Huocheng Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)

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~~ . 🎯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 . 🎨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📸 . 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 . 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🚋 . 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 . 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 . 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 . 🚘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

Xinjiang Travel Guide

Many babies will struggle with whether to travel freely or join a tour group, and my advice is of course to join a tour group! Traveling freely is tiring, you have to book hotels yourself, make detailed travel plans, and since Xinjiang is so big, the scenic spots are far apart, and transportation is inconvenient, I do not recommend traveling alone. Safety must be a priority when traveling! Ask clearly about the qualifications of the tour group to avoid many pitfalls. I just came back from a trip to Xinjiang, played for a week, had a great experience, and want to share some tips with everyone. Day 1: Warm home - Urumqi airport pick-up and hotel check-in Day 2: Urumqi City - Dushanzi Grand Canyon - Jinghe Day 3: Jinghe - Tour around Sayram Lake - Guozigou Bridge - Lavender Garden - Six Star Street Dopamine - Yining Day 4: Yining - Qapqal Xibe Autonomous County Forest Park - Xinyuan Day 5: Xinyuan - Nalati Sky Prairie - Nalati Town Day 6: Nalati Town - Through the Duku Highway - Tangbula Hundred Mile Gallery - Urumqi Day 7: Urumqi airport drop-off service The tour leader was also very good, if there are places you don't want to go, you can talk to the tour leader in advance, and you can change to the itinerary you want to go to, which is really great! Tour group experience: The tour group I chose is really good, and the tour leader is super nice. He also took us to eat local delicacies, arranged tickets and accommodations for us in advance, saving a lot of time. Every morning, the driver would pick us up, confirm the departure time for the next day in advance, and the car was also equipped with an emergency medical kit and motion sickness medicine, really giving a full sense of security. Babies who want to play can really join a tour group like I did, it's really worry-free, this group is really super good and super value!!! The tour leader is really good, the photos taken are too amazing. Took a lot of pictures in a row, even regretted not bringing more beautiful clothes, the photos are like blockbusters, and I showed off on my social circle as soon as I received them. Travel experience: Arranged a lot of scenic spots, including Sayram Lake, Guozigou Bridge, Lavender Garden, and Six Star Street Dopamine, as well as the forest park, The air is really good, it's really comfortable to be close to nature, the photos taken in Xinjiang are really amazing, the light is really flattering. Especially on the grassland, I experienced the feeling of galloping on a horse, although I didn't dare to ride that fast, but it was really happy, the wind coming towards me when riding was really joyful.

May Xinjiang Yili Loop Tour | Grasslands, Flower Seas, Snow Mountains, Cattle and Sheep

Xinjiang Yili Grassland 10-Day Tour Guide💚 🎉In May, the Xinjiang Yili Grassland has put on its green new dress, making it a great time to visit! Grasslands, cattle and sheep, blue skies, white clouds, everything you long for is here.🌟 🚗Itinerary: Day1️⃣: Arrive in Urumqi Day2️⃣: Urumqi-S101 Baili Danxia-Lujiaowan-Kuitun🌈Scenic views all the way, Danxia, lakes, grasslands, rivers, canyons🔥 Day3️⃣: Kuitun-Sayram Lake Loop-Guozigou Bridge-Yining🎈Visit Sayram Lake, whose waters are as clear as sapphires. Explore Guozigou Bridge and admire the magnificent landscape painting.💎 Day4️⃣: Yining-Xiata Ancient Trail-Zhaosu 📸Get up close and personal with the snow-capped mountains. Day5️⃣: Zhaosu-Kalajun Grassland-Tekes 🎈Head to the vast Kalajun Grassland and experience the magnificent natural scenery. Day6️⃣: Tekes-Kuerdening-Narat ❤Forests, grasslands, seas of flowers, and snow-capped mountain views are unforgettable. Day7️⃣: Narat-Gongnaisi-Hejing Cross the Tianshan Mountains and feel the majesty of the snow-capped mountains.🏔️ Day8️⃣: Hejing-Kumtag Desert-Shanshan Visit the desert closest to the city, enjoy sand dashing, and desert off-roading!🌅 Day9️⃣: Shanshan-Tuyugou Mazha Village-Thousand Buddha Caves-Urumqi 🕌Check in at the ancient Uyghur village, experience the unique exotic charm of Xinjiang, and end the pleasant journey. Day🔟: Urumqi departure 🏠Accommodation recommendation: 4-star and 5-star hotels and characteristic B&Bs throughout the journey (fully equipped, first-class service) 🍽️Food recommendation: Big Plate Chicken, Lamb Skewers, Pilaf, Nang Pit Meat and other Xinjiang specialties.😋 📸Photography tips: Use the vast grasslands and blue sky with white clouds as the background to capture a blockbuster feel. You can also take photos with cattle and sheep to add fun.📸 📌Tips: Pay attention to sun protection, bring a sun hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen; the grassland climate is changeable, so bring rain gear; respect local customs and traditions. 🎉Come to the Xinjiang Yili Grassland and experience a different May!

More beautiful than Japanese cherry blossoms! Featured on 'China National Geographic' for its stunning beauty

During March and April, as we enjoy the warmth of spring, the Ili River Valley enters its most romantic season. Here, apricot blossoms blanket the hills, and horses graze leisurely, creating a beautiful paradise on earth, known as the most beautiful April days in the world~ The vast apricot blossom forests in Turgene cover tens of thousands of acres, presenting a spectacular and majestic sea of flowers. Its frequent features in 'China National Geographic' are a testament to the breathtaking beauty of its spring. Best viewing times: Turgene Apricot Valley: Early to mid-April Daxigou: Blooms later, around late April The apricot blossom season is incredibly short, lasting less than a month. Miss it, and you'll have to wait until next year! Let's take a look at two apricot blossom viewing spots! Turgene Apricot Valley: Location: Turgene Township, Xinyuan County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Admission: 30 RMB Introduction: The Ili Apricot Valley is a vast primitive wild apricot forest dating back to the 14th century, concentrated on the north bank of the Gongnaisi River, covering over 30,000 acres. In mid-April, the apricot blossoms on the sunlit slopes of Turgene Township begin to bud and bloom. Visitors gather in Ili Apricot Valley to enjoy the blossoms and the spring, and indeed, the Ili apricot blossoms are peerlessly enchanting. Lingcheng Daxigou Jiehua Valley Location: Inside Daxigou Township, Huocheng County Ticket: 40 RMB per person The wild apricot forest in Daxigou Township and Turgene's Apricot Valley are like sister valleys. Daxigou opens later, allowing you to first photograph the wild apricot blossoms in Turgene Township, followed by Daxigou. Moreover, in Huocheng Daxigou, you can also see wild cherry blossoms, wild plum blossoms, wild sour plum blossoms, wild hawthorn blossoms, and wild apple blossoms, with the blooming period lasting over a month~ Precautions: Xinjiang's ultraviolet rays are strong all year round, so bring sun protection It's possible for Xinjiang to have snow in early April, so be sure to bring warm clothes The Ili region has more rainy weather in April, so prepare an umbrella Turgene Apricot Valley is 200 kilometers from Yining City, 30 kilometers from Xinyuan County, and 30 kilometers from Turgene Township. It is recommended for first-time visitors to Xinjiang to join a small group tour Nearby attractions that are incredibly beautiful √ Sailimu Lake: The lake is as clear as a gem in spring √ Guozigou Bridge: The bridge of life across a natural moat √ Narat: One of China's four most beautiful grasslands √ Kanas: Stroll through the small town and experience the blue romantic aesthetics Flower viewing route: Day 1: Arrival at Urumqi by plane/train - Free time - Check into hotel Day 2: Urumqi - Sailimu Lake - Guozigou Bridge - Qingshui River Day 3: Qingshui River - Zhonghua Fushoushan Apricot Blossom - Kanas - Yining City Day 4: Yining City - Swan Spring - Narat Ice Lily - Narat Day 5: Narat - Turgene Apricot Blossom - Yining City Day 6: Yining City - Duzishan Grand Canyon - Urumqi Day 7: Departure from Urumqi by plane/train

A 5-day tour of Northern Xinjiang

For those planning to go to Xinjiang in 2024, it's recommended to directly copy this itinerary, as this is a place where budget travel is hardly feasible—only with a sufficient budget can you truly experience its quality. How can one not like Xinjiang in the summer? With its log cabins and herds of livestock, the bursting vitality is everywhere, there's Sayram Lake surrounded by mountains, and the white yurts scattered on the grasslands with distant peaks and waters. : D1: Urumqi→→Yining D2: Yining→→Tekes D3: Tekes→→Bayanbulak Town D4: Bayanbulak Town→→Narat D5: Narat→→Urumqi

Xinjiang is not as far as imagined, but it's great for photography

When traveling I like to enjoy the scenery along the way I like even more the moments when the scenery is captured Summer is not far away The most beautiful summer I am willing to dedicate to Yili, Xinjiang The splendid summer flowers The deep blue lakes The snow-capped mountains reaching into the clouds The comic-like forests All can be found here Many sceneries have become the ultimate beautiful spots that go viral on social media Perfect for travel photography and check-ins Actually, with proper planning Going to Xinjiang is really not that far and expensive 🚗Itinerary: 1⃣️Day One: Chengdu to Aba County, the scenery in Aba County is really not to be underestimated, especially the view from the observation deck of Langyi Temple overlooking the monastery and the grasslands. 2⃣️Day Two: Aba County to Delingha, mostly taking the Dema Expressway, but it's important to fill up the tank at the first service station after leaving Jiuzhi, as there are no gas stations for the next 600+ kilometers before reaching Delingha. 3⃣️Day Three: Delingha to Dunhuang, you can take a detour to see Lake Xiaochaidan and the 315u-shaped highway. The journey that seemed far is actually quite fast when you're enjoying it, and the scenery along the way is very unique, making the trip particularly interesting. 4⃣️Day Four: Dunhuang to Urumqi, the Xinjiang tour begins, although the previous part is on the road, but the scenery along the way is very good, and it's also half of the Northwest loop, which is very worthwhile. The rest of the time is for traveling the Yili loop, which you can plan according to your own preferences. But I think Sayram Lake, Yizhao Highway, Xiatat, and Qiaxi are must-visits. Whether for landscape or portrait photography, they are great. A basic route to consider: Urumqi-Sayram Lake-Huocheng Lavender-Yizhao Highway-Zhaosu Xiatat-Kalatahai Town-Qiaxi-Nalati-Duku-Urumqi. Among them, Sayram Lake and Qiaxi are very suitable for camping in the wild. Self-driving trips will be quite long, if you only have 7-8 days, you can fly directly to Urumqi or Yining, and then rent a car to travel

Xinjiang Ten-Day Tour Guide

Xinjiang, this mysterious and rich land, has finally been stepped on by me. The ten-day journey in Xinjiang, from Kala Jun grassland to Chaxi Forest Park, and then to Huocheng Lavender Manor, every scenery makes me intoxicated. 😍 🌄【Kala Jun Grassland】: The endless grassland, the scenery of the snow-capped mountains, is really beautiful! Personally, I think the beauty here can be compared with the human grassland and the Kuer Grand Canyon! 🌳🍃 🌲【Chaxi Forest Park】: This is one of the most worthwhile places on the Yili Ring Line! The scenic area is large, the tickets are not expensive, and there are not many tourists. The scenery here is not lost to other attractions, and you can drive all the way, very comfortable! 👍 💜【Huocheng Lavender Manor】: There are many lavender manors in Huocheng, I went to the lavender farm of Princess Jieyou, the area is relatively large, and there is a small hillside for taking pictures. Don't miss the lavender lovers! 🏞️【Tekes River】: This is a beautiful scene on the road, on the way from Kala Jun to Chaxi, I was deeply attracted by the beautiful scenery of the Tekes River. The river is winding, like a landscape painting. 🌊【Sailimu Lake】: Known as the 'last tear of the Atlantic', the lake is blue on a sunny day, which makes people understand that 'there is a blue in the world, called Sailimu Lake Blue'. It's so beautiful! 🚶‍♂️【Shata Ancient Road】: This is an ancient road under the ancient glacier, with mountains, meadows, rapids and glaciers, all the way is beautiful scenery, it is simply a paradise for hikers! 🌸【Hundred Mile Picture Scroll】: On the way to Fairy Lake, there is a free open attraction called Hundred Mile Picture Scroll, here are snow-capped mountains, forests, grasslands and small houses, giving people a small Swiss feeling. 🏞️【Fairy Lake】: Tangbula Fairy Lake is a green lake, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, the most beautiful season is the super niche lake meadow landscape with flowers all over the hillside. Little friends can explore it by themselves! The scenery of Xinjiang is really indescribable, only those who have experienced it personally can understand its wonderfulness. This trip left me a deep impression and beautiful memories. ✨

Passing through the beautiful flower sea in the morning, Ili is the most famous lavender here. The lavender planting area is more than 20,000 mu, and the output accounts for more than 95% of the country. It has become the world lavender with Provence, Hokkaido, Russia and the Russian Caucasus. The four major producing areas. Hurry, stop me, otherwise I would like to plunged into the sea of flowers and arbitrarily disturb the purple flower surface. Panorama taken by drone. Purple flower sea, beautiful and romantic.

Check in at the lavender garden

Come to Yining City, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, participate in a day trip, come to the Princess Lavender Garden, there are lavender museum, lavender planting base, lavender culture corridor and Princess Post Office.

## What is the magical experience of living in lavender? "Recommendation Index": [Full 5] "Attraction coordinates": Located in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region - Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture - Huocheng County - Qingshuihe Town 218 National Road "Travel Sensing": What is the magical experience of living in lavender? Xinjiang travel, take you to live in lavender tent Look at snowy mountains, sunrise, lavender, apricot forest, apple tree campfire party, music bar, beer barbecue experience the most authentic Xinjiang cuisine and wine zero distance to feel the warm hospitality of Uighur people. ... Figure 5 is the proprietress preparing beer for us in the flower field of this human space is not tolerated watching the sunset a little reddish fortunately this back garden There is a piece of land to be reserved have a stranger with wine and meat all are in the first sight of the beautiful micro-small "Attraction Shooting Skills": It is recommended to use a wide-angle lens or aerial photography " Precautions: Care for the environment, everyone is responsible "About the location of the Raiders": Photographer An Share timed shooting, the latter will write slowly, although work remains to be improved, but very hard to write. Like to pay attention to + collection + like!

In June, the entire Ili became a world related to lavender, the purple of the sky, and all the illusions about purple romance. But in May, Yili rarely has a trace of lavender. In the suburb of Yili, there is a lavender that is relatively early in flowering. It is full of lavender, but it is not as spectacular as lavender in Huocheng. Such a small piece of lavender flowers is also very happy! I hope I can go to Huocheng to see lavender next time! look forward to

In China, there is a place known as the hometown of Chinese lavender Huocheng County, Xinjiang, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture. It is located in the Ili River Valley area in the northern foot of the Tianshan Mountains. It is at the same latitude as Provence and Hokkaido and is one of the three largest lavender planting bases in the world. Lavender, in the impression that she is the romantic feeling of the girl's heart, this gorgeous purple flower shows the natural beauty of the picture, and the lavender flower language makes it more mysterious and dreamy color. The flower language of lavender comes from her legend. There are many versions. Some people say that lavender wraps the soul of a girl who is obsessed with love. She always waits in the valley where she first met, waiting for the miracle of love... At first sight of lavender, purple dreamy flowers grow poetically, and the unique aroma carries her reluctance. Breathing the fragrance of fragrance, the troubles and exhaustion disappeared, the heart is full of peace and beauty, Maybe this is the magic of the princess. Transportation: Generally, I went to Yili to see lavender and went to Huocheng. Most of the tourists came by car or chartered. After passing through the farmland on the roadside, they could see their favorite flower fields and take pictures at any time. The most popular location It is near the 65th group (between Huocheng County and Qingshuihe Town, next to G218 Road). However, it is generally necessary to pay a local farmer a fee, usually 5-10 yuan per person to enter the flower field to take pictures. If you want to learn more about lavender and essential oils, you can visit the Lavender Princess Lavender Garden in the Qingshuihe Development Zone. There is a lavender museum in the park, and a variety of floral combinations.

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!

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~~ . 🎯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 . 🎨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📸 . 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 . 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🚋 . 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 . 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 . 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 . 🚘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

After spending a month in Xinjiang, I have some advice on what not to do

Don't ask how much the train ticket costs💰, ask how many years of youth are left. I set off to the northwest of our motherland🇨🇳, wandering around Xinjiang for a month trying to find my lost soul. After coming back, the aftereffect was strong; I often found myself staring blankly at photos. I've put together this Xinjiang travel guide for you, and if you're thinking of going to Xinjiang, this is all you need❤️ ✈️First time to Xinjiang, where to start? Urumqi, as the transportation hub of Xinjiang, is very convenient👍. Whether you're heading to southern or northern Xinjiang, it's recommended to start from Urumqi because almost all tours and self-drive trips depart from here. ⚠️Things to note 1⃣Time difference: Xinjiang is 2 hours behind the mainland❗️Many ethnic minorities are accustomed to using Xinjiang time 2⃣Security checks: Security checks in Xinjiang are very strict, with multiple checks required at train stations and airports, so it's advised to go to the station/airport early. 🏠Accommodation recommendations: 1⃣Urumqi: Recommended to stay in the Youhao or Zhongshan Road shopping districts Kanas: Recommend staying in the city district of Beitun, followed by Jiadengyu or Burqin 2⃣Hemu: Recommend staying in the scenic area's log cabins, where you can watch the starry sky at night and increase your playtime during the day for a better experience❤️ 3⃣Sailimu Lake: It's recommended to stay in Qingshuihe Town or Huocheng County 🚙Our self-drive route Departing from Urumqi, we drove through Sailimu Lake—Huocheng—Zhaosu—Tekes—Qiongkushitai—Nalati—Duku Highway, and finally returned to Urumqi from Dushanzi The route is a circle⭕️ and is considered a classic Ili loop ps: The entire self-drive journey took 12 days, covering a total of 2300 kilometers, without rushing to destinations. We often drove for 5-6 hours a day⏰ I think it's necessary to rest and maintain a good state⭐️ 🗻Must-visit attractions 📍Qiongkushitai Meadows that stretch as far as the eye can see, fairy-tale-like foggy forests, log cabins with grass roofs, every sight is super healing 📍Huocheng Lavender Fields of purple flowers that ripple with the wind, truly romantic🔥 📍Tangbula Fairy Lake A little-known secret place that requires horseback riding up the mountain, accompanied by fresh flowers all the way, as if in Alice's Wonderland👍 📍Nalati Grassland Aerial grasslands and valley grasslands are absolutely stunning for aerial photography and self-driving! 📍Sailimu Lake 'The last tear of the Atlantic'💧If you have enough time, you must go for a self-drive around the lake 📍Duku Highway A road you must drive on once in your life! It usually opens around mid-June each year, experiencing all four seasons along the way. 🥙Xinjiang Cuisine Xinjiang's big plate chicken👍, lamb skewers, roasted lamb ribs, rack of lamb, roasted buns are really amazing, perfect for those who like strong flavors❗️ ps: There's also old yogurt, cold-water fish, hand-pulled rice, bao meat, and laghman noodles

Yili Luxury 5-Day Tour

Xinjiang is the right way to cool off in summer. Summer is not just about air conditioning and watermelon, Come out and see the blue sky, white clouds, green pastures, and snow-white mountains Winding rivers, purple sea of flowers Come to Xinjiang to start a summer of 20°C .Get up and take a look at the stunning itinerary starting from Yining Day1: Yining City - Guozigou Bridge - Sayram Lake - Jinghe Day2: Jinghe - Dushanzi Grand Canyon - Duku Highway - Narat Day3: Narat Grassland - Qiaxi - Tekes Day4: Tekes - Qiongkushitai - Zhaosu Day5: Zhaosu - Xiat - Yining

You must visit Guozigou after coming out of Sailimu Lake

Guozigou in winter is also worth it Guozigou, known as the first scenic spot in Yili Has the highest bridge in Xinjiang, the Guozigou Bridge Overlooking the pure Tianshan snow-capped spruce The towering bridge is very spectacular Admire human wisdom and creativity Depart from the east gate of Sailimu Lake👉Play a counterclockwise circle from the south gate👉Turn right to Guozigou Go to Zhaosu after the wave

The Pearl of Ili: The Beautiful Journey of Guozigou Bridge

In Ili, there is a place known as the "first scene", that is the Guozigou Bridge. It is like a long dragon, crossing about 28 kilometers of canyon, showing magnificent scenery. This canyon, named after the wild apples in the mountains, its beauty can only be truly appreciated when you are there. Guozigou Bridge is not just a bridge, it is actually a scenic line composed of three parts: Guozigou Scenic Area, Guozigou Bridge Deck Scenery and Guozigou Canyon Scenery. Each part has its unique charm, waiting for you to explore and discover. Guozigou Scenic Area, like a natural scroll, shows the magnificent and peculiar Xinjiang. The landscape here has always been regarded as a famous place in Xinjiang, its beauty and mystery have earned it the title of "the first scene of Ili". Standing here, you can feel the magic and power of nature. And when you stand on the Guozigou Bridge, overlooking the entire canyon scenery, you will see a different picture. Looking down from a high place, the road in the canyon is like a long dragon, winding between the mountains, forming a beautiful picture with the distant snow-capped mountains and blue sky and white clouds. Here, you can feel the grandeur and majesty of nature. If you are lucky, you can also see the sunset clouds in the evening, or admire the brilliant starry sky at night. These beautiful scenes are the best time to shoot, I believe you will definitely leave beautiful memories here. In addition, Guozigou is also a very suitable place for shooting. If you are interested, you can rent a horse here, ride it through the valley, and feel the beauty and tranquility of nature. This is also a place where many newlyweds choose to take wedding photos, because the scenery here is really beautiful. In general, Guozigou Bridge is a place worth exploring and experiencing. Its beauty and mystery will definitely leave a deep impression on you. If you have the opportunity to come to Ili, don't miss this beautiful place.

Xinjiang tourism, must-know strategy!

Xinjiang is a travel dream that every tourist must reach. After all, Xinjiang has different scenery in all four seasons, but they can all give you different surprises! If you want to travel to Xinjiang but don't know how to plan your itinerary, then you must bookmark this note! Xinjiang has a unique geographical feature of "three mountains and two basins", with peculiar natural landscapes, profound historical and cultural heritage, rich cultural relics and ethnic customs. Tianshan Mountain is a magical boundary line that divides Xinjiang into Southern and Northern Xinjiang. Northern Xinjiang focuses on humanities, while Southern Xinjiang focuses on natural scenery, with completely different styles on both sides. In southern Xinjiang, there are many deserts, while in northern Xinjiang, there are vast grasslands, and the lifestyles of the people on both sides are very different. Of course, the natural scenery in southern Xinjiang is also very impressive, with deserts and poplar trees being extremely magnificent, but the overall natural resources cannot be compared with those in northern Xinjiang. Due to its vast grasslands, Northern Xinjiang boasts spectacular natural scenery. In addition to the division between Southern and Northern Xinjiang, there is also the Yili-Korla line. Yili can be considered the scenic ceiling of the entire region, with several top attractions such as Sayram Lake, the Lati Grasslands, Apricot Valley, and Guozigou all gathered in Yili. Korla Line refers to Urumqi and its surrounding areas, where popular places such as Grand Bazaar, Tianshan Mountains, Heavenly Lake, Turpan, Bayinbuluke are located. And the famous Duku Highway connects the north and south of Xinjiang. It crosses the Tianshan Mountains with 608 180-degree folded bends, and even 270-degree bends. What is the best time to visit Northern Xinjiang? Northern Xinjiang is suitable for traveling from June to September. The weather is relatively cool in summer, and the scenery is also very good, making it the first choice for self-driving enthusiasts. Different months offer different experiences, such as flower seas, grasslands, and snowscapes. Southern Xinjiang is actually suitable for travel all year round, with the best time being from July to October. Xinjiang, how to choose the route? There are many routes for traveling in Xinjiang, but for those who are visiting for the first or second time, exploring these three basic routes can allow you to experience most of the highlights of Xinjiang. If time and money permit, and you have a strong interest, it is recommended that you visit them all. Route 1. Yili-Duku Highway The best route for working people to take a 7-day vacation. Route 2. Kanas Small Loop Autumn viewing must-go itinerary 7-9 days Route 3. Northern Xinjiang Grand Loop Kanas + Yili + Duku Highway, suitable for people who can have a long vacation to have fun for 12-15 days.