Shache Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Pause in Shache, see Shache
❤Recommended reason:
Shache County Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park is a cultural and artistic courtyard building that integrates modern architectural art with folk architectural style. The entire building integrates 'Uyghur ethnic characteristics, Central Asian culture, and classical architecture'. The so-called Shache Palace is a popular term for tourists, but in fact, it consists of two parts: the Shache Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park and the Yarkand Khan Royal Mausoleum.
The Yarkand Khan Royal Mausoleum, also known as Aletun Mazar, 'Aletun' means 'gold' in Chinese, and 'Mazar' means 'tomb'. The entire mausoleum covers an area of 1050 square meters, was founded in 1533, and after a century of expansion, it has reached its current size. The mausoleum houses the founders of the Yarkand Khanate and members of the royal family for 11 generations. The Yarkand Khan Royal Mausoleum is unique in its layout and pattern decoration and is an excellent example of Islamic architectural art. It is of great historical value for understanding the political, economic conditions, living habits, and burial methods of the time. Currently, the mausoleum is well-preserved.
🌟Highlights:
There are many exhibition halls inside, displaying various Xinjiang characteristics and fully reflecting the ethnic culture;
The architectural style is unique and very beautiful;
There are song and dance performances in the courtyard, and in southern Xinjiang, there is no shortage of performances, they are really everywhere!
🕙Opening hours: 10:30-19:30
💰Ticket price: 35 yuan
👍Most recommended: The 'Dawazi' performance on the square is wonderful 🤓
'Dawazi' is an ancient traditional acrobatic performance art of the Uyghur people. 'Da' in Uyghur means 'suspended in the air', and 'Wazi' refers to a person who is keen on doing something. The term 'Dawazi' is borrowed from the Persian 'Darbari', which means high-wire walking performance.
📝Note tips:
Opposite the Expo Park is the Yarkand Khan Royal Mausoleum, which charges separately!
Visit Zepp Gold Poplar National Forest Park in Southern Xinjiang!
If any sisters really want to travel to Xinjiang, make sure to plan thoroughly before you go!
Jinhu Yang National Forest Park is located on the west side of Zepu County in the Kashgar region of Xinjiang, adjacent to the Yarkant River. It is a beautiful desert oasis with tens of thousands of acres of natural Populus euphratica forests. The park features beautiful gardens and lake views built around the oasis's lakes and woods, offering picturesque scenery. It is one of the scenic spots in the Kashgar area, and visiting the Populus euphratica and enjoying the beautiful garden scenery is a great choice. The Jinhu Yang scenic area is quite large, mainly divided into two parts: the area near the main entrance and the Populus euphratica forest area, with shuttle buses connecting the two parts. It is advisable to spend about 3-4 hours to enjoy the entire scenic area.
...Must-see attractions recommended:
Yarkant Khan Mausoleum Exhibition Park of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Shache County
Dawan Kun Desert Tourism Scenic Area
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Shache One Street
Kashgar Power Rolling Wusitang
Practical Information:
The scenic area is open all year from 10:00 to 20:00. Ticket price: 40, shuttle bus: 20$
Kashgar region has strong ultraviolet rays, so make sure to protect yourself from the sun and try to leave the scenic area before 7 pm. Students: Half price for tickets for those over 1.3 meters (excluding) in height and under 18
Food recommendations: There are many farmhouses and restaurants near Zepu County where you can taste local specialties such as pilaf, roasted lamb, mixed noodles, etc. In addition, you can also try special restaurants like Zepp Special Rice and Humar Restaurant
Notes: It is recommended to visit before October for better scenery. Pay attention to safety while playing in the scenic area, do not randomly pick or damage the Populus euphratica forest. Remember that when visiting Xinjiang for the first time, you need to find a local Xinjiang group through official channels
If you have any questions or want a detailed strategy, leave a message in the comments section or you can
Southern Xinjiang: Shache | Surroundings of Kashgar, the fortress of the Western Regions
✅Filming location:
Yarkant Khan Palace: An exotic palace 200 kilometers away from Kashgar, with a strong Islamic style
Xitiga Mystery City: Meaning 'undying cliff', with mottled city gates and millennium-old ruins...
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✅Date: September 30, 2023
✅Weather: Sunny
✅Route:
1⃣️Depart from Kashgar at 9:00 in the morning
2⃣️Visit the Shache County Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park
3⃣️Visit the Xitiga Mystery City Scenic Area
✅Accommodation:
Hetian Wenhua Hotel
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✅Shache County Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park gameplay and tips: 1 hour
1⃣️Ticket: 35 yuan
2⃣️The position for overlooking the panorama is on the rooftop of the stairs at the entrance
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✅Xitiga Mystery City Scenic Area gameplay and tips: 1 hour
1⃣️Ticket: 28 yuan
2⃣️Shuttle bus/horse-drawn carriage 10 minutes, one-way column 3 yuan, round trip 6 yuan
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📸Shooting equipment: iphone14promax
Xinjiang | Must-visit attractions & must-eat restaurants in Shache day tour
Take a 2-hour train ride from Kashgar and you'll arrive in Shache~ Shache has a history of over 3000 years, where you can see the ancient Western Regions in your mind!
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🕌Must visit in Shache: Yerqiang Khan Palace, a palace built in the desert, the current palace is restored according to historical records. The entire palace is dominated by blue, and the most special thing is its domes, which are full of Islamic style.
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🕊️Must eat in Shache: We went to the 'Hetian Gokshal Kebab Shop', and it's really famous! It's really, really, really delicious! The roasted chicken and pigeon taste amazing! Large portions and affordable. Indeed, no pigeon can fly out of Shache alive hahaha
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🍵Shache specialty: You can go to experience the old tea house in Shache, where you can feel the life and cultural customs of Shache.
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🚂Train tips:
1⃣️Buy train tickets on 12306, be sure to grab them as soon as they go on sale 14 days in advance, otherwise it's hard to choose many times
2⃣️The seat arrangement of this train... is very magical I can only say😅 That is, he can't choose seats... and then we cancelled three times and finally bought consecutive seats 82 83 84 85, but only 83 84 seats are together, 82 85 are very far apart
3⃣️There are really a lot of local people in Xinjiang on the train! Xinjiang people love to chat and are very interesting!! Even if you don't sit with friends you know, you can chat with strangers for two hours!
4⃣️Be sure to arrive an hour early, the security check is very strict, because there are many people, probably half an hour early in line for ticket checking
5⃣️The way of reporting stations is also interesting! Everyone experience it for yourself hahaha
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Ye'erqianghan Mausoleum Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Pause in Shache, see Shache
❤Recommended reason:
Shache County Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park is a cultural and artistic courtyard building that integrates modern architectural art with folk architectural style. The entire building integrates 'Uyghur ethnic characteristics, Central Asian culture, and classical architecture'. The so-called Shache Palace is a popular term for tourists, but in fact, it consists of two parts: the Shache Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park and the Yarkand Khan Royal Mausoleum.
The Yarkand Khan Royal Mausoleum, also known as Aletun Mazar, 'Aletun' means 'gold' in Chinese, and 'Mazar' means 'tomb'. The entire mausoleum covers an area of 1050 square meters, was founded in 1533, and after a century of expansion, it has reached its current size. The mausoleum houses the founders of the Yarkand Khanate and members of the royal family for 11 generations. The Yarkand Khan Royal Mausoleum is unique in its layout and pattern decoration and is an excellent example of Islamic architectural art. It is of great historical value for understanding the political, economic conditions, living habits, and burial methods of the time. Currently, the mausoleum is well-preserved.
🌟Highlights:
There are many exhibition halls inside, displaying various Xinjiang characteristics and fully reflecting the ethnic culture;
The architectural style is unique and very beautiful;
There are song and dance performances in the courtyard, and in southern Xinjiang, there is no shortage of performances, they are really everywhere!
🕙Opening hours: 10:30-19:30
💰Ticket price: 35 yuan
👍Most recommended: The 'Dawazi' performance on the square is wonderful 🤓
'Dawazi' is an ancient traditional acrobatic performance art of the Uyghur people. 'Da' in Uyghur means 'suspended in the air', and 'Wazi' refers to a person who is keen on doing something. The term 'Dawazi' is borrowed from the Persian 'Darbari', which means high-wire walking performance.
📝Note tips:
Opposite the Expo Park is the Yarkand Khan Royal Mausoleum, which charges separately!
Travel through time and explore Central Asian customs - Yarkand Khan Palace
Yarkand, a place with a history of three thousand years, was once the location of the thirty-six countries of the Western Regions. Here is a representative building - Yarkand Khan Palace. The rebuilt palace is golden and splendid, full of strong ethnic customs, as if it can take you to the Silk Road in an instant.
Entering the Yarkand Khan Palace, you will be attracted by its unique architectural style. The building is mainly in earthy yellow, giving people a strong visual impact. Every detail is full of historical atmosphere, as if you can feel the prosperity and brilliance of the former Qu Sha country and Yarkand Khan country.
Here, you can appreciate various exquisite artworks and handicrafts, understand the local history and culture. At the same time, you can also experience the local food and folk customs, feel the unique charm different from modern cities.
If you like history and culture, then Yarkand Khan Palace is definitely a place you can't miss. Let's explore this mysterious and charming palace together!
Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Xinjiang | Must-visit attractions & must-eat restaurants in Shache day tour
Take a 2-hour train ride from Kashgar and you'll arrive in Shache~ Shache has a history of over 3000 years, where you can see the ancient Western Regions in your mind!
-
🕌Must visit in Shache: Yerqiang Khan Palace, a palace built in the desert, the current palace is restored according to historical records. The entire palace is dominated by blue, and the most special thing is its domes, which are full of Islamic style.
-
🕊️Must eat in Shache: We went to the 'Hetian Gokshal Kebab Shop', and it's really famous! It's really, really, really delicious! The roasted chicken and pigeon taste amazing! Large portions and affordable. Indeed, no pigeon can fly out of Shache alive hahaha
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🍵Shache specialty: You can go to experience the old tea house in Shache, where you can feel the life and cultural customs of Shache.
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🚂Train tips:
1⃣️Buy train tickets on 12306, be sure to grab them as soon as they go on sale 14 days in advance, otherwise it's hard to choose many times
2⃣️The seat arrangement of this train... is very magical I can only say😅 That is, he can't choose seats... and then we cancelled three times and finally bought consecutive seats 82 83 84 85, but only 83 84 seats are together, 82 85 are very far apart
3⃣️There are really a lot of local people in Xinjiang on the train! Xinjiang people love to chat and are very interesting!! Even if you don't sit with friends you know, you can chat with strangers for two hours!
4⃣️Be sure to arrive an hour early, the security check is very strict, because there are many people, probably half an hour early in line for ticket checking
5⃣️The way of reporting stations is also interesting! Everyone experience it for yourself hahaha
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Karakule Lake Buzhoushan Camp Park Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
The beauty of these 8 scenic stays in Xinjiang is breathtaking
🌅 You may be enchanted by the fairy-tale landscapes of Switzerland, but Xinjiang·China, is also an unforgettable poetry and distance. Xiaoye has compiled a list of 8️⃣ high-end scenic stays that are a must for hotel enthusiasts. Pack your bags and set off, move your home into the scenery, and let the magic of nature heal your soul. I've already tried it for you! Go for it with confidence! The itinerary is at the end‼️
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Hot Spring Sayram Lake Spruce Wild Luxury Hotel 💰3000+
Adjacent to the 'Last Tear of the Atlantic' , built against the mountains, with snow-capped mountains at the front and spruce at the back, you can enjoy a 180-degree mountain and wilderness view from your room.
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💰2000+
Primitive wooden cabin structure, adopting the wabi-sabi style of ethnic minorities, the room's large floor-to-ceiling windows face the snow ridge spruce and grassland valleys. Travelers can ride horses through the slopes and flower seas, forests and streams, to deeply appreciate the stunning grassland scenery.
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Borui Campsite 💰2000+
A divine wild luxury camping site in summer, where you can sleep comfortably even on the grasslands, stay at the foot of Kafeng, accompanied by the stars and the Milky Way as you sleep🌌, and start your escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.
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Nalati Pastoral Star Valley Starry Sky Hotel 💰1000+
A luxurious scenic hotel within the Nalati scenic area, the hotel adopts independent container-style design, each room is a standalone starry sky room with a skylight for viewing, where you can lie in bed and watch the stars at night.
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Hot Spring Kruger Wild Luxury Campsite 💰4000+
A hidden paradise in the snow-capped mountains and grasslands, pine forest slopes, vast starry skies, snow-capped mountains and clouds... The absolute beauty of Northern Xinjiang is fully displayed here. The campsite rooms have large terraces and floor-to-ceiling windows, push the window to reveal the beautiful scenery📸.
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Zhao Su Yunbao Ranch Wild Luxury Campsite 💰1000+
A representative of the treasure tent hotel! A modern and luxurious stay experience, immersive contact with nature, and you can sit in a rocking chair to watch the sunset and admire the brilliant starry sky, dispelling all fatigue.
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Hemu Youyuan Mountain Homestay 💰1000+
This place is known as 'God's own land', the homestay is situated high, the viewing platform overlooks the entire village, the scenery is open, with independent small courtyards, very quiet and suitable for stargazing✨.
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Kalakule Lake Buzhou Mountain Campsite Park 💰1000+
The campsite is located by Kalakule Lake, facing the 'Father of Ice Mountains' Muztagh Ata and the connected Gongger Jiu Bie Peak, lying in bed you can enjoy this stunning 'two peaks and one lake'.
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🔥Xinjiang Beautiful Stays Customization | 7 Days 6 Nights
D1⃣ Urumqi airport pick-up—Free time
D2⃣ Urumqi—Duku Highway—Nalati
D3⃣ Nalati Sky Prairie—Borui Campsite
D4⃣ Kuerdun—Kuerdening—Qiongkushitai
D5⃣ Qiongkushitai—Teks Bagua City—Yining Kazanqi—Liuxing Street
D6⃣ Yining—Lavender Manor—Guozigou Bridge—Sayram Lake
D7⃣ Sayram Lake—Urumqi airport drop-off
In late autumn in southern Xinjiang, I took a trip there and captured 18 precious photos!
✈️🌟 Admire the scenery in northern Xinjiang, observe the culture in southern Xinjiang, during the seven days of the National Day holiday, I deeply experienced the autumn colors of southern Xinjiang🍁! Come and check out the amazing moments of this trip, you definitely don't want to miss it❗
1️⃣ Karakul Lake: Facing the Muztagh Ata and Gongger Jiubie peaks, experience the sun shining on the golden mountain, like a fairyland.
2️⃣ Yarkand Khan's Palace: Visiting Shache, exploring one of the once 36 countries in the Western Regions, the palace in the desert is breathtaking.
3️⃣ Kashgar Old Town: One of the only Islamic culture labyrinth-style cities in China, as if you are in the scene of Afanti, with a unique exotic landscape.
4️⃣ Oytagh Red Valley: The song of ice and fire by nature, Oytagh Red Valley and the Geiz River are like the blood of the earth.
5️⃣ White Sand Lake: Under the serene sunlight of the Pamir Plateau, the metallic luster is intoxicating, like the Flowing Sands River in 'Journey to the West'.
6️⃣ Tajik Herders' Village: Delving into the homes of the Tajik people, experiencing the mysterious highland customs, gazing at Muztagh Ata, as if time has reversed.
7️⃣ Wakhan Corridor: The junction of three countries, an essential path for Tang Sanzang's journey to the West in search of scriptures, the heart of Asia, leaving a deep historical mark.
8️⃣ Panlong Ancient Path: The Panlong Ancient Path in southern Xinjiang, a must-see landscape in one's lifetime, walking the winding path today, life is all about smooth roads ahead.
9️⃣ Band-e Amir Blue Lake: Tranquil, profound, and magnificent blue, the blue tears of the Pamir Plateau, enchanting to the beholder.
🔟 Stone City and Golden Grass Beach: The water system winds like a jade dragon, like a natural painting.
1️⃣1️⃣ Tashkurgan Wetland Park Viewing Platform: Lush vegetation up close, clear lakes, and the distinct Muztagh Ata in the distance, as if entering a fairyland on earth.
1️⃣2️⃣ Muztagh Ata Glacier Park: Muztagh Ata is known as the 'Father of Glaciers', riding a horse to the glacier park at an altitude of 4600 meters, feeling the beauty of ice and snow.
1️⃣3️⃣ Jinhuyang National Forest Park: The stunning golden Populus euphratica forest, indulging in the wonders of nature.
🚗 Itinerary:
✅ Day1: Hangzhou-Kashgar-Shache (Stay at Shache Jing'an Road Yunju Hotel)
✅ Day2: Shache-Yarkand Khan's Palace-Kashgar (Stay at Kashgar Shengye Lisheng Hotel)
✅ Day3: Kashgar-Kashgar Old Town-Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience-Century-Old Teahouse-Id Kah Mosque (Stay at Kashgar Shengye Lisheng Hotel)
✅ Day4: Kashgar-Oytagh Red Valley-White Sand Lake-Golden Grass Beach-Taxkorgan (Stay at Panorama Starry Sky Hotel)
✅ Day5: Taxkorgan-Visit Tajik Herders' Homes-Wakhan Corridor-Panlong Ancient Path-Band-e Amir Blue Lake-Taxkorgan (Stay at Panorama Starry Sky Hotel)
✅ Day6: Taxkorgan-Stone City & Golden Grass Beach-Muztagh Ata Glacier Park-Karakul Lake (Stay at Buzhou Mountain Camp)
✅ Day7: Buzhou Mountain Camp-Zepu Jinhuyang National Forest Park-Kashgar-Hangzhou
This trip to southern Xinjiang is not only about appreciating the scenery but also a purification of the soul. Save it and feel the miracle of southern Xinjiang with me, an unforgettable experience in a lifetime!💫📸
The stars last night at the Mount Bu Zhou campsite, just a passing scene
The stars last night at the Mount Bu Zhou campsite, which was planned, due to the severe cold of more than 10 degrees below zero, the strong wind, the dark clouds all over the sky, and the offset of the Milky Way after the clouds of the Mustag Peak dispersed in the early morning, I didn't sleep well all night, and I didn't take good pictures all night, and I got a passing scene.
Shache Jing'an Road Renjoy Hotel Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
In late autumn in southern Xinjiang, I took a trip there and captured 18 precious photos!
✈️🌟 Admire the scenery in northern Xinjiang, observe the culture in southern Xinjiang, during the seven days of the National Day holiday, I deeply experienced the autumn colors of southern Xinjiang🍁! Come and check out the amazing moments of this trip, you definitely don't want to miss it❗
1️⃣ Karakul Lake: Facing the Muztagh Ata and Gongger Jiubie peaks, experience the sun shining on the golden mountain, like a fairyland.
2️⃣ Yarkand Khan's Palace: Visiting Shache, exploring one of the once 36 countries in the Western Regions, the palace in the desert is breathtaking.
3️⃣ Kashgar Old Town: One of the only Islamic culture labyrinth-style cities in China, as if you are in the scene of Afanti, with a unique exotic landscape.
4️⃣ Oytagh Red Valley: The song of ice and fire by nature, Oytagh Red Valley and the Geiz River are like the blood of the earth.
5️⃣ White Sand Lake: Under the serene sunlight of the Pamir Plateau, the metallic luster is intoxicating, like the Flowing Sands River in 'Journey to the West'.
6️⃣ Tajik Herders' Village: Delving into the homes of the Tajik people, experiencing the mysterious highland customs, gazing at Muztagh Ata, as if time has reversed.
7️⃣ Wakhan Corridor: The junction of three countries, an essential path for Tang Sanzang's journey to the West in search of scriptures, the heart of Asia, leaving a deep historical mark.
8️⃣ Panlong Ancient Path: The Panlong Ancient Path in southern Xinjiang, a must-see landscape in one's lifetime, walking the winding path today, life is all about smooth roads ahead.
9️⃣ Band-e Amir Blue Lake: Tranquil, profound, and magnificent blue, the blue tears of the Pamir Plateau, enchanting to the beholder.
🔟 Stone City and Golden Grass Beach: The water system winds like a jade dragon, like a natural painting.
1️⃣1️⃣ Tashkurgan Wetland Park Viewing Platform: Lush vegetation up close, clear lakes, and the distinct Muztagh Ata in the distance, as if entering a fairyland on earth.
1️⃣2️⃣ Muztagh Ata Glacier Park: Muztagh Ata is known as the 'Father of Glaciers', riding a horse to the glacier park at an altitude of 4600 meters, feeling the beauty of ice and snow.
1️⃣3️⃣ Jinhuyang National Forest Park: The stunning golden Populus euphratica forest, indulging in the wonders of nature.
🚗 Itinerary:
✅ Day1: Hangzhou-Kashgar-Shache (Stay at Shache Jing'an Road Yunju Hotel)
✅ Day2: Shache-Yarkand Khan's Palace-Kashgar (Stay at Kashgar Shengye Lisheng Hotel)
✅ Day3: Kashgar-Kashgar Old Town-Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience-Century-Old Teahouse-Id Kah Mosque (Stay at Kashgar Shengye Lisheng Hotel)
✅ Day4: Kashgar-Oytagh Red Valley-White Sand Lake-Golden Grass Beach-Taxkorgan (Stay at Panorama Starry Sky Hotel)
✅ Day5: Taxkorgan-Visit Tajik Herders' Homes-Wakhan Corridor-Panlong Ancient Path-Band-e Amir Blue Lake-Taxkorgan (Stay at Panorama Starry Sky Hotel)
✅ Day6: Taxkorgan-Stone City & Golden Grass Beach-Muztagh Ata Glacier Park-Karakul Lake (Stay at Buzhou Mountain Camp)
✅ Day7: Buzhou Mountain Camp-Zepu Jinhuyang National Forest Park-Kashgar-Hangzhou
This trip to southern Xinjiang is not only about appreciating the scenery but also a purification of the soul. Save it and feel the miracle of southern Xinjiang with me, an unforgettable experience in a lifetime!💫📸
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