Bortala Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
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.
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.
Sayram Lake
Sayram Lake is a pearl at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang, China. It is the largest alpine moraine lake in China and one of the most famous attractions in the Tianshan Mountains. Here are some experiences you can try when visiting Sayram Lake:
1. Enjoy the lake and mountain scenery: Surrounded by mountains, the lake is clear and clean. You can walk along the lake or take a boat tour to enjoy the lake and mountain scenery and feel the tranquility and beauty of nature.
2. Climb the surrounding peaks: There are some peaks suitable for hiking and climbing around Sayram Lake, such as Bogda Peak and Klar Peak. You can choose to climb the peaks and overlook the magnificent scenery of the entire Sayram Lake.
3. Experience ethnic culture: There are ethnic minorities such as Kazakhs and Kirgiz living around Sayram Lake. You can experience the local ethnic customs and culture, taste delicious food, enjoy ethnic song and dance performances, and understand their traditional way of life.
4. Watch wild animals and plants: The area around Sayram Lake is a unique ecological environment of the Tianshan Mountains. You can watch various wild animals and plants, such as brown bears, snow leopards, squirrels, etc., as well as alpine meadows and vegetation at different altitudes.
5. Photography: The scenery of Sayram Lake is beautiful and is a paradise for photographers. You can record the lake and mountain scenery, ethnic customs, and natural landscapes at any time, leaving beautiful moments.
6. Participate in outdoor activities: The scenery of Sayram Lake is different in all seasons. Summer is suitable for fishing, boating, and picnicking in the grassland, while winter is suitable for skiing, ice fishing, and other winter sports.
Sayram Lake is an ideal holiday destination. You can enjoy the gifts of nature here and feel the tranquility and peace that is isolated from the world. When visiting, please protect the environment, love nature, and visit in a civilized manner.
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Hemu Scenic Area Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
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
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!
6 things you must know before going to Kanas
1⃣️Kanas is located in the north of Xinjiang, most city flights do not go directly, you need to transfer in Urumqi.
2⃣️The most beautiful season in Kanas is autumn, that is, September-November, known as the most beautiful autumn scenery in China. Of course, summer and winter are also worth a visit, with a pleasant climate in summer and skiing in winter.
3⃣️The ticket for staying in Kanas for one day is 230 per person, and 270 for two days. You can stay in the new village. The development here is relatively complete, with convenient food and accommodation, and it is close to the Fairy Bay.
4⃣️The attractions worth visiting in Kanas are: Three Bays, Kanas Lake, and Fish Watching Pavilion. If you go to the Fish Watching Pavilion, you need to purchase an additional 20 yuan ticket.
5⃣️The Three Bays are Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay. There is a special bus running between the transfer center and Jiadenyu Station. The morning mist of the Three Bays is worth seeing. The Moon Bay is very high and the scenery is even more spectacular. The other two bays are flat forest land. You can walk back to the village after returning to the Fairy Bay, and the scenery along the way is particularly healing.
6⃣️The famous beautiful winter village - Hemu Village is near Kanas, you need to buy a ticket at Jiadenyu Station and enter the village on the right.
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
-
🔥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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Duku Highway 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!
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!
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
If you don't know where to go in June, come to Xinjiang for a tour and avoid the crowds!!!
June is a huge "trap" for traveling to Xinjiang! 💢||| Those of you planning to travel to Xinjiang in June,
you're really good at hiding!
Afraid that others will find out and it will be crowded?
Even the locals in Xinjiang keep quiet, not mentioning that this year's summer comes early and the scenery is extraordinarily beautiful,
Isn't this clearly about keeping it a secret from everyone?
It's really a big "scam"!
Xinjiang at this time is when the flowers bloom so vividly and the grass is so green that it's intoxicating,
It's the best time for a cost-effective trip to Xinjiang.
If you don't want to be in a crowd in July and August, then hurry up and come to Xinjiang in June!
Start your dazzling Xinjiang journey with a pure play small group tour.
The key is that the Duku Highway opens on June 1st, so why not rush!
♥️Some tips
✔️The air in Xinjiang is super dry, remember to drink plenty of water, apply a face mask every night, and take good care of your skin.
✔️The temperature difference between day and night in Xinjiang is astonishing, especially in places like grasslands and lakes, remember to bring a windbreaker, thick coat!
✔️Sun protection! Sun protection! Sun protection! The sun on the grassland is too harsh, physical sun protection is the way to go! Sun protection clothing, sunglasses🕶️, and hats are all essential!
✔️For chartered car/small group tours, be sure to find a reliable travel agency, otherwise, you might be scammed, with no deposit refund, no formal electronic contract, being abandoned by the group, etc...
✔️Don't easily trust those sisters👭 who recommend groups to you, maybe she is the "shill" who "sells" you!
✔️Bring all kinds of identity documents!
✔️The weather in Altay and Ili in Northern Xinjiang has been changeable recently, remember to bring rain gear!
👍Recommended full-view route of Northern Xinjiang
𝓓1: Urumqi-S21 Desert Expressway-Passing by Wulungu Lake-Five-Color Beach-Burqin
𝓓2: Burqin-Dreamy Kanas Tour-Kanas
𝓓3: Kanas-Hiking the Three Bays of Kanas-Hemu
𝓓4: Hemu-Strolling through Hemu Ancient Village-Urho
𝓓5: Urho-Devil City-Barbecue outside Sayram Lake-Sayram Lake
𝓓6: Around Sayram Lake-Guozigou Bridge-Forget Worry Valley Flower Field-Kazanqi Folk Village-Yining City
𝓓7: Yining-Yizhao Highway-Shata Ancient Trail-Tekes
𝓓8: Tekes-Lijie-Qiongkushitai Ancient Village-Qiongkushitai
𝓓9: Qiongkushitai-Chaxi Grassland-Nalati
𝓓10: Nalati-Nalati Sky Grassland-Middle Section of Duku Highway-Bayinbuluke Grassland
𝓓11: Bayinbuluke-Through the Northern Section of Duku Highway-Disband in Urumqi
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Kanas Lake Scenic Area Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
It's no exaggeration to say that Kanas in May really has no rival in China
✨ In the summer of Xinjiang, the beauty of Kanas is intoxicating. The Three Bays are the essence of the Kanas scenic area, allowing you to escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy relaxation and elegance. 🎉
✅ Fairy Bay: The morning mist and ethereal aura are definitely the highlight of the scenic area.
✅ Bright Bay: A signature bay that is stunning at any time.
✅ Dragon Bay: One of the most magnificent bays, with clear layers and breathtaking views from the plank road. 📸
🚩 Recommended route:
DAY 1: Depart from all over the country and gather in Urumqi.
DAY 2: Tianshan Tianchi in Urumqi, stay in Urumqi.
DAY 3: Urumqi-S21 Desert Highway-Colorful Beach, stay in Burqin.
DAY 4: Burqin County-Hemu Village-Birch Forest-Cycling, stay in Hemu.
DAY 5: Enjoy the sunrise in Hemu - Guanyu Platform - Kanas Lake, stay in Kanas.
DAY 6: Kanas-Three Bays-Urho Ghost City, stay in Urho.
DAY 7: Urho-Dushanzi Canyon-Boli Plank Road, disband in Urumqi.
🚩 Two recommended hiking routes:
1⃣ Full Three Bays route:
If you have plenty of time or don't want to queue for the shuttle bus at popular spots, you can choose to hike the entire Fairy Bay-Moon Bay-Dragon Bay to fully experience the charm of the Three Bays.
2⃣ Essence of Three Bays route:
If you're short on time but still want to hike, you can take the shuttle bus to Fairy Bay, get off at Moon Bay, and then hike the Moon Bay-Dragon Bay section, which is considered the essence of the Three Bays, about 3 kilometers, and enjoy the stunning scenery in a short time.
The Three Bays are the representatives of Kanas, and seeing the small to appreciate the big is the ultimate realm of visiting scenic spots. It is recommended to explore the Three Bays completely if possible, to feel its charm and touch the soul of Kanas! 🌅
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
The southern child's obsession with snow, Kanas to satisfy!
Northern people's obsession: sea🌊
Southern people's obsession: snow❄
As a southerner
What is the obsession with snow?
Is it to stuff the snow into a good friend's clothes,
Let him feel your love for him,
Or do you want to have a hearty snowball fight with him?
Or simply just want to witness the pure white and flawless snow?
Or do you want to feel the speed and passion of letting go of yourself on the ski slope,
Then post a circle of friends, let your buddies witness how thick the snow in the north is......
Kanas, can definitely satisfy everyone's obsession with snow!
Play with the Northern Xinjiang IP, pure white fairy tale world, stunning winter scenery
"Ice and Snow Secret Realm" —— Kanas
"Ink and Wash Fairy Tale" —— Hemu
Jike Burlin International Ski Resort
Skiing freely on the ski slopes
Play with ice and snow fun sports
Visit the fairy tale village deep in the snowfield
Come to China's Snow Capital - Xinjiang Altay
Have a real winter
I. Transportation
1. Train:
Urumqi Station—Beitun City Station (20:40—08:25 K9735)/ (23:20—07:54 Y965)
Among them, Y965 is the "China Snow Capital·Altay" tourist train, departing in the evening and arriving in the morning, running daily, with all sleeper cars, special compartments, making the visiting tourists linger.
2. Plane:
Altay Airport or Kanas Airport
To go to Kanas, you can choose to land at Altay Airport or Kanas Airport, and everyone can choose flights and book tickets according to their own situation. In winter road traffic conditions, if you need to enter Kanas or Hemu, you can choose to drive by yourself or charter a car
3. Self-driving:
The road into the mountain in Kanas in winter is slippery, so for safety reasons, it is recommended that everyone drive a four-wheel drive off-road vehicle and equip it with snow tires and anti-skid chains. Drive slowly during the journey, and if necessary, you can also send us a private message in advance to inquire about the situation of entering the mountain on the day to ensure that your trip can proceed smoothly.
4. Weather conditions:
For weather forecasts in various counties (cities) in the Altay region, please follow the WeChat public account: Altay Meteorology
For traffic conditions in Burqin County and Kanas and Hemu, please follow the WeChat public account: Kanas Public Security Bureau Traffic Police Brigade
For the opening of ski trails, cable cars and weather conditions in Jike Burlin International Ski Resort, General Mountain International Ski Resort, and Keketuohai International Ski Resort, please follow: each ski resort's public account.
6 things you must know before going to Kanas
1⃣️Kanas is located in the north of Xinjiang, most city flights do not go directly, you need to transfer in Urumqi.
2⃣️The most beautiful season in Kanas is autumn, that is, September-November, known as the most beautiful autumn scenery in China. Of course, summer and winter are also worth a visit, with a pleasant climate in summer and skiing in winter.
3⃣️The ticket for staying in Kanas for one day is 230 per person, and 270 for two days. You can stay in the new village. The development here is relatively complete, with convenient food and accommodation, and it is close to the Fairy Bay.
4⃣️The attractions worth visiting in Kanas are: Three Bays, Kanas Lake, and Fish Watching Pavilion. If you go to the Fish Watching Pavilion, you need to purchase an additional 20 yuan ticket.
5⃣️The Three Bays are Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay. There is a special bus running between the transfer center and Jiadenyu Station. The morning mist of the Three Bays is worth seeing. The Moon Bay is very high and the scenery is even more spectacular. The other two bays are flat forest land. You can walk back to the village after returning to the Fairy Bay, and the scenery along the way is particularly healing.
6⃣️The famous beautiful winter village - Hemu Village is near Kanas, you need to buy a ticket at Jiadenyu Station and enter the village on the right.
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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!
My withdrawal symptoms came belatedly, and the aftermath in Xinjiang is tremendous!
Xinjiang's beauty🌸 relaxed and free Snow mountains🏔️ grasslands🌿 forests🌲... create an incomparable beautiful scenery
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Little tips📃
1. The ultraviolet rays🌞 are strong in summer, remember to apply sunscreen! Sunscreen! Sunscreen!
2. In winter🌨️ keep warm, bring a thick down jacket, gloves🧤, hats🧢, and masks😷
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👉Travel itinerary👣
✨Day 1: Arrive in Yining
✨Day 2: Yining - Tour around Sayram Lake - Guozigou Bridge🌉 - Lavender🌿 Garden - Six-Star⭐ Dopamine Street - Yining
✨Day 3: Yining - Xiatage Ancient Trail - Bagua City - Tekes
✨Day 4: Tekes - Leave Street - Qiongkushitai Ancient Village - Qiongkushitai
✨Day 5: Qiongkushitai - Xinyuan/Nalati Town
✨Day 6: Xinyuan/Nalati Town - Nalati Valley Grassland🌿 + Sky Grassland🌿 - Yining City
✨Day 7: Yining send-off✈️
After the rain in Qiongkushitai, who understands this feeling?
I only realized it was going to be rainy days after the Xinjiang trip was booked!
The first day at Sayram Lake was all hazy and nothing could be seen, then I saw that Qiongkushitai would have a week of rain. There was no choice but to try my luck, and unexpectedly, the clouds cleared in the afternoon. The clear sky after the rain made the blue sky and green grass even more vivid, so those planning to go don't need to worry too much about the weather!
【How to Get There】
Fly to Urumqi, then start the journey
【Itinerary】
D1: Urumqi—Sayram Lake—Huocheng; 720KM
D2: Huocheng—Tekes; 450KM
D3: Tekes—Qiongkushitai; 120KM
D4: Qiongkushitai—Naraty; 340KM
D5: Naraty—Hejing; 450KM
D6: Hejing—Turpan; 370KM
D7: Turpan—Urumqi; 200KM
【Travel Tips】
Xinjiang is vast, and the self-drive time between scenic spots is generally over 4 hours. Plan your daily itinerary in advance, pay attention to refueling, and have some snacks in the car
Xinjiang is at a high latitude, and the summer days are astonishingly long, with daylight starting at around five in the morning and nightfall after ten at night. Arrange your itinerary with time in mind
Pay attention to sun protection!!
Qiongkushitai, the grassland and forest of dreams
🛏【Hotel Guide】
📍Detailed address:
Inside Qiongkushitai Village, Courtyard No. 92, Xueshan Holiday Homestay
🚗Transportation strategy:
Depart from Tekes, about 100 kilometers, direct navigation is possible, there are many bends on the road, it takes about 3 hours
🌟Highlights:
All wooden cabin structure, close to nature
⛱Hotel environment:
There are many beautiful fir trees in the yard, a large lawn, and the interior decoration and facilities are well-equipped, the hot water is very nice
💰Average cost:
When I went there, the guest rooms were about 600 each, but it felt like great value for money
📌Little Tips:
There is a housekeeper who can play the drum, and every night everyone will sing and dance together, the atmosphere is quite nice!
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