Xinjiang is very large and beautiful. It is not just the Gobi Desert and desert that many people imagine. There are also beautiful scenery such as snow-capped mountains and virgin forests. Xinjiang is also very safe. Please feel free to come.
Route recommendation
D1 Urumqi-Wucaitan-Ziburqin? 6.9h
D2 Burqin-Hemu? 3h
D3 Hemu-Kanas-stay in Jiadengyu 4.8h
D4 Jiadengyu-Devil City-stay in Karamay 5.4h
D5 Karamay-Sailimu Lake-stay in Sai Limu Lake? 5h
D6 Sailimu Lake-Guosai Scenic Area-Lavender Base-Zhuyining? 6.5h
D7 Yining-Qiongkushtai-Zhuqiongku Shitai? 3.5h
D8 Qiongkushtai-Nalati-Zhu Nalati? 2.8h
D9 Nalati-Duku Highway-Bayinbuluke-Zhu Aktas? 3.5h
D10 Aktas-Duku Highway-Anjihai Grand Canyon-Urumqi end? 5h
Xinjiang is divided geographically, with the central Tianshan Mountains as the The boundaries are north of the Tianshan Mountains and south of the Tianshan Mountains. If it is summer, it is recommended to take the Beijiang Loop Route.
Recommended attractions:
1. Duku Highway "Wherever your heart goes, follow your steps." The focus of Xinjiang is not on the scenic spots, but on the roads. Northern section: Dushanzi Grand Canyon - Qiolma is about 250km, with a maximum altitude of 3500m
Travel time: early June to early October, with more restrictions. Middle section: Qiolma-Nalati-Bayinbuluk About 60km, the highest altitude is 3400m
Travel time: the end of May to the beginning of October, the probability of road closure is small. Southern section: Bayinbuluke-Kuqa (about 250km, the highest altitude is 3300m
Passage time: early to late June to mid-to-late October
★Bayinbuluke-Kuqa direction: small passenger cars with 7 seats or less can pass
★Kuqa-Bayinbuluke direction: Passage for 19 seats or less
2. Sailimu Lake
Sailimu Lake Scenic Area*** is divided into lake-surrounding scenic area, grassland nomadic style area, and ecological landscape conservation area Six functional areas including the swan and other rare bird habitat protection area, comprehensive tourism service area, and original ecological environment preservation area have been identified. There are three special protected areas in Gol Ice and Snow Ecological Adventure Scenic Spot. On April 13, 2018, they were shortlisted for the "100 Magical Scenic Spots of the Northwest"
Tickets: Winter ticket + self-driving ticket/person? 72.5?
1? Chartered car/self-driving: Urumqi-Saihu is about 550km and takes about 7 hours to drive. If you don’t have enough driving experience, it is not recommended. You can choose to charter a car or go in a group, which will be less tiring.
1. The RV campsites in the Sailimu Lake Scenic Area are more expensive, starting at 1,500.
2. The prices of hotels and B&Bs outside the scenic area are much cheaper than those in the scenic area. There are also yurts, and the price is generally 100 depending on the accommodation conditions. -Around 500.
Time: 10:00-19:00
?TOP?1?Red willow skewers
The mutton skewers are from southern Xinjiang. The mutton skewers are the most famous. Different from the ordinary mutton skewers, the red willow mutton skewers are huge and the skin of the mutton is wrapped in a rich aroma. It is juicy and delicious in one bite.
?TOP?2?Large Plate of Chicken< /p>
Large Plate Chicken?, Xinjiang’s No. 1 food business card. If you eat in the Mainland, you will always see Xinjiang Large Plate Chicken on the menu. Not only do you have to have eaten the local authentic Xinjiang Large Plate Chicken. Know the taste!
?TOP3?Grilled Nang?
In Xinjiang, you can live without vegetables, but you can’t live without eating Nang once. I really didn’t know that there are so many flavors of naan in Xinjiang!
?TOP4?Grilled buns
Grilled buns?, with large chunks of marinated beef wrapped in puff pastry. Just the right touch of cumin, soft onions to enhance the flavor, and most importantly, the finishing touch of sheep tail oil. The smell of mutton is gone, leaving only the charming aroma.
Tips It is recommended to go to Colorful Beach at sunset. The nearby wild attractions can save you 50 yuan in tickets. There are two Hemu Observation Deck, one is for sunrise. Take the Get off the bus at Meilifeng Station and cross the Hemu Bridge. You can also take photos of the morning fog from this viewing platform. The other one is at Sunset, at Humbas Station. Under normal circumstances, self-driving is not allowed in Sailimu Lake. In summer, there are shuttle buses around the lake, or you can rent an electric car from the visitor center to go around the lake. The circle is 90 kilometers, which takes about three to four hours. Lavender is at its best from mid-June to the end of June. Group 65 in Huocheng County, Yili all grows lavender. You can take photos on the roadside. There is no need to enter the scenic spot. There are currently no tickets for Qiongkush Terrace. The best place to stay is in the back mountain or when you first enter the village. The scenery is also good. The starry sky is really amazing at night, and the Milky Way is visible to the naked eye.