Duku Highway (National Highway 219)

Duku Highway (National Highway 219), also known as Tianshan Highway, is located in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China. It is about 1,000 kilometers long and connects several important cities in the north and south of Xinjiang. This is a picturesque road that passes through snow-capped mountains, grasslands, canyons, lakes and other natural landscapes along the way. It is known as a "highway wonder". The starting point of Duku Highway is located in Karamay City, Xinjiang, and the end point is located in Wusu City, Tacheng District. This road is of great significance in the southern part of Xinjiang and is one of the main arteries of transportation in the north and south of Xinjiang. The counties and cities along the Duku Highway include Karamay City, Shawan City, Yining City, Qapqal Xibe Autonomous County, Zhaosu County, Tekes County, Baicheng County, Kuche County, Xinhe County, Awat County, etc. The scenery of Duku Highway is beautiful. From north to south, there are many attractions worth stopping and admiring along the way. First of all, starting from Karamay, the pleasant scenery of Kanas Lake along the way, the lake is clear and green, surrounded by mountains, like a beautiful picture. Then, after passing through Shihezi City, you can visit Tianshan Grand Canyon, where the mountains are steep, the canyon is deep, and it is breathtaking. Then, after entering Yining City, you can visit Ili River Valley, where there are vast grasslands, herds of cattle and sheep, and snow-capped mountains in the distance, forming a beautiful pastoral landscape. In the middle of Duku Highway, there is a mountain range called "Longling". The mountains here are steep and the roads are tortuous, but they are full of challenges. After passing this mountain road, Duku Highway will enter a higher altitude mountain area. The climate here is diverse, and sometimes there will be rainy and snowy weather, but it is these unpredictable natural landscapes that make Duku Highway more mysterious. Finally, when Duku Highway arrives in Wusu City, Tacheng District, you can visit Bayinbuluke Grassland, which is one of the largest grasslands in Xinjiang, vast and flat, and the tents, cattle and sheep, and horse herds on the grassland form a peaceful picture. In general, Duku Highway is a tourist attraction full of natural scenery and cultural history. Here, you can enjoy the magnificent landscape of Xinjiang, feel the charm of multiculturalism, and taste various delicacies. Duku Highway is not only suitable for self-driving travel, but also for cycling, hiking and other outdoor activities. If you love adventure and challenge yourself, then Duku Highway is definitely a scenic line you can't miss.