Xinyuan Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Nalati Scenic Area Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
I regret going to Yili Narati in Xinjiang in the summer! The disappointment is comparable to a heartbreak
But if you don't want to go to Xinjiang in winter, then you definitely shouldn't miss it in summer! 😍
Visiting Yili after April is simply a divine level of beauty! The ice and snow melt away, the grass and spruce are dripping with greenery😀, passing through snow-capped mountains, steep ridges, and meadows, you can also see the adorable flocks of sheep🐏. The little houses on the green slopes and the clouds in the sky☁ make you feel like you're in a fairy tale world.
The most beautiful season of the Yili grassland has arrived, come and feel it! 👣
✅Must-see attractions in Yili:
🌲Shata Tourist Area: The dreamy staircase to the snow mountains.
🌲Zhao Su·Yili: A beautiful two-dimensional fairy tale world.
🌲Tianma Yuhe: The homeland of the heavenly horses.
🌲Kalajun Scenic Area: Here is the summer of Miyazaki's manga.
🌲Qiongkushitai: The village from the fairy tales.
🌲Narati Grassland: Stroll through the endless sea of flowers on the aerial grassland.
🌲Sailimu Lake: The last tear of the Atlantic.
🌲Lavender Manor: The Eastern Provence, encounter the purple romance.
8-day tour itinerary recommendation for Yili: 👇👇
🔷Day 1: Urumqi→Pick up from the airport
🔷Day 2: Urumqi→Sailimu Lake→Lavender Farm→Yining
🔷Day 3: Yining→Shata→Zhao Su Wetland Park→Zhao Su
🔷Day 4: Zhao Su→Qiongkushitai→Tekes
🔷Day 5: Tekes→Kalajun→Xinyuan/Narati
🔷Day 6: Xinyuan/Narati→Narati Aerial Grassland→Bayinbuluke
🔷Day 7: Bayinbuluke→Duku Highway→Tangbula Hundred Mile Gallery→Urumqi
🔷Day 8: Urumqi→Send off to the airport
Xinjiang food recommendations:
🔴Xinjiang's internet-famous big plate chicken, Xinjiang barbecue, roasted buns...😍
Nalati
🌌The Nalati Tourist Center can go to the Sky Prairie and Valley Prairie. The Valley Prairie is located in Xinyuan County, Yili State, Xinjiang, with an altitude of more than 2,000 meters. It is a place that Xinjiang people admire.
🏔Looking far away, you can see the Kabamba main peak covered with ice and snow all year round. At the foot of the mountain, the grass is like shade, the forest is dense on the waist of the mountain, the top of the mountain is covered with snow, the rushing Gongnais River roars past, the spruce stands tall, the grass is green, it is a veritable sky prairie. Its large scale, beautiful scenery and pleasant scenery make tourists feel as if they are in a beautiful painting.
🏞Nalati Valley Prairie is one of the four major valley prairies in the world, and it is as famous as the famous Swiss mountains. The Valley Prairie has the Wusun Camp, the Wusun Horse Team statue, the Prairie Tribe, and the Kazakh herders' felt tents and local delicacies such as roast buns, roast naan, handmade yogurt, and daily necessities.
China's Most Beautiful ◆ Six Great Grasslands
Grasslands,
Our country's grasslands are diverse,
Stretching thousands of kilometers from east to west,
The ingenious work of nature,
Has created these pure lands.
Hulunbuir Eastern Grassland
The sky is high and the clouds are low, the grass is fragrant, herds of cattle and sheep, fine horses, thousands of crisscrossing rivers, they meander and twist, forming the unique brilliant scroll of the grassland.
Ili Grassland
The Ili Grassland is the Narati Grassland, "Narati" means: the first place to see the sun, in summer, it is the most beautiful "Jiangnan outside the Great Wall".
Xilingol Grassland
Xilingol Grassland is a treasure, a green ocean, various flowers compete for beauty, herdsmen ride horses, cattle and sheep roam, it is a feast for the eyes.
Mao Ya Alpine Grassland
In the embrace of the mountains, the grassland is lush like the sea, the wild flowers are blooming in purple and red, and a roll is full of fragrance.
Naqu Alpine Grassland
Naqu is located between the Tanggula Mountain Range and the Nyainqentanglha Mountain Range, it is a sparsely populated virgin land, every summer, the vegetation is most lush.
Qilian Mountain Grassland
The scenery of Qilian Mountain Grassland is picturesque, the sky is high and the clouds are light, summer is like spring, the blue waves are vast, horses, cattle, and sheep are dotted among them, returning to nature in an instant, returning to simplicity, like a fairyland.
A comprehensive guide to Xinjiang tourism! Beautiful scenery, delicious food, none can be missed!
Xinjiang, this mysterious and rich land, under the influence of the Silk Road, has bred a unique style. This time, let me share with you a travel experience in Xinjiang, as well as some precautions and accommodation recommendations.
First of all, for those who go to Xinjiang for the first time, my suggestion is to choose Urumqi as the first stop. The transportation here is convenient, and the time difference is two hours later than Beijing time, remember to adjust your biological clock! In Urumqi, you can visit the natural scenery such as Tianshan Tianchi and Nanshan Pasture, and feel the magnificence of Xinjiang.
In terms of accommodation, different regions have different places to stay. For Kanas, Hemu and Sayram Lake, you can choose to stay in Beitun City, Jiadengyu and Burqin. These places are not only close to the attractions, but also have complete facilities, which can allow you to get sufficient rest during the journey.
If you come to Narati Grassland, I strongly recommend you to stay in the log cabins in the scenic area. There, you can better appreciate the starry sky and increase the play time. Imagine, on the quiet grassland, looking up at the stars, do you feel extremely relaxed and comfortable?
Speaking of self-driving routes, I want to recommend an Yili ring line. This route starts from Urumqi, passes through Sayram Lake, Huocheng, Zhaosu, Tekes, Qiongkushitai, Narati and Duku Highway, and finally returns to Urumqi from Dushanzi. The entire route is about 2300 kilometers, requires 12 days, and drives an average of 5-6 hours a day. On this route, you will appreciate the magnificent scenery and rich cultural landscape of Xinjiang.
In terms of attractions, I recommend Qiongkushitai, Huocheng Lavender, Tangbula Fairy Lake, Narati Grassland, Sayram Lake and Duku Highway. Qiongkushitai is a charming fairy tale forest with tall pine trees and clear streams; Huocheng Lavender is a romantic purple flower sea, which makes people intoxicated; Tangbula Fairy Lake is a small popular secret, the lake is green as jade; Narati Grassland is a beautiful air grassland and valley grassland, with herds of cattle and sheep, picturesque scenery; Sayram Lake is a beautiful lake, the lake is clear and bottomless; Duku Highway is a journey that makes people feel the four seasons, and the scenery along the way is changeable and beautiful.
Of course, the food in Xinjiang is also not to be missed. Big plate chicken, lamb skewers, roasted lamb chops, rack meat, roasted buns and other delicious foods make people drool. In addition, there are old yogurt, cold water fish, hand-grabbed rice, bagged meat and latiao and other special foods waiting for you to taste. Here, your taste buds will be greatly satisfied.
In general, this trip to Xinjiang is an unforgettable experience. From Urumqi to the Yili ring line, to the Narati Grassland and the Duku Highway, I have felt the unique style and beautiful scenery of Xinjiang. At the same time, I have also summarized some precautions and accommodation recommendations, hoping to provide some help and reference for your trip to Xinjiang.
Now plan your trip to Xinjiang! On this beautiful land, you will gain unforgettable memories and wonderful experiences. Wish you a pleasant journey!
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Sayram Lake Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Xinjiang | Travel Guide
Xinjiang Travel🔥|8 days 7 nights small group🏜️average 6k➕|||If autumn is very beautiful🍁
Northern Xinjiang accounts for seven points😆
God is not stingy
The most beautiful oil painting in the world🌅
All sprinkled on this land
If you have already missed the summer in Northern Xinjiang🍃
Then you must not miss the autumn colors of Northern Xinjiang🍂
Snow mountains and layered forests surround Hemu
Birch forest falls into a golden color🌅
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🌈Recommended route
Day1 All over the country—Airport/Station pick-up—Urumqi Stay: Urumqi
Day1 Urumqi—Tianshan Tianchi—S21 Desert Highway---Burqin Stay: Burqin
Day2 Burqin—Kanas Guanyutai—Kanas Lake—Kanas Stay: Kanas Scenic Area
Day3 Kanas—Kanas Sanwan—Hemu Stay: Hemu Scenic Area
Day4 Hemu—World Devil City—Karamay Stay: Karamay
Day5 Karamay—Sayram Lake—Jinghe Stay: Jinghe
Day6 Jinghe—Anjihai Grand Canyon—Urumqi Stay: Urumqi
Day8 Urumqi—Airport/Station drop-off—Warm home Happy end of the trip
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🌈Trip highlights
🔴No stop during the Spring Festival, set off immediately
🔴Deep play for 8 days, small group of 6 people, average 💰5K+
🔴2 nights in original log cabin accommodation
🔴24-hour online customer service, airport pick-up
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🔥What the trip includes
1. Transportation: Local comfortable car, guarantee one seat per person
2. Accommodation: Hotels listed in the package itinerary, 4 nights comfortable accommodation + 2 nights log cabin
3. Hotel: Clean and comfortable double standard room with private bathroom
4. Section car: Kanas, Hemu, Devil City, Sayram Lake, Tianchi, Keketuohai
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🍁——Travel Tips——🍁
✨The temperature difference between day and night in Xinjiang is large, please bring enough clothes
✨The sunshine time is long, please bring sun protection products
✨Xinjiang has a 2-hour time difference, meal times are late
✨The climate in Xinjiang is dry, please bring hydration products etc.
✨Photo matching: sunglasses, scarves, ethnic costumes, decorations, etc.
✨In ethnic minority areas, please respect the local people's lifestyle etc.
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The most beautiful and comfortable place is Sailimu Lake
The recent sunset time of Sailimu Lake is 19:15, the sunrise time is 10:10, the highest temperature is -5, the lowest is -14, and the recent weather of Sailimu Lake is very good.
Moreover, the weather forecast of Sailimu Lake is not very accurate. Several times the forecast is cloudy or overcast, but when I arrive at Sailimu Lake, it is sunny. So I always tell tourists that Sailimu Lake really depends on luck!
It is suggested to drive by oneself or pack a small group for free travel to Sailimu Lake, which is very convenient. I have prepared a hot pot for the snow field. It's really comfortable to eat hot pot while watching the sunset! The ice pushing of Sailimu Lake is about to start.
Sayram Lake
Sayram Lake is a pearl at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang, China. It is the largest alpine moraine lake in China and one of the most famous attractions in the Tianshan Mountains. Here are some experiences you can try when visiting Sayram Lake:
1. Enjoy the lake and mountain scenery: Surrounded by mountains, the lake is clear and clean. You can walk along the lake or take a boat tour to enjoy the lake and mountain scenery and feel the tranquility and beauty of nature.
2. Climb the surrounding peaks: There are some peaks suitable for hiking and climbing around Sayram Lake, such as Bogda Peak and Klar Peak. You can choose to climb the peaks and overlook the magnificent scenery of the entire Sayram Lake.
3. Experience ethnic culture: There are ethnic minorities such as Kazakhs and Kirgiz living around Sayram Lake. You can experience the local ethnic customs and culture, taste delicious food, enjoy ethnic song and dance performances, and understand their traditional way of life.
4. Watch wild animals and plants: The area around Sayram Lake is a unique ecological environment of the Tianshan Mountains. You can watch various wild animals and plants, such as brown bears, snow leopards, squirrels, etc., as well as alpine meadows and vegetation at different altitudes.
5. Photography: The scenery of Sayram Lake is beautiful and is a paradise for photographers. You can record the lake and mountain scenery, ethnic customs, and natural landscapes at any time, leaving beautiful moments.
6. Participate in outdoor activities: The scenery of Sayram Lake is different in all seasons. Summer is suitable for fishing, boating, and picnicking in the grassland, while winter is suitable for skiing, ice fishing, and other winter sports.
Sayram Lake is an ideal holiday destination. You can enjoy the gifts of nature here and feel the tranquility and peace that is isolated from the world. When visiting, please protect the environment, love nature, and visit in a civilized manner.
Just returned from Altay, to tell the truth
On the 6th day of coming to North Xinjiang, my aesthetic threshold has been blown up.
The grand snow and the scarce tourists are in stark contrast.
It's like walking into a real version of 'The Cold Wonderland and The End of the World'!!
Riding an off-road vehicle, traveling through the forest and snow.
From the fairy-tale Kanas Three Bays
To the fairy-tale Hemu Village, Frost Ice Ling, Unfrozen River, Sayram Lake Blue Ice
There is no most beautiful, the next second is always more beautiful!!
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Ride a sled during the day, stay at the Sayram Lake RV camp at night.
Stars and sunrise come to visit.
The southern child finally realized the wish of jumping in the snow with 80 cm thick snow.
P1-8 are all real shots.
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❄North Xinjiang Snow Season Forecast
The snow-watching period in Xinjiang is particularly long.
From October every year to April of the following year, it is the ice and snow period.
The weather forecast shows:
The Kanas area will usher in a medium to large range of snowfall.
November-December is the off-peak season for snow appreciation.
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❄Big Traffic TIPS:
Going to Xinjiang in November-December is considered off-season throughout the year.
The ticket price is equivalent to 20% of the peak season.
The one-way trip during the peak season costs 3k+, while the round trip is only 1k+ at this time.
Compared to the ticket prices of popular snow-watching places in the Northeast.
The cost performance is very high.
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Gather in Urumqi.
There are multiple direct flights from Guangzhou and Shenzhen, with convenient transportation.
Disband in Altay, you can freely arrange skiing time.
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❄8-day itinerary in North Xinjiang:
Day 1-3
Gather in Urumqi-Sayram Lake-Urho Devil City
Day 4-6
Burqin-Kanas-Hemu
Day 7-8
Disband in Altay
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❄Highlights & Differentiated Experience:
√Bus + off-road vehicle, flexible and deep exploration of beautiful scenery
√Kanas + Hemu + Sayram Lake, connecting the most essence of winter snow scenery in North Xinjiang
√Take a cable car to the top of Jike Burlin, overlooking the powder snow paradise.
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❄Preferred Accommodation:
√Stay in the luxury RV camp at Sayram Lake, the peak season is as high as ￥3-4k/night.
You can enjoy the blue ice without going out.
Capture the beautiful sunrise and the starry sky without light pollution.
√Stay in boutique homestays in Kanas and Hemu scenic spots.
Independent bathroom, you can take a hot bath every day.
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Xinghua Ditch Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Yili Turgene Apricot Valley—A place where fallen flowers express their passion, and the green grass is lush
For photographers, Xinjiang seems to always fit a popular internet phrase—
'Xinjiang is so vast, I want to go see it.'
Xinjiang has summer's flowers, autumn's trees, winter's snow, but what is there to see in the still-too-cold spring?
By April, the south of the Yangtze River has already passed the season of cherries and apricots, with slanting rain and gentle breezes, and the quiet fall of petals. Yet, at this time, Xinjiang has the extremely famous 'Apricot Valley'.
Located in the Turgene Township of Xinyuan County in Yili, the Apricot Valley is the largest remaining wild apricot forest from the 14th century, covering more than 30,000 acres, and is one of the areas in Xinjiang where wild apricot forests are relatively concentrated. By mid-April, the apricot blossoms on the sunlit slopes of Turgene Township are already budding and blooming.
Watching the 'live broadcast' of online selfies every day, timing the visit to attend this Xinjiang 'flower feast' punctually, only to encounter 'unexpected changes in the weather', a sudden spring rain.
A sigh, 'The forest flowers have withered away with the spring, all too hastily.'
Spring is both a grand feast of flowers and a time when the feast ends, leaving nothing but fallen petals. Time cycles through the blooming and falling of flowers, intoxicating a period of fleeting years.
The apricot trees on the slopes of the valley grow naturally, without any pattern, haphazardly clustered together. Following the Apricot Valley upwards, with the increase in altitude, the apricot blossoms gradually become sparse, until higher up there are only little red dots of buds waiting to bloom.
A wind and rain leave only a few white flowers on one or two branches of the apricot trees on the slopes of the valley, which the tourists treat as the remaining stars and photograph incessantly. Not content with not capturing this pink cloud, we went to several other mountain valleys in search of survivors after the storm, and in front of the house of an elderly Kazakh woman, I took my first photo of an apple tree full of flowers.
Rushed to Turgene to photograph the apricot blossoms only to find 'loneliness', but it turned out to be 'if one place doesn't shine, another will; lost a sesame seed, but found a big watermelon.' At this time in Yili, the slopes are green, the trees are lush, pleasing to the eyes, intoxicating the heart.
Wang Anshi's 'A stream wraps around the green fields, and two mountains form a gate to welcome the greenery.' It's as if paint has been splashed here, but only one color: green. The gentle slopes shaped like steamed buns, one beautiful curve after another. At this moment, I recall the recently popular dance 'Only This Green', who else but someone could unfold this 'Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains' painting in the great beauty of Xinjiang.
'Mountains and waters as if dyed with ink
As though the cinnabar painting is still wet
The sky a deep indigo blue
The shimmering light like satin...'
Come to Xinjiang in spring
This is truly not a fairy tale world🤩 2024 Xinjiang Apricot Blossom Season Guide||Apricot blossoms are not 🙅♀️exclusive to the south of the Yangtze River. In fact, the apricot blossoms in Xinjiang are also very beautiful.
Every early spring, the apricot blossoms 🤩 on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang bloom in succession.
On the slopes, in the valleys, under the snow-capped mountains, in the solitary villages, beside the cattle and sheep,
The apricot blossoms 🌸 bloom majestically everywhere, interpreting the spring colors of Xinjiang in an exaggerated, bold, yet just right manner.
Spring Apricot Blossom 4️⃣ Top Viewing Spots & Times
🔹 Along the Datong Township in the Pamir Plateau
📆 Best viewing period: From late March to early April
🎫 Ticket: Free
Coming here is like entering a paradise.
Centuries-old apricot trees cover the sky, and cloud-like blossoms proudly bloom on the branches.
The white and pink apricot blossoms, set against the distant snow-capped mountains and the tall dark mountains, resemble a fine watercolor painting.
🔹 Turgen in Xinyuan County, Ili Region
📆 Best viewing period: From early to mid-April
🎫 Ticket: Turgen Apricot Blossom Valley ticket 30 yuan/person; Kuerdening scenic area ticket 60 yuan
The entire Ili River Valley can be called a huge 'Apricot Blossom Valley'.
Among them, Turgen Apricot Blossom Valley is the largest primitive wild apricot forest left from the Middle Ages.
Stretching for more than ten kilometers, the pink and white apricot blossoms decorate each mountain top and ridge.
In addition to wild apricot trees, there are also about 60 other types of wild fruit trees in Daxigou.
Generally speaking, after the wild apricot blossoms in Daxigou bloom, wild sour plum blossoms, wild hawthorn blossoms, and wild apple blossoms follow closely behind.
One type blooms after another, and sometimes they bloom together, with the entire blooming period lasting for more than a month.
In the early spring of Xinjiang, the apricot blossoms of Turpan are considered the first spring of Xinjiang.
With the arrival of spring, the apricot blossoms in Toksun County bloom as expected, and the scenery is extremely beautiful.
The apricot blossoms are like gauze and dreams, like fog bathing in the spring sunshine, adorning the majestic mountains.
I declare!! The apricot blossoms in Yili, Xinjiang are more beautiful than the cherry blossoms in Japan
"Where is the tavern? Ask the cowherd boy," he points to the Apricot Blossom Village."
In many people's impression, apricot trees🌳 seem to be closer to the fish and rice region of Jiangnan, perhaps in the eyes of the world, apricot trees are a kind of "delicate" tree species, only growing in mild regions. Little do they know, Northwest China is one of the centers of apricot origin, and this land of the Western Regions has been covered with apricot forests for a thousand years🌳
Apricot trees in Xinjiang🌳: cold-resistant, wind-resistant, drought-resistant, extremely adaptable, and grow freely and unrestrained.
Spring in Xinjiang is the season of apricot blossoms everywhere🌸.
Where can you see apricot blossoms
👉The apricot blossoms in Xinjiang are mainly distributed in the following places (the flowering period varies from place to place):
Turpan's Toksun County (mid to late March) Toksun County is the earliest place in Xinjiang where spring arrives and apricot blossoms bloom.
Along the Datong Township of the Pamir Plateau (late March) Nearly 300 kilometers long, the ancient Tashkurgan River has formed a spectacular long corridor of apricot blossoms🛤.
Xinyuan County's Turgan in the Ili region (early to late April) A vast primitive wild apricot forest dating back to the 14th century🌳.
Huocheng's Daxigou wild fruit forest (mid to late April) The apricot blossoms here bloom on the ridges, adding a sense of layering. Grassland Wild Apricot Blossoms (late April to early May) Every year in late April
The wild apricot blossoms on the slopes of the Nalati Grassland gradually bloom.
The most important factor affecting the flowering period of apricot blossoms is temperature. Generally speaking, the lower the temperature, the later the flowers bloom.
When the pink and white apricot blossoms envelop this land of Xinjiang, no matter who it is, coming to Xinjiang during the apricot blossom season can experience the most romantic spring
Best destinations for spring flower viewing in China during March to April! Worth bookmarking
⏳Tibet Linzhi • Peach Blossoms
✅The Jiangnan of the snow land, China's beautiful peach blossoms
【Blossom Period】: Mid-March to late April
【Viewing Spots】Gala Peach Blossom Village, along Highway 318, Sosong Village, Kasmu Village, Daze Village, Bomi Peach Blossom Valley, Entrance to the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon...
⏳Hubei Wuhan • Cherry Blossoms
✅The cherry blossom city of China
【Blossom Period】March to April
【Viewing Spots】East Lake Cherry Garden, East Lake Moshan Scenic Area, Qingchuan Pavilion, Northwest Lake, Hankou River Beach, Dijiao Park, Yellow Crane Tower...
⏳Xinjiang Yili • Apricot Blossoms
✅A once-in-a-lifetime apricot blossom sea
【Blossom Period】March to mid-late April
【Viewing Spots】Turgan Apricot Blossom Valley, Daxigou...
⏳Jiangxi Wuyuan • Rapeseed Flowers
✅The most beautiful 3D rapeseed flower sea in the countryside
【Blossom Period】March to April
【Viewing Spots】Jiangling, Huangling, Jiangwan, Likeng, Xiaoqi, Qingyuan...
⏳Sichuan Jinchuan • Pear Blossoms
✅As if overnight, the spring breeze blows, thousands of trees of pear blossoms bloom
【Blossom Period】Mid-March to early April
【Viewing Spots】Shaer Township Shenxianbao, Goler Township, Pear Blossom Avenue, Jinchuan River Valley...
⏳Wuxi Turtle Head Isle • Cherry Blossoms
✅One of the world's top three cherry blossom viewing spots
【Blossom Period】Late March to early April
【Viewing Spots】Changchun Bridge, Cherry Blossom Pavilion, Cherry Blossom Post Office, Cherry Blossom Valley...
⏳Guizhou Pingba • Cherry Blossoms
✅The largest cherry blossom field in the country
【Blossom Period】Early March to early April
【Viewing Spots】Pingba Ten Thousand Mu Cherry Blossom Garden...
⏳Jiangsu Nanjing • Cherry Blossoms
✅Flowers bloom throughout Jinling
【Blossom Period】Late March to early April
【Viewing Spots】Jiming Temple, Xuanwu Lake Cherry Zhou, Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, Lovers' Garden, Zhongshan Botanical Garden, Nanjing Forestry University, Jiangning Riverside Park Scenic Belt...
⏳Zhejiang Hangzhou • Cherry Blossoms
✅A romantic encounter with the misty and rainy Jiangnan
【Blossom Period】March to April
【Viewing Spots】West Lake, Liulang Wenying, Quyuan Fenghe, Flower Harbor Watching Fish, Prince Bay Park, Hangzhou Botanical Garden, Xixi Wetland...
Gala Peach Blossom Village
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Duku Highway Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
I stayed in Xinjiang for a month to tell you some things not to do
Don't ask how much the ticket is, ask how many years of youth are left. I decided to embark on a journey to Xinjiang in the northwest of my motherland, using a month to find my lost soul. After coming back, I am full of motivation, often staring at the photos in a daze.
To help friends who want to go to Xinjiang, I have compiled this travel guide, hoping to help everyone!
Where should I go first when I go to Xinjiang for the first time?
Urumqi, as the transportation hub of Xinjiang, is very convenient whether it is South Xinjiang or North Xinjiang. It is recommended to choose Urumqi as the first stop, because whether it is a group tour or self-driving, almost all vehicles start from here.
Precautions:
Time difference: There is a 2-hour time difference between Xinjiang and the mainland
Many ethnic minorities are used to saying Xinjiang time
Security check: Xinjiang's security check is very strict, train stations and airports require multiple security checks, it is recommended to go to the train station/airport in advance
Accommodation recommendation:
Urumqi: Recommend Friendly Business Circle or Zhongshan Road Business Circle
Kanas: Recommend Beitun City, secondly, Jadunyu and Burqin can be recommended
Hemu: Recommend staying in the scenic area log cabin, watching the stars all over the sky at night, increasing the play time during the day, and the experience is better
Sailimu Lake: Accommodation is recommended to stay in Qingshuihe Town or Huocheng County
Our self-driving route:
Starting from Urumqi, go to Sailimu Lake—Huocheng—Zhaosu—Tekes—Qiongkushitai—Nalati—Duku Highway, and finally return to Urumqi from Dushanzi.
The route is just a circle, which is a classic Yili ring line.
ps: The above self-driving journey is 12 days in total, a total of 2300 kilometers, without rushing to the road and rushing to the scenic spots, often 5-6 hours of self-driving time every day. I feel that rest and maintaining a good state are necessary.
Must-visit attractions:
Qiongkushitai: The grassland covering the sky, the fairy tale forest like a mist, the small wooden house with grass on the head, every eye is super healing
Huocheng Lavender: The purple sea of flowers tumbling with the wind is really romantic
Tangbula Fairy Lake: A small popular secret that needs to ride a horse up the mountain, accompanied by flowers all the way, it seems to be Alice in Wonderland
Nalati Grassland: The aerial photography and self-driving of the grassland and valley in the sky are absolutely amazing!
Sailimu Lake: "The last tear of the Atlantic"
If you have plenty of time, you must go for a self-driving tour around the lake
Duku Highway: Duku Highway that must be self-driving once in a lifetime! It will open around mid-June every year, and you will feel the four seasons along the way.
Xinjiang cuisine:
The big plate chicken, lamb skewers, roasted lamb chops, and roasted buns in Xinjiang are really amazing, and those who like heavy tastes can close their eyes.
ps: There are also old yogurt, cold water fish, hand-grabbed rice, wrapped meat, pulled strips and other delicacies waiting for you to taste!
Duku Highway: A magnificent journey across the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains
Are you tired of the hustle and bustle of the city? Do you long for a spontaneous trip to experience the grandeur of nature and the charm of Xinjiang? Then, Duku Highway is your best choice!
Duku Highway, connecting the north and south of Xinjiang, crossing grasslands, canyons, snow mountains, Gobi and other places, is a must-visit place for tourists. Here, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the four seasons and feel the magic of nature.
Tourist Route
The entire Duku Highway is divided into the north, middle and south sections.
North section: From Dushanzi to Qia'erma
Starting from Dushanzi and heading south, you will pass through large canyons, snow mountains, grasslands, etc., to feel the grandeur of nature. In the north section, you can see the Dushanzi Grand Canyon, which is a shocking place, with towering cliffs, like a knife and axe, which is amazing. In addition, you can also try extreme projects such as step-by-step surprises, and feel the excitement of accelerating heartbeat.
Middle section: From Qia'erma via Narati to Bayinbuluke
Starting from the middle section, you will enter the Narati grassland, which is a vast green ocean, which is refreshing. Here, you can ride horses, slide grass, watch folk performances, etc., to experience the local customs of Xinjiang. Then, you will go to Bayinbuluke grassland, where there are beautiful lakes and winding rivers, and the scenery is pleasant.
South section: From Bayinbuluke to Kuche
In the south section, you will see the mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon, which is a place full of mystery. The reddish-brown mountains shine under the sun, making people feel the mysterious charm of nature. Here, you can hike and explore, and feel the magic of nature. Finally, you will arrive in Kuche, a city full of historical heritage, with many scenic spots worth visiting.
Ticket Price
There are many scenic spots along the Duku Highway, and the ticket prices of each scenic spot are different. Generally speaking, the ticket price ranges from tens to hundreds of yuan. When buying tickets, you need to prepare in advance, you can check and buy tickets online in advance to avoid waiting in line at the scene.
Precautions
During the trip, there are some precautions you need to keep in mind. First, protect the environment, do not litter, do not destroy vegetation. Second, respect local customs and cultural traditions. Finally, pay attention to safety issues, especially when doing some extreme projects, ensure your own safety.
In general, Duku Highway is a tourist route full of surprises and challenges. Here, you can enjoy the magnificent scenery of nature and feel the local customs of Xinjiang. Whether you like adventure or natural scenery, it can meet your needs. Come on a spontaneous trip!
10-Day Panoramic Tour Guide of the Northern Xinjiang Duku Highway
Explore the Northern Xinjiang grasslands, Gobi, snow mountains, and lakes for 10 days
Pure travel guide to Baihaba
Quality small group tour to Kanas and Hemu
Colorful Beach and Keketuohai
Burqin
Fuyun
Wuerhe Devil City
Karamay
Guozigou Bridge and Sayram Lake
Huocheng Lavender Manor and Tianchi Lake in Tianshan Mountains
Kalajun
Duku Highway
Zhaosu to Urumqi
Tekes
Nalati
Shata Ancient Trail
D1 Urumqi ---------- Tianchi Lake in Tianshan Mountains --------- - Fuyun County
D2 Fuyun County ------ Keketuohai ------- Colorful Beach ------------ - Burqin
D3 Burqin ------------- Kanas ------------- Baihaba
D4 Baihaba ---------- Kanas ---------- Hemu
D5 Hemu -------- Devil City -------- Karamay
D6 Karamay ----- Sayram Lake ----- Guozigou Bridge ----- Qingshui River Town
D7 Qingshui River ----- Lavender Manor ----- Kalajun Prairie ----- Zhaosu
D8 Zhaosu -------- Shata -------- Tekes
D9 Tekes --------- Nalati Sky Grassland --------- Nalati Town
D10 Nalati ----- Duku Highway ----- Qiaojima ----- End of the tour in Urumqi
North Xinjiang 7 Days, enjoy the full panorama without retracing your steps
North Xinjiang Panoramic 7-Day Tour
Sayram Lake Kuitun
S101 Urumqi
Dushanzi Grand Canyon
Yining
Tangbula Grassland
Tekes
Nalati
Kalajun Grassland
Bayinbuluke
D1: Urumqi-S101 National Defense Highway-Kuitun 300 kilometers
D2: Kuitun-Sayram Lake Circuit-Stay at Sayram or Yining 320 kilometers
D3: Sayram Lake Sunrise-Yining 180 kilometers
D4: Yining-Kalajun Grassland-Tekes 280 kilometers
D5: Tekes-Nalati-Bayinbuluke+most beautiful sunset 380 kilometers
D6: Tangbula Grassland+Fairy Lake Horse Riding 200 kilometers
D7: Tangbula Grassland-Duku Highway-Dushanzi Grand Canyon-Urumqi 400 kilometers
Duku Highway
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Nalati's vast green fields are like a real-life version of the 'Emerald City'
Only by visiting Ili can one truly appreciate the beauty and charm of Xinjiang.
Without setting foot on the Nalati Grassland, it's hard to grasp the picturesque beauty of the grasslands.
This place is known as 'the first to greet the sunrise', once called 'Deer Park'.
Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, towering dense fir forests, rolling hills, and wide meadows, the winding streams complement the scenery beautifully.
With pastoral songs everywhere and mountains full of flowers, the Nalati Grassland welcomes everyone with its most genuine and simple posture.
📝 Travel Guide: Nalati Grassland is divided into four areas: Sky Grassland, Valley Grassland, Panlong Valley Path, and Snow Lotus Valley.
🌟 Visit Order: Valley Grassland—Panlong Valley Path—Sky Grassland—Snow Lotus Valley.
✅ Valley Grassland:
The best times for photography are in the early morning and at dusk, hence the Sky Grassland can be the first or the last stop. Main attractions include the unique landscape of the valley and the harmonious blend of grassland and water.
✅ Sky Grassland: A must-visit!! All the charter drivers will tell you, if you're short on time and can only visit one place, it must be the Sky Grassland!! The beauty of the Sky Grassland lies in its tranquil and serene atmosphere, which touches the heart.
✅ Panlong Valley Path: Winding through the lush backdrop along the mountain road, colorful flowers and plants decorate the edges, forming large patches or bands, blending naturally; the vast grassland, the snow-capped mountains, and the meandering Kaidu River reflect the infinitely beautiful scenery of the setting sun.
✅ Snow Lotus Valley: The best time to visit is in May and June. If you're only there to see the snow-capped mountains, July may not be the best choice as the snow begins to melt. Additionally, tickets for Snow Lotus Valley must be purchased at the highest point of the Sky Grassland from the nomadic family's home, and if missed, they cannot be bought.
👗 Dressing Suggestions:
White, light green, light pink, and ethnic clothing are all very photogenic.
As the weather in Nalati is changeable, it is recommended to bring a windbreaker, raincoat, or umbrella.
💰 Ticket Prices:
Scenic Area Main Ticket + Shuttle: 95 RMB/person
Sky Grassland: 40 RMB/person
Valley Grassland: 24 RMB/person
Panlong Ancient Path: 40 RMB/person
Snow Lotus Valley: 60 RMB/person (Tickets sold at the nomadic family's home at the end of Sky Grassland)
🏠 Accommodation Recommendations:
Accommodation prices around Nalati vary, with options ranging from several hundred to over a thousand yuan. The hotels and homestays I've stayed in all had good environments and sleep quality.
Magnificent Xinjiang
Departing from Changsha to Nalati Sky Prairie in Xinjiang Travel in April
day1: Changsha-Urumqi (April 13)
day2: Urumqi-Dushanzi Grand Canyon-Jinghe (April 14)
day3: Jinghe-Sayram Lake-Guozigou Bridge (pass by)-Yili Yining Liuxing Street (April 15)
day4: Yining City-Nalati Apricot Valley (April 16) day5: Nalati Sky Prairie-Tekes (April 17, today)
①First stop: Nalati Sky Prairie (5 hours of sightseeing) Weather: Rainy
Breakfast: 9 am-10:30 am (Hotel breakfast time is getting later and later, 8 am on the 2nd and 3rd day, 8:30 am on the 3rd day, 9 am on the 5th day)
The breakfast is a set meal, including steamed buns, eggs, corn, bacon, black rice porridge, pilaf, soy milk. There's also freshly ground coffee (charged, 28 yuan/cup)
Morning: Lin Yin Hotel
I must highly recommend this hotel, which has underfloor heating and a nice surrounding environment. As a southerner who has never experienced underfloor heating, I felt truly blissful. Due to the rain, I didn't go out in the morning and just laid back in the hotel to watch some dramas. I'll head out to the Nalati Prairie in the afternoon (the scenic area is right next to the hotel).
Xinjiang Travel Guide | Riding horses to see the snow-capped mountains, this is the right way to enjoy Narat!
Coming to Northern Xinjiang, you must visit the Narat Prairie at least once! As one of the world's four largest prairies, the Narat scenic area is really huge, with a ticket valid for 2 days, how can you enjoy it to the fullest? Here are some solid tips - just copy my homework‼️
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🔖 | 【Itinerary Design】
🔹 The scenic area is mainly divided into five routes: the Sky Prairie, Valley Prairie, Panlong Valley Road, Snow Lotus Valley, and Volta Jiaota. Among them, the first three are the most classic and a must-visit!
🔸 Tickets are valid for 48 hours and allow for two entries. It is recommended to stay in Narat Town outside the scenic area, where there are many choices of restaurants and hotels with good value for money.
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👣 | 【Travel Routes】
Day ①: Sky Prairie → Stay in Narat Town
Day ②: Second entry → Valley Prairie → Panlong Valley Road → Bayanbulak
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📷 | 【Activities】
🔹 Sky Prairie⭐️⭐️⭐️
① Horse riding on the prairie: 📍Nomad's Home, 💰80/1h, the best value for money after comparison. The route is flat, with guides accompanying, very friendly for the elderly and children. If you like excitement, you can also let the horses run, which is quite bumpy.
② Instagrammable bridge photo shoot: 📍Nomad's Home, there are many people queuing up to take photos, indeed very fairy tale-like and beautiful.
③ Kazakh wedding: 📍Tianmu Stage, performances at 11 am and 4 pm every day🆓.
🔸 Valley Prairie⭐️⭐️
① Usun Camp Song and Dance Feast: 📍Usun Relics, free opening ceremony at 11 am and 4 pm, six performances every day🎫.
② Bonfire party: 📍Usun Ancient Street, 🎫 starts at 21:30 every day, a lively event with the ceremony of welcoming Princess Jieyou and a bonfire party.
🔹 Panlong Valley Road⭐️
① Viewing the original natural landscape: Curved prairie, very beautiful for aerial photography.
⚠️ | 【Precautions】
① Remember to buy tickets in advance if you are driving, as there is a daily limit of 300 vehicles (200 presale tickets, 100 same-day tickets, updated at 8:30 am every day)
② "Sunny for the sky, rainy for the valley," adjust your route according to the weather forecast.
③ There is a large temperature difference between morning and evening, so be sure to prepare a windbreaker.
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Nalati fell in love with the fairy-tale world of this forest stream
The small bridges, flowing water, grasslands, cattle, and sheep make the summer in Xinjiang so anticipated. In June, I just want to give Nalati crazy calls!
The summer in Nalati is super beautiful
Driving through the scenic area
The feeling of freedom is really good
Also saw the snow-capped mountains, cattle, sheep, and sunset
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Must give 💯 to the stream next to the nomadic homes
We followed the stream all the way into the mountains
It was really beautiful
There were also a lot of cattle and sheep around
I felt like I was in a fairy-tale world
The photos were also super good-looking!!!
🏔️【Nalati Scenic Area Information】
🚗Self-driving: 300/person
It was my first time choosing to drive in because I always feel that driving and sightseeing is the yyds in travel! The ticket is valid for 48 hours, and the Panlong Ancient Path and the Sky Prairie are worth it. Actually, many places do not allow cars, but being able to watch the sunset, I am overall very satisfied
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🚌Ticket interval bus: 135/person
The interval bus can go to the River Valley Grassland, Panlong Ancient Path, and Sky Prairie. You can first go to the River Valley Grassland and ride a horse up the mountain for a panoramic view. Then take the bus to the Panlong Ancient Path, and the interval bus can take you up the mountain. Then the stream in the Sky Prairie is my favorite part of Nalati!
🌲【How to Play in the Scenic Area Most Reasonably】
River Valley Grassland - Panlong Ancient Path - Sky Prairie
We went straight to the River Valley Grassland in the morning, and at the end, we could only choose to hike or ride a horse up the mountain for a panoramic view, not much fun if you don't want to walk! Generally
Then the Panlong Ancient Path by self-driving is very beautiful, and there are many parking spots along the way, I don't know if the interval bus route would be more spectacular
Then it's the central area of Nalati Prairie, the Sky Prairie, where you can climb the observation deck at the top of the mountain to see the entire prairie. Then the most recommended is the stream behind the nomadic homes! This is the hottest spot in Nalati Prairie, the little wooden bridge is very crowded, we went to take pictures when there was no one waiting for the sunset, hahaha
🍃【Dressing and Photography】
Nalati's entire scenic area is very well developed, and the play is very leisurely, so wearing a dress for photos is very beautiful, because there is a stream, a fairy-tale dress is the most suitable
🌟【Precautions】
1. Be sure to apply more sunscreen, both sunscreen clothing and sunscreen
2. Bring more water and food, there's not much to eat inside, it's recommended to bring self-heating rice
3. If you have time, you can take a bus to Xuelian Valley, 60/person
4. The little wooden bridge is best photographed in the morning when there are fewer people
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