Jiangbulak

Qitai County is about 50 kilometers from Jiangbulak, a 45-minute drive. We arrived at the scenic area parking lot at 10 am, bought tickets, and drove into the scenic area ourselves. There are parking lots at each scenic spot along the road, so you can stop and take a look whenever you want, or just drive by if you prefer. In Kazakh, 'Jiangbulak' means 'the source of holy water'. It is located at the southeastern edge of the Tianshan Mountains and the Junggar Basin, in a temperate semi-humid climate, nurturing one of the earliest and most well-preserved oasis cultures. As a continuation of the Tianshan World Natural Heritage site, the main attractions include the Tianshan Wheat Sea, Tianshan Strange Slope, Flower Sea, Jiangbulak Grand Canyon, Broken Bridge, Xinhur River, and more. The first stop inside, the most stunning Tianshan Wheat Sea, is determined by the terrain in terms of the size and direction of the wheat fields, forming a natural crisscrossing wheat field of thousands of acres. The wheat field landscape changes with the seasons, presenting a large-scale earthy artwork distinguished by clearly demarcated color blocks, known as China's most beautiful wheat field. The Tianshan Strange Slope is 290 meters long and 80 meters wide, running from north to south, and is locally known as the 'reverse slope'. When driving downhill from north to south, the car needs to increase power, but when it reaches the bottom of the slope, the vehicle automatically drives uphill in neutral with the engine off. In some parts, water flows from lower to higher ground, creating the magical phenomenon of 'easy uphill, hard downhill' and 'water flows backward on rainy days, and cars need to accelerate when going downhill'. No matter from which angle you look, it is an obvious slope. At the Strange Slope attraction, there are bicycles prepared for tourists to personally experience the charm of the Strange Slope. On May 17, 2005, after an on-site inspection by the headquarters of the Guinness World Records in Shanghai, a certificate was issued, and the 'Tianshan Strange Slope' with its 290-meter slope length was recognized as the longest strange slope in the world. Jiangbulak Grand Canyon has an average altitude of 1900 meters and stretches for 15 kilometers. The most prominent feature of the canyon is the interwoven scenery of birch and maple forests. The different colors of the forests change with the seasons, and the sunlight directly affects the depth of the colors in the canyon. There is also a viewing wooden walkway built in the canyon, which is very steep and looks like it shoots straight into the sky from a distance, hence it is also called the 'Cloud Ladder'. In Jiangbulak, you can just find a spot to sit and jump far away, and the beauty of nature will leap before your eyes, breathtaking and refreshing, a place where you can sit quietly for a whole day. There are restaurants and accommodations in the scenic area. If you stay here, you can experience the beauty of Jiangbulak in the early morning. We left Jiangbulak at 4 pm for Karamay City, a total of 530 kilometers to Jinjiang Inn (Karamay Petroleum Building Bairui Plaza Store). It was already past 11 pm, and the sun had just set. The restaurant opposite the hotel was still very lively, with many people just starting their dinner. The night in Xinjiang comes particularly late, and now it's time to get used to this kind of life.

Jiangbulak is Kazakh, meaning the source of holy water. Here, the colorful natural scenery extends progressively, with clear fields and clear skies, birds flying and grass growing, the sound of wind blowing through wheat waves, distant mountains and near water reflecting each other, forest seas and snow peaks blending, green waves and flower seas like tides, a pure natural scenery. The beautiful Jiangbulak, with its beautiful and charming poetic dreamlike flower sea, attracts many people with its clear and quiet, crisscrossing pastoral scenery, and the beautiful scenery is refreshing.

Jiangbulak is an emerging 5A scenic spot located in Changji, which has gradually become a popular spot due to the popularity of the movie 'Fengshen' in recent years. Here is some organized information about Jiangbulak: Ticket price: - Scenic area ticket: 43 yuan per person - Transportation ticket: 35 yuan per person - Self-driving car fee: 100 yuan per car Transportation: - Self-driving car: Jiangbulak can be entered by self-driving, but it is limited to 7-seater cars and below. - Transportation car: The scenic area provides transportation car service, every 20 minutes, a total of 4 stops (Tianshan Weird Slope, Happy Valley, Jiangbulak Grand Canyon, Broken Bridge). Self-driving tour route: - Tianshan Wheat Sea, Weird Slope, Happy Valley, Flower Sea, Grand Canyon, Broken Bridge, Three Flat Sons and other attractions can be visited in sequence by self-driving car. - After getting off the car at each attraction, you can go deep into the scenic area through the wooden plank road. - Recommended parking points: Weird Slope, Grand Canyon and Broken Bridge. Attraction introduction: - Weird Slope: This is the place to appreciate the most beautiful wheat sea. The vast wheat sea and the surrounding mountains and forests are interesting, forming a beautiful picture. - Grand Canyon: There are deep canyons and snow-capped mountains, forests, and white clouds here. Some people describe it as beautiful as Switzerland. - Broken Bridge: On the alpine meadow, you can see the scattered herds of cattle. After climbing up along the wooden plank road, you can overlook the distant snow-capped mountains and forests. It should be noted that the plank road hiking distance is long, it takes 1 hour one way, and the altitude is high, so it requires perseverance

Xinjiang is full of scenery all the way, so I don't have to cross mountains and rivers for you. When friends can't find the answer, they go to Xinjiang, because there is always a scenery on the road that can heal you. Alpine meadows, flocks of cattle and sheep, forest streams. When the wind blows up the wheat waves and the sunset dyes the clouds red, you can't help but sigh, the world is much more beautiful than you think. Everyone who comes here will want to shout 'It's so beautiful!' This is a treasure spot in Xinjiang. Continuous wheat field flower sea, green Tianshan spruce. This is a small valley 3 hours away from Urumqi. In addition to the unique endless wheat sea, there are also grassland landscapes like Yili, and you can even stay in a Swiss-style cabin on the top of the mountain. Address| Jiangbulak, Qitai County, Changji State, Xinjiang Tickets are 45/person, cheaper online. Self-driving cars need to buy additional tickets, 100 yuan/vehicle. There is accommodation inside, if you want to see the stars, sunrise and sunset, you can choose to stay inside. Or you can stay in Qitai County, which is much more cost-effective. You can bring some drinks, fruits, and self-heating rice in, and have a picnic while watching the scenery inside, but remember to take all the garbage away! You can drive into the scenic area A ring road can finish the main attractions, so self-driving is the most suitable way to visit here. It is recommended to drive by yourself, you can go down some small roads, many beautiful places the scenic area car can't reach. When self-driving in Xinjiang, pay attention to the road conditions in advance, check the backup route There may be road closures, and you should fill up with gas in advance, as some sections have no gas stations for a long time.

Guide | Suggestions for traveling to Xinjiang before and after the Spring Festival |||Note: The following itinerary is suitable for those who have a holiday within 7 days, low budget, 👩‍❤️‍👨expect a slow-release vacation (not a special forces hot walk), 🚗the mode of transportation in Xinjiang is car rental or chartered travel; Itinerary suggestion: ☑️D1: 🚄✈️Hami Station (Hami Airport)→Hami Hotel (rest and supply)→Hami Museum (Mukam Heritage Center)→Huiwang Mansion→Huiwang Tomb→Aletun Old Street (coffee, barbecue and other petty bourgeoisie experiences)→Hotel 🎇Highlights: First impression of Xinjiang, understanding the development history of Hami and Xinjiang ☑️D2: Hotel breakfast→Songshutang (the snow-covered grassland has animals such as cattle and horses, the pine tree layer of the northern foot of Dongtianshan is stacked, you may encounter the sunrise over the golden mountain; there is also a ski resort, if interested, you can participate in skiing activities)→Balikun County Hotel (lunch)→Fairy Temple (Dizang Temple)→Qing Dynasty Granary→Songfeng Academy→Balikun Museum→Balikun Ancient City→Food Street Dinner→Hotel 🎇Highlights: Gobi, canyon, strange mountains and rocks, pine forests, Gobi animals and plants, snow mountains, various attractions in Balikun Ancient City Scenic Area ☑️D3: Hotel breakfast→Balikun Lake (lunch)→Guai Shi Mountain Scenic Area (don't climb high if there is snow)→Jingxin Expressway→Qitai County Hotel (about 300 kilometers from the service area of Guai Shi Mountain Scenic Area, about 2.5 hours)→Qitai Hotel Dinner 🎇Highlights: Snow mountains, lakes, strange mountains and rocks and other desolate, magnificent, lofty geological features ☑️D4: Hotel breakfast→Jiangbulak Scenic Area (lunch in Banjie Gou Town about 3 kilometers from the tourist center of the scenic area, only here in winter, there are many farmhouses at the entrance of the scenic area in summer and autumn)→Hotel dinner 🎇Highlights: Gobi, snow mountains, forests, canyons and other natural landscapes ☑️D5: Hotel breakfast→Urumqi Hotel (about 200 kilometers from Qitai County, about 2.5 hours)→Hotel lunch→Hongshan Park or Shagou→International Grand Bazaar (compare prices for shopping needs)→Hotel dinner 🎇Highlights: Silk Road culture, products, special catering, etc. ☑️D6: Hotel breakfast→Tianshan Tianchi→Hotel dinner 🎇Highlights: Canyons, lakes, Gobi and other magnificent landscapes ☑️D7: Hotel natural wake up meal→Urumqi Station or Urumqi South Station (both have bullet trains)→Return to the warm home 👉Planning reasons: The first stop in Hami is relatively close, the time is short, and the cost is low, including time cost; The temperature is close to the Hexi Corridor in Gansu, while Urumqi and Altay are colder, and it is easier to adapt gradually; The living habits of Hami are close to the mainland, and it is easy to adapt quickly when entering Xinjiang for the first time; The itinerary route has relatively less snowfall to avoid safety accidents such as snow accumulation in popular tourist spots such as Sailimu Lake and Altay; The whole journey from Hami to Urumqi is about 800 kilometers, with an average of 150 kilometers per day for six days, which is easy to release; The beautiful scenery of the whole Xinjiang has similar lines;

Jiangbulak means 'the source of holy water' in Kazakh. I personally think it's the most worthwhile grassland landscape to visit around Urumqi. Compared to a self-driving trip to the Ili region in northern Xinjiang, it takes about 3 hours to drive from Urumqi to Jiangbulak. You don't need a very long holiday. A two-day one-night stay or even a day trip can be achieved. ➡️ From distant mountains, forests to canyons, grasslands... These natural elements blend in Jiangbulak, It has a bit of the vibe of the Sky Grassland Karajun. ➡️ On the hillside, the herders' simple wooden huts, Cattle, sheep, and horses can be seen grazing by the stream, Isn't this the dreamy Qiongkushitai Grassland? ➡️ Standing on the viewing platform of the grand canyon, Although there are no large rocks for contrast, It already has the taste of the Guozigou Bridge, right? 📸【Jiangbulak·Photo Shooting Strategy】 🌾 'Tianshan Wheat Sea' In August, the romantic waves of wheat unique to Jiangbulak are a sight to behold! When the weather is clear and you have plenty of time, wait for a beautiful sunset in the wheat field. 🛣️ 'Tianshan Strange Slope' It looks like a downhill, but if you park the car in neutral, it will go backwards! After experiencing it, don't rush to leave, ⚠️📷 a little further ahead is my parking spot 🅿️1️⃣ for the shot. 🛤️ 'Flower Sea Child' A ten-minute walk on a plank road where you can hang a wish lock. The view along the way is great, with lots of little yellow flowers and dandelions. ⚠️📷 The end of the plank road is a hidden photo spot, with snow-capped mountains, spruce, grasslands, and winding roads, making for beautiful pictures! On the other side of the road is where I took the photo of the sunlit golden mountain. 🌲 'Jiangbulak Grand Canyon' There is a helicopter sightseeing experience here. Standing on the upper level of the viewing platform and photographing people on the lower level, the background of spruce and canyon is the most like the photo spot of Guozigou Bridge. 🏠 'Hexing Wine & Shop' ⚠️📷 This is also considered a hidden photo spot in Jiangbulak! Those who don't stay might not stop here, but the wooden houses behind the mountain are really photogenic~

In Jiangbulake, you meet the 'guardians of the wheat fields' Vast wheat fields, blue skies, white clouds, and yurt forests together create a romance that is uniquely Xinjiang. Jiangbulake is located in Changji Prefecture, more than two hundred kilometers away from Urumqi (it is measured right after landing at Urumqi Airport, immediately renting a car to Changji, without leaving any itinerary in Urumqi city, which does not affect the subsequent travel within Xinjiang); the scenic area is 50 kilometers away from Qitai County and the drive takes less than 1 hour. Warm Tips: ① In addition to the main roads, you can also go down some small paths in the scenic area, many beautiful places are not accessible by scenic area vehicles, you can choose to join a tour group for convenience or drive there yourself ② There are local herdsmen in the scenic area, horse riding and taking photos cost 10-20 yuan. ③ There is accommodation inside Jiangbulake, if you want to see the stars and watch the sunrise and sunset, you can choose to stay inside. ④ The higher you go in Jiangbulake, the colder it gets as you enter the mountains, and the wind is quite strong on the mountain, so be sure to bring a thick coat, and try not to wear short skirts and the like~ ⑤ There are many stopping points within the scenic area, be sure to pay attention to the traffic when taking photos, and be safe~

This time, I have arrived in Changji City, Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture of Xinjiang, China. This place is like a dazzling pearl, lying there quietly, waiting for us to discover. Join me in encountering the vast land of Xinjiang! Changji, a place full of mystery, boasts unique natural scenery and abundant tourism resources. The picturesque views are definitely worth a visit. ⛰【Attraction Guide】 As you step into Changji, various beautiful landscapes already catch your eye. 🏞Tianshan Tianchi ❤Recommended Reason: The scenery of the four seasons here is picturesque, with each season having its unique charm. In winter, Tianchi is covered with snow, as if entering a fairy tale world; 🏞Feilongtan ❤Recommended Reason: You can hear the roaring sound of the waterfall, feel the shock of the waterfall hitting the cliffs, and admire the waterfall pouring down from the sky, turning into a silver water curtain, like a flying dragon shuttling through the valley, with a roaring sound and majestic momentum. 🏞Jiangbulake ❤Recommended Reason: This place, 58 kilometers southeast of Changji City, has unique natural scenery. Mountains, grasslands, and lakes are cleverly integrated here, forming beautiful pictures; you can also stroll on the green grassland, feel the gift of nature, and enjoy the tranquility and beauty. 🏞Changji City Museum ❤Recommended Reason: The precious historical relics and exquisite artworks displayed in the museum showcase the historical context and cultural heritage of the Changji region; From simple pottery and jade to delicate murals and calligraphy, to modern art pieces, visitors can feel the unique charm of Changji's long history through these exhibits. 🏞Changji City Zoo ❤Recommended Reason: Here you can find the adorable giant panda, the noble and elegant white swan, the agile golden monkey, and rare animals from all over the world. Come and experience close contact with these lovely animals. 🍽【Gourmet Guide】 Changji's cuisine is also not to be missed. You can go to Changji Snack Street, which will not disappoint you. 🍲Dish Recommendation: Fried Oil Cake ❤Recommended Reason: Usually filled with red bean paste, each bite is bursting with fragrance, sweet and fulfilling, leaving a memorable taste; 🍲Dish Recommendation: Xinjiang Stir-fried Rice Noodles ❤Recommended Reason: Each noodle is coated with sauce, very satisfying, and you can also try the spicy version, which will definitely leave a deep impression; 🍲Dish Recommendation: Milk Tea with Naan ❤Recommended Reason: A Xinjiang specialty, experiencing a different taste, how can you not try it? Don't forget to experience other 🍽delicacies: Lamb skewers, hand-pulled rice, big plate chicken, spicy lamb hooves, beef hooves, beef head meat, beef tripe, and other authentic dishes, allowing your taste buds to fully enjoy each dish, this is the ultimate temptation for the taste buds. So, why not slow down and feel the charm of this city with your heart! ✅Must Experience: Seek the symphony of nature and history on the vast land of Changji, where the beautiful Tianchi and Jiangbulake are embedded like pearls, each place exuding the magical charm of nature; Changji, a land full of fantasy and romance, awaits your exploration. Embark on a journey to Changji, let us feel the magical charm of nature together, and pursue the beautiful scenery hidden between the mountains and rivers. Let Changji become a journey in your life filled with fantasy and romance!