[2024 Fuhai Attraction] Travel Guide for Ulungu Lake National Wetland Park (Updated Sep)

Lakes

Address:

Fuhai County, Altay Region

Opening times:

Opens at 09:00-21:00(Tickets available until 21:00; admission ends at 21:00)Open

Recommended sightseeing time:

2-3 hours

Phone:

0906-3668815

Ulungur Lake and Burqin: Colors of Sunset and Night

#travellerswonderland Ulungur Lake, a shimmering expanse in Burqin, Xinjiang, is a serene retreat for nature lovers. As the day fades, the sunset over the nearby Rainbow Beach (五彩滩) paints the landscape in vibrant hues of red, orange, and gold. By night, the Rainbow Bridge in Burqin comes alive, illuminated in brilliant colors, reflecting off the water below, creating a magical, almost surreal scene. A perfect blend of nature and modern charm. #UlungurLake #Burqin #RainbowBeach #SunsetViews #RainbowBridge #XinjiangTravel #ColorfulSunset #Nightscape #NatureAndCity #TravelChina

Aaron Loo

Where to go during National Day? Sayram Lake awaits you | A Paradise on Earth.

A Paradise on Earth. The first glance at Sayram Lake will captivate your heart with its dazzling sapphire blue. Sayram Lake It boasts various shades of blue, with sparkling reflections on the waves that make the gem-like pure lake surface even more precious. The beauty and awe it presents cannot be fully captured by a camera. This is the last drop of blue tears from the Atlantic. The blue of Sayram Lake is deep and brilliant, dreamlike and enchanting. Only when you see it with your own eyes can you truly appreciate its indescribable beauty and shock. 👔 Yili Temperature & Clothing Recommendations In August and September, summer can be a bit hot☀️. It is recommended to wear short sleeves and shorts, and bring some light jackets to cope with the temperature difference between morning and evening. Don't forget to bring sunglasses🕶️ and sunscreen to protect your skin! 🎒 Essential Items Documents: ID card, driver's license, student ID, etc. Personal items: sunscreen, moisturizing skincare products, daily toiletries Clothing: coat, thick jacket, knitwear, sweater, base layer, casual pants, flat shoes, sneakers Others: mask, tripod, daily medicines, sunglasses, etc. 🌅 Best Time to Visit: Suitable for all seasons, each season has its unique scenery. Spring is full of blooming flowers🌸, summer has blue waters🌊, autumn is golden🍂, and winter is covered in snow❄️. Check-in Points: 💧 Stroll along the lakeside, feel the breeze on your face, and the sparkling lake water. Every random shot is a masterpiece. The distant snow-capped mountains and the lake complement each other, creating a stunning view. You can run freely on the grassland by the lake and enjoy the embrace of nature. D1: Departure - Urumqi (pick up) D2: Urumqi - S21 Desert Highway - passing through Ulungur Lake - Colorful Beach (Yadan landform) - Burqin D3: Burqin - Kanas - Wolong Bay - Moon Bay - Fairy Bay - Secret Afternoon Tea - Qibaluoyi D4: Qibaluoyi - Hemu Village (God's Private Land) - Hemu D5: Hemu Village - Urho (Double Hemu Love) (stay at Western Region Villa) D6: Urho - World Devil City - Bole D7: Bole - Tour around Sayram Lake - Nalati D8: Nalati - Nalati Air Grassland - Bayinbuluke - Bayin Town D9: Bayin Town - Duku Highway - Qiaoerma Martyrs Memorial - Urumqi D10: Urumqi - Departure (drop off) Selling Point 1: 【Qibaluoyi Afternoon Tea】 Secret Birch Forest Afternoon Tea at Qibaluoyi Niche Ranch Selling Point 2: 【Ethnic Costume Change】 Wear Kazakh ethnic costumes and become the most beautiful "Wenxiu" Selling Point 3: 【Hemu Travel Photography】 Free Hemu DSLR travel photography, each person gets 9 lightly edited photos, no makeup Selling Point 4: 【Pastoral Life】 Experience the pastoral life in Qibaluoyi Air Ranch as described in "My Altay" Selling Point 5: 【Sun Chasing Tour】 1 sunrise + 3 sunsets in Hemu (Colorful Beach/Hemu/Bayinbuluke) Selling Point 6: 【Direct Bus Tour around Sayram Lake】 Stop and go freely Selling Point 7: 【Grassland Tour】 Altay Grassland/Yili Nalati Air Grassland/Qibaluoyi Air Ranch Selling Point 8: 【Most Beautiful Three Lakes】 Ulungur Lake/Kanas Lake/Sayram Lake Selling Point 9: 【Double Yadan】 Colorful Beach/World Devil City Colorful Yadan Landform Selling Point 10: 【Extended Play Time】 Deep tour of Kanas and Hemu for 6+ hours

KoaLa-Travel

National Day Trip to Xinjiang

The beautiful scenery of Xinjiang during the National Day is everywhere, but the crowded popular attractions can be really headache-inducing!! How to avoid the crowds during the National Day holiday? Check out this reverse travel guide compiled by Dali. Easily avoid pitfalls during the National Day holiday and enjoy your trip to Xinjiang! National Day Xinjiang Travel Tips: 💐 Kanas and Tianchi Lake are packed with people during the National Day holiday 💢 Some travel agencies may arrange shopping stops or rush schedules ☀️ Most tourists choose to visit in the morning or afternoon. It is recommended to set off at dawn or dusk to avoid peak crowds. 💞 Accommodation and tickets will be very tight during the National Day holiday, so book in advance to avoid unnecessary trouble. National Day No-Fail Scenic Spots and Activities: 💝 Ulungur Lake: Avoid the crowds at Colorful Beach, check in at Ulungur Lake in the morning or evening, and enjoy the unique desert lake scenery. Kuqa Grand Canyon: Choose less popular spots like Kuqa Grand Canyon during the National Day to avoid the crowds at popular attractions. The temperature is also moderate. 🍧 Devil City: The unique Yardang landform of Devil City is best enjoyed in the morning or at sunset to avoid high temperatures and see the most beautiful light and shadow effects. Sayram Lake: During the National Day holiday, the crowds are relatively small. Avoid the large tour groups in the morning and visit in the afternoon for a particularly peaceful experience. 🌐 National Day Outfit Suggestions: The temperature difference between morning and evening in Xinjiang in September and October is large, so bring a lightweight fleece and a windproof jacket. The UV rays in Xinjiang are still strong, so wear sunscreen, sunglasses, and a wide-brimmed hat to protect against the sun and wind. Non-slip hiking shoes: The terrain in Xinjiang is varied, especially in desert and canyon areas. Choose a pair of non-slip, wear-resistant hiking shoes suitable for various terrains and that protect your ankles. 🛍 A backpack is essential. It can hold personal items, a thermos, a water bottle, etc. Choose a style with waist support to reduce the burden of long-term carrying.

WhisperingWaves303

Ulungur Lake in Xinjiang, a dreamy paradise for summer cooling

🎈Summer Cooling Guide for Ulungur Lake in Xinjiang🎈 ✨Treasures, if you are looking for a perfect place to cool off in summer, you must not miss Ulungur Lake in Xinjiang!✨ 📍Location: Fuhai County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. 🚗Transportation: You can choose to drive there by yourself, and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way. 🌅Best Time: Early morning and evening in summer are the most pleasant times, allowing you to avoid the heat and enjoy the stunning lake view. 🎐Cooling Highlights: 🔸The boundless lake water sparkles under the sunlight, like a huge mirror, super beautiful. 🔸There is a large grassland by the lake, where you can lay down a picnic mat and enjoy leisure time. 🔸The breeze brings a touch of coolness, making one feel refreshed and delighted. 🔸The sunset in the evening is even more breathtaking, with the sky dyed orange-red, picturesque. 🥘Food Recommendations: There are various local specialties, such as tender grilled fish and delicious pilaf, which you must try. 👗Outfit Suggestions: You can wear a flowing dress or comfortable shorts, paired with a sun hat, for super photogenic shots. 📝Notes: 🔹Be sure to protect yourself from the sun, bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a sun umbrella. 🔹Protect the environment, do not litter. 🔹It might be a bit cool at night, remember to bring a light jacket. Come to Ulungur Lake and start a cool and comfortable summer journey!💖

enigma_7386

Altay's appeal is so strong that after 5 visits, I still yearn for more!

After watching the TV series 'My Altay', my heart raced back to Altay. The allure of Altay is indeed overwhelming; despite having been there four times, I can't stop thinking about it. Thus, I embarked on my fifth self-driving tour to Altay. Based on my five trips there, I've compiled a self-driving itinerary for those interested. 🚗 Itinerary Day1: Urumqi/Altay - Ulungur Lake - Burqin. - Ulungur Lake: A sea in the Gobi, the water is exceptionally blue on sunny days. - Burqin: A fairy-tale border town, featuring Russian-style streets and the popular 'Kanas Bridge'. Day2: Burqin - Hemu. - Stroll around Hemu Village, visit Hemu Bridge, Aid Xinjiang Bridge, and the birch forest. - Watch the sunset and enjoy a bonfire party at the Sunset Platform, and gaze at the stars and Milky Way at night. - Head to the Harden Platform in the morning to see the sunrise and morning mist. Day3: Hemu - Kanas. - Take a boat ride or raft on Kanas Lake. - Visit Fairy Bay to see the morning mist, and explore Moon Bay and Dragon Bay. Day4: Kanas - Return trip. 📝 Notes Tickets for Hemu and Kanas should be booked in advance. It's advisable to rent a car early for better deals. Tencent Maps can be used to customize self-driving routes for convenient trip planning. There's a significant temperature difference between day and night, so bring a thick coat; the UV rays are strong during the day, so be prepared for sun protection.

Amy7Ashford

A heavenly place, great for photography and fun

||Xinjiang, I finally arrived! This travel experience was super good, completely beyond my expectations. My route this time Day1: Urumqi—S201 Desert Highway—Wulungu Lake—Q Colorful Beach—Burqin Day2: Burqin—Q Hemu Bridge—Hemu Village—Hemu Starry Sky—Stay in Hemu Day3: Hemu—Fish Watching Pavilion—Q Fairy Bay Moon Bay Q Wolong Bay—Stay in Jiadengyu/Kanas Day4: Jiadengyu—Wuerhe Devil City—Wuerhe Day5: Wuerhe—Sayram Lake—Guozigou Bridge—Qingshui River Day6: Qingshui River—Q Qiongkushitai-Stay in Teks Day7: Qiongkushitai—Narat Day8: Narat—Q Duku Highway North Section—Tangbula Hundred Mile Gallery—Urumqi Highly recommended Hemu Village The scattered Tuvan pointed huts, together with the surrounding snow mountains, forests, blue sky, and white clouds, form a unique natural and cultural landscape. Sayram Lake I saw the thick ice here colliding fiercely under the push of wind and waves, piling up a continuous ice wall, ice dam or iceberg on the shore, which is particularly spectacular.

InternationalJetsetter#444

Ladies who want to travel to Xinjiang, look here for nanny-level advice

【Weather and outfit for January-February】 🌡 Indoor tour: 25~28°C (heating) 🌡 Outdoor tour: -10°C~-30°C ❄️ Keeping warm is important!! Dress stylishly on the outside, keep warm on the inside (fleece vests, down jackets, small vests are all good) ❄️ Waterproof snow boots, high boots (once your feet are cold, your whole body will be cold, so you can buy foot warmers) ❄️ Scarves, hats, the fluffier the better (for warmth and photos) Bright colored clothes like red, orange, yellow (very photogenic and great for photos) ❗️❗️About joining a tour group Unless you have rich self-driving experience, I suggest you join a tour group directly! The distance between each scenic spot in Xinjiang is hundreds of kilometers, and the transportation is extremely inconvenient. Self-driving is not only tiring but also a bit dangerous. Besides considering the route planning, you have to book hotels, find places to refuel, and consider meals or ticket issues, it's really stressful! This team is really warm-hearted, great! 【Recommended itinerary for January-February】 🏔️ Altay 4 days D1: Altay-Kanas-Kanas D2: Kanas-Hemu D3: Hemu skiing-Hemu D4: Hemu-Altay-End of the tour 🏔️ Taipei Xinjiang Panorama Skiing + Hot Spring 8 days D1: Urumqi-S21 Desert Highway-Tour Ulong Lake-Sea Devil City-Burqin D2: Burqin-Kanas-Hemu D3: Hemu play all day D4: Hemu-Devil City-Wuerhe D5: Wuerhe-Sayram Lake D6: Sayram Lake-Guozigou Bridge-Liuxing Street-Yining D7: Yining-Swan Spring-Tianci Hot Spring D8: Tianci Hot Spring-Shawan Big Chicken-Urumqi-End of the tour Tour TIPS ① The outdoor temperature on the mountain in winter is low, -18~-30°C, wear as thick as you can, bring a thermos, and prepare more warmers～ ② Kanas and Hemu may be closed due to heavy snow, so don't make your schedule too tight～ ③ Be sure to wear soft-soled anti-skid shoes! Prepare sunglasses, the sun is very dazzling when it's good, it can cause snow blindness.

BenjaminReynolds82

The romance of Fuhai, who understands it, my family

👭Sisters, this place, everyone must rush! Fuhai is not a sea, but a small city. This small city🏙 was originally called Burentohai, and later changed its name to Fuhai with the local people's good expectations for their hometown. 🚦Transportation ✈️Airplane: Take a plane to Altay City, and then take a car to Fuhai County. 🚂Train: Departing from Urumqi: Take K9735 or plan to arrive at Fuhai Station, Altay Departure: Take K9736 to Fuhai Station. 🚗Self-driving: S21 Aowu Expressway or National Highway 576, 217, 216 can all reach. 🧐🧐🧐Recommended Must Play ✅Wulungu Lake: Next to the Aowu Expressway, self-driving can appreciate ✅Bird watching: Wulungu Lake is one of the freshwater lakes, the wetland area is very high, so this is also a place where many birds nest and breed, so many people come here to watch birds, a spring bird watching photography📷 contest will be held in April, . ✅Touch fish: Wulungu Lake can not only watch birds but also touch fish. This is a famous golden fishing ground in North Xinjiang, producing various cold water fish, dog fish, etc. ✅Pasture transfer: Every June, the Shalburak pasture more than 100 kilometers away from Fuhai County will hold a million Altay sheep transfer ceremony. It's very grand. ✅Winter fishing: The fishing period is from December to March of the following year. If you are here around January 20, you can enjoy the traditional and ancient lake awakening net ceremony of Wulungu Lake fishermen. You can participate in the auction of the first fish on the spot, taste the Fuhai fish full fish feast, etc. ⚠️Tips ‼️You must wear very thick, because it is really cold. ‼️If you go for the first time, you definitely do not recommend self-driving, because the attractions in Xinjiang are scattered, there is a lot of snow, so safety first.

CHRISTOPHER BARRETT

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