Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi by plane from various places (thoughtful airport pick-up service, stay in hotels, and have free activities in the city)
On the same day, I flew to Urumqi by plane and arrived in Urumqi. Carpool to the hotel and pick up if time permits. Upon arrival, enjoy a free CITY-walk
Looking for city memories:
Traveling to Urumqi’s iconic scenic spot – Hongshan Park – on your own is a must visit destination for many tourists visiting Urumqi
Go to Urumqi’s landmark scenic spot by yourself – [Autonomous Region Museum (closed every Monday)], pay attention to the official account of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum in advance
One day, make a self appointment to visit, observe the history of the city, and see the beautiful Loulan.
When you come to Xinjiang, indulging in the long-awaited Western cuisine is definitely something that everyone craves. Urumqi is a beautiful city in Xinjiang
At the core of food, you can taste authentic Mutton shashlik, Roasted whole lamb, pilaf, lasagna, naren, horse intestines, rice intestines, noodles
Fried rice noodles and other delicacies, let’s start a feast for taste buds! If possible, one must feel the charm of the “Deadly Wusu”. Although Wusu is good,
Don’t drink too much!!
Here are the Urumqi delicacies that have been meticulously compiled by the foodie editor over the years. You can refer to these restaurants for free activities
Used for lunch and dinner.
New City District
- Food Street 1, Tianjin Road: Little Fat Sheep, Niuke Barbecue, Jinbayi special pilaf, Niugongguan Meat-ball soup.
- Wenzhou Street Food Street: New fusion restaurant, revolving hot pot, Xinding Meat-ball soup, dried meat restaurant, salmon head, etc.
Tianshan District
- Happiness Road Food Street: Shawan Big Plate Chicken, Ma Shi Jiu Pot Shop, Ma Ma Braised Goose, etc.
Shaybak District
- Altay Road Food Circle: Fire Mountain Self service Hot Pot, Gubo Bon Pork, Wugu Insect Chicken, etc.
- Changsha Road Zaifan Street: Various specialty Zaifan restaurants.
Shuimogou District
- Xinmin Road Food Circle: Legendary Di Guo, Jin Bai Li Scrambled Rice, Jin Zhu Da Pan Chicken, Wu Wu Zi Lamb, Bean Spicy Beef Bones
Day 2
Urumqi – (about 70km, driving for about 1.5 hours) – Tianchi – (about 420km, driving for about 4 hours) – Fuyun
/Keketuohai Town
After breakfast, take a bus to the National 5A Scenic Area of Tianshan Tianchi (including admission and shuttle bus, tour takes about 3 hours). Tianshan Tianchi is located in Boge
On the northern slope of Dafeng Mountain, the lake has an elevation of 1910 meters, a length of 3.5 kilometers from north to south, a width of 0.8-1.5 kilometers from east to west, and a maximum depth of 103 meters. Surrounded by lakeside spruces,
The snow capped peaks shine brightly and are very spectacular, making them a famous summer resort and tourist destination. There are two theories about the origin of Tianchi Lake: ancient ice erosion and terminal moraine dammed lake, and landslide dammed lake. From Tianchi
The San Gong River flowing out is the main irrigation source for agriculture and animal husbandry in Fukang County at the foot of the mountain. The Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area is centered around a high mountain lake, with snow peaks reflected and spruce trees surrounding it,
The clear water is like a mirror, and the scenery is like a painting. After lunch, take a car all the way north and stay in Fuyun County or Keketuohai Town at night.
Day 3
Fuyun/Keketuohai Town – Kekesuli – Keketuohai – Wucaitan – Burjin/Beitun (about 280km, driving for about 4 hours)
Hour)
After breakfast, take the car to Koktohai Town and head to the Koktohai National Geopark located in the Erzis Grand Canyon (including tickets and regional buses) for sightseeing
About 2-3 hours of time) Along the way, enjoy scenic spots such as Fugui Stone, Birch Forest, Couple Tree, and Shimen, and visit the famous symbol of Keketuohai – Shenzhong Mountain, along the back
Appreciate the beautiful scenery of the Cocoto Sea along the Ertix River. In the afternoon, head to the Kekesuli Scenic Area, also known as the Water Town and the Land of Zeguo (including admission tickets, with a tour time of approximately 0.5-1)
(also known as Wild Duck Lake, it is named after thousands of wild ducks, red geese, and white swans that gather in the lake during the breeding season. The lake is overgrown with reeds, and it is still
Like the reed maze of Baiyangdian Lake. Afterwards, go to Wucai Beach (including tickets, tour time is about 1 hour), which has undergone millions of years of wind erosion, rain erosion, and erosion
The erosion of the river has created bright colors such as red, green, purple, yellow, and brown on the almost barren riverbank. Against the backdrop of the river and the glow of the sunset
Next, as you step into this undulating “hilly” area, it’s like stepping into a colorful and dreamy world, with those strange and varied colors starting from the four
Faced from all directions, everything was so bright, intense, and colorful, making you feel overwhelmed and dizzy. Check in cloth for the next night
Erjin or Beitun.
Day 4 Burjin/Beitun Hemu Jiadengyu (approximately 130km, driving for about 3 hours)
After breakfast, go along the Ertix River, pass through the Heiliutan Ranch, and take a car to visit Hemu (including tickets and regional buses, about 4 hours of sightseeing). After enjoying the scenery
A famous inn built entirely of wood, full of primitive flavor. Enjoy a pure land completely free of pollution, experience a peaceful village, and feel the silence far from the city.
The natural and primitive mountain scenery of Hemu is unique and beautiful. The Hemu River flows from northeast to southwest, and the primitive villages and grasslands blend harmoniously with nature.
When we arrived at Hemu Village, the first thing that entered our view was the small wooden houses and herds of herds, along with snow peaks, forests, grasslands, blue sky and white clouds
Day 5 Jiadengyu Kanas Jimunai/Burjin (approximately 130km, driving for about 3 hours)
After breakfast, transfer to the regional bus to enter the Kanas Scenic Area (including ticket and regional bus, tour takes about 5-6 hours). In Mongolian, it means “beautiful and mysterious”
“Place”, sightseeing along the Kanas River, admiring the scenery of Siberian larch primitive forest and birch forest, passing through Shenxian Temple, Wolong Bay, and the moon along the way
Bay, Yaze Lake, after these four major attractions, arrive at the main scenic area of Kanas Lake; The pine forests by the Kanas Lake are covered in mountains and fields, with a gentle breeze blowing and waves of pine trees surging. Legend has it that
There are lake monsters in Kanas Lake, which are said to be over 10 meters long. Some scientists speculate that the lake monster is a large freshwater carnivorous fish called the Zheluo salmon
I am fortunate enough to witness the legendary lake monster with my own eyes. Kanas Scenic Area has successively won national 5A level scenic spots, the top ten most beautiful lakes in China, and the top ten most beautiful autumn colors in China
And was selected as one of the first batch in the Preparatory List of China’s National Natural Heritage and National Natural and Cultural Heritage. Kanas Lake is a high mountain formed by Quaternary glaciation
In 2009, the lake was rated as “the most beautiful lake in China” by China National Geographic magazine. Later, we took a bus down the mountain and stayed in Jimunai or Burqin Hotel in the evening.
Day 6 Jimunai/Burqin – Prairie Shenshi City – G219- Urho Devil City – Kuitun (about 470km, about 6 hours driving)
After breakfast, go to [Prairie God Stone City] located in Jimunai, 186 Corps (including tickets and shuttle buses, the tour time is about 1.5 hours), and enter
When you visit the Grassland God Stone City Scenic Spot, you will also enter the “world of people” and “the ocean of animals”. You will be deeply shocked by the wonders in front of you
The Shicheng Scenic Area is full of peculiar stones and landscapes, with imaginative human and animal stones scattered throughout it. It is both divine and aesthetically pleasing, resembling a giant place
The Xingqi Stone Museum. The flowers and plants of the Prairie God Stone City and the Prairie God Stone City scenic spot are more harmonious and coexist. Every summer, various wild flowers bloom one after another,
Eyes are full of green, colors are mottled, and the fragrance of flowers stretches for miles, like a divine realm in the heavenly realm. Tourists never tire of watching it, lingering and reluctant to leave.
Afterwards, take the longest road in China and a world-class scenic avenue – the New 219 National Highway – to reach Urhe, where you can see the filming location of “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”-
Wuerhe Devil City (including tickets and shuttle bus, tour takes about 1 hour) Here, you can enjoy the diverse Yadan landforms, and overlook the Wind City from afar
If it were an ancient castle in the Middle Ages, but one could see a group of castles standing tall and small, with varying heights, scattered and overlapping, giving people a sense of desolation and terror. Afterwards, before
Go to Kuitun and stay in Kuitun at night.
It forms a unique natural and cultural landscape. Most of the small wooden houses are buried in the soil to withstand the severe cold of the nearly six months of heavy snow and mountain lockdown here
It was particularly primitive and rustic, with traditional characteristics of nomadic tribes, and later stayed at the Jiadengyu Hotel.
Kind reminder:
- Due to being a remote and primitive mountain village, the conditions are limited, and group meals can only be full.
- During peak season, due to insufficient transportation capacity, the waiting time for the shuttle bus in Hemu will be long. Please be mentally prepared.
- Due to geographical limitations, hotels in Jiadengyu/Hemu do not have elevators or air conditioning.
Day 7 Kuitun – Sailimu Lake – Guozigou – Lavender – Yining (about 450km, driving for about 6 hours)
After breakfast, take a car to the Ili River Valley, known as the “Flower City” and “Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall”. On the way, enjoy the scenery outside the Great Wall, and arrive at the picturesque scenery with abundant water and grass
[Sailimu Lake] (including tickets and shuttle buses, VIP free queue tour around the lake, and according to the regulations of the scenic area, if you do not take the shuttle bus, you also need to pay the fare.)
The cost of the shuttle bus is not refundable, so the ticket for the shuttle bus is not refundable. In summer, the lakeside is lush with clear forests, lush grass, and lush flowers. On the vast grassland, there are scattered tents and smoke from cooking,
Herds of cattle and sheep, galloping horses, create a touching pastoral landscape painting. Passing through the picturesque throat of the Tianshan Mountains, the “Valley of Ten Thousand Flowers” 【 Guozi Gou 】
Due to the inability to stop on the highway throughout the journey, another name for Guozigou is “Taleqidaban”, also known as “the first scenic spot in Ili”. It is located in
40km northeast of Huocheng County is a necessary passage for the 312 National Highway from Urumqi to Ili. Guozigou has a total length of 28km, with high and steep mountains scattered throughout
The tall silver cedar, from spring to autumn, has blooming wild flowers and a rich fruity aroma.
Afterwards, take a car to the Lavender Manor (no return or cancellation if the scenic spot is not in its flowering period). Here
Located in the Ili River Valley at the northern foot of the Tianshan Mountains, it is very similar to the geographical location, climate conditions, and soil environment of Provence, France, the birthplace of lavender in the world
The third largest lavender planting base in the world after Provence in France and Furano in Japan, it is the main production area of lavender in China and is known as the “Hometown of Lavender in China”
Our reputation is good. Moving to Yining.
13 day trip to Xinjiang, Urumqi, Tianshan Tianchi, Koktokay, Koh Suri, Wucai Beach, Kanas, Hemu, Grassland Shenshi City, G219 Highway, Urhe Devil City, Sailimu Lake Guozigou, Nalati Grassland, Lavender, the middle section of Duku Highway, Bayinbuluke Grassland, the south section of Duku Highway, the mysterious grand canyon of Tianshan, Kuqa in Kucha, Luobulen Village, Kuerle in Licheng, Flaming Mountain in Turpan, Karez, and Grape Manor
Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi by plane from various places (thoughtful airport pick-up service, stay in hotels, and have free activities in the city)
On the same day, I flew to Urumqi by plane and arrived in Urumqi. Carpool to the hotel and pick up if time permits. Upon arrival, enjoy a free CITY-walk
Looking for city memories:
Traveling to Urumqi’s iconic scenic spot – Hongshan Park – on your own is a must visit destination for many tourists visiting Urumqi
Go to Urumqi’s landmark scenic spot by yourself – [Autonomous Region Museum (closed every Monday)], pay attention to the official account of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum in advance
One day, make a self appointment to visit, observe the history of the city, and see the beautiful Loulan.
When you come to Xinjiang, indulging in the long-awaited Western cuisine is definitely something that everyone craves. Urumqi is a beautiful city in Xinjiang
At the core of food, you can taste authentic Mutton shashlik, Roasted whole lamb, pilaf, lasagna, naren, horse intestines, rice intestines, noodles
Fried rice noodles and other delicacies, let’s start a feast for taste buds! If possible, one must feel the charm of the “Deadly Wusu”. Although Wusu is good,
Don’t drink too much!!
Here are the Urumqi delicacies that have been meticulously compiled by the foodie editor over the years. You can refer to these restaurants for free activities
Used for lunch and dinner.
New City District
- Food Street 1, Tianjin Road: Little Fat Sheep, Niuke Barbecue, Jinbayi special pilaf, Niugongguan Meat-ball soup.
- Wenzhou Street Food Street: New fusion restaurant, revolving hot pot, Xinding Meat-ball soup, dried meat restaurant, salmon head, etc.
Tianshan District
- Happiness Road Food Street: Shawan Big Plate Chicken, Ma Shi Jiu Pot Shop, Ma Ma Braised Goose, etc.
Shaybak District
- Altay Road Food Circle: Fire Mountain Self service Hot Pot, Gubo Bon Pork, Wugu Insect Chicken, etc.
- Changsha Road Zaifan Street: Various specialty Zaifan restaurants.
Shuimogou District
- Xinmin Road Food Circle: Legendary Di Guo, Jin Bai Li Scrambled Rice, Jin Zhu Da Pan Chicken, Wu Wu Zi Lamb, Bean Spicy Beef Bones
Day 2
Urumqi – (about 70km, driving for about 1.5 hours) – Tianchi – (about 420km, driving for about 4 hours) – Fuyun
/Keketuohai Town
After breakfast, take a bus to the National 5A Scenic Area of Tianshan Tianchi (including admission and shuttle bus, tour takes about 3 hours). Tianshan Tianchi is located in Boge
On the northern slope of Dafeng Mountain, the lake has an elevation of 1910 meters, a length of 3.5 kilometers from north to south, a width of 0.8-1.5 kilometers from east to west, and a maximum depth of 103 meters. Surrounded by lakeside spruces,
The snow capped peaks shine brightly and are very spectacular, making them a famous summer resort and tourist destination. There are two theories about the origin of Tianchi Lake: ancient ice erosion and terminal moraine dammed lake, and landslide dammed lake. From Tianchi
The San Gong River flowing out is the main irrigation source for agriculture and animal husbandry in Fukang County at the foot of the mountain. The Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area is centered around a high mountain lake, with snow peaks reflected and spruce trees surrounding it,
The clear water is like a mirror, and the scenery is like a painting. After lunch, take a car all the way north and stay in Fuyun County or Keketuohai Town at night.
Day 3
Fuyun/Keketuohai Town – Kekesuli – Keketuohai – Wucaitan – Burjin/Beitun (about 280km, driving for about 4 hours)
Hour)
After breakfast, take the car to Koktohai Town and head to the Koktohai National Geopark located in the Erzis Grand Canyon (including tickets and regional buses) for sightseeing
About 2-3 hours of time) Along the way, enjoy scenic spots such as Fugui Stone, Birch Forest, Couple Tree, and Shimen, and visit the famous symbol of Keketuohai – Shenzhong Mountain, along the back
Appreciate the beautiful scenery of the Cocoto Sea along the Ertix River. In the afternoon, head to the Kekesuli Scenic Area, also known as the Water Town and the Land of Zeguo (including admission tickets, with a tour time of approximately 0.5-1)
(also known as Wild Duck Lake, it is named after thousands of wild ducks, red geese, and white swans that gather in the lake during the breeding season. The lake is overgrown with reeds, and it is still
Like the reed maze of Baiyangdian Lake. Afterwards, go to Wucai Beach (including tickets, tour time is about 1 hour), which has undergone millions of years of wind erosion, rain erosion, and erosion
The erosion of the river has created bright colors such as red, green, purple, yellow, and brown on the almost barren riverbank. Against the backdrop of the river and the glow of the sunset
Next, as you step into this undulating “hilly” area, it’s like stepping into a colorful and dreamy world, with those strange and varied colors starting from the four
Faced from all directions, everything was so bright, intense, and colorful, making you feel overwhelmed and dizzy. Check in cloth for the next night
Erjin or Beitun.
Day 4 Burjin/Beitun Hemu Jiadengyu (approximately 130km, driving for about 3 hours)
After breakfast, go along the Ertix River, pass through the Heiliutan Ranch, and take a car to visit Hemu (including tickets and regional buses, about 4 hours of sightseeing). After enjoying the scenery
A famous inn built entirely of wood, full of primitive flavor. Enjoy a pure land completely free of pollution, experience a peaceful village, and feel the silence far from the city.
The natural and primitive mountain scenery of Hemu is unique and beautiful. The Hemu River flows from northeast to southwest, and the primitive villages and grasslands blend harmoniously with nature.
When we arrived at Hemu Village, the first thing that entered our view was the small wooden houses and herds of herds, along with snow peaks, forests, grasslands, blue sky and white clouds
Day 5 Jiadengyu Kanas Jimunai/Burjin (approximately 130km, driving for about 3 hours)
After breakfast, transfer to the regional bus to enter the Kanas Scenic Area (including ticket and regional bus, tour takes about 5-6 hours). In Mongolian, it means “beautiful and mysterious”
“Place”, sightseeing along the Kanas River, admiring the scenery of Siberian larch primitive forest and birch forest, passing through Shenxian Temple, Wolong Bay, and the moon along the way
Bay, Yaze Lake, after these four major attractions, arrive at the main scenic area of Kanas Lake; The pine forests by the Kanas Lake are covered in mountains and fields, with a gentle breeze blowing and waves of pine trees surging. Legend has it that
There are lake monsters in Kanas Lake, which are said to be over 10 meters long. Some scientists speculate that the lake monster is a large freshwater carnivorous fish called the Zheluo salmon
I am fortunate enough to witness the legendary lake monster with my own eyes. Kanas Scenic Area has successively won national 5A level scenic spots, the top ten most beautiful lakes in China, and the top ten most beautiful autumn colors in China
And was selected as one of the first batch in the Preparatory List of China’s National Natural Heritage and National Natural and Cultural Heritage. Kanas Lake is a high mountain formed by Quaternary glaciation
In 2009, the lake was rated as “the most beautiful lake in China” by China National Geographic magazine. Later, we took a bus down the mountain and stayed in Jimunai or Burqin Hotel in the evening.
Day 6 Jimunai/Burqin – Prairie Shenshi City – G219- Urho Devil City – Kuitun (about 470km, about 6 hours driving)
After breakfast, go to [Prairie God Stone City] located in Jimunai, 186 Corps (including tickets and shuttle buses, the tour time is about 1.5 hours), and enter
When you visit the Grassland God Stone City Scenic Spot, you will also enter the “world of people” and “the ocean of animals”. You will be deeply shocked by the wonders in front of you
The Shicheng Scenic Area is full of peculiar stones and landscapes, with imaginative human and animal stones scattered throughout it. It is both divine and aesthetically pleasing, resembling a giant place
The Xingqi Stone Museum. The flowers and plants of the Prairie God Stone City and the Prairie God Stone City scenic spot are more harmonious and coexist. Every summer, various wild flowers bloom one after another,
Eyes are full of green, colors are mottled, and the fragrance of flowers stretches for miles, like a divine realm in the heavenly realm. Tourists never tire of watching it, lingering and reluctant to leave.
Afterwards, take the longest road in China and a world-class scenic avenue – the New 219 National Highway – to reach Urhe, where you can see the filming location of “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”-
Wuerhe Devil City (including tickets and shuttle bus, tour takes about 1 hour) Here, you can enjoy the diverse Yadan landforms, and overlook the Wind City from afar
If it were an ancient castle in the Middle Ages, but one could see a group of castles standing tall and small, with varying heights, scattered and overlapping, giving people a sense of desolation and terror. Afterwards, before
Go to Kuitun and stay in Kuitun at night.
It forms a unique natural and cultural landscape. Most of the small wooden houses are buried in the soil to withstand the severe cold of the nearly six months of heavy snow and mountain lockdown here
It was particularly primitive and rustic, with traditional characteristics of nomadic tribes, and later stayed at the Jiadengyu Hotel.
Kind reminder:
- Due to being a remote and primitive mountain village, the conditions are limited, and group meals can only be full.
- During peak season, due to insufficient transportation capacity, the waiting time for the shuttle bus in Hemu will be long. Please be mentally prepared.
- Due to geographical limitations, hotels in Jiadengyu/Hemu do not have elevators or air conditioning.
Day 7 Kuitun – Sailimu Lake – Guozigou – Lavender – Yining (about 450km, driving for about 6 hours)
After breakfast, take a car to the Ili River Valley, known as the “Flower City” and “Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall”. On the way, enjoy the scenery outside the Great Wall, and arrive at the picturesque scenery with abundant water and grass
[Sailimu Lake] (including tickets and shuttle buses, VIP free queue tour around the lake, and according to the regulations of the scenic area, if you do not take the shuttle bus, you also need to pay the fare.)
The cost of the shuttle bus is not refundable, so the ticket for the shuttle bus is not refundable. In summer, the lakeside is lush with clear forests, lush grass, and lush flowers. On the vast grassland, there are scattered tents and smoke from cooking,
Herds of cattle and sheep, galloping horses, create a touching pastoral landscape painting. Passing through the picturesque throat of the Tianshan Mountains, the “Valley of Ten Thousand Flowers” 【 Guozi Gou 】
Due to the inability to stop on the highway throughout the journey, another name for Guozigou is “Taleqidaban”, also known as “the first scenic spot in Ili”. It is located in
40km northeast of Huocheng County is a necessary passage for the 312 National Highway from Urumqi to Ili. Guozigou has a total length of 28km, with high and steep mountains scattered throughout
The tall silver cedar, from spring to autumn, has blooming wild flowers and a rich fruity aroma.
Afterwards, take a car to the Lavender Manor (no return or cancellation if the scenic spot is not in its flowering period). Here
Located in the Ili River Valley at the northern foot of the Tianshan Mountains, it is very similar to the geographical location, climate conditions, and soil environment of Provence, France, the birthplace of lavender in the world
The third largest lavender planting base in the world after Provence in France and Furano in Japan, it is the main production area of lavender in China and is known as the “Hometown of Lavender in China”
Our reputation is good. Moving to Yining.
Day 8 Yining Narati Grassland Xinyuan/Narati (approximately 280km, driving for about 3 hours)
After breakfast, take a car to Nalati and enjoy the vast Nalati Grassland (including tickets and aerial grassland shuttle bus, tour for about 2.5 hours), with herds of cattle and sheep,
With green mountains and clear waters, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall. Here, you can personally experience the beautiful scenery of the high mountain grassland where “the wind blows and the grass sees cattle and sheep low”,
A vast grassland woven with numerous flowers, densely covered with springs and flowing water, as if entering another world. Clouds bloom and the sun rises, and the sunset is like blood. Nalati Scenic Area
It is a famous national 5A level scenic area, listed as one of the world’s four major river valleys and grasslands, with a terrain sloping from southeast to northwest. On the wilderness, there are dense springs and streams
Like a web, intertwined with rivers and lush forests, it has been a famous pasture since ancient times. Stay in Nalati Town or Xinyuan County at night.
If Bayinbrook is not open, the itinerary will be adjusted as follows:
Yining Tianshan Flower Sea Nalati Sky Grassland Xinyuan Nalati Town
Day 9
Xinyuan/Nalati Town – Duku Middle Section – Bayinbuluke – Duku South Section – Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon – Kuche (approximately 330km),
Driving for about 4.5 hours)
After breakfast, transfer to a 7-seater car (or less) and take the Duku Highway (middle section). Due to the fact that the Duku Highway spans steep mountains and deep valleys,
Connected to numerous ethnic settlements, it has been selected by China National Geographic as the “Landscape Avenue that runs through the backbone of the Tianshan Mountains”. Middle section connection of Duku Highway
Along Nalati and Bayinbuluke, this is a scenic avenue that leads from northern Xinjiang to southern Xinjiang. The winding road accompanies the dense forests and murmurs of Gongnaisi Forest Farm
Flowing water, when the road reaches the mountaintop, one can see the blue sky and white clouds, surrounded by tall coniferous forests in the mountains, and the scenery is very beautiful.
With the Duku Highway, we head to the first stop in southern Xinjiang, Bayinbuluke Grassland (including tickets and regional buses, excluding electric buses, with a tour lasting about 3 hours),
Bayinbuluke, meaning “rich spring water” in Mongolian, is the second largest grassland in China and the largest high-quality alpine grassland in the country, with typical alpine grasslands
Grasslands, alpine meadows, alpine swamps, and mountain meadows are the most fertile and beautiful summer pastures at the southern foot of the Tianshan Mountains. The destination of the scenic area’s shuttle bus is Jiuqu
Eighteen bends. More than a thousand eyes of spring water are distributed throughout the entire grassland, converging with the trickle of melting ice and snow in the basin, forming the Kaidu River, which winds and twists eastward
And go, forming a scenery of nine curves and eighteen bends reflecting the clear sky, allowing you to feel the first scenery of southern Xinjiang.
Afterwards, enter the southern section of the Duku Highway, passing through two high mountain lakes called Da and Xiao Longchi, and there is also a waterfall that falls from a high place,
As the road extends, the scenery on both sides changes from green to red. The towering canyon accompanies the road, causing visual changes. As the scenery changes
We have arrived at the mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan Mountain, one of the nine major film and television bases in China, within the territory of the ancient Kucha Kingdom (including admission tickets, about 1-2 hours of sightseeing),
Here, the rugged peaks on the valley side compete to rise; The peaks and valleys are stacked, the earth and the sky are towering, the cliffs are peculiar and steep, and magnificent and magical; Divine caves and secret caves, each containing its own meaning. Winding within the valley
Twisted and winding, with winding paths; Every step has its own scenery, making one’s eyes interesting; The spring water is tinkling, birds are chirping, cicadas are chirping, and the cold and summer are not soaking. Tourists are amazed, and then they move into the ancient city of Guizi—
Kuche.
If Bayinbrook is not open, the itinerary will be adjusted as follows:
Xinyuan/Nalati Town – 【 Duku Middle Section 】 – 【 Duku South Section 】 – 【 Kuche Danan City 】 – Kuche
Kind reminder:
If the southern section of the Duku Highway is not allowed to pass due to road closures or other weather reasons, we will take a detour on G218 to arrive at Kuche accommodation today and must abandon this day’s Duku
Tourists are not required to bear the transportation and hotel room damage costs incurred due to force majeure during the trip to the mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan. I will not be responsible for any ticket fees incurred as a result
The company will no longer issue refunds.
Day 10 Kuche – Robren Village – Korla (one-way journey about 300 kilometers, about 4 hours)
After breakfast, we will head to the Rob Village in the Lakaramakan Desert (including tickets and regional buses, with a tour time of about 2 hours). Today, we will delve into the
The hinterland of the desert, located in the southwest of Yuli County, with a village area of 72 square kilometers and more than 20 households, is the largest area in western China
One of the villages, belonging to Qiongkule Ranch, is a paradise inhabited by the Rob people. The village covers the Taklamakan Desert, wandering lakes, and the Tarim River
The primitive Populus euphratica forests, grasslands, and Rob people, where China’s largest desert, longest inland river, largest green corridor, and Silk Road intersect, form the
A natural landscape with golden quality.
Arrive in Korla in the evening and enjoy the night view by the Peacock River in Licheng by yourself. Kongque River is located in Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang
Korla City and Yuli County are rare tributary free water systems, with their only source coming from Lake Bosten (water source from Kaidu River) and overflowing from the west of the lake,
After passing through Tiemen Pass and passing through Korla City and Yuli County, it flows into Lop Nur. Later, due to agricultural development, it is seasonally cut off after passing through the Daxi Haizi Reservoir.
The Peacock River is the most beautiful scenery in Korla City, and is the “mother river” of Korla City, Bazhou, Xinjiang. It stays in Korla at night.
Day 11 Korla – [Flame Mountain] – [Vineyard] – Turpan (one-way journey about 380 kilometers, about 5.5 hours)
After breakfast, take a car to the famous Huozhou Turpan and visit the filming site of Journey to the West, Flame Mountain (including tickets, about 1 hour tour) to experience the scenery
Huozhou enthusiasm! The Flame Mountain is a famous mountain that is named after immortals, even if the mountain is not high. The Flame Mountain is heavy and barren, with no grass growing; Whenever it’s midsummer and the sun is red
In the sky, the earth’s atmosphere is steaming, with flames and clouds swirling around, resembling a soaring dragon, which is very spectacular. The famous mythological novel “Journey to the West” by Wu Cheng’en portrays four Tang monks, masters, and disciples going west
The story of Tianzhujing passing through this place and experiencing disasters has become popular among people. Stay in Turpan at night. Afterwards, we will go to the Vineyard (as a complimentary attraction)
Here, the vineyards are connected and lush, like a green ocean!
Day 12 Turpan – [Karez] – Hometown Visits – Chinese Colored Cotton – Urumqi (one-way travel of about 280 kilometers, about 3 hours)
Sailan Village is a legendary village
The ancient village, far from the city center, is an ancient and young village with both legends and vitality. It is the most mysterious village at the foot of Flame Mountain. Together with local villagers
Starting from the grape trellis, download songs and dances, drink authentic afternoon tea and tea together, and feel the local people in the Western Regions villages far from the metropolis and the online world
Our daily lives.
After visiting one of the three major ancient engineering projects, Karez (including admission tickets, about 1 hour tour), it uses the slope of the ground to introduce snow water from the Tianshan Mountains
Free irrigation engineering; Can feel the human miracle that embodies diligence and wisdom. Due to the arid geology and limited water resources in the northwest region, the Karez well project
The creation of engineering has become the source of life in desert areas. Karez, along with the Great Wall and the Grand Canal of Beijing and Hangzhou, are known as the three major ancient Chinese engineering projects.
Afterwards, go to the local Uyghur households as guests, and enjoy the original ecology of Uyghur farmers through Uyghur home visits (gift attractions are not refundable)
Dance and experience the folk customs of Uyghur people.
Afterwards, take a car to visit the AAAA level scenic area of China Colored Cotton. China Colored Cotton Group has the world’s largest colored cotton base and is the world’s standard for colored cotton
The creator is also the only experimental base for colored cotton in China. When it comes to cotton, Chinese people are no strangers, and I believe everyone has heard of Xinjiang long staple cotton,
His quality is completely different from that of cotton in mainland China, and it is very rare and precious. The colored cotton park is divided into two parts: inside and outside: the park covers an area of about 200 acres for greening, which can
Visit the planting and production process of colored cotton. There is also a colored cotton museum in the park to learn about the past and present of colored cotton, from the origin of cotton to the power of technology today
A cultural display that showcases natural colored cotton to the world. Afterwards, return to Urumqi for check-in.
Day 13 Urumqi → Departure City
According to your return flight schedule, a carpool will be arranged in advance to take you to Urumqi Airport. (Different vehicle models are assigned according to the number of people, and there is no tour guide service on that day)
And there is no travel itinerary)
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