Yopurga County Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Dawakun Desert Scenic Area Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Visit Zepp Gold Poplar National Forest Park in Southern Xinjiang!
If any sisters really want to travel to Xinjiang, make sure to plan thoroughly before you go!
Jinhu Yang National Forest Park is located on the west side of Zepu County in the Kashgar region of Xinjiang, adjacent to the Yarkant River. It is a beautiful desert oasis with tens of thousands of acres of natural Populus euphratica forests. The park features beautiful gardens and lake views built around the oasis's lakes and woods, offering picturesque scenery. It is one of the scenic spots in the Kashgar area, and visiting the Populus euphratica and enjoying the beautiful garden scenery is a great choice. The Jinhu Yang scenic area is quite large, mainly divided into two parts: the area near the main entrance and the Populus euphratica forest area, with shuttle buses connecting the two parts. It is advisable to spend about 3-4 hours to enjoy the entire scenic area.
...Must-see attractions recommended:
Yarkant Khan Mausoleum Exhibition Park of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Shache County
Dawan Kun Desert Tourism Scenic Area
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Shache One Street
Kashgar Power Rolling Wusitang
Practical Information:
The scenic area is open all year from 10:00 to 20:00. Ticket price: 40, shuttle bus: 20$
Kashgar region has strong ultraviolet rays, so make sure to protect yourself from the sun and try to leave the scenic area before 7 pm. Students: Half price for tickets for those over 1.3 meters (excluding) in height and under 18
Food recommendations: There are many farmhouses and restaurants near Zepu County where you can taste local specialties such as pilaf, roasted lamb, mixed noodles, etc. In addition, you can also try special restaurants like Zepp Special Rice and Humar Restaurant
Notes: It is recommended to visit before October for better scenery. Pay attention to safety while playing in the scenic area, do not randomly pick or damage the Populus euphratica forest. Remember that when visiting Xinjiang for the first time, you need to find a local Xinjiang group through official channels
If you have any questions or want a detailed strategy, leave a message in the comments section or you can
The Kashgar Dawakun Desert offers an integrated experience of exploration and entertainment
It takes over 2 hours to get to Kashgar, with tickets priced at 40 yuan per person on-site and 36 yuan per person on Gaode. The sightseeing car charges an additional 10 yuan per person (Personal suggestion: If the weather is not hot, you can skip the ride), and it takes 3 minutes by the sightseeing car to reach the main entrance.
The sightseeing car cannot take you directly inside; it's a 10-minute walk to get in. There's a lake inside with some water activities.
☀️ The desert is on the right side. To go into the desert, we chose to ride the desert vehicle 🚜. Do not go through the middle corridor bridge because the road is not passable, and you can only return the same way. There are no signs about the desert inside the scenic area, so it's unclear whether it's meant for playing in the desert or just for a park stroll.
The desert vehicle 🚜 takes a bumpy 20-minute ride to the destination. It's quite thrilling and worth experiencing for the first time. The destination is just a few signs set up in the desert for photo ops. The sand sliding is unattended, with mostly broken sandboards for you to play with on your own. The main point is that they hardly slide at all! The desert sand is very fine and white, with many sand-fixing plants sporadically planted, so it doesn't give that endless pure desert vibe.
Both the 5km and 10km routes pass through pure sandy seas, sand grass borders, alkali lands, and other different desert terrains, suitable for non-professionals to experience desert trekking
The approximate trekking time for 5km is 2 hours
The approximate trekking time for 10km is 4 hours
The camp also offers desert team-building activity planning, desert panoramic restaurant dinners, song and dance performances, and bonfire parties
It's about 120km from Kashgar city center, roughly a 1.5-hour drive by car 🚗
Whether Dawakun Desert is fun or not all depends on how you play
Anyway, those who can trek in the desert or participate in a desert dinner are definitely the ones who know how to enjoy themselves.
Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Xinjiang | Must-visit attractions & must-eat restaurants in Shache day tour
Take a 2-hour train ride from Kashgar and you'll arrive in Shache~ Shache has a history of over 3000 years, where you can see the ancient Western Regions in your mind!
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🕌Must visit in Shache: Yerqiang Khan Palace, a palace built in the desert, the current palace is restored according to historical records. The entire palace is dominated by blue, and the most special thing is its domes, which are full of Islamic style.
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🕊️Must eat in Shache: We went to the 'Hetian Gokshal Kebab Shop', and it's really famous! It's really, really, really delicious! The roasted chicken and pigeon taste amazing! Large portions and affordable. Indeed, no pigeon can fly out of Shache alive hahaha
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🍵Shache specialty: You can go to experience the old tea house in Shache, where you can feel the life and cultural customs of Shache.
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🚂Train tips:
1⃣️Buy train tickets on 12306, be sure to grab them as soon as they go on sale 14 days in advance, otherwise it's hard to choose many times
2⃣️The seat arrangement of this train... is very magical I can only say😅 That is, he can't choose seats... and then we cancelled three times and finally bought consecutive seats 82 83 84 85, but only 83 84 seats are together, 82 85 are very far apart
3⃣️There are really a lot of local people in Xinjiang on the train! Xinjiang people love to chat and are very interesting!! Even if you don't sit with friends you know, you can chat with strangers for two hours!
4⃣️Be sure to arrive an hour early, the security check is very strict, because there are many people, probably half an hour early in line for ticket checking
5⃣️The way of reporting stations is also interesting! Everyone experience it for yourself hahaha
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Pause in Shache, see Shache
❤Recommended reason:
Shache County Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park is a cultural and artistic courtyard building that integrates modern architectural art with folk architectural style. The entire building integrates 'Uyghur ethnic characteristics, Central Asian culture, and classical architecture'. The so-called Shache Palace is a popular term for tourists, but in fact, it consists of two parts: the Shache Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park and the Yarkand Khan Royal Mausoleum.
The Yarkand Khan Royal Mausoleum, also known as Aletun Mazar, 'Aletun' means 'gold' in Chinese, and 'Mazar' means 'tomb'. The entire mausoleum covers an area of 1050 square meters, was founded in 1533, and after a century of expansion, it has reached its current size. The mausoleum houses the founders of the Yarkand Khanate and members of the royal family for 11 generations. The Yarkand Khan Royal Mausoleum is unique in its layout and pattern decoration and is an excellent example of Islamic architectural art. It is of great historical value for understanding the political, economic conditions, living habits, and burial methods of the time. Currently, the mausoleum is well-preserved.
🌟Highlights:
There are many exhibition halls inside, displaying various Xinjiang characteristics and fully reflecting the ethnic culture;
The architectural style is unique and very beautiful;
There are song and dance performances in the courtyard, and in southern Xinjiang, there is no shortage of performances, they are really everywhere!
🕙Opening hours: 10:30-19:30
💰Ticket price: 35 yuan
👍Most recommended: The 'Dawazi' performance on the square is wonderful 🤓
'Dawazi' is an ancient traditional acrobatic performance art of the Uyghur people. 'Da' in Uyghur means 'suspended in the air', and 'Wazi' refers to a person who is keen on doing something. The term 'Dawazi' is borrowed from the Persian 'Darbari', which means high-wire walking performance.
📝Note tips:
Opposite the Expo Park is the Yarkand Khan Royal Mausoleum, which charges separately!
Visit Zepp Gold Poplar National Forest Park in Southern Xinjiang!
If any sisters really want to travel to Xinjiang, make sure to plan thoroughly before you go!
Jinhu Yang National Forest Park is located on the west side of Zepu County in the Kashgar region of Xinjiang, adjacent to the Yarkant River. It is a beautiful desert oasis with tens of thousands of acres of natural Populus euphratica forests. The park features beautiful gardens and lake views built around the oasis's lakes and woods, offering picturesque scenery. It is one of the scenic spots in the Kashgar area, and visiting the Populus euphratica and enjoying the beautiful garden scenery is a great choice. The Jinhu Yang scenic area is quite large, mainly divided into two parts: the area near the main entrance and the Populus euphratica forest area, with shuttle buses connecting the two parts. It is advisable to spend about 3-4 hours to enjoy the entire scenic area.
...Must-see attractions recommended:
Yarkant Khan Mausoleum Exhibition Park of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Shache County
Dawan Kun Desert Tourism Scenic Area
4
Shache One Street
Kashgar Power Rolling Wusitang
Practical Information:
The scenic area is open all year from 10:00 to 20:00. Ticket price: 40, shuttle bus: 20$
Kashgar region has strong ultraviolet rays, so make sure to protect yourself from the sun and try to leave the scenic area before 7 pm. Students: Half price for tickets for those over 1.3 meters (excluding) in height and under 18
Food recommendations: There are many farmhouses and restaurants near Zepu County where you can taste local specialties such as pilaf, roasted lamb, mixed noodles, etc. In addition, you can also try special restaurants like Zepp Special Rice and Humar Restaurant
Notes: It is recommended to visit before October for better scenery. Pay attention to safety while playing in the scenic area, do not randomly pick or damage the Populus euphratica forest. Remember that when visiting Xinjiang for the first time, you need to find a local Xinjiang group through official channels
If you have any questions or want a detailed strategy, leave a message in the comments section or you can
Southern Xinjiang: Shache | Surroundings of Kashgar, the fortress of the Western Regions
✅Filming location:
Yarkant Khan Palace: An exotic palace 200 kilometers away from Kashgar, with a strong Islamic style
Xitiga Mystery City: Meaning 'undying cliff', with mottled city gates and millennium-old ruins...
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✅Date: September 30, 2023
✅Weather: Sunny
✅Route:
1⃣️Depart from Kashgar at 9:00 in the morning
2⃣️Visit the Shache County Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park
3⃣️Visit the Xitiga Mystery City Scenic Area
✅Accommodation:
Hetian Wenhua Hotel
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✅Shache County Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park gameplay and tips: 1 hour
1⃣️Ticket: 35 yuan
2⃣️The position for overlooking the panorama is on the rooftop of the stairs at the entrance
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✅Xitiga Mystery City Scenic Area gameplay and tips: 1 hour
1⃣️Ticket: 28 yuan
2⃣️Shuttle bus/horse-drawn carriage 10 minutes, one-way column 3 yuan, round trip 6 yuan
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📸Shooting equipment: iphone14promax
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Xitiya Micheng Sceneic Area Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
11-Day 10-Night Travel Guide for Southern Xinjiang
If you can only visit Xinjiang once, you might as well start with Southern Xinjiang. Here, you'll find not only the rich Western Region culture but also the magnificent Pamir Plateau landscapes. In the desert live the centuries-old Loulan people, the grand canyons boast Danxia landforms, blue lakes lie at the foot of snow-capped mountains, and ancient paths carry the history of the Silk Road....
Experience the old times in Kashgar - Kashgar Old Town
Travel through China's most dangerous and magnificent road - Karakoram Highway
A pure canvas interwoven with white sand and blue lake - Baisar Lake
The path once taken by Xuanzang on his return from the West - Tashkurgan Ancient Path
Reflecting the towering peaks like a mirror - Karakul Lake
The winding Kunlun dragon - Panlong Ancient Path
Recommended 11-Day Itinerary for Southern Xinjiang
D1: Various places → Urumqi
D2: Urumqi → Bosten Lake → Hoshul
D3: Hoshul → Loulan Village → Kuqa
D4: Kuqa → Wensu Grand Canyon → Aksu
D5: Aksu → Desert Highway → Jiaohe Ancient City → Hotan
D6: Hotan → Zepu Poplar Forest → Yarkant King's Palace → Yarkant
D7: Yarkant → Kashgar Old Town → Kashgar
D8: Kashgar → Oytag Glacier Park → Baisar Lake → Taxkorgan
D9: Taxkorgan → Panlong Ancient Path → Bandier Blue Lake → Jinhua Beach Stone City → Karakul Lake → Kashgar
D10: Kashgar → Shell Mountain → China's Westernmost Point → Kashgar
D11: Kashgar → Airport drop-off
【tips】
The temperature difference between morning and evening in Southern Xinjiang is significant, so be ready to add or remove clothing as needed.
The weather in Southern Xinjiang is drier compared to Northern Xinjiang, so always stay hydrated!
Long travel distances by car, so buy snacks or dry food and water in advance. The sandy roads in Wensu Grand Canyon are not suitable for sandals.
The altitude near Taxkorgan can reach around 4000 meters, so avoid strenuous activities to prevent altitude sickness.
Xinjiang Yecheng · Xitiya Lost City
'Xitiya' translates to 'The Immortal Cliff' in Chinese. According to the 'Charm of Yecheng' series, it was built at the end of the 11th century. Some believe it was the Khan's city during the Kara-Khanid Khanate, and it was destroyed in 1218 during Genghis Khan's western expedition.
Ticket price: 30 yuan per person.
The scenic area is not large, and the time for taking photos + sightseeing is about 40 minutes.
The 'Thirty-Six Countries of the Western Regions' in the scenic area display the distinctive features of each of the thirty-six countries through oil paintings, sculptures, and dynamic video presentations, allowing for a deeper understanding of Xinjiang's history.
Scenic area gate-opening performance times: 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM.
Visit Zepp Gold Poplar National Forest Park in Southern Xinjiang!
If any sisters really want to travel to Xinjiang, make sure to plan thoroughly before you go!
Jinhu Yang National Forest Park is located on the west side of Zepu County in the Kashgar region of Xinjiang, adjacent to the Yarkant River. It is a beautiful desert oasis with tens of thousands of acres of natural Populus euphratica forests. The park features beautiful gardens and lake views built around the oasis's lakes and woods, offering picturesque scenery. It is one of the scenic spots in the Kashgar area, and visiting the Populus euphratica and enjoying the beautiful garden scenery is a great choice. The Jinhu Yang scenic area is quite large, mainly divided into two parts: the area near the main entrance and the Populus euphratica forest area, with shuttle buses connecting the two parts. It is advisable to spend about 3-4 hours to enjoy the entire scenic area.
...Must-see attractions recommended:
Yarkant Khan Mausoleum Exhibition Park of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Shache County
Dawan Kun Desert Tourism Scenic Area
4
Shache One Street
Kashgar Power Rolling Wusitang
Practical Information:
The scenic area is open all year from 10:00 to 20:00. Ticket price: 40, shuttle bus: 20$
Kashgar region has strong ultraviolet rays, so make sure to protect yourself from the sun and try to leave the scenic area before 7 pm. Students: Half price for tickets for those over 1.3 meters (excluding) in height and under 18
Food recommendations: There are many farmhouses and restaurants near Zepu County where you can taste local specialties such as pilaf, roasted lamb, mixed noodles, etc. In addition, you can also try special restaurants like Zepp Special Rice and Humar Restaurant
Notes: It is recommended to visit before October for better scenery. Pay attention to safety while playing in the scenic area, do not randomly pick or damage the Populus euphratica forest. Remember that when visiting Xinjiang for the first time, you need to find a local Xinjiang group through official channels
If you have any questions or want a detailed strategy, leave a message in the comments section or you can
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