#Ku'erdening Nature Reserve Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
I declare! The Ili in June and July is the pinnacle of Xinjiang tourism
Every year in June and July, the Ili River Valley becomes arguably the most beautiful place in China💐, with snow-capped mountains and lakes, forest cabins, meadows with flocks of sheep, wildflowers all over the mountains, and Miyazaki-style cartoon clouds... It can be described as a legendary summer🔥🔥
🔹 Step into the Narati Grassland, one of 'China's Six Most Beautiful Grasslands', and gallop across the vast green expanse on horseback🐎;
🔹 Head to Sayram Lake, 'the last tear of the Atlantic', and find yourself in the grassland paradise sung about in Tengger's 'Heaven'🍃;
🔹 Stay in the carefully arranged luxury grassland scenic accommodations🏆, capturing the best views right before your eyes
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⭕【Early Summer Ili 6 Days 5 Nights Luxury Vacation】
🔥Private Group: Minimum of 2 people, exclusive group (no teaming up)
✅Transportation: Spacious 7-seater business car for the entire journey
✅Driver and Guide Service: Experienced driver-guide, including 24h airport transfer✈️
✅All-inclusive Price: All scenic area tickets + shuttle vehicles, special meals + experiences
✅Safety Guarantee: Sign a formal travel contract + PICC travel insurance💯
✅Luxury Accommodation: Select 5 nights of luxury scenic accommodations, living within the landscape
Qiongkushitai Blue Sky Hope
A quality homestay built amidst extreme scenery, where you can admire the poetic highland grassland from your bed, and on a clear day, even witness the sunlit golden mountains. The scenery here is legendary with every snap of the camera📸
Sayram Lake Water Spruce Luxury Hotel
A top-tier luxury hotel by Sayram Lake, with 26 suites, each with its own private starry sky glass room🌠 and floor-to-ceiling windows, offering an unparalleled view; with its own horse ranch grassland, galloping on the grassland at sunset is simply too comfortable!
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⭕Itinerary
D1: Pick up from Yining Airport—Check into hotel—Free time in Yining
D2: Yining—Qiongkushitai—Riding on the Usun Ancient Trail—Visit to Kazakh family—Bonfire dinner
D3: Qiongkushitai—Chaxi—Kurdining
D4: Kurdining—Narati Sky Grassland—Narati Town
D5: Narati Town—Sayram Lake
D6: Sayram Lake—Guozigou Bridge—Disband in Yining
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⭕Highlight Activities
✔️Self-drive around Sayram Lake, encounter wild swans🦢
✔️Light trekking in Narati🍃, step into the world of comics
✔️Horseback riding on the Usun Ancient Trail, view snow mountains, forests, and grasslands in one frame
✔️Guest at a Kazakh herdsman's home, sit around the bonfire, drink milk tea, and chat
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⭕Essential Attractions
🔹Kurdining: Walk along the plank road into the spruce forest, as if you've arrived at the cabin scene from 'Heidi' under the snow-capped mountains
🔹Narati Grassland: Spruce trees, streams, grasslands, and herds of cattle and sheep grazing leisurely, a casual snap is a scene from Miyazaki's comic world~
🔹Sayram Lake: The pure blue represents only one ten-thousandth of Sayram's beauty, walk up to the pine trees to overlook Sayram Lake and Guozigou Bridge, a breathtaking view
leonanicholasortiz
The flower sea in Yili is so beautiful!
Yili is famous for its wildflower sea, and there is none like it. This year, with abundant rainfall, we chose to come to Yili during the May Day holiday, attracted by the blooming wildflowers. Our plan is D1 from Sayram Lake to Qiongkushitai, D2 to Chaxi, D3 to Kuerdening, D4 to Tangbula, and D5 back to Changji.
As soon as we entered Yili, we could see the hillsides covered with tiny scattered flowers, mainly yellow, with some white flower seas, and also mixed yellow and white, creating a romantic atmosphere everywhere. Along the way, we passed many lush wildflower seas, some charging fees, some free, and some within scenic areas. After comparison, we found the best spot, which not only has yellow and white flower seas but also allows us to see the snow-capped mountains and the Tekes River. Sharing with everyone:
Use Gaode Navigation to search for 'Aortakir'. About 200 meters before the destination, you will see a dirt road that leads into the flower sea. There is a barbed wire fence around it, and a lady at the entrance. This place charges a fee; you can drive in to take photos and camp, 5 yuan per person, and sedans can enter as well. If you drive a vehicle with a higher chassis, you can go further inside, where you will see a road under construction. Follow the road base to find the yellow and white flower sea and the snow-capped mountains and Tekes River, all for free. But be careful to follow the tracks pressed by the herders' vehicles and do not harm the little flowers! ❤️
OrionSolstice890^
North Xinjiang Luxury 9-Day Tour
If there is one place you must visit in 2024, it definitely has to be the summer in North Xinjiang and Ili, where wildflowers bloom unrestrained, and everywhere you look is an ocean of flowers. Strolling through the grasslands with cattle, sheep, and steeds, the outlined fir forests, the sacred and pure azure lake waters, and the vast mountains and seas, the unfiltered beauty of Xinjiang is truly captivating.
D1: Arrive in Urumqi and pick up from the airport.
D2: Urumqi → S101 → Kuitun
D3: Kuitun → Sayram Lake → Yining Liuxing Street
D4: Yining → Zhaosu Wetland Park → Tianma Culture Park → Zhaosu
D5: Zhaosu → Aqtas
D6: Aqtas → Kuerdening → Qiaxi → Gongliu
D7: Gongliu → Nalati Grassland → Nalati
D8: Nalati → Duku Highway → Urumqi
D9: Departure from Urumqi airport, ending the tour.
xandoria_9508
I thought Nalati was already beautiful enough, until I went to Kuerdening
If you ask me whether to choose Nalati or Kuerdening for a trip to Yili, Xinjiang during the May Day holiday, I can only tell you that it's a tough choice, because I like both places. Kuerdening is a small but exquisite beauty spot that has really become beautiful during this time.
Kuerdening means 'horizontal ditch' in Kazakh, and it is a niche attraction in Xinjiang that has become popular in the past two years. I did some research online before and discovered its advantages 'few people, suitable for self-driving' plus the pictures online were very tempting! So I set off, and I really don't regret it.
Navigation location: Kuerdening Zhonggou Ticket Checkpoint
Currently, the West Gully and East Gully are closed, and you can only visit Kuerdening Zhonggou.
After driving to the scenic area, follow the wooden plank road for a light hike. Zhonggou is at a low altitude, with streams, and the scenic spot is on the opposite side of the river in the forward direction, with parking spaces and a cable bridge to cross, suitable for picnics and camping. There are also many beautiful sceneries along the way, and of course, hiking is tiring, but it's all worth it.
I really like one of the spots here, the Qimengde Viewing Platform.
This is the highest viewing platform in Kuerdening. Follow the wooden plank road all the way up, and you can see the same kind of little wooden house as in the movie 'Heidi and Grandfather', and because I really like this movie, I feel it's really worth it.
Note: Currently, you cannot drive to Qimengde. You can only park at the 'Kafeng Campsite' parking lot at the intersection of Zhonggou and Donggou, and then walk or ride a horse in.
The entrance fee is 30 RMB per person, no other fees are required for driving in, and the indoor parking is free.
Horse riding is also available, 80 RMB for 1 hour of fun.
The opening hours are from 9 am to 7 pm, so pay attention if you plan to go.
You can also refer to my route
Shili Gallery - Fengxiang Post Station - Kafeng Base Camp - Qimengde Viewing Platform - Ayusai Viewing Platform - King of Spruce - Cloud-top Grassland
Please note
1. There is no signal in many places on the mountain, so it's better to download an offline map in advance.
2. Prepare food and water in advance, so you can replenish energy if you get hungry on the mountain.
3. There are no hotels in the scenic area, but there are camping sites and wooden houses, felt tents of the herdsmen, and you can also stay in the town of Kuerdening, so there are more choices.
4. It is recommended to go there in the morning or after 7 pm to catch the good light and shadow, which is key for taking good photos. If you go at noon, the sun is very strong, and the photos taken with a mobile phone are gray and not very good 😫
Welcome everyone to Xinjiang 👏👏
marcellathornfield85
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Northern Xinjiang in a 12-day tour
Northern Xinjiang Grand Loop 12 Days
This is not Switzerland, it's Xinjiang.
Day 1 From various places to Urumqi
Day 2 Urumqi - Heavenly Lake of Tianshan - Fuyun
Day 3 Fuyun - Keketuohai - Multicolored Beach - Burqin
Day 4 Burqin - Kanas Day 5 Kanas - Hemu
Day 6 Hemu - Urho Ghost City - Karamay
Day 7 Karamay - Sayram Lake - Guozigou Bridge - Yining
Day 8 Yining - Kalajun - Tekes Bagua City
Day 9 Tekes - Qiongkushitai - Tekes
Day 10 Tekes - Nalati Grassland in the Sky - Bayanbulak
Day 11 Bayanbulak - Duku Highway - Urumqi
Day 12 Urumqi - Various places
MILO RAMSEY
The fairy-tale world of Kuldin, comparable to Switzerland
Kuldin means 'horizontal ditch' in Kazakh, and the grassland scenic areas in Yili are all located in east-west valleys, but Kuldin is situated in a wide valley between mountains running from south to north. The valley floor has an average elevation of 1500 meters and is home to the largest primitive spruce forest in the country, creating a unique and stunning landscape of valley rivers, alpine meadows, Tianshan spruce, and the breathtaking Kabangbai Peak.
In Kuldin,
the cloud-topped grasslands and the primitive spruce forests,
the babbling brooks and the verdant hills,
hiking or horseback riding up the mountain,
camping by the stream,
or climbing to the mountaintop to gaze at Kabangbai Peak,
is just like being in a fairy-tale world...
emmett_valeros_santana
Enjoy the early summer in Ili, stay in a luxurious wild campsite, and see the sea of flowers on the grassland!
When I think of freedom and vitality, the first word that comes to mind is Ili in Xinjiang! Snow-capped mountains, grasslands, forests of flowers🌸, cattle and sheep everywhere🐮... The upcoming summer in Ili will be legendary in China, and you can embrace a fairyland with just a handful.
Stay in a luxurious campsite deep in the valley, find yourself in a real-life green fairy tale, feel the vitality of all things coming back to life, as if everything is filled with hope.
No one should miss the early summer in Ili, leave it all to Xiaoye, and enjoy a comfortable 6-day trip!😝
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🍃Early Summer Ili 6 Days 5 Nights·Luxury Accommodation Vacation
✅Bookable for 2 people, one order per group, private customization
✅Local experienced drivers and guides
✅Private car travel throughout (including airport transfers)
✅Daily exquisite breakfast + Kazakh special cuisine
✅All scenic spot tickets + shuttle service
✅Selected 5 nights of scenic B&Bs
✅Official travel contract + PICC travel accident insurance
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🎣Exciting Activities:
⭕Circle around Sayram Lake, watch the beautiful swans play in the lake
⭕Ride horses through the forest on the ancient Usun Road, experience the magnificence of Heaven Lake
⭕Light trekking in Nalati, be the protagonist of a fairy tale
⭕Visit Kazakh families, sing and dance around the campfire
⭕Horse-drawn carriage tour of Kanas, stroll through the blue old town
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💒Luxurious Wilderness Accommodations:
Qiongkushitai Qingkong Ji Yi:
Sleep in a fairy-tale forest cabin, integrate the room with the landscape, a 360° beautiful panorama pours in through the floor-to-ceiling windows, with various landscapes in full view
Kurdining Bairui Campsite:
Located above the small Kurdun highlands, with a broad view, watch the starry sky and snow mountains. Each cabin is independent, equipped with smart home appliances, comfortable and private
Sayram Lake Shuiyunsong Luxurious Hotel:
Facing the snow mountains, backed by spruce, integrated with nature. Provides personal butler service, as well as campfire parties, valley afternoon tea, grassland horse riding, and other activities to add more fun to the journey
Nalati Muxinggu Starry Sky Hotel:
Built in the Nalati scenic area, the rooms use independent container design, highly private, and the glass starry sky ceiling allows you to see the stars while lying in bed
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🏕Must-Visit Attractions:
Sayram Lake: Distant mountains like ink, lake light like a mirror, surrounded by a sea of flowers, the pure blue is captivating
Nalati Air Grassland: Combines landscapes of snow mountains, spruce, and grasslands, feels like a fairy tale forest
Chaxi Forest Park: The same beautiful scenery as 'Heidi and Grandfather', camping, horse riding, various ways to play
Qiongkushitai: A small Kazakh village deep in the Tianshan Mountains, follow the herdsmen to chase a sunset
Kurdining: Rich in biological landscape resources, known as 'the most beautiful green valley in the Tianshan Mountains'
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🚙Itinerary:
D1: Pick up from Yining airport - Free time
D2: Qiongkushitai - Horse riding on Usun ancient road - Visit Kazakh families - Campfire dinner
D3: Chaxi - Kurdining
D4: Nalati Air Grassland - Nalati Town
D5: Day trip to Sayram Lake
D6: Guozigou Bridge - Disband
KENDRICK WARD
May Day Xinjiang Travel | Yili Loop 7-Day Attractions + Itinerary Guide
Some say🌈 when nature is biased enough, it forgets balance and puts all the 'stunning beauty' into the same painting~ This is the true portrayal of the beauty of Yili!!
Highly recommend to friends who don't know where to go for May Day~
Snow mountains, lakes, Gobi, canyons, sea of flowers, grasslands, forests, everything you want is here, plus a 7-day travel itinerary oh~~
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🎯Itinerary Highlights
✔️7-day in-depth experience of Yili's popular + niche attractions
✔️Self-drive around Sayram Lake with ample playtime
✔️Free and comfortable itinerary, reasonable planning with stops at will
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🎨Essential Attractions
Guozigou Bridge: The towering bridge spans between the blue sky and white clouds, heading north to Sayram Lake, south to the Ili River Valley, with canyons filled with characteristic fruit trees such as apples, walnuts, and apricots
Tips: Open all day for free💰, note that parking on the bridge is not allowed, it is recommended to bring a drone for shooting📸
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Sayram Lake: The blue of the plateau lake sets off the colorful prairie flower sea, with the distant snow mountains winding and long, the clear lake water reflecting the playful swans, making this place full of infinite vitality
Tips: Enter the scenic area from the east gate and play counterclockwise, there are accommodations near the south gate closer to the popular S Bay
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Xia Ta: Snow mountains and glaciers blend with forests and grass seas, the landscape is rich in layers, it is the grassland landscape closest to the snow mountains in the Yili area, and also a holy land for hiking enthusiasts
Tips: Plan to ride horses, it is recommended to book early or queue; the last interval car down the mountain departs at 8 pm🚋
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Tangbula Hundred Mile Gallery: 'Natural long scroll, hundred-mile gallery', Fairy Lake set against the green sea of grass, wildflowers blooming everywhere🌸 surrounded by lush forests, a little-known fairyland
Tips: No🎫 but not many accommodations around, walking is tiring, it is recommended to ride horses or bicycles
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Kuerdening: Hike through dense spruce forests and vast grasslands, check in at the real-life movie scene in the log cabin🏠, comparable to the dreamy grasslands of Switzerland
Tips: No need to buy tickets in advance, you can buy tickets on-site📱, the price for horse riding in the scenic area is about 80/h
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Qiongkushitai: Comic-like blue sky and white clouds☁️, green grasslands dotted with fresh flowers, cattle and sheep freely wandering on the slopes, fully enjoy the pure beauty of nature
Tips: The road conditions behind the mountain are not very good, you can prepare motion sickness pills💊 just in case
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🚘Itinerary
D1⃣️Urumqi - Sayram Lake - Guozigou Bridge - Yining
D2⃣️Yining - Xiatage Ancient Trail - Zhaosu
D3⃣️Zhaosu - Qiongkushitai - Tekes
D4⃣️Tekes - Qiaxi Grassland - Kuerdening - Xinyuan
D5⃣️Xinyuan - Narat Grassland - Narat
D6⃣️Narat - Tangbula Hundred Mile Gallery - Mengketi Scenic Area - Northern Section of Duku Highway - Kuitun
D7⃣️Kuitun - Anjihai Grand Canyon - s101 Highway Selection - Urumqi
Prof. Vergie Farrell MD
Xinjiang Ili Panorama + 10-Day Tour Guide through Duku Highway
This 10-day grand loop of Northern Xinjiang Ili will take you through the Duku Highway, offering a chance to experience the grassland flower seas, 🌳 forests, and lakes. In 10 days, you'll see various landscapes and enjoy a comprehensive tour of the panoramic scenery of Northern Xinjiang, the same views but different experiences.
Why we recommend this route:
5-7 July is the scenic season of the entire Northern Xinjiang Ili region, where the grasslands around the Ili River Valley are lush and green. 🌤 The climate is suitable for travel during this time.
The Duku Highway is expected to open in mid-June. One must travel the Duku at least once in a lifetime to appreciate the stunning grasslands along the way.
Itinerary:
DAY1: Urumqi - S101 Highway - Dushanzi Grand Canyon - Kuitun
DAY2: Kuitun - Sayram Lake - Lavender - Yining
DAY3: Yining - Yizhao Highway - Xata Tourist Area - Zhaosu
DAY4: Zhaosu - Qiongkushitai - Qiongkushitai
DAY5: Qiongkushitai - Kalajun Scenic Area - Tekes
DAY6: Tekes - Kuerdening Scenic Area - Xinyuan
DAY7: Xinyuan - Narat Tourist Scenic Area - Narat
DAY8: Narat - Southern Section of Duku Highway - Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon - Kuqa
DAY9: Kuqa - Bayanbulak Grassland - Bayanbulak
DAY10: Bayanbulak - Northern Section of Duku Highway - Qiaojima - Urumqi
Precautions:
1: Xinjiang has a 2-hour time difference; make sure to adjust your daily routine after entering the region.
2: Xinjiang is an area with many ethnic minorities; please respect the religious customs of ethnic comrades.
3: The UV radiation in scenic areas is strong; it is recommended to wear a hat or sunscreen before going out. The temperature difference between day and night in the mountainous areas of Xinjiang is significant, so it is advisable to carry warm clothing.
4: The scenic areas are generally quite large, with shuttle buses available, and you can also ride horses, but walking is also necessary. It is recommended to wear comfortable and convenient shoes.
KIMBERLY CARTER
Xinjiang has a beauty called Kuerdening|This is a hiker's paradise
|This is a hiker's paradise.🌲 Xinjiang has a beauty called Kuerdening, which is a paradise for hiking enthusiasts.
If you are amazed by the beauty of Qiaxi and still immersed in it, unable to extricate yourself, then I suggest you visit Kuerdening. Speaking of Kuerdening, you might not have heard of it often, as it's not very famous, but Kuerdening has good roads, beautiful scenery, high cost-performance, and is suitable for self-driving.
🛖 The small cabin under the distant snow mountain, the towering Yengisar spruce, the emerald green alpine meadows, Kuerdening gives the first impression of a healing green as far as the eye can see. Hiking up the mountain along the wooden plank road to Qimende, passing through the primitive Yengisar spruce forest, and overlooking the Kuerdening panorama from the mountaintop gives a refreshing feeling.
👟 In Kuerdening, you can camp, hike, and horseback ride. In the wide valley parallel to the snow mountains, where the grassland and forest interweave, the meadows and shrubbery are interspersed, and little cabins are scattered across the vast grassland, fully enjoying the joy of traveling.
📍 Location: Kuerdening Nature Reserve
BeautyBliss
10-Day Tour of Northern Xinjiang: Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati, and Duku
Xinjiang has a magical Tianshan Mountain that divides Xinjiang into two distinct styles! North of the Tianshan is Northern Xinjiang, and south of it is Southern Xinjiang.
The landscapes of Northern and Southern Xinjiang are completely different! Northern Xinjiang is mainly known for its natural scenery.
The entire Northern Xinjiang boasts a long-standing nomadic culture, alpine grasslands, galloping horses, and more.
10-Day Tour of Northern Xinjiang: Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati, and Duku
Day 1: Departure place--Urumqi (pick up from the airport)
Day 2: Urumqi-S21 Desert Highway-Passing by Wulungu Lake-Five-Color Beach-Burqin
Day 3: Burqin-Kanas Lake-Kanas
Day 4: Kanas Lake-Hemu-Hemu
Day 5: Hemu-Urho Devil City-Urho
Day 6: Urho-Deep Tour around Sayram Lake-Lavender Garden-Yining
Day 7: Yining-Direct bus to Kuerdening-Nalati
Day 8: Nalati-Nalati Sky Prairie-Bayinbuluk Grassland
Day 9: Bayinbuluk-Duku Highway-Urumqi
Day 10: Urumqi-Departure place (drop off at the airport)
✅ Pure travel in a small group, convenient and free, with everyone taken care of
✅ Selected hotels + local drivers + brand new vehicles, butler-style service.
✅ Reasonably planned routes, ample time for sightseeing, and an in-depth experience of the scenery of Northern Xinjiang.
✅ New vehicles within 5 years, business/SUV/various models available.
Michael Baker
A year's wait, just for Xinjiang in May
A year's wait, just for Xinjiang in May.
Mid-May in Yili, not many people around, snow mountains, grasslands, flowers, beautiful scenery coexist! Friends who want to go to Xinjiang, you can set off in May!
📍Sailimu Lake: A must-visit! After entering the scenic area and reaching the lakeside, turn left to the S bend, where there are many people. Continue forward to the next bend, you can park your car on the roadside, then climb up the hillside on the left to admire the stunning scenery of Sailimu Lake🌊.
📍Nalati: Recommended for the sky grassland! The difference between the self-driving ticket and the sightseeing car ticket is not big, both require parking at the nomadic homes🚗. Follow the popular bridge and walk along the stream, the fewer people, the more beautiful the scenery🌄.
📍Kuerdening: An exclusive scenic area for May, like Qiaxi, it belongs to the grasslands that turn green early. After parking in the parking lot, you can ride a horse or hike, about an hour to reach the Qimengde viewing platform🧐. Along the way, there are small cabins and plank roads facing the snow mountains, the scenery is super beautiful!
📍Qiaxi: May's Qiaxi is the essence of Yili, because it turns green early and is an open scenic area, you can drive in, stop along the way to enjoy the beautiful scenery, but be sure not to block the way for passing vehicles🚧.
📍Xia Ta: Highly recommended! Even in summer, there are snow mountains and forests here, and the divine position is at the transfer bridge. After admiring the transfer bridge, cross the bridge and walk the right plank road all the way to the end, General Bridge, the scenery along the way is breathtaking👀! If you want to go to house number 2, you can start walking or riding from the transfer bridge, about half an hour to reach🐎.
▪ Tour Line Reference 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲
D1: Yining-Sailimu Lake-Guozigou Bridge-Qingshuihe Town
D2: Qingshuihe Town-Nalati Scenic Area-Nalati Town
D3: Nalati Town-Kuerdening
D4: Kuerdening-Qiaxi-Zhaosu County
D5: Zhaosu County-Xia Ta-Tekes County
D6: Tekes County-Yining
▪️My Views 𝗠𝘆 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀
Yili in May can be selectively played, some attractions may not be so green yet, but the places listed above are all worth a visit! The grasslands of Yili are similar, be sure to choose differentiated scenic areas to avoid aesthetic fatigue😉.
DANIEL RUIZ
Xinjiang scenic spot free ticket strategy! More than 400 scenic spots across the country are free during the Spring Festival
🆓 From February 10th to 24th, all state-owned A-level tourist attractions in Xinjiang will implement a free ticket policy! There are a total of 399 scenic spots, so I will introduce some famous scenic spots to everyone 👇🏻
💟Urumqi
Ama Long Fantasy Park, Urumqi Water Park, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Xinjiang Silk Road International Resort and other 22 scenic spots
💟Yili
Kuerdening Scenic Area, Narati National Wetland Park Scenic Area, Shata Scenic Area, Kazan Folk Tourism Area, Tangbula Scenic Area, Chaxi-Tarim Scenic Area, Swan Spring Scenic Area, Zhaosu Yuhu Scenic Area and other 51 scenic spots
💟Hami
Hami Pterosaur-Yadan Dahai Road Scenic Area, Yiwu County Yishui Garden Scenic Area and other 8 scenic spots
💟Turpan
Grape Gully Scenic Area, Kumutage Desert Scenic Area, Kanerjing Park, Kanerjing Folk Park, Turpan Museum, Flaming Mountain Scenic Area, Dajiao River Scenic Area, Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves and other 38 scenic spots
💟Aksu area
Wetland Park, Huanggong Lake Desert Lake Tourist Resort, Moon Bay Gobi Wetland Hot Spring Tourist Resort, Kuche Palace, Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon, Moon Bay, Kizil Grottoes, Tianshan Tuomuer Grand Canyon Scenic Area, Quanyu Star Sky International Ski Resort·Four Seasons Tourist Resort and other 63 scenic spots
💟Kashgar area
Kashgar Ancient City Scenic Area, Xiangfei Garden Scenic Area, Gaotai Residential Tourism Scenic Area, Zhang Qian Park, Xiangfei Lake National Wetland Park Scenic Area, Zepu County Jinhu Yang Scenic Area and other 57 scenic spots
💟Changji
Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area, Jiangbulak Scenic Area, Jimsar County Thousand Buddha Cave Scenic Area, Mulei Grassland Kanerjing Scenic Area, Guhai Hot Spring and other 39 scenic spots
💟Tacheng area
Mud Volcano Scenic Area, Wusu City Wulasitai Tourism Scenic Area, Yemili Ancient City Ruins, Shawan City Forest Park and other 50 scenic spots
💟Altay area
Koktokay Scenic Area, Koktokay National Mine Park Scenic Area, Jimunai County Saerwulong Village Scenic Area and other 33 scenic spots
💟Karamay
Ke No.1 Well Scenic Area, Dushanzi Grand Canyon and other 15 scenic spots
💟Bortala
Sailimu Lake Scenic Area, Bole City Dalet Ancient City Ruins and other 35 scenic spots
💟Bayingolin
Luobu People's Village, Seven Star Buddha Temple Ruins Scenic Area and other 21 scenic spots
💟Hotan area
Cele County Dama Gou Buddhist Cultural Ruins, Hotan City Desert Poplar Scenic Area, Yutian County Daliyabuyi Scenic Area, Luopu County Yulong Bay Scenic Area, Cele County Sahara Bi Lake Scenic Area and other 31 scenic spots
💟Kizilsu
Baisha Mountain-Baisha Lake Scenic Area, Baishan Lake Wetland Park Scenic Area and other 17 scenic spots
🆓In addition, I have also shared with you the free scenic spots across the country, covering the Spring Festival, and I will share some scenic spots with you again 👇🏻
💟Dunhuang
Mingsha Mountain·Yueya Spring, Yumen Pass, Yadan National Geological Park Scenic Area Free Tickets
💟Tibet
Potala Palace, Basongtso, Namtso and other 89 scenic spots
💟Ziyang
Anyue Stone Carving·Yuanjue Cave Scenic Area, Anyue Grottoes·Wofu Temple Scenic Area will be open to tourists nationwide for free
LEVI NEAL
10-Day Panoramic Tour Guide for Yili Ring Road
【Opening】:
The correct way to spend summer in Xinjiang
Summer is not just about air conditioning and watermelon,
Come out and see the blue sky, white clouds
Green pastures, snow-capped mountains
Winding rivers, purple flower sea
Come to Xinjiang to start a 20°C summer
⛺【Play Tips】:
Qiongkushitai
Mysterious and low-key, you can experience the original ecological herdsman life
Xia Ta
It's a small popular secret, not yet deliberately developed, no commercial atmosphere, beautiful to the heart
Tekes
Climb the sightseeing tower in the city, the whole city is a large Bagua array, there is no traffic light in the city, every road is passable, really magical
Dushanzi Grand Canyon
Has 'Duku Secret, Billion Year Wonder', the terrain features are like on the moon's surface.
Tangbula Fairy Lake
It is also an underestimated small popular beauty, hidden in the mountains of the beautiful quiet small lake, and blue sky, white clouds, green mountains and green water, flowers and grass set off like a paradise.
🛬【Itinerary】:
D1: Urumqi - Pick up
D2: Urumqi - S101 Highway - Dushanzi Grand Canyon - Kuitun
D3: Kuitun - Sailimu Lake - Guozigou - Yining
D4: Yining - Tianma Bath River - Zhaosu Yuhu - Zhaosu
D5: Zhaosu - Xia Ta Ancient Road - Tekes
D6: Tekes - Qiongkushitai - Gongliu
D7: Gongliu - Chaxi - Kuerdening - Narati
D8: Narati - Bayinbuluke - Tangbula
D9: Tangbula - Fairy Lake - North Section of Duku Highway - Dushanzi Grand Canyon - Urumqi
D10: Urumqi - Send off
🧡【tips】:
The ultraviolet rays in Xinjiang are really strong, and the wind is strong, be sure to prepare for sun protection.
When looking for hotel accommodation, be sure to compare prices on multiple platforms, book hotels in advance during summer or holidays, otherwise they are full.
Be sure to make a good travel guide before traveling to Xinjiang, plan in advance whether to join a group or charter a car or self-drive.
Prepare some cash in advance, some scenic spots or mountain areas have poor signal.
Logan Montgomery
Autumn tour to the north and south of Xinjiang | Kuerdening b
Kuerdening in Xinjiang is located in the eastern mountainous area of Gongliu County, Ili, 88km away from the county town. It is a wide valley running north and south, with an average altitude of 1500 meters at the bottom of the valley. What's unique is that, unlike most valleys that follow the mountain trend, this wide valley runs parallel to the snow mountain. Kuerdening means a horizontal valley. It has been designated as the autonomous region's Snow Ridge Spruce Nature Reserve and the West Tianshan National Nature Reserve. The main attractions include distant views of the Kabamba Peak, the forest sea of Tikka Kala, and the scenery of the Kuerdening grassland.
Kuerdening is part of the Tianshan Kala Jun area, so its natural scenery is no less impressive. Whether you're strolling along the quiet and quaint country lanes, watching the herds of cattle and sheep on the grassland; sitting leisurely on the grassland set against the colorful autumn forest, enjoying the fresh air of the West Tianshan; or following the river upstream, walking into the mysterious world of the spruce forest deep in Kuerdening, the scenery is picturesque and tranquil...
OliverChamberlain61
Fairy Tale Forest - Kuerdening
👭Buddies, discover a treasure trove of a place, with few people and beautiful scenery, known as one of the ten most beautiful forests in China, it is Kuerdening, strongly recommended for those who like self-driving and camping!
📍Location: 150 kilometers from the center of Yining City, 80 kilometers from Narati
🎫Tickets: Recently implemented a free ticket policy, free time: January 8th - April 1st, shuttle bus: round trip 30/person,
🚦Transportation
👉Urumqi:
Take a train or plane to Yining, and choose self-driving or public transportation after Yining
👉Departing from Yining
🚗Self-driving: Yining - Enter Yipan Highway - Yidun Expressway - S315 - S220 - S316 - X737 - Z784 - Kuerdening, about 2 hours and 20 minutes by car.
🚌Bus (cheap, but time-limited, make sure the time)
From Yining Yili Prefecture Bus Station - Gongliu, then from Gongliu Bus Station to Kuerdening
🚖Route car: Depart at any time, the ticket price is a bit more expensive
👇Recommended route👇
👀Scenic Area Visitor Center - Kuerdening Scenic Area Middle Gully Entrance - Ten Mile Gallery - Bee Fragrance Post Station - Ka Peak Base Camp - Qimengde Viewing Platform.
🧐Recommended Must Play
Snow Hot Pot: Set up a hot pot in an open place, fetch water along the river, and enjoy the dual experience of ice and fire.
‼There are many trees in the scenic area, and camping must be chosen in the open snow.
Play Project
Kuerdening is a natural oxygen bar, you can play wild snow❄, ride🐎, experience snowmobile🛵, banana boat, etc.
📝Note tips:
‼There are many mountain roads in the scenic area, the road is a single ring line, plus there is a lot of snow in winter, self-driving cars are limited to 7 seats and below, and must change to snow tires
ESTELLE FLETCHER
A scenery that is not inferior to Chashison Forest Park!
Here, there are no crowds and hustle and bustle. You can fully enjoy the tranquility of nature and feel the peace and relaxation in your heart.
Kurdining is located in Zhaosu County, Yili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, about 400 kilometers away from Urumqi. This place is not very well-known, but because of this, it retains its natural pristine beauty, without too much commercial development and human traces. Here, you will feel as if you have traveled back to the embrace of nature and can have close contact with nature.
The Kurdining scenic area is vast, with dense forests and full of various plants. In summer, the sea of flowers is brilliant, and the fragrance of wild flowers permeates the air, giving people a fresh feeling. Walking here, as if in a fairy tale world, can't help but marvel at the magic of nature.
In addition to the rich vegetation, Kurdining also has magnificent snow mountains and cloud mountains. Between the blue sky and white clouds, the towering snow mountains are even more majestic under the sunlight. Standing on the hillside, you can overlook the magnificent scenery of the entire scenic area and feel the greatness and infinite charm of nature.
At the same time, there are clear streams here, the water is gurgling, like a poem and painting. On both sides of the stream, the green grass is dotted with a few birds flying happily on the grass. The clear mountain spring water makes people feel relaxed and happy, just like heaven.
In addition to enjoying the scenery, you can also carry out a series of outdoor activities in the Kurdining scenic area. For example, hiking, the mountain trails are very suitable for walking, walking along the trails, feeling the charm of nature. If you like fishing, there are countless fish in the stream, which will definitely satisfy your needs. There are also activities such as photography and picnics, allowing you and your family and friends to feel the beauty and fun of nature together.
In the evening, you can find a spacious place in the scenic area to set up a tent for camping. Eating barbecue under the starry sky and listening to the sound of nature, such a night is so peaceful and beautiful. Camping in the suburbs, you can truly integrate with nature and feel the power and tranquility of nature.
In short, Kurdining is an underestimated Yili scenic spot. It does not have too many rules and commercialization, but it has endless natural beauty. Here, you will feel the power and warmth of nature, truly relax your body and mind, and stay away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Although this place is not hyped and noisy, it can bring you the most real beauty and romance.
FLYNN POPE
Be close to nature, less entangled with people|Kuerdening
|Kuerdening. Look at nature more, less entangled with people|Kuerdening is not Finland, not Switzerland, it's the Kuerdening in the camera of snowy Xinjiang, procrastination can slowly send a year to the changeable weather in the mountains of Kuerdening
In the primitive forest of a thousand years, I encountered a heavy snow
Watching the small snowflakes gather from the tips of the coniferous forest and fall down, it's so beautiful that it doesn't look like the world. The power of nature
Through the clear air of the snow fog, it is transmitted to the perception. Xinjiang is the most loved
Location:Xinjiang Yili Kuerdening Bairui Camp
NoahO Donnell09
Ili Ring Road, a complete guide suggests likes and collections
Just back from Xinjiang, if you ask me where to recommend in Ili, Xinjiang during the holiday? I will definitely recommend you to Kuerdening. ⚠️Scenic self-driving route
Kuerdening and Chashi are very close, both are the first green places in Ili, a large part of the scenery is overlapping, so you only need to go to one (it is strongly not recommended to visit two in one day, except for those who just take a quick look and leave). At present, you only need 30 tickets to drive into Kuerdening, which is very cost-effective, and it is closer to Gongliu County and Teks Bagua City, with beautiful scenery all the way on the cement road!
Suggestion: If you drive to Kuerdening, you must go to the plank road of Qimende Viewing Platform. If you have enough physical strength, you must go to the end. As you walk down the plank road, you will first see the same scenery as the Alps in Picture 1⃣️'Heidi and Grandpa', then the spruce forest in Picture 2⃣️6⃣️, and then walk up to the viewing platform is a 360-degree unobstructed invincible view! It can be said without exaggeration that what you expect from Ili can be satisfied here.
It is recommended to stay in Gongliu County at night, and navigate to Kuerdening Nature Reserve Zhonggou Checkpoint by self-driving the next day, which only takes one hour.
⚠️Note: At present, you can only drive from the visitor center to Qimende and the World Natural Heritage Exhibition Center through Zhonggou, and then return the same way.
Kuerdening Scenic Area
EthanHenderson15
Autumn tour to the north and south of Xinjiang | Kuerdeningc
Kuerdening in Xinjiang is located in the eastern mountainous area of Gongliu County, Ili, 88km away from the county town. It is a wide valley running north and south, with an average altitude of 1500 meters at the bottom of the valley. What's unique is that, unlike most valleys that follow the mountain trend, this wide valley runs parallel to the snow mountain. Kuerdening means a horizontal valley. It has been designated as the autonomous region's Xueling Yunnan Spruce Nature Reserve and the Western Tianshan National Nature Reserve. The main attractions include a distant view of the Kabamba Peak, the Tikka Karayi Forest Sea, and the Kuerdening Grassland scenery, etc.
Kuerdening is part of the Tianshan Karajun area, so the natural scenery is not inferior at all. Whether you are strolling on the quiet and quaint country lanes, watching the herds of cattle and sheep on the grassland; or sitting leisurely on the grassland under the backdrop of the autumn-colored forest, accepting the touch of the fresh air of the Western Tianshan; or following the river upstream, walking into the mysterious world of the spruce forest deep in Kuerdening... The scenery is picturesque and tranquil.
OliverChamberlain61
Went to Kuldene and got myself a set of wallpapers.
These days in Yili, Xinjiang has impressed me so much.
Kurdning is a small and exquisite beauty, and this period is the most perfect scenery.
Blue sky, white clouds, forest, snow-capped mountains.
Not worse than Switzerland.