Go and visit Xinjiang. You may not have enough time to visit them all, but you can visit them in Northern Xinjiang and Southern Xinjiang. The editor recommends Northern Xinjiang. Let’s go and see them together. What attractions can you visit in Northern Xinjiang? Differences
1. Scenic Avenue - Northern Xinjiang
Northern Xinjiang Attractions Map:
North of the Tianshan Mountains is Northern Xinjiang, with a humid climate. Including Urumqi, Altay region, Tacheng region, Changji region, Ili, Bortala and other regions. The spring, summer and autumn scenery in Northern Xinjiang are all different. Each season has its own unique beauty, and each season is worth visiting. Autumn is the best time, when the blue sky, the green lake water, the bright yellow and dazzling colors of the birch forest and the Populus euphratica forest echo each other, forming a tranquil landscape painting.
2. Style Avenue - Southern Xinjiang
Southern Xinjiang Attractions Map:
South of the Tianshan Mountains is Nanjiang, with a dry climate. The ethnic customs in southern Xinjiang are more intense, including Kashgar region, Aksu region, Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Hotan region, Kizilsu Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture, etc. It brings together famous cultural landscapes such as the ancient city of Kashgar, Gaotai residences, Id Kah Mosque, and Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves; it is also a multi-ethnic gathering place, including Han, Uyghur, Tajik, Kirgiz, etc. Unique urban villages
1. Urumqi: a gathering of many ethnic groups
Tips:
1. As the provincial capital of Xinjiang, Urumqi has airports, railway stations, expressways Public transportation such as bus BRT is relatively convenient. Although the subway is not yet open to traffic, it is still very convenient to go shopping;
2. Urumqi’s business districts: Zhongshan Road Business District, Hongshan Business District District, Friendship Business District, Railway Bureau Business District, Grand Bazaar Business District, Railway Station Business District, Nanhu, Jingkai Wanda (near the high-speed rail station), etc. You can choose accommodation in these business districts according to your own planning, and the nearby transportation is relatively good. Convenient, bustling and lively;
3. Urumqi’s food is very rich, such as kebabs, pilaf, large plates of chicken, noodles... You must try it if you have time.
4. You can bring back some dried fruits, lavender, essential oils and other specialties;
5. Xinjiang’s security checks are relatively strict, and people in public places, hotels, and even toilets are not allowed to enter If you need to swipe your ID card, you don’t have to worry too much about security issues.
2. Hemu: Fairy Tale World
Tips:
1. Ticket: 60 yuan (excluding shuttle bus 100 yuan and insurance), village maintenance fee : 20 yuan;
2. The Hemu is beautiful at sunrise and sunset. You can take a panoramic view of the Hemu from the observation deck, so be sure to get up early in the morning (before 6 o'clock) and don't miss it. The grass trees under the morning mist are like a fairyland.
3. It is best to book accommodation in Hemu in advance.
3. Turpan: Huozhou Fengku
Tips:
1. Turpan’s transportation is mature and convenient, and you can travel by bus and taxi;
2. Accommodation: There are many choices of hotels and inns;
3. The more famous tourist attractions in Turpan include Sugong Pagoda, Grape Valley, Flame Mountain, Tuyugou, and Kumutage Desert Park, Gaochang Ancient City, Jiaohe Ancient City, etc. Since there are only a few scenic spots in the city, it is best to charter a car or carpool when visiting. In addition to these regular tourist attractions, there are also a number of ancient Tianshan trails suitable for hiking adventures.
4. Horgos Port: the border land
Tips:
1. There are two scenic spots, one is the national gate scenic spot and the other is the border scenic spot. Buy a ticket at the tourist service center on the Internet for 30 yuan per person; the other option is to go shopping in the cooperation zone, which requires you to spend 15 yuan to apply for relevant documents and then enter the cooperation zone.
5. Qiongkush Terrace: Curly smoke
Tips:
1. Free and open;
2. Attractions around the village: Tekes Bagua City, Kalajun Grassland, Kuokesu Grand Canyon, Wusun Ancient Road, Grassland Stone Man;
3. The villages are full of cabins, where you can experience horse riding, bonfire parties, sunsets, starry sky.
Mysterious Forest Landscape
1. Tianshan Tianchi: Yaochi Wonderland
Tips:
1. There are three ways to purchase tickets for Tianshan Tianchi. The first is online The reservation costs 215 yuan, the second option is to buy tickets at the on-site window for 220 yuan, and the third option is to buy tickets from the on-site independent ticket vending machine for 215 yuan, both including the shuttle bus to Tianchi.
2. Scenic area tourism reference route: Xiaotianchi - Snow Ridge Cloud Pines - Tianshan Scenery - Dinghai Shenzhen - Snow Viewing on the West Mountain - Pine Viewing on the Nanshan Mountain - Tiewa Temple - Tianshan Tianchi.
3. The temperature in Tianshan Tianchi is low all year round. It is recommended to bring more clothes with you. The ultraviolet rays are also very strong, so you should always pay attention to sun protection.
4. You will pass the residence of Kazakh herdsmen along the road. If you are interested, you can experience the ethnic customs (not free) and taste special foods such as butter tea, fried millet, and fried buckwheat.
2. Cocotuo Sea: Original Charm
Tips:
1. Tickets:
2. The best season for Keketuohai is from mid-August to early October every year. At this time, the leaves of the birch trees on both sides of the road have turned yellow, coupled with the blue sky, white clouds and clear Erqi scenery Sihe, every photo you take is a beautiful autumn scene.
3. Keketuohai is an extremely cold wetland. The temperature will be relatively low when visiting in summer. It is recommended to bring more warm clothes.
3. Kanas: Mysterious
Tips:
1. Tickets: Online ticket booking + shuttle bus adult ticket (one entry) 285 yuan , ticket + shuttle bus adult ticket (two entries) 315 yuan;
2. Kanas is generally divided into three periods, May-August (summer) and September-October (golden season) November-March (winter). There is a big temperature difference between morning and evening in summer, so you need to bring warm clothes and sun protection.
3. You can choose accommodation within the scenic area or at the gate of the scenic area. There are hotels, B&Bs, and youth hostels. It is recommended to stay in the scenic area, which can save the round trip and can see the morning fog and sunset. The most beautiful grassland wetland
1. Agonggeti Grassland: Mianheng East and West
Tips:
1. Book tickets for Grassland Stone Man Scenic Spot online: 55 yuan. Performance ticket for Grassland Stone Man Scenic Area: 178 yuan;
2. In Agonggeti Grassland, you can experience the enthusiasm of the Kazakh people, watch colorful songs and dances, taste exotic food, learn about stone man statues, and appreciate Beautiful scenery, integrated with humanities;
3. The best season to visit Agonggeti Grassland is from May to September, with green grass, blue sky, blooming wild flowers, and a relatively suitable climate. Other seasons are relatively cold and the scenery is also There will be discounts;
4. The Agongeti Grassland has a high altitude, so pay attention to sun protection and bring warm clothes.
2. Zhaosu Grassland: Hidden Secrets
Tips:
1. Zhaosu can visit Xiaohongna Sea Stone Man, Xiata Ancient City, Ge Mountain climbing merit monument, Shengyou Temple and other attractions;
2. Tickets: No tickets are required for Zhaosu Grassland, and each scenic spot on the grassland charges separately.
3. The best tourist season in Zhaosu Grassland: around July every summer, the grand Tianma Festival is held on Zhaosu Grassland. There will be many lively activities and performances such as horse racing, equestrian performances, ethnic songs and dances, etc. If you catch up, you can go and watch;
5. Accommodation: You can choose to stay in Zhaosu County; Accommodation near Xiata Tourist Area; in addition, you can also stay in Tekes County and Yining City;
6. Food recommendations for Xinjiang Yixing Zhaosu Grassland Travel Guide: roasted whole lamb, mutton braised pancakes , camel milk, butter tea, horse intestines, etc.
3. Kalajun Grassland: Black Wilderness
Tips:
1. Tickets: 40 yuan for West Kalajun; tickets for East and West Kalajun + Sightseeing ticket is 170 yuan; Kuokesu Canyon ticket is 170 yuan;
2. Lajun Grassland is located in Tekes County and is divided into east and west. The main scenic spots in Xikalajun Scenic Area include Hopeful Terrace, Marmot Habitat, Liangyitai, Dielang Valley, Shiquan, Yinma Bay and other scenic spots, which can be visited by sightseeing buses.
The scenic spots in Dongkarajun include Wuhua Meadow, Flower Terrace, Kurdai Forest Grand Canyon, Sanpole Plane Observation Deck and Falcon Terrace Observation Deck;
3. Main accommodations They are yurts and wooden houses and do not have independent bathrooms, so I do not recommend them. You can book in a small county town not far from Tekes, where there are more choices and it is cleaner. It's about half an hour's drive.
4. Nalati Grassland: Mianheng Meadow
Tips:
1. Tickets: 75 yuan in off-season, 95 yuan in peak season, ticket: River Valley Grassland 40 yuan, Sky Grassland 60 yuan, Panlong Valley Road Sightseeing Car 100 yuan;
2. In Nalati Grassland, you can watch the sunrise, ride horses, ride a powered delta wing, participate in a bonfire party, etc.;
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3. Accommodation: Accommodation in Nalati Scenic Area is concentrated near the visitor center and forest park, with prices ranging from a few dozen yuan to nearly a thousand yuan. However, accommodation in the scenic area is relatively tight in summer and needs to be booked in advance; staying in Nalati Town is also the choice of many tourists. There are more accommodation options in the town, including small hostels, guesthouses and large hotels. Standard rooms in ordinary hotels In summer, it’s about two to three hundred yuan.
5. Bayinbuluke: rich water source
Tips:
1. The ticket for the scenic spot is 65 yuan, and the ticket for the section is 90 yuan;
2. Accommodation: There are guest houses and hotels in Bayinbuluke, and tent hotels are built on the grassland for people to stay. There are also private hotels nearby where you can stay. In addition, there are also hotel accommodations in Bayinbuluke Town;
3. The temperature in Bayinbuluke Grassland is relatively low, so you must pay attention to cold protection. Even in the summer months of July, August, and September, you must cover yourself with a thick cover when resting at night. quilt. Vast alpine lakes
1. Sailimu Lake: the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean
Tips:
1. Tickets: 70 yuan;
2. July, August and September are the best tourist seasons. The light is strong during the day, so be careful about sun protection. The temperature is low at night, so be careful about cold protection.
3. From the end of July to the beginning of August every year, local Mongolian and Kazakh people The ethnic herdsmen will hold the Naadam Festival here;
4. Accommodation options include hotels, inns, and yurts. You can bring your own tent for camping, or you can stay in Bole, Horgos, or Yining.
2. Ili River: Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall
Tips:
1. Free and open;
2. Currently, there is a bridge and From the second bridge, it is recommended to watch the sunset from the first bridge;
3. If you want to stay, you can arrange it near Yingbin Road in Yining City. There are good hotels, star hotels and business hotels with complete facilities. Transportation is convenient.
3. Bosten Lake: West Sea Oasis
Tips:
1. Tickets: Dahekou Scenic Area 45 yuan, South Bank Scenic Area (Lianhua Lake, Yangshui Station, Ahong 45 yuan for the Golden Beach Scenic Area (North Shore);
2. The scenic area is divided into three scenic spots: Dahekou, Ahongkou and Bailuzhou. Looking at the lake from Dahekou, the lake water is very transparent. High, you can take a speedboat to visit the lake. Ahongkou has the largest group of wild water lilies and 400,000 acres of natural reeds in my country; Bailuzhou is located on the easternmost side, a lakeside desert. Due to the large area of ??the lake, it has become a typical coastal beach view. Fantasy special landform
1. Colorful City: Colorful World
Tips:
1. Ticket: 70 yuan;
2. The scenic spot is located in an uninhabited area, and the nearest county town is 100 kilometers away. Whether you are returning to the city on the same day or staying in the scenic spot, bring some dry food and drinking water; in summer, the sun is very strong, coupled with the reflection of the surrounding rocks , it is especially important to prevent sunburn and ultraviolet rays;
3. It is currently not open.
2. Chateau Trail: Wilderness Adventure
Tips:
1. Tickets: Adult: 60 yuan, shuttle bus: 20 yuan, hot spring bathing: 30 yuan;
2. The Xiata Canyon has a complicated terrain, with mountains, rapids, and glaciers. It is the most dangerous and dangerous section of the ancient Silk Road. Crossing the Xiata Canyon has also become an adventure path for adventurers;
3. The shuttle bus from the scenic area gate only goes to the hot spring hotel. You need to hike to the best location to see the snow-capped mountains, which is about 6 kilometers round trip;< /p>
4. If you stay in Xiata, you can stay in cabins and yurts.
3. Burqin Colorful Beach: Magnificent Fantasy
Tips:
1. Ticket: 50 yuan;
2. Best Viewing time: evening sunset. You can arrive at the scenic spot 1 hour before sunset. Sunset in Xinjiang is relatively late, so please plan your time reasonably;
3. The temperature difference is large after sunset, so you need to prepare warm clothes.
4. Urho Devil City: Roaring Day and Night
Tips:
1. Online ticket booking: 41 yuan, ticket + sightseeing train for adults: 88 Yuan; ticket purchased on site at the scenic spot: 46 yuan, small train ticket: 52 yuan, off-road vehicle ticket: 214 yuan, herbarium ticket: 20 yuan;
2. The temperature in Devil City is very high during the day, so sunset is recommended Arrive at the scenic spot on time (different seasons have different sunset times. It is best to arrive at the shooting spot half an hour before the time given by the locals). It is also best to take photos. Under the influence of light, the Devil City looks majestic and solemn.
5. Kuqa Grand Canyon: Burning Flame
Tips:
1. Tickets: 43 yuan for online booking, 45 yuan for scenic spot tickets;
2. It is recommended to wear sandals or waterproof shoes when visiting, as there is a lot of water on the ground;
3. It takes about 2 hours to walk around;
4. Accommodation is generally in Kuqa The county seat is very convenient.
6. Anjihai Grand Canyon: Ingenious workmanship
Tips:
1. The scenic spot is undeveloped, without any fences. Standing on the edge of the cliff, Be very careful, because there is an abyss under your feet, so you must pay attention to safety. The altitude of the flatland is about 1380 meters, the valley bottom is about 1150 meters, and the drop is 230 meters;
2. Precipitous, gorgeous and shocking, it is a paradise for photographers. The most beautiful highway
1. Guozigou: Wonderland
Tips:
1. Free and open;
2. Enjoy the wild scenery along the road Seeing wild flowers, snow-capped mountains in the distance, and crossing ravines, it feels like experiencing four seasons in one day.
3. Guozigou is located in a mountainous area. Please bring cold-proof clothing, preferably waterproof pants and waterproof shoes.
4. It is recommended to go to Yining city for accommodation.
2. Yizhao Highway: a road for fun
Tips:
1. Free and open;
2. Yizhao When the highway encounters tourist peaks, it has the characteristics of heavy traffic and long continuous downhill roads, which are prone to accidents. Those who choose to travel by car must pay attention to safety; the most thrilling section of the Yizhao Highway is to climb the Baishi Peak at an altitude of 3475 meters;
3. Yizhao Highway is a seasonal highway and is only open to traffic for a few months a year. You need to know it clearly before going. It is usually open to traffic from May to October.
3. Duku Highway: the golden passage
Tips:
1. The golden passage for natural landscape tourism on the northern slope of the Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang. Along the way, there are Nalati Grassland, Qiaorma Scenic Area, Bayinbulak Grassland and other natural scenic spots that are well-known both inside and outside Xinjiang. There are also large and small dragon ponds called "Nantian Lake", which are like two crystal clear emeralds, inlaid in the lake. Halfway up the mountainside surrounded by snow-capped peaks;
2. In addition, there are also unique mountain natural landscapes such as the reddish-brown Mysterious Grand Canyon of the Tianshan Mountains, the Kiziliya landscape, and the Potala Palace mountain landscape on both sides of the highway. , attracting many tourists from home and abroad for sightseeing.