2026 Yumin Travel Guide: must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transport & travel experiences (updated in June)

Right now, the vibrant flowers across Xinjiang are blooming fragrantly, unfolding beautiful springtime scenes. The "Ding Binghua" ice flowers on Balruke Mountain in Yumin County are breaking the ice, creating a unique sea of spring flowers; peach and apricot blossoms are also blooming in turn at places like Yuelu Mountain South Road in Keketala City, Taohuayuan Village in Layika Township, Hotan County, and Qianshan Valley Scenic Area in Aqiq Township, Luopu County, attracting crowds of visitors. In addition, many places in Xinjiang have launched "night tour modes," illuminating the city night sky with drone light shows, immersive performances, and large-scale live song and dance shows, offering visitors an immersive experience that transcends time. The "Night Reading at Sugong Tower" in Turpan started on March 21, featuring a thousand drones performing light and shadow themes such as apricot blossoms and Fuxi and Nüwa above the tower; the Yotegan Ancient City in Hotan began night performances on March 20, with immersive programs like "Wan Fang Le Zou You Yu Tian," "Riding a Horse in the Ancient City," and "Bayi Marriage Proposal" taking turns on stage; the Xinjiang Grand Theatre's live song and dance show "A Thousand Turns in the Western Regions" has been performed daily since March 17. Hami City simultaneously launched seven themed tourism routes including night tours, exploration tours, and East Tianshan tours. Spring in Xinjiang is a symphony of mountains, rivers, culture, starry skies, and the warmth of life. Come to Xinjiang and start your unique journey!

The Juyuan Hotel in Yumin County offers excellent service, comprehensive facilities, and a warm, homey atmosphere. This place is located in a county town situated on the border between two countries.

【Attraction Guide】 Detailed Address: Near Bashbaidong Road, Yumin County, Tacheng Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Transportation Guide: 1.7 km from Yumin County Government, 4 minutes by car Opening Hours: Monday 10:30-13:00, 16:30-19:00; Wednesday to Sunday 10:30-13:00, 16:30-19:00 Ticket Price: Free Highlights: The Grassland Silk Road refers to the major commercial corridor across the northern grasslands of China connecting the Eurasian continent, and is an important part of the Silk Road. The main route runs north from the Central Plains through the Mongolian Plateau, crossing the Altai Mountains and the Junggar Basin into the northern Kazakh grasslands of Central Asia, then along the northern coast of the Black Sea to the Danube River basin. This route was also a passage for ancient northern nomadic peoples for expansion and migration. Historically, the Grassland Silk Road played a significant role; its formation, development, and prosperity represent a glorious period in Chinese history. Compared to the traditional "Silk Road," the Grassland Silk Road covers a much broader area. Yumin is located on the southern edge of the Tacheng Basin in the Eurasian region, where human migration and exchanges date back to prehistoric times. This history of human migration can be traced back to before 3000 BCE. The northern route of the Northwest China Grassland Silk Road is a key passage to Central Asia and Europe, leaving behind abundant historical relics in this region.

⛰【Attraction Guide】 📍Detailed Address: Bashbai Road, Yumin County, Tacheng Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region 🚗Transportation Guide: 1.7 km south of Yumin County Government, about a 4-minute drive 🕙Opening Hours: Monday 10:30-13:00, 16:30-19:00; Wednesday to Sunday 10:30-13:00, 16:30-19:00 💰Ticket Price: Free 🌟Highlights: "Ethnic unity is the lifeline of all ethnic groups in our country. All ethnic groups in Xinjiang are inseparable members of the big family of the Chinese nation." Since ancient times, Yumin has been a gathering place for multiple ethnic groups. The Han, Kazakh, Hui, and 19 other ethnic groups live together harmoniously like one family. In the new historical period, under the guidance of the Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, the people of all ethnic groups in Yumin learn from each other and progress together, tightly united like pomegranate seeds, composing a series of songs praising ethnic unity. 📌Tips: Free parking available

This autumn, I discovered a low-key, stunning secret spot in Yumin County, Tacheng, Xinjiang! The Bashan Taste Tourist Scenic Area is like a painted world under the Altai Mountains, where golden and dark green autumn forests blend into breathtaking beauty🍂 📍【Destination】 Bashan Taste Tourist Scenic Area (Chata Section, Yumin County, Tacheng Region) ✨【Real Experience】 1. Experience four seasons in one day: The misty mountain fog in the morning looks like a landscape painting, and after the noon clears up, the sunlight shining through the golden forest is absolutely stunning. 2. Altai Mountains as the backdrop: Every snapshot looks like a Windows desktop wallpaper, with mountain ridges and autumn-colored forests forming a natural gallery. 3. Wetland prairie surprise: Deep in the scenic area, the wetlands hide fairy-tale scenery, with puddles reflecting the colorful forest like a spilled palette. 📸【Photography Tips】 · Best spot: The S-curve 2 kilometers from the scenic area entrance (captures the road, autumn forest, and distant mountains in one frame) · Outfit suggestion: Wear red or white jackets to create a strong contrast with the golden forest · Golden hour: 4-6 PM, when the sunlight slants and the forest glows! 💡【Practical Tips】 1. Sudden weather changes are common; be sure to bring a windbreaker and umbrella 2. No shops inside the scenic area; bring your own snacks and thermos 3. Drones require prior approval (strict border area management) 4. About a 1-hour drive from Yumin County town to the scenic area; car rental for round trips is recommended This place feels like a forgotten autumn fairyland, without the crowds of Kanas, but with equally stunning Altai Mountain autumn colors. Before it becomes popular, come check it out quickly!

This summer vacation, I finally checked in at Xinjiang's lesser-known secret spot—Baluruk! Only after arriving here did I understand what "the wind blows the grass low to reveal cattle and sheep" truly means. Every snap feels like a masterpiece 📸 🚩3 must-do things in Baluruk: 1. Stay in a Mongolian yurt and watch the sunrise The Mongolian yurts on the grassland are truly atmospheric! Wake up at 5 a.m. and watch the sun slowly rise from behind the snowy mountains. The golden sunlight spreads across the entire grassland, and the awe is hard to put into words. 2. Deep horseback riding tour You can rent horses in the scenic area (remember to bargain). Follow the local herders riding along the river valley, passing several stunning viewing platforms. With snowy mountains in the distance and grasslands beneath your feet, you feel like the protagonist of an adventure movie. 3. Camp and stargaze It’s recommended to bring a tent (you can also rent one in the scenic area). The night sky is absolutely breathtaking! The Milky Way is clearly visible, and you might even see shooting stars 🌠 📌Useful tips: · There are few dining options in the scenic area, so it’s best to bring your own snacks and water. · The temperature difference between day and night is large, so a windproof jacket is essential. · UV rays are very strong! Don’t forget the sunscreen + sunglasses + hat trio. · It takes about 1.5 hours by car from Yumin County to the scenic area. It’s recommended to hire a car (there are many 7-seater vans available for rent in the county).

There’s a fairy-tale place hidden in Tacheng Prefecture✨! Right at the foot of Balruk Mountain in Yumin County, just 40 kilometers from the county seat🚗~and only separated from Kazakhstan by a river, this magical world awaits you💫 📍Address: Z807, Yumin County, Tacheng Prefecture, Xinjiang (Search "Balruk Tourism Scenic Area" directly for navigation) ⏰Opening Hours: Year-round 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (No entry after 6:00 PM) 🌼Dreamy Flower Season Photo Spot: The girl in the red dress in the photo looks stunning among the sea of flowers~the entire scenic area is covered with yellow dandelions, and paired with a red dress, it’s simply perfect! We recommend wearing bright-colored clothes for photos📸 🎫Tips for Visiting: 1️⃣ It’s best to enter before 10 AM for the most beautiful lighting 2️⃣ Don’t forget sunscreen! The UV rays in Xinjiang are very strong🌞 3️⃣ You can interact with the lambs at the herders’ homes inside the scenic area🐑 4️⃣ Drone flights require prior approval 🏞️Scenic Highlights: 🌟Breathtaking views along the China-Kazakhstan border 🌟Natural oxygen bar at the northern foot of Balruk Mountain 🌟Wildflowers carpet the area in summer 🌟Winter brings a snowy northern landscape Come and experience your own Xinjiang romance here💕~Don’t forget to double-tap and save this guide!

【🔥Explore Xinjiang’s “Pearl of the Tianshan” — Tacheng!🌄🦅】 Hey friends! Today, I’m taking you to a hidden gem full of surprises — Tacheng in Xinjiang! Here, you’ll find not only the majestic scenery of the Tianshan Mountains but also rich ethnic cultures and pristine natural landscapes. Did you know? Tacheng is quietly becoming a popular “internet-famous” spot. Let’s discover this magical land together!✨🚀 🎯【Why must you visit Tacheng?】 Tacheng, known as the “Pearl of the Tianshan,” is not only an important transportation hub in Xinjiang but also a model of multi-ethnic cultural integration. The Tianshan Mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient city here are all masterpieces of nature. Whether you love outdoor adventures, ethnic customs, or want to escape the hustle and bustle to experience pure nature and culture, Tacheng has it all! 🌟【Practical Travel Tips, Full of Essentials】 Best travel time: Spring and autumn (April to June, September to October) with pleasant weather. The spring flower seas and golden autumn grasslands are breathtaking. Summer is hot but also a great time to enjoy the Tianshan lakes!🌸🍂 Transportation Guide: Flight: Tacheng Airport connects to major cities like Urumqi, Kashgar, and Yining. Train: Still under construction but will be more convenient in the future. Local transport: Renting a car or hiring a driver is recommended for exploring deep into the Tianshan and remote pastures. Must-visit Attractions: Tianshan Tianchi (Heavenly Lake): A fairyland-like plateau lake with crystal blue water surrounded by snowy mountains. Taking the cable car for a panoramic view is amazing!🗻💙 Tacheng Ancient City: Feel the historical charm of the ancient Silk Road by strolling through the old town alleys and savoring ethnic handicrafts. Grassland Pastures: Experience horseback riding and herding, and feel the vastness and freedom of the Tianshan grasslands. Duolang Lake: A clear, bottom-visible plateau lake perfect for camping, boating, and photography!🚣‍♀️🌿 Local Delicacies: Grilled Lamb Skewers: Aromatic and tender, absolutely irresistible!🍢🔥 Milk Tea and Dairy Products: Rich and creamy, warming your stomach and heart!🫖🧀 Pilaf (Hand-pulled Rice): A perfect blend of lamb, carrots, and rice with endless flavor!🍚🌟 Milk Skin and Cheese: Gifts from natural pastures, healthy and delicious! 📝【Local Customs & Tips】 Tacheng is home to many ethnic groups including Uyghur, Kazakh, and Mongolian cultures, known for their hospitality. Respect local customs and dress appropriately, especially in religious sites. Be mindful of etiquette, avoid taking photos or making noise indiscriminately. Taboos: Avoid taking photos or loud noises inside mosques. Be polite when bargaining in markets and avoid disputes. Respect herders and the natural environment; do not pick plants or damage the ecosystem. 🌈【Conclusion】 Tacheng, a treasure hidden deep in the Tianshan Mountains, offers not only breathtaking natural wonders but also rich ethnic cultures waiting for you to explore. Every grassland and mountain here tells a story of resilience and beauty. Bring your passion and respect, and start your own Tianshan adventure!💖🌟 Like this guide? Give it a thumbs up and share it to let more people discover another side of Xinjiang! Leave a comment telling me your most anticipated Tacheng experience or scenic spot! See you next time!👋😊

Stepping onto this distant land of the Western Regions, as the bus passes through the endless Gobi Desert, small white poplar border posts suddenly come into view—those border posts sung about countless times in the song "Little White Poplar" now stand vividly before your eyes. Beside the Little White Poplar border post in Yumin County, the wind rustles the poplar leaves as if telling the stories of generations of border guards. The patriotism in this song makes every passerby instinctively straighten their back. (Address: 250 meters northwest of the Martyr Sun Longzhen Memorial Monument in Yumin County) 🌄 The Miracle of Earth's Rift As the wheels roll over the red earth road in Shawan County, the Anjihai Grand Canyon appears on the horizon like a suddenly opened wound in the earth. The ochre rock layers roll like waves, and standing at the edge of the viewing platform, the fierce canyon wind flutters your clothes—this is the "scar" left by plate collisions 2.6 million years ago, now a photographer’s favorite "palette." (Opening hours: April 1 - October 15, 09:00-22:00) 🚪 Reflections at the National Gate "Hanging braids of the girls in Dabancheng~" humming Wang Luobin’s folk song, arriving at the Baketu Port, the China-Kazakhstan border marker is especially striking in the sunset. Suddenly, it becomes clear why this place is called the "Crossroads of Central Asia"—Qing Dynasty tea merchants, Soviet cars, and modern containers, traces of trade from different eras overlap here. Under the fluttering Five-star Red Flag, Kazakh border residents riding motorcycles through the national gate paint a scene more vivid than any textbook. (Address: 160 meters west of the intersection of Baketu Road and Zong Er Road) From the new military reclamation city Shihezi to the border town Tacheng, what you encounter along the way is not only scenery but also the frontier spirit grown in songs and rooted in time. Standing at the edge of the Anjihai Canyon, it suddenly occurs to me: isn’t the so-called vicissitudes of life just a love letter written by time to the earth?

Crossing the 500-kilometer wilderness romance from Karamay to Tacheng · -- Have you ever seen a scene like this? On the left, red oil wells on the Xinjiang Gobi Desert pump day and night, like steel camels breathing; On the right, a vast mountain flower grassland stretches for hundreds of miles, Kazakh herders ride horses driving sheep through a sea of wild poppies; And by the border line, a Chinese uncle hands freshly baked meat naan to a Kazakh vendor across the way, who returns a jar of homemade sour milk—the two greet each other with half-baked Russian, smiling. This is not a documentary clip, this is what I truly saw this summer driving from Urumqi to Tacheng. This is a hidden northern Xinjiang route ignored by 99% of tourists: No crowds like in Kanas, no trending buzz like in Ili, but it hides the most authentic two sides of Xinjiang— one is industrial hardcore, the other is border tenderness. 📍Route Overview Urumqi → Karamay → Urho Ghost City → Tacheng → Bakhtu Port → Yumin County (Xiaobaiyang Outpost + Mountain Flower Grassland) → Return to Urumqi 🗓Recommended Duration: 6-7 days | ⛽Oil Epic · Border Trade Daily Life · Spring Wildflowers in Bloom | 💰Budget: 3500–5000 RMB/person 📅 Best Season: May – October (green grasslands, stable weather, open border) · -- ⛽【Day 1-2】Urumqi → Karamay → Urho | Enter the heartbeat of the "Black Gold City" ✅ Arrive at the "Oil Capital" Karamay, check in at Black Oil Hill · Crude oil has seeped to the surface for over a century, the air filled with a faint oil scent · Visit Karamay Museum to see how three generations of oil workers "dug a city out of the Gobi" 📷 Photo hotspots: · Capture silhouettes of the "nodding donkey" oil pumps at sunset, full of mechanical vibes · Night drone shots of city lights mingling with oilfield lights ✅ Afternoon visit to Urho Ghost City (World Ghost City) · Yardang landforms resemble ancient city ruins, wind-eroded castles stand tall · Must ride the small train deep into the core area, listen to the guide’s tales of "Dinosaur Extinction" and "Alien Base Legends" 🏨 Stay at a comfortable hotel in Karamay city | about 400 RMB/night 📌 Fun fact: Karamay means "black oil," and the first oil well of New China was drilled here in 1955. · -- 🌍【Day 3-4】Karamay → Tacheng → Bakhtu Port | The human fireworks on the border line ✅ Drive to the Sino-Kazakh border city—Tacheng (about 5 hours) · Here Han, Kazakh, and Russian ethnic groups have lived together for a century, bilingual signs are common on the streets 🎯 Core experiences: · Visit Bakhtu Port (currently closed to cross-border passage but you can view the trade zone from afar) · Watch trucks queue for customs, Kazakh merchants buy whole boxes of instant noodles, rice cookers, and children’s toys with cash · Photograph small trades on the "two-country market" border edge: naan for cheese, old clothes for honey 📸 Must-shoot scenes: · Patrol soldiers on the China-Kazakhstan Friendship Bridge · Border guards greeting herders familiarly at the port · Russian-style wooden houses and blooming hydrangeas on Tacheng’s old street 🏡 Stay at a characteristic guesthouse in Tacheng city with Russian-style fireplace decor | about 380 RMB/night 💡 Reminder: Bring your ID card; some areas have border inspection posts. · -- 🌸【Day 5-6】Tacheng → Yumin County → Return to Urumqi | Enter the "Mountain Flower Blooming Border Oasis" ✅ Head to Yumin County (about 2 hours from Tacheng), one of the earliest places in Xinjiang to welcome spring · May-June: millions of acres of wild Badan apricot flowers, golden lotus flowers, and tulip-shaped wildflowers cover the hillsides · July-August: lush pastures, herds of cattle and sheep, like the Swiss Alps 🎯 Don’t miss: · Xiaobaiyang Outpost (the original site of the song "Xiaobaiyang") · Listen to veterans tell border defense stories, salute the poplar tree symbolizing steadfastness · Hike or horseback ride into the Akqiao Grassland, find a patch of flower sea to lie down and daydream 📷 Photography tips: · Use a wide-angle lens to capture "flower sea + snow mountain + barbed wire" in one frame · Capture dynamic silhouettes of herders riding horses through flowers at dawn 🚘 On day seven, return to Urumqi via Provincial Road S223, ending the journey · -- ✅ Budget breakdown (per person | economical deep travel): Item Cost · ----- ------ Round-trip transport (train/self-drive/flight) ¥800–1500 Car rental or carpool (including driver) ¥2000 Accommodation (6 nights average ¥350) ¥2100 Tickets + meals + insurance + supplies ¥600 Total ¥3500–5000 >💬 Note: If carpooling with multiple people and choosing budget accommodation, costs can be controlled around ¥3200. · -- 🌟 Why is this route called "The Underrated Truth of Xinjiang"? ✅ Hardcore and softness coexist: oil drilling towers × blooming mountain flowers = Xinjiang’s A and B sides ✅ Genuine culture without performance: border trade, multi-ethnic coexistence, border defense spirit—all real life ✅ Niche and uncrowded: almost no tour groups throughout, perfect for quiet observation and deep photography ✅ Extremely cost-effective: costs less than half of Kanas but offers a more three-dimensional experience · -- 📌 Action suggestions: 🎯 If you are: · An explorer interested in industrial civilization and frontier culture → this route is packed with information · A free traveler wanting to avoid crowds without sacrificing content → Tacheng + Yumin is a treasure combo · A photography enthusiast pursuing "contrast composition" → oilfield machinery × blooming grasslands = visual impact 🔥 Best travel tips: · See flowers in May-June, cool off on grasslands in July-August, early autumn colors in September-October · Bring windproof jacket, sunglasses, binoculars (for birdwatching + observing border details) · Respect border management rules, do not linger or drone in sensitive areas · -- This road won’t make you scream "So beautiful," but it will make you quietly say, "So this is what Xinjiang is like." It doesn’t belong to filters, it belongs to a cup of hot tea handed by a gas station elder in the early morning, it belongs to the tacit understanding of two elderly people from different countries sharing a piece of naan through barbed wire. There is no noisy traffic, only the simplest rhythm of the earth— the oil pump moves, flowers bloom, people live.

#September Good Places 2025 If you want to find a good place to chill in September, Taste Tourism Scenic Area is super recommended ❤️! This place is located in the Chata section of Yumin County, Xinjiang, focusing on unique natural beauty and profound cultural history. It is simply a combo paradise for photography + exploration😏! The Taster Scenic Area is surrounded by mountains, streams and prairie. The scenery is beautiful, the air is fresh, and the environment is always very healing. The terrain of the Fork Tower section is special, and there are many hidden trails on the mountain, perfect for those who like to dig holes and take pictures! 📸 Every spring and summer, the sea of ​​flowers blooms, many precious flora and fauna, nature lovers will say "sooo good!"🌸🦌. And the local ethnic atmosphere is very heavy, the residents are super enthusiastic, the greeting is excellent, and there are authentic food to try, feel different cultural vibes! The Taste Tourism Scenic Area is unbeatable. Whether you want to come and relax, enjoy the scenery, or want to take a camera to explore in depth, human history + natural ecology will satisfy you at once! Mark your itinerary and experience it for yourself Location: Taste Tourism Scenic Area, Chata Section, Yumin County, Tacheng Region, Xinjiang Opening Hours: Open year-round (spring and summer are recommended for more comfortable weather)

August in Tacheng is such a delightful surprise! What was supposed to be a casual short trip ended up winning me over with its blue skies, white clouds, and vast grasslands dotted with cattle and sheep. The best part? The expenses were ridiculously low—my 3-day spending was half of what I expected. Who else understands this kind of joy? 🥳 Why must you visit Tacheng in August? 💡 August in Tacheng is like a natural air-conditioned room! Daytime temperatures hover in the twenties Celsius, and at night you only need a light blanket. Walking on the grasslands with the breeze feels ten times more comfortable than staying in an air-conditioned room ☀️. There are very few tourists, so you can roam freely on the grasslands without waiting in line for photos. This feeling of “having a whole grassland to yourself” is amazing! The best part is the cost—one big plate of hand-pulled meat costs just a few dozen yuan, staying in a herdsman’s yurt is super cost-effective, and you can experience authentic local culture for very little money. The value is so high you’ll want to stay forever 😉! Must-visit attractions 📍 · Balruke Mountain: In August, the mountain looks like it’s covered with a green velvet carpet! Wildflowers of yellow, purple, and pink sway in the wind like scattered colorful stars ✨. Climb up along the wooden boardwalk to see distant snow-capped mountains sparkling in the sunlight, streams babbling below your feet, and occasionally a herd of horses passing by, flicking their tails leisurely 🐎. · Kurustai Grassland: A perfect place for horseback riding! The grassland stretches endlessly, the blue sky and white clouds hang so low you feel like you can touch them. Rent a horse and ride slowly; the horse’s hooves clatter on the grass, the breeze carries the scent of grass, and you feel like a hero in a martial arts movie 🥷. The grassland at dusk is stunning, with the sunset dyeing the grass golden-red and the sheep looking like white clouds resting on the ground. Every photo you take is wallpaper-worthy 📸. · Tacheng Accordion Cultural Town: A place full of exotic charm! Colorful houses line up neatly, with accordion and dance murals on the walls. Walking the streets feels like stepping into a fairy tale book 🎨. Occasionally, you can hear accordion music drifting from roadside shops, the rhythm so lively you want to dance along. Sitting in an outdoor café sipping milk tea while watching locals chat and laugh makes time feel stretched out and slow. · Antler Bay: The name itself is adorable! The grass in the canyon grows waist-high, and the pine trees by the stream are crooked. Sitting on a rock soaking your feet in the cool stream water is incredibly refreshing 💦. If you come in the morning, you can see mist floating over the grass like a white veil draping the grassland, with smoke rising from yurts in the distance. The scene is as warm and picturesque as a painting. Foodie must-tries 😋 · Hand-pulled meat: Bone-in lamb cooked until tender, sprinkled with salt to make it irresistibly fragrant. Eating it with your hands is especially satisfying, paired with piyazi (onions) it’s never greasy. One big plate is enough for two people 🐑. · Baursak: Deep-fried dough balls with a golden crispy crust. Soaking them in milk tea makes them soft and milky. Perfect for breakfast and very filling, especially with some pickled vegetables to whet your appetite 🥨. · Mare’s milk wine: A sweet and sour fermented drink with low alcohol content, tasting like a milky beverage. Chill it in summer for a refreshing and palate-cleansing sip. One sip warms you from throat to stomach 🍶. · Kazakh milk curds: A concentrated milk snack that’s slightly sour and salty, becoming more flavorful the more you chew. Carry a few pieces in your pocket as a snack; it’s filling and rich in calcium 🥛. Where to stay? 🏡 Staying in a grassland yurt is an amazing experience! At night, lying inside the yurt, you can hear the insects and wind outside. Pull back the curtain and see stars so dense they look like scattered diamonds ✨. If you want convenience, stay in the city—many hotels have ethnic-style decor, and you can enjoy freshly made baursak for breakfast. It’s easy to explore the town and try local food, offering great value for money. 3-day itinerary suggestion 🗺️ Day 1: Morning at Balruke Mountain to see wildflowers → Lunch with hand-pulled meat → Afternoon hiking to see streams → Night in a yurt stargazing Day 2: Morning horseback riding at Kurustai Grassland → Lunch with baursak and milk tea → Afternoon foot soaking and relaxing at Antler Bay → Evening drinking mare’s milk wine and chatting Day 3: Morning photo session at Accordion Town → Lunch snacking on milk curds → Afternoon leisurely shopping for souvenirs and heading home. Three days full yet relaxed. Packing list 📝 · Comfortable sneakers (for hiking and grassland walking, avoid sandals to prevent foot injuries) 👟 · Light jacket (cool mornings and evenings in the mountains, windy grasslands, easy to put on and take off, also blocks the sun) 🧥 · Sunglasses and hat (strong UV rays, or you won’t be able to open your eyes) 😎 · Small backpack (to carry water and snacks, as buying things on the grassland is inconvenient) 🎒 Helpful tips ✨ · Signal is weak on the grassland, download maps in advance and don’t wander off to avoid getting lost 📱. · Respect local customs: take off your shoes before entering yurts, don’t touch the herdsmen’s cattle or sheep casually, a smile and greeting go a long way. · Buy souvenirs from herdsmen’s homes—milk curds and dried meat are authentic, priced better than tourist spots, and you can see how they’re made 👍. August in Tacheng is a kind of “primitive and sincere” beauty. You don’t need to spend a lot to embrace vast grasslands, breathe fresh air, eat hearty meat, and drink sweet milk. You’ll have a great time feeling free and happy. Spend a few days here and you’ll realize happiness can be simple, and small expenses can bring abundant joy. This hidden gem is loved by everyone who visits 💖!

🏞️🌟 Yumin, this gem embedded in the northwest frontier of the motherland, a dazzling pearl on the southern edge of the Taegeuk Basin, is not only geographically remote but also a pure land for the soul to return to peace. 📚🐎 From ancient times to the present, this land has witnessed the vastness of the Qiang flute and Han moon, the bravery of the warriors and iron horses, and every inch of the land is soaked with the richness of history and the tenacity of the 'Little Poplar' spirit of the border guards. 🧘‍♂️🌿 If you long for a spiritual journey away from the hustle and bustle, Yumin is that rare tranquility and vastness. 🌄🏞️ 🌈Day 1: Exploring the Baluk Mountains: Listening to the Echoes of History At the break of dawn, our journey begins in the embrace of the Baluk Mountains. 🏞️👣 On the western edge of the towering mountain range lies a legend—'Little Poplar' border post, the inspiration for the heart-stirring song 'Little Poplar'. 🌏🎶 Standing here, gazing across the border, Lake Alakol in Kazakhstan is on the opposite side, and what surges in the heart is an endless deep affection for the country and home. The Balduku rock paintings hidden in the mountains seem like codes left by ancient people, waiting for you to decipher. ✨🖌️ These artworks, carved by time, range up to 1.2 meters in length and as small as just 10 centimeters, silently telling the stories of ancient civilizations. 🇨🇳🎵 🌈Day 2: Saluting the Little Poplar Post: Feeling the Glory of the Border Defense On the second day, we delve into the Little Poplar post, which is not just a geographical landmark but also a spiritual high ground. 🎶👂 Standing in front of the post, it's as if the melody of 'Little Poplar' echoes in the ears, a hymn to the selfless dedication of the border soldiers. Every gaze into the distance is a profound salute to the guardians of peace, and the soul is deeply cleansed on this land. 🕰️🏡 🌈Day 3: Traveling through 'Impressions of the Era': Reliving the Warmth of Old Times At the end of the journey, we slowly conclude in the 'Impressions of the Era' cultural experience park. This is not just a simple attraction, but a door opened to the past. 🍲🎥 The bustle of the People's Commune canteen, the nostalgia of the open-air cinema, the residential areas styled from the 60s to the 90s, and the unique large classrooms of that era, every corner is filled with a strong retro atmosphere. 🚶‍♂️🕰️ Here, you can slow down, immerse yourself in the purity and beauty of those years, taste the old flavors from memory, participate in a cross-temporal dialogue, and find that long-lost touch.

|||. Tacheng, Xinjiang | A place that is not too lively but very flavorful 🌍|||☘️Tacheng, Xinjiang, located on the border between China and Kazakhstan, is the city in the northwestern corner of China. Since ancient times, Tacheng has been one of the strategic locations for guarding the western Xinjiang. There are rivers and lakes crisscrossing the territory. The customs, costumes, food and other cultures of multiple ethnic groups blend together to form "Tacheng's unique diversified folk customs", which is known as the museum of Xinjiang folk customs. · ☘️There are Russian-style buildings, local Tatar pastries in Tacheng, cheerful accordion music, and the Tarbaghartai grassland, which is greener than the Yili grassland a month earlier. · ☘️Tacheng’s food is expected, but Tacheng’s style is unexpected · 🍂Russian style architecture The Red Building and Twin Towers Park are very representative of the various European-style architectural exteriors with red walls, pointed roofs and onion domes. This is related to the location of Tacheng, which is next to the former Soviet Union. In addition to the later artificially built imitation European buildings, there are indeed many former · 🍂Russian traces There is also the country's largest accordion museum here, which organizes accordion performances by hundreds of people every year, and the scene is very spectacular. There are more than 20 ethnic groups in the entire Tacheng area, and ethnic minorities account for nearly half of the population. This is also a place where many ethnic groups live together and feel the strongest. · 🍂Tacheng’s food Breaded lamb legs, Tatar pastries, black bread, sour plum soup, various jams, Russian food, eating in Tacheng is the best · 🍂Tacheng grassland The grassland here turns green one month earlier than the Yixing grassland, which means that the wild flowers here will bloom in May, and the grassland will turn from the spring and autumn pasture to the summer pasture in the front mountain. · 🔥『Play Recommendations』 1️⃣【Wild Fruit Forest】(visit time about 2 hours) The scenic area is located in the western part of the Wuerkashaer Mountains, with an altitude of 900 to 1,500 meters and a total area of ​​about 100,000 acres. The scenic area is dominated by wild apple trees and is a rare natural gene bank of apples in the world. There are many scenic spots such as Happy Valley and Starry Sky Camp. The unique and beautiful landscapes form a landscape painting that has both the elegance of the southern green mountains and the majesty of the northern steep mountains. · 2️⃣【Emin City Memory Museum】 (about 40 minutes) The Emin County Memory Museum is located in Yuliu Lane, Tasirhai Village. The exhibition hall uses old objects and a panoramic view to show the development and changes of Emin County since the 1950s, and recalls the spirit of unremitting struggle and hard work of the older generation of Emin people! · 3️⃣【Turgaxie Grassland】(Play time about 1 hour) This grassland is a place where spring comes earlier in Xinjiang. When the Tianshan Mountains and the Altai Mountains are still covered in snow, spring has quietly come to the Balruk Mountains. The green carpet is surrounded by golden, blue, red, white and pink flowers. Note: Due to seasonal reasons, herders can change to visit the Akchok grassland after cutting grass in late July or early August.

Yumin County's Jinyu Ecological Park is a 3A-level tourist attraction. The park is named to commemorate the deep exchange and profound friendship between Jinzhou and Yumin, as it was built with the support of Jinzhou, Liaoning. Covering an area of 1,500 acres, the park is an ideal destination for citizens and tourists to watch song and dance performances, relax, exercise, vacation, and entertain. Admission to the park is free, and it is open 24 hours a day.