Manas County Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)

Zhangye City District, Dafo Temple, Shanxi Guild Hall, Mutuo Temple

⛰【Attraction Guide】 📍Detailed Address: Shanxi Guild Hall, Zhangye Dafo Temple, Mutuo Temple 🚗Transportation Guide: City bus route 1 goes directly there, and taking a taxi is also very cheap, about five yuan from the high-speed train station to Dafo Temple 💰Ticket Price: Dafo Temple ticket is 38 yuan 🌟Highlights: Just in time for the May Day holiday to catch the Flower God worship event, which coincides with the blooming peonies in the park The main hall of Dafo Temple houses a huge reclining Buddha, which is immediately visible upon entering the scenic area, creating a profound impact The second hall is a Buddhist exhibition, featuring some precious cultural relics unearthed from Dafo Temple, worth visiting Shanxi Guild Hall is tucked away in a corner, representing typical Ming and Qing architecture, with very exquisite bracketing, worth a look 📌Little Tips: No photography allowed in the Great Buddha Hall! Mutuo Temple is located in the city square, enjoy the view from a distance, and experience the leisurely contentment of this small northwestern city.

The Dafo Temple, which is free of admission in March, is truly breathtaking

Xinchang, a severely underrated small county, offers a shock that far exceeds expectations with its Dafo Temple. It is also the filming location for TV dramas such as 'Zhou Sheng Ru Gu' and 'Lianhua Lou', and is even referred to as the 'Dunhuang of Yue Kingdom', with a history of over 1600 years. Before March 31st, the free admission policy for Dafo Temple continues, with no reservation required! Only the largest Buddha in the south of the Yangtze River requires a flower and incense ticket for 20, but I've discovered a treasure route that allows for free entry. Free tour route: Dafo Temple Shicheng Entrance → Petrified Forest Buddha Mountain Holy Land → Arhat Cave → Buddha Heart Plaza → Qiguang Clean Residence → Thousand Buddha Pagoda → Prajna Valley → Life Release Pond The largest Buddha in the south of the Yangtze River → Buddha Heart Plaza Dry Buddha Zen Institute Shuanglin Grottoes → Dafo Temple Exit Travel Tips Navigation: Xinchang Dafo Temple Opening hours: 8:30-17:30 Transportation: 1.5 hours from Ningbo, public transportation can take high-speed rail Direct to Shengzhou Xinchang Station, only 15 minutes from the scenic area Parking: There are several parking lots at the entrance of the scenic area, parking is convenient Tour duration: Dafo Temple is quite large, the estimated tour duration is about 4 hours Tickets: Free admission before March 31st, original price resumes in April Scenic features: The Buddha statues under the cliff are heart-stirring, with a 50-meter waterfall cascading down, offering a view at every step, reminiscent of the charm of Jiangnan gardens. It's like stepping into a martial arts world, with the mountain-bodied Buddha, it's hard to distinguish what is mountain and what is Buddha at times. Don't miss this hidden gem when traveling in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai, and Dafo Temple is definitely worth adding to our must-visit list. Note: The Fat Sister's Spring Pancakes near Dafo Temple are really worth a try, with the pig head meat spring pancake highly recommended~ I hope you can also leave beautiful memories in this carbohydrate kingdom~

Dragons are frequently seen on Beijing Road, which is full of New Year's atmosphere

If you want to catch the early New Year's atmosphere, don't just know to go to Yide Road. Beijing Road is already full of New Year's atmosphere. The Red Mansion and the Big Buddha Temple are already decorated with dragons, which are beautiful. 📍Location: Beijing Road Pedestrian Street, Guangzhou 🚇Subway: Exit A of Beijing Road Station on Line 6

The last bus of Ginkgo is absolutely beautiful! It's right by the West Lake, hurry up and rush

The last bus of Ginkgo is absolutely beautiful! It's right by the West Lake, hurry up and rush The ginkgo of the Big Buddha Temple ruins is always slower than other places. The ginkgo in Hangzhou city has basically fallen, but it has finally turned yellow. The latecomers are always more stunningly beautiful. The ginkgo is layered on the small house, stone bench, full of golden beauty

In this lifetime, one must drive on the S101 National Defense Highway

From Kuitun through Bayingou to Lujiaowan, Tangjiashimenzi, Kenswat Reservoir to Baili Danxia, and then to the geographical center of Asia, the connecting road here is the S101 provincial highway. The entire journey is free of charge, with landscapes ranging from grand canyons to grassland snow mountains, and then to the colorful Danxia landforms. It is yet another must-drive scenic avenue in one's lifetime. A full crossing requires preparing for an entire day.

Urumqi's Lesser-Known Scenic Spot - Kensiwater Reservoir.

A lake exists atop a high mountain. Standing by the roadside, even if you crane your neck, you can't see its graceful figure. Only by climbing and crossing the steep peaks can the mysterious green lake leap into your eyes. Kensiwater Lake, like a winding, slender jade, quietly flows among the blooming mountains, clear and serene, green and pure. Since the beginning of spring, Kensiwater Reservoir has become a popular route for hikers from Urumqi and Shihezi. Kensiwater Reservoir is about 140 kilometers from Urumqi, mostly via highway. Hikers take a bus to the vicinity of the reservoir and then walk 10 to 15 kilometers to reach it. The scenery along the way is beautiful, with blue skies, clear waters, snow-capped mountains, Danxia landforms, and flowers catching the eye. Hikers enjoy the scenery and take photos as they walk, feeling very relaxed! This place is like a freshly completed oil painting. The colors are rich yet naturally fresh, with peaks, lakes, canyons, trees... The upper reaches of the Manas River, Kensiwater, formed a high mountain lake due to the construction of a water conservancy dam. The Manas River water gathers to form a lake, winding through the mountains, twisting and turning with no end in sight. The river water is pure green, calm as a mirror. Climbing high and looking far, one feels refreshed and delighted.

Changji Kenswat Reservoir - Yang Ma's praised Manas Blue Lake

Xinjiang Kenswat Reservoir - blending blue into the perfect lake. A secret place under the Tianshan Mountains - Kenswat Reservoir is located in the middle of Xinjiang, so the creator gave Tianshan magnificent scenery and abundant snow water. Whether we go to southern Xinjiang or northern Xinjiang, we can see the shadow of Tianshan snow water. These melted Tianshan snow water nourishes this land and people far away from the sea all year round. They either gather into lakes, like one blue or green gem after another, shining in various places in Tianshan; or they rush down, nourishing the people on both sides of the river. If they are allowed to flow away, it is a bit wasteful for water-deficient Xinjiang. Therefore, the people here have artificially built reservoirs. In spring, when the snow melts, the small rivers on the Tianshan Mountains also obviously increase. At this time, they are stored and then introduced to places that need water when the weather is hot and dry. This is a full use of water. Kenswat - Mongolian language means the place where the water flows converge, belongs to the Manas Red Mountain structural belt, is a typical Jurassic Karazha group landform. It is recommended to go in March-April, navigate to Kenswat Reservoir, about 160 kilometers away from Urumqi. I went in April, the lake was all blue ice, bring a drone, it is not recommended to go down to the reservoir.

In this lifetime, one must drive on the S101 National Defense Highway

From Kuitun through Bayingou to Lujiaowan, Tangjiashimenzi, Kenswat Reservoir to Baili Danxia, and then to the geographical center of Asia, the connecting road here is the S101 provincial highway. The entire journey is free of charge, with landscapes ranging from grand canyons to grassland snow mountains, and then to the colorful Danxia landforms. It is yet another must-drive scenic avenue in one's lifetime. A full crossing requires preparing for an entire day.

[Self-driving Xinjiang's most beautiful highway Manas River and River Valley High Platform] Manas River: In Manas, except for the Tiffany Blue Reservoir, it is worthwhile to go to the riverside. The cows are lying leisurely on the grass, not at all. Fear of vehicles and tourists. Someone with a pet dog next to the river, some with food, it seems that this is also a wild place to enjoy life. We parked the car on the riverside and took a nap here. River Valley: Then continue to Manas, another place worth going: River Valley. This is a place where you can stand on the commanding heights and overlook the panorama. The fun of self-driving may be so free, stop and go. Going through the Gobi also experienced the clear spring, and experienced the yellow sand also experienced the blue. In various experiences, there has been more understanding among the little friends. While walking into the world of nature, I also entered the world of people. From Manas River to Dushanzi there is still about 116km, so we continue on the road

In this lifetime, one must drive on the S101 National Defense Highway

From Kuitun through Bayingou to Lujiaowan, Tangjiashimenzi, Kenswat Reservoir to Baili Danxia, and then to the geographical center of Asia, the connecting road here is the S101 provincial highway. The entire journey is free of charge, with landscapes ranging from grand canyons to grassland snow mountains, and then to the colorful Danxia landforms. It is yet another must-drive scenic avenue in one's lifetime. A full crossing requires preparing for an entire day.