Take a gamble, the ancient road of Wusun will definitely become popular this year.
For hiking enthusiasts, Xinjiang is a must-visit destination in their lifetime. The ultimate scenery hidden deep in the Tianshan Mountains is the best gift for every hiker.
On the ancient road of Wusun, I walked through the grassland, crossed the Daban, waded through the river, laughed, tired, cried, but when I saw the Heavenly Lake, I felt that these 108 kilometers were worth it.
Hiking time: 7 days and 8 nights
Distance: 108 kilometers
Best hiking season: July to September.
Hiking difficulty: moderate to high
Hiking scenery: high mountain lakes, grasslands, forests, Daban zip line, stone slope ancient road, historical culture...
Highlights of the itinerary:
Heavenly Lake: The most beautiful scenery of the ancient Wusun Road in my heart, with a lake surface altitude of 3100 meters. Under the blue sky and white clouds, the sunlight shines from behind the mountain, and the reflection of the mountain is spread on the lake surface. The mountains and waters are integrated, like a poem and a painting. From a distance, it really looks like a "jade embedded on the plateau". Akburak Daban: Standing against the wind at an altitude of 3900 meters on Akburak Daban, feeling the world around with closed eyes, one can feel the power hidden in one's body.
Qiongkushitai Village: a small village of Kazakh herdsmen, is a national historical and cultural famous village. The north entrance of the ancient Uyghur Road, a paradise under the foot of Tianshan Mountain, 660.
Tiger Mouth: The internet celebrity check-in spot that I've been longing for. After seeing Heaven Lake, taking photos and checking in at Tiger Mouth, this trip is already worth it.
Bozike Rigexia Valley: Crossing the river dozens of times is not only a test of physical strength, but also a challenge to the mind.
Travel itinerary sharing:
1 Yining-Qiongkushitai Livestock Village-Qiongkushitai River Valley Campsite
2 Qiongkushitai River Valley Campsite-Qiongdaban-Kunosai Campsite
3 Kunosa'i Campsite - Zip Line - Kukusu River Campsite
4 Cooks River Campground-Paradise Lake-Paradise Lake Campground
5 days: Heaven Lake Campsite - Tiger Mouth - Akburak Dabban - Bozik Rixige River Valley Campsite.
6 Bozike Rig Camp - Bozike Rig Valley - Valley Poplar Forest Campsite
7 Tips for hiking from Heiyingshan Pass to Kuche through the Hu Yanglin Campsite in the valley:
1. The hiking distance of the Wusun Ancient Road is long, with mountains and rivers to cross, and it is moderately difficult. Proper physical training should be done before departure, and it is not recommended for novice hikers.
2. Clothing: assault suit, hiking shoes, water shoes, waterproof hiking socks, down jacket. The temperature difference in the mountains is large, pay attention to keep warm.
Equipment: Comfortable -10 degree sleeping bag, raincoat, knee pads, insulated cup, water bag, meal box, chopsticks, tissue.
4 sun protection items: sunglasses, sun hat, sunscreen
Scenery heals the soul, hiking enlightens life. Come and challenge yourself with a hiking trip!
Wusun Ancient Road from Qiongkushitai Village in the north, to Heiyingshan Township in Baicheng County (also can be reversed), the whole journey is about 130km, on the way, it will overturn the snow-capped mountains, overturn the board, cross the virgin forest, the ice river, and the blue lake ....... Difficulty and scenery. Known as Xinjiang's "top landscape trail", it is called Xinjiang's three top hiking routes, along with Xiate Ancient Road and Wolf Tower.
Wusun Ancient Road, the north title of Zhungar Basin, the southern control of Tarim oasis, is the throat of Tianshan North and South, many nomadic peoples in history have to compete for this treasure. The Han Wu Emperor in BC made alliance with Wusun to fight the Huns; the Western Turks controlled Tianshan to rule the Tarim Basin in the Sui and Tang periods; The Tang Dynasty Xizheng Turku and the friendship with Turku Qishi, etc., were realized through Wusun Ancient Road.
Wusun Ancient Road refers to Wusun State to Guizi State through the north and south of Tianshan, hiking ancient roads are beautiful and very tired.
I don't know, I was shocked, it's really a paradise on earth, it's worth it.
Wusun Ancient Road hiking success, already in heaven ✅||| Wusun Ancient Road hiking is really too difficult! Six days is like a robbery, but you can see the most beautiful scenery of Tianshan! "Body in hell, eyes in heaven" is not an exaggeration to use here ‼️ Wusun Ancient Road hiking real feelings here 👇♥️ Wusun Ancient Road has three difficulties! 🔹 Long: The hiking mileage is long, the whole journey is 125km, about 20km a day, and the last day is about 34km. Long hiking is very physical, the pressure of the foot is relatively large, blistering is often a thing. 🔹 Water: Wusun Ancient Road has many rivers, and it takes about 40 or 50 times to cross the river along the way. There are creeks and fast rivers. The Koksu River needs to be crossed by a rope. It is a big problem to wade through the river and the water is cold. 🔹 Mountain: Qiongdaqi and Akbulakdaqi are the highest altitudes of Wusun Ancient Road, 3660 meters and 3860 meters respectively. We need to cross these two Daqi and compare the injured knees. 🌸 Wusun Ancient Road has three beautiful! ✨ Blue: The water in Paradise Lake is deep and blue, and it is quiet. After crossing the road, I suddenly see such beauty. It is difficult to not be excited! ✨ Green: The Wusun Ancient Road in August and September is still a green world, from the green grass and forests of Joan Kushtai to the green leaves and grass in the valley, the greenness relaxes the eyes and liberates the mind. ✨ Bai: Wusun Ancient Road spans the Tianshan Mountains and stands on the ridge. We can see the white snow of Tianshan Mountain. Wusun Ancient Road sometimes snows in summer and autumn. You must not have seen the Paradise Lake surrounded by snow! 💥 Outdoor activities, only if you are fully equipped to deal with various problems, you can see the beautiful scenery you want to see. 🌟 Wusun Ancient Road equipment list must be collected! 60L large backpack, 30L small bag, sleeping bag (temperature standard -10 degrees), quick drying warm underwear, clutch pants, punch pants, medium-high hiking shoes, (high-high hiking socks, multiple pairs), waterproof bags, stream-tracing shoes or waterproof pants, trekking poles (2), insulation kettle, personal tableware, Headlights, sun hats, quick-dry gloves, knee protection, sunscreen, camera, wash bag, personal medicine, ID card #Wonderfulness of nature #Oxygen intake lovers #One step, one view of the landscape #Forest Oxygen Bar #Outdoor hiking