[Kunlun Mountains Scenic Area, Xinjiang] Exploration guide - a must-visit in your lifetime!

[Kunlun Mountains Scenic Area, Xinjiang] Exploration guide - a must-visit in your lifetime! Today, I'm taking you to a mysterious and stunning hidden gem - the Kunlun Mountains Scenic Area in Xinjiang! 🏞️ Here, you'll find magnificent snow-capped mountains, crystal-clear lakes, and breathtaking grassland scenery! 🌄 Are you ready to explore with me? --- 📍[Location and Transportation] The Kunlun Mountains Scenic Area is located in the Hotan region of Xinjiang, about 200 km from Hotan City and about 130 km from Yutian City. You can fly to Hotan Kungang Airport or Yutian Wanfang Airport. It's recommended to drive or hire a car to get there, as the scenery along the way is absolutely stunning! 🚙 You'll see deserts, gobi, grasslands, and snow-capped mountains, and every photo you take will be a masterpiece! 📸 --- 🌟[Must-visit Attractions] ✨ **Kunlun Grand Canyon** This is the essence of the Kunlun Mountains! The scenic area is located at the foot of the Kunlun Mountains, surrounded by the stunning 270° Kunlun snow-capped mountain range, with a winding river in the middle. The river is crystal clear, like a piece of jade embedded in the mountains. In the morning, the sunlight shines on the snow-capped mountains, creating a dazzling golden spectacle! You can climb the steps in the scenic area to reach the Kunlun Mountains and see the ancient glaciers. ✨ ✨ **Banlange Scenic Area** Banlange Scenic Area is a national 4A-level tourist attraction, with an altitude of 3,500-3,800 meters, covering an area of 45,000 mu. It is a national first-class natural grassland with excellent grass quality, no pollution, and rich vegetation, including Kunlun pine, needle grass, astragalus, wild onions, and more. The grassland is home to herds of cattle and sheep, as well as rare animals such as the Kunlun snow chicken, guagua chicken, and marmots. ✨ ✨ **Kunlun Sky Road** The Kunlun Sky Road Ecological and Cultural Tourism Area starts at the Banlange Grassland in Wuluksayi Township and ends at the Kasan Grassland in Bostan Township, with a total length of about 156 km. Along the way, you'll see snow-capped mountains, grasslands, canyons, and historical sites like the Asag Castle. This is also the SS9 stage of the Taklimakan Rally, known as the most beautiful stage of the rally. ✨ ✨ **Sandy Sea and Blue Lake** The Sandy Sea and Blue Lake is a vast water area surrounded by deserts, with towering poplar trees and scattered sand islands. The combination of poplar trees, deserts, blue water, and blue sky creates a stunning natural landscape. The water in the Sandy Sea and Blue Lake comes from the melting snow and ice of the Kunlun Mountains, and has been nestled against the nearby sand dunes for years, creating a unique beauty of sand and water, dryness and wetness. ✨ ✨ **Keriya Canyon** Keriya Canyon is an important part of the Keriya Ancient Road, located in the western section of the Kunlun Mountains, starting from Pulu Village in Aqiang Township, Yutian County, Hotan Prefecture, Xinjiang. The terrain and landforms here are complex and varied, ranging from high mountain canyons to alpine meadows and snow-capped mountains, with spectacular scenery. The Keriya Ancient Road is about 250 km long, crossing several passes over 5,000 meters above sea level, with cliffs, rapids, and volcanoes along the way. ✨ No regrets in this life for entering China, and a lifetime must visit the Kunlun Mountains! In the next article, we'll recommend local delicacies and activities in the scenic area. We look forward to meeting you in the Kunlun Mountains!