable, the scenic area Luobu people have retreated There are fewer tourists along the way The overall scene is more solemn and desolate in winter But The golden leaves on the ground of the Poplar forest form a carpet The little brother is still fishing on the shallow beach of the Tarim River The lake under the East Sand Mountain is still shining Black swans are playing in pairs, as beautiful as a painting Take the scenic spot sightseeing car from East Sand Mountain to Goddess Lake Pass through the Taklamakan Desert all the way🏜️ Riding a camel in the desert and looking at the Goddess Lake Still feel it's worth it 🎫: 50 (including sightseeing car) ⏱️: 10:00-18:30 🚗: It takes about 1.5h to drive from Kuerle city, there is a free parking lot at the entrance ❗️Notes 1⃣️It is recommended to take the scenic spot sightseeing car in two sections, the first section to Abudan Square. Most of the Poplar forest is on the way to East Sand Mountain, and then the second section belongs to East Sand Mountain-Goddess Lake-Abudan Square loop 2⃣️Most of the merchants have withdrawn this season, only a small amount of food is available at Abudan Square, but the commercialization mentioned by netizens is gone, and there are very few people, it's very comfortable to stroll around, and you can take pictures casually 3⃣️There are many projects in the scenic area, popular camel riding (80 yuan/person), glider, desert car, it was a bit cold and I just rode a camel and left, the scenery is really good

Xinjiang · Tarim River · Populus euphratica forest

The Tarim River, in the Uyghur language, means 'horse without reins' and 'fields, farmland'. It is located in the northern part of the Tarim Basin. Originating from the Tianshan Mountains and the Karakoram Mountains, it flows along the northern edge of the Taklamakan Desert, passing through the southern parts of counties (cities) such as Aksu, Shaya, Kuqa, Luntai, Korla, and Yuli, and eventually drains into Lake Taitema. The main channel of the Tarim River originally flowed into Lop Nur, but later changed its course due to the reduction of water flow and the shifting of the river channel. Before 1972, the tail water could reach Lake Taitema north of Ruoqiang County, but later the endpoint further retracted to the Daxihaizi Reservoir in Tieganlike. At the beginning of the 21st century, after the management of the entire basin began, water flow has once again reached Lake Taitema.

11-Day 10-Night Travel Guide for Southern Xinjiang

If you can only visit Xinjiang once, you might as well start with Southern Xinjiang. Here, you'll find not only the rich Western Region culture but also the magnificent Pamir Plateau landscapes. In the desert live the centuries-old Loulan people, the grand canyons boast Danxia landforms, blue lakes lie at the foot of snow-capped mountains, and ancient paths carry the history of the Silk Road.... Experience the old times in Kashgar - Kashgar Old Town Travel through China's most dangerous and magnificent road - Karakoram Highway A pure canvas interwoven with white sand and blue lake - Baisar Lake The path once taken by Xuanzang on his return from the West - Tashkurgan Ancient Path Reflecting the towering peaks like a mirror - Karakul Lake The winding Kunlun dragon - Panlong Ancient Path Recommended 11-Day Itinerary for Southern Xinjiang D1: Various places → Urumqi D2: Urumqi → Bosten Lake → Hoshul D3: Hoshul → Loulan Village → Kuqa D4: Kuqa → Wensu Grand Canyon → Aksu D5: Aksu → Desert Highway → Jiaohe Ancient City → Hotan D6: Hotan → Zepu Poplar Forest → Yarkant King's Palace → Yarkant D7: Yarkant → Kashgar Old Town → Kashgar D8: Kashgar → Oytag Glacier Park → Baisar Lake → Taxkorgan D9: Taxkorgan → Panlong Ancient Path → Bandier Blue Lake → Jinhua Beach Stone City → Karakul Lake → Kashgar D10: Kashgar → Shell Mountain → China's Westernmost Point → Kashgar D11: Kashgar → Airport drop-off 【tips】 The temperature difference between morning and evening in Southern Xinjiang is significant, so be ready to add or remove clothing as needed. The weather in Southern Xinjiang is drier compared to Northern Xinjiang, so always stay hydrated! Long travel distances by car, so buy snacks or dry food and water in advance. The sandy roads in Wensu Grand Canyon are not suitable for sandals. The altitude near Taxkorgan can reach around 4000 meters, so avoid strenuous activities to prevent altitude sickness.

Stepping into the old city of Kucha, the refreshing blue here is captivating

Kucha is the center of the thirty-six countries of the Western Regions, Guizi. A road called Restan leads straight to the Kucha Palace. The old city is composed of this main road and the Uighur compatriots living on both sides. 🌟Highlights: The old city of Kucha is not like those ancient cities that are stereotyped due to commercialization. Here are residents who have lived here for generations, quiet and indifferent to the world. When you step into the old city, the exotic style is revealed. Except for a few Han tourists, everything here is restoring your 'imagined South Xinjiang' look. 👍Most recommended: The most famous and most exotic culture here is the colorful old walls and courtyard doors on both sides of the street. They seem to have similar decoration styles but are full of personality. Although most shops and courtyard doors are closed, you can still smell the unique charm of the old city of Kucha on the street. It is full of traces of years of polishing, but it is difficult to stop you from imagining its former glory. ✨In addition to the colorful doors, my personal favorite is the alley leading to Restan Road, with white walls and blue doors, a little bit of Chefchaouen feeling, there are few people on the road, very suitable for taking pictures and checking in. 🚉Traffic strategy: You can navigate to the Kucha Grand Mosque to go to the old city of Kucha. After visiting the Grand Mosque, walk along the blue streets and lanes to Restan Road. This is the main street of the old city. At the end is the Kucha Palace, and there are city wall ruins next to it. On the other end is the Unity New Bridge, there is a market next to it, if you are interested, you can buy a Kucha big naan, which is several circles larger than an adult's face.