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2024 Qapqal Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in October)
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Classic 12-Day 11-Night Tour of Northern Xinjiang
Recommended 12-day itinerary, capturing all the stunning views of Northern Xinjiang in one go, offering you a completely rich sensory experience❗
Itinerary Recommendation (Classic 12-Day 11-Night Northern Xinjiang Route)
D1: From various places to Urumqi
D2: Urumqi---to Burqin via the Colorful Beach (one way 485KM, about 6.5 hours by car)
Accommodation: Burqin Attraction (Colorful Beach)
D3: Burqin---Kanas---back to Jiadengyu (one way 156KM, about 2.5 hours by car)
Accommodation: Jiadengyu Attraction (Kanas)
D4: Kanas--Hemu (one way 60KM, about 2 hours by car)
Accommodation: Hemu Attraction (Kanas, Hemu)
D5: Hemu---Devil City---Karamay (one way 455KM, about 5 hours by car)
Accommodation: Karamay Attraction (Devil City)
D6: Karamay--Sayram Lake---Qingshui River (one way 445KM, about 5.5 hours by car)
Accommodation: Qingshui River Attraction (Sayram Lake)
D7: Qingshui River---Xia'ta Ancient Road---Zhaosu (one way 128KM, about 2 hours by car)
Accommodation: Zhaosu Attraction (Xia'ta Ancient Road)
D8: Zhaosu---Kala Jun---Tekes (one way 125KM, about 1.5 hours by car)
Accommodation: Tekes Attraction (Kala Jun Grassland)
D9: Tekes---Nalati (one way 280KM, about 3.5 hours by car)
Accommodation: Nalati Attraction (Nalati Sky Grassland)
D10: Nalati--Bayinbuluk---Nalati (180KM, about 3 hours by car)
Accommodation: Nalati Attraction (Returning to the Nine Turns and Eighteen Bends, Swan Lake)
D11: Nalati-Duku Highway---Urumqi (one way 420KM, about 6.5 hours by car)
Accommodation: Urumqi Attraction (Duku Highway Scenery)
D12: Urumqi---to various places
You don't need to go to Canada to see the red leaves, you can see them in Xinjiang.
Chabuchaer Xibo Autonomous County, 20 km from Yining. We drove for more than half an hour and saw the shocking red leaves. It was so cool! In fact, this maple leaf is not red, but various pinks. It seems that we have a pink dream together, which is so romantic~🌹
🆙Red Maple Forest Location: Zakuchi Niulu Village Red Maple Forest
🍁The red maple leaves slowly fall with the wind, and the gray trunks outline deep paths. The temperature is not cold or hot, there are not many people, and it is suitable for taking large pictures with small dogs. Choosing good weather is very important. It is recommended to go on a sunny day. No filter is needed, it's just beautiful! 🤩
August Xinjiang Guide
Exploration Journey Travel Sharing Notes Location Xinjiang
August 2024
Luggage: Sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, windbreaker, drone Itinerary:
D1: Depart from Guangzhou and arrive in Urumqi, visit the International Grand Bazaar, taste local delicacies such as lamb skewers, baked buns, and stuffed tripe. Overnight in Urumqi
D2: Depart from Urumqi, visit Tianchi Lake in Tianshan, and head to Kuitun in the afternoon. Overnight in Kuitun (Tianshan Tianchi Lake is highly recommended to experience the cable car project, not recommended to drive to the folk custom park)
D3: Depart from Kuitun to Sailimu Lake, overnight in Yining (Sailimu Lake is very large, highly recommended to visit the Pine Head scenic spot)
D4: Depart from Yining, enter Zhaosu via Yizhao Highway, visit Xiata in the afternoon, overnight in Zhaosu (Yizhao Highway is very beautiful, but drive carefully, Xiata can take a car to the transfer bridge, then walk to the General Bridge, the scenery is very beautiful)
D5: Depart from Zhaosu to Tekesi Bagua City, overnight in Bagua City
D6: Depart from Bagua City to Nalati, overnight in Nalati (Nalati can be self-driven, but get up early to grab tickets)
D7: Depart from Nalati via Duku Highway to Kuitun, overnight in Kuitun
D8: Depart from Kuitun to Urumqi, fly back to Guangzhou in the afternoon, end the journey Warm tips:
Pay attention to the weather conditions in various parts of Xinjiang in advance to ensure a smooth trip. Pay attention to sun protection and protect your skin, the ultraviolet rays in Xinjiang are not ordinary. 3 If you can drive yourself, try to drive yourself, and choose a car with assisted driving as much as possible, recommended Ideal
✅ In the city, try to choose chain hotels for accommodation, the quality is guaranteed
Xinjiang Ili Small Loop Travel Tips
It has been three days since we returned from our trip to Xinjiang, but I still can't calm down. I often recall the mountains and rivers there, the horses, cattle, and sheep, and the breathtaking natural scenery. I am filled with longing and anticipation for the next trip to Xinjiang. This was our first time visiting Xinjiang, and we spent ten days exploring the Ili Small Loop.
✈️ Transportation: Plane, SUV self-drive (if physically possible, it is recommended to self-drive the entire trip. This way, you won't be constrained by the time restrictions and lack of freedom that come with tour groups. Plan your itinerary reasonably, and avoid driving for too long each day so that neither adults nor children will feel too tired.)
🛣️ Route:
1. Beijing - Urumqi - Museum - International Grand Bazaar - Hotel
2. Hotel - Dushanzi Grand Canyon - Bole City - Hotel
3. Hotel - Sayram Lake Scenic Area - Guozigou Bridge - Yining City - Liuxing Street - Hotel
4. Hotel - Yizhao Highway - Zhaosu - Tianma Tourism and Cultural Park - Homestay (Four-star recommendation)
5. Homestay - Xiata Tourist Scenic Area - Tekes Bagua City - Homestay (Five-star recommendation)
6. Homestay - Kalajun Grassland - Nileke - Hotel
7. Hotel - Tangbula Hundred Mile Gallery - Monkete Ancient Road - Homestay (Four-star recommendation)
8. Homestay - Northern Section of Duku Highway - Kuitun City - Hotel
9. Hotel - Urumqi City - Jinquan Mall - International Grand Bazaar - Erdaoqiao Bazaar - Hotel
10. Hotel - Tianshan Tianchi - Airport
🌞 Weather: It was mostly sunny throughout the trip. There was only a brief heavy rain in Xiata and Tekes, but it was at night and did not affect any of our plans. We were very grateful for the good weather.
👗 Clothing: Thick clothes were only needed at night in Xiata. A short-sleeved shirt inside and a jacket with a liner were enough for the children! In other places, even if the temperature seemed low, a sun-protective jacket was sufficient. It is recommended to bring thick clothes just in case.
🥬 Food: The food is generally spicy and greasy. Eat more vegetables and repeatedly emphasize no chili, otherwise, children won't be able to eat it.
🫙 Drinking water: To avoid acclimatization issues, we drank bottled water throughout the trip.
🌟 Other suggestions:
1. The terrain of Yizhao Highway and Duku Highway is dangerous. Do not overtake. The most important thing when traveling is to enjoy the scenery at a slow pace.
2. Pay attention to sun protection.
3. Bring some medicines. They are easy to buy in the city but not in villages.
4. Wear comfortable sports shoes; there's no need for yellow boots.
5. You can book hotels and homestays on the same day.
The correct way to explore the Yizhao Highway, known as the 'Little Duku' in Xinjiang
In Xinjiang, there is a route that is only open for 3 months a year, more dangerous than the Duku Highway, and more beautiful than Xinjiang S101~ It is the Yizhao Highway, known as the 'Little Duku'🛣️
I just came back from there and would like to share it with everyone~
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【Yizhao Highway】
Provincial Highway 237, about 110 kilometers long, starts from the second bridge of the Ili River in Yining City in the north and ends in Zhaosu County in the south~
Total length: about 212 kilometers
Upper section: Yining to Zhaosu section (the essence of Yizhao Highway: about 108 kilometers, takes 3 hours)
Lower section: Zhaosu to Muzart section
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【Scenic Spots】
✔️Upper section
* Baishifeng Viewing Platform: The section from Baishifeng to Zhaosu is the most scenic part of Yizhao Highway (this is a classic cliff road aerial photography spot)
* Anglet Daban: The viewing platform is over 3000 meters above sea level, offering a panoramic view of the vast mountains and pine forests
* Wolf Valley: A free, lesser-known attraction near Zhaosu, consisting of more than 10 canyons and nearly a million acres of natural highland grasslands🍀
✔️Lower section
* Xiata Ancient Road: Near the main ridge of the Tianshan Mountains, adjacent to the vast Tekes River. Comparable to Mount Cook in New Zealand. Known as one of the 'Three Great Hiking Routes in Xinjiang' along with the Wusun Ancient Road and the Wolf Tower
* Zhaosu Heavenly Horses: You can watch world-famous horse shows, experience riding Ili horses, and participate in equestrian summer camps. The most unmissable events are the heavenly horse river bath and equestrian performances
* Zhaosu Rapeseed Flowers: This is the largest rapeseed flower field in the country, with grasslands and rapeseed fields interspersed, echoing the Tianshan Mountains
* Kuokesu Grand Canyon: Here you can find natural landscapes such as Hukou Waterfall, Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns, Crocodile Bay, and Human Grassland (the Human Grassland is composed of countless hills with altitudes ranging from 1300 meters to 4000 meters)
Travel Tips!!
* Opening time: June to October every year
* The road has many sharp turns and cliff sections, so novice drivers should be cautious about driving there
* Before traveling, pay attention to the local weather conditions and confirm the road's opening status. Prepare clothing of different warmth levels according to the weather
🚗Self-driving Guide
Vehicle restrictions: All types of vehicles with more than 7 seats (excluding 7 seats) and commercial vehicles with more than 5 seats (including 5 seats)
❗️❗️Parking and playing along the entire Yizhao Highway is prohibited (except in parking areas). From 22:00 to 09:00 the next day, no vehicles are allowed to pass (only exit, no entry)
I visited both the north and south sections of the Duku Highway on this trip, and personally, I prefer the Yizhao Highway. The beautiful scenery along the way is unforgettable!!
Yizhao Highway
I watched a 'life' on the time-limited open Yizhao Highway
Yizhao Highway, which is only open for a little over three months each year, is known as the 'Little Duku Highway.'
At first sight, the grasslands, forests, and mountains progress from near to far, with distinct color layers and diverse landscapes.
As you ascend the winding mountain road, you can see the road twisting and turning between the mountains, with steep cliffs on one side and precipitous slopes on the other.
When the White Stone Peak gradually becomes clear in front of you, the clouds in the sky also become thicker, and it suddenly starts to rain. Through the wet car window, you can still feel the danger of Yizhao Highway, and the mist makes the rain-soaked Yizhao Highway look like a fairyland.
After passing through one bend after another and crossing one mountain after another, large meadows and forests reappear in front of you, and the journey on Yizhao Highway comes to a temporary end.
On this road, there were hardly any stops, mostly gazing and trying to capture a corner of Yizhao Highway from the car. Outside the car window, besides the time-limited open scenery, there were also flocks of sheep, traffic, and unpredictable weather flashing by.
This journey is like life, with its ups and downs, constantly meeting and parting, trying to grasp and leave something in the fleeting moments, all of which are deeply engraved in the mind in the end.
Chabuchaer Xibe Autonomous County & Xibe Cuisine
Chabuchaer Xibe Autonomous County, Tong Liya's hometown, a short rest at my Xibe uncle's house, eating Xibe cuisine.
My childhood friend is Xibe, and his mother is an expert in Xibe cuisine. Since childhood, I have been eating at his house, enjoying Xibe pancakes, Xibe chili sauce, Xibe milk tea, Xibe pumpkin pastries...
Xibe pancakes dipped in homemade cherry jam are Yue's favorite!
A foot soak in the hot springs of Chabuchaer County♨
Breathe freely on the Yizhao Highway
🗻If the Duku Highway is a journey through four seasons in one day, the Yizhao Highway not only offers the same experience but also showcases three typical landscapes of the Ili region along the way. It is open for only three months each year❕ The Yizhao Highway opens even later than the Duku Highway～
🗻The Yizhao Highway is a section of the ancient Silk Road known as the 'Gongyue Route.' It is acclaimed as one of the most challenging and beautiful highways in Xinjiang, stretching approximately 212 kilometers. As the name suggests, the Yizhao Highway connects Yining City to Zhaosu County. It consists of numerous perilous mountain roads with 360° hairpin turns, including a 37-kilometer treacherous section, traversing the Wusun Mountains and spanning the picturesque Ili River Valley oasis.
🗻With a peak altitude of 3100 meters, the climb up and down Baishifeng and Anglet Daban is faster than on the Duku Highway, with more sharp turns. Running in the wilderness, dancing in the wind, the undulating terrain, the bleating sheep under the clear sky, and the lush summer pastures🍃 are reminiscent of scenes from a summer pasture in a drama.
🗻Many people compare the Yizhao Highway with the Duku Highway.
⚪️The Yizhao Highway starts with an open landscape, becoming steep as it enters the mountains, with constantly changing scenery: grasslands, melting snow, mountains; sea of clouds, streams, riverbanks. After crossing the high-altitude mountain roads, you are greeted by expansive yet tranquil villages, with herds of cattle and horses passing by the car. The Yizhao Highway unfolds like a painting, slowly revealing its beauty.
⚪️The Duku Highway is more rugged, offering a vastness that cameras cannot capture. It is more open and grand. The scenery on the Duku Highway changes less rapidly than on the Yizhao Highway, but the sudden openness when exiting a tunnel is a unique experience.
⚪️So, if you have enough time, I recommend visiting both highways, as each offers equally stunning views.
🗻The Yizhao Highway is usually divided into two sections:
1️⃣ Upper section: Yining to Zhaosu (the essence of the Yizhao Highway: approximately 108 kilometers, taking about 3 hours)
2️⃣ Lower section: Zhaosu to Muzart
Tips🔖
1️⃣ The temperature difference between day and night in Xinjiang is significant, so bring both thick and thin clothing.
2️⃣ Supplies: sunscreen (be sure to protect yourself from the sun, as Xinjiang's sun can really burn you), lip balm, hand cream, sunglasses, thermos, rain gear.
3️⃣ Medicines: cold medicine, stomach medicine, motion sickness medicine, headache powder, glucose, band-aids, essential balm, mosquito repellent, etc.
4️⃣ Bring brightly colored dresses for great photos.
5️⃣ The mountain road has only two lanes, and there are few designated viewing platforms. You usually have to pull over at scenic spots, but be aware that some sections prohibit parking.
6️⃣ Always check the weather forecast⚠️⚠️. The Yizhao Highway can be closed at any time due to bad weather. The weather on the Yizhao Highway is very unpredictable; it can change from sunny to heavy rain or hail very quickly!
Regarding transportation🚗
1️⃣ Renting a car is suitable for friends and families traveling together, as it is more convenient and carefree.
2️⃣ Self-driving is more suitable for experienced drivers familiar with the road conditions, offering more freedom. It is recommended to rent an off-road vehicle/SUV for a smoother drive.
3️⃣ Carpooling is not recommended, nor is finding travel companions online, as it is not very safe. It is best to rent a car or drive yourself.
The most beautiful Yizhao Highway
📍Scenic spot address: Yining to Zhaosu Yizhao Highway
🚗Scenic spot transportation: Self-driving
👍️Must-visit spot: Depart from Yining, head to Zhaosu, the scenery gets more beautiful
🎟️Ticket information: Free
💗Other tips:
1. Prepare warm clothes, it's 30 degrees at the foot of the mountain, below 10 degrees at the top, with rain and snow.
2. The mountain road is rugged, drive carefully.
3. Only vehicles with 7 seats or fewer are allowed.
4. No entry from 10 PM to 9 AM the next day.
Yizhao Highway · A Road of Beautiful Scenery
Yizhao Highway—A Road More Treacherous than Duku Highway. Yizhao Highway is the S237 Provincial Road, starting from the Xiata Ranch in Zhaosu County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture in the north, and ending at the Xiata Ancient Road in Pochengzi, Wensu County, Aksu Region in the south, connecting the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains, with a total length of about 180 kilometers.
Along the way, there are snow-capped mountains that never melt and beautiful grasslands. The blue sky, white clouds, and flocks of sheep all over the place make the scenery unforgettable! You can enjoy the blooming rapeseed flowers all over the mountains and the galloping Zhaosu horses. While enjoying the beautiful scenery along the way, you also have to cross the Anglet Daban on the Wusun Mountain, with an altitude of about 3000 meters. The Daban has many sharp turns and steep roads, with cliffs and deep valleys on both sides. The road is treacherous but the scenery is beautiful. Vehicles traveling on the Daban road seem to be passing through the clouds. Indeed, the most beautiful scenery is on the dangerous peaks!
Live broadcast of Yizhao Highway
🌈Scenic Features:
1. Tohulasu Grassland
This is the closest grassland scenic spot to Yining City, only 40 kilometers from Yining County and 60 kilometers from Yining City. However, Tohulasu Grassland, like a pastoral girl who has lived in the countryside for a long time and is untainted by dust, has more natural charm and primitive style.
Coordinates: 40 kilometers northeast of Yining City, the capital of Ili
2. Qiongbola Forest Park
The mountains and rivers here are beautiful, with unique natural landscapes. There are European-style wooden houses, yurts, tents, ski lifts, etc. It can compete with Mount Hua in danger and compare with Mount Huang in beauty, making it fascinating.
Coordinates: Within Qiongbola Township, Chabuchaer Xibe Autonomous County, at the foot of Wusun Mountain.
3. Xiata Grand Canyon
This is the most dangerous and hazardous ancient pass on the ancient Silk Road. It is said that when Tang Monk went to the west to fetch scriptures, he crossed this ancient road, so it is also known as Tang Monk Ancient Road.
With the opening of the highways in southern and northern Xinjiang, this ancient road has gradually been forgotten.
Here, it has become a paradise for photography, self-driving, and adventure enthusiasts.
Coordinates: In the southwest of Zhaosu County, Ili Prefecture, Xinjiang, more than 70 kilometers from Zhaosu County.
🕐️Scenic Area Opening Hours:
Check the road conditions of Yizhao Highway in real-time. Now is the right opening time.
1. Opening time: Only open from June to October each year.
2. Traffic control: Only vehicles with 7 seats or less are allowed to pass.
3. Yizhao Highway has many bends, steep roads, and complex road conditions. It is best for off-road vehicles and experienced drivers.
4. Due to the lack of street lights on mountain roads, Yizhao Highway is a key time period from 22:00 to 07:00 Beijing time every day, and no vehicles are allowed to pass during this period.
🚗Traffic Guide:
Yizhao Highway is a section of the ancient Silk Road "Gongyue Road".
It passes through Yining, Chabuchaer County, and Zhaosu, with a total length of 150 kilometers.
Along the way, you need to cross the Anglet Daban on Wusun Mountain (about 3100 meters above sea level), mainly mountain winding roads.
The road is dangerous, with many bends and steep roads, with deep cliffs and ravines on both sides. Driving on Yizhao Highway feels like traveling above the clouds.
On Yizhao Highway, you will experience what it means to "see four seasons in one day, and different weather every ten miles."
💗Other Tips:
The journey on Yizhao Highway is long. In Xinjiang, you need to be prepared for a daily drive of over 400KM to see one scenic spot.
The road conditions in Xinjiang are complex, with many mountain roads, especially Yizhao Highway, which has many mountain roads, steep climbs, and sharp bends. Sometimes you will even cross the snow line, so pay attention to safety.
Today's In-depth Yili, tourists' real-time photos.
【In-depth Yili】8 days and 7 nights Yili Grand Loop + Niche In-depth Tour, Xiata Ancient Road + Qiongkushitai + Kalajun + Bayin, S101 + Yizhao Highway + Duku, the most recommended trip to Xinjiang in summer
【Altay Meets Yili】8 days and 7 nights to explore Altay + Yili + Duku Highway's essential attractions
【Encountering North and South Xinjiang】10 days and 9 nights crossing the entire Duku Highway, traversing North and South Xinjiang
【Encountering South Xinjiang】9 days and 8 nights in-depth tour of South Xinjiang, covering all the essential attractions in South Xinjiang
【Encountering Yili】7 days and 6 nights quick Yili loop, Chaxi + Nalati + Tangbula + Duku
【Encountering Altay】6 days and 5 nights Altay small loop, Keketohai + Kanas + Hemu + Devil City
A Xinjiang parent-child travel itinerary that you can directly copy from homework, personally tested and fun
From June, Xinjiang QuanMian enters the tasting period, and you can check in to top-level beautiful scenery without going abroad! Today, I recommend an itinerary that is more suitable for families with children.
Refuse to flock together for in-depth fun in the wild, let's find the Eastern Switzerland together, cross the Yizhao Highway, delve into the holy land of human beings - Sailimu Lake, the experience is superb.
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Why recommend bringing children to Xinjiang?
The natural landscape is rich, with grasslands, snow mountains, spruce forests, lakes and streams everywhere, which is the ceiling of domestic scenery.
Avoid the crowd, the summer temperature is suitable, the temperature difference between morning and evening is large, a good place to escape the heat.
Xinjiang is a place where many MinZu live together, with rich MinZu cultural landscapes, which can improve children's cognition and broaden their horizons.
In Xinjiang, you can see herds of cattle and sheep, tall horses, and cute groundhogs everywhere, letting children get close to nature.
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Lots of parent-child experiences
Identifying fungi
Fruit picking
Outdoor horse riding
Making bows and arrows
Stargazing on the grassland
Treasure hunting in the mountains
Building shelters
Finding the King of Spruce
Crossing the spruce forest
Off-roading on the Yizhao Highway
Experiencing honey shaking in the flower fields
Making lavender sachets
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Step into folk customs to experience culture
·Learn Uyghur language
·Parent-child shepherding
·Understand the history of the Xibe people's migration to the west
·Aken singing
·Making milk curds
·Learning to make Nang
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7 days and 6 nights shuttling through Xinjiang's 'spring, summer, autumn, and winter'
D1·Various places - Yining free assembly
D2·Yining - Xibo Ancient City - Blue City Kazanqi Homestay Area - Kazanqi Haierbag Special Dinner
D3·Sailimu Lake - Lake cycling and hiking - Guozigou Bridge
D4·Yizhao Highway - Baishifeng - Zhaosu Rapeseed Flower Field - Tianma Wetland Park - Wanghu Manor Bonfire Party
D5·Kuerdening - Aken singing/horse riding on the grassland - Night activities
D6·Treasure hunting in the mountains of Kuerdening - Picnic in the cloud forest - Tian Shan Flower Sea
D7·Closing ceremony - Yining send-off
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🤲Xinjiang delicacies:
Mutton skewers🥩Big plate chicken stir-fried rice noodles Kvass hand-grabbed rice Baked buns🥟Laghman oil Nang🫔Sesame bag🥯Wownang Gangzi meat Baked lamb leg Stone stewed meat
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Must-visit attractions:
Sailimu Lake: The last tear of the Atlantic
Duku Highway: Four seasons in one day, ten miles of different skies
Kalajun Grassland: Defining mountain grassland aesthetics
Huocheng Lavender: Ten thousand acres of purple flower sea, romantic and dreamy
Tangbula Hundred Mile Gallery: A view at every step, picturesque.
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Travel tips:
Xinjiang is located in the far west, with a two-hour time difference from the mainland. Xinjiang people generally eat lunch at 2 pm and finish dinner at 8 or 9 pm.
The hard part about coming to Xinjiang is the long car rides and untimely meals, so it is recommended to join a motorhome group.
There are many mosquitoes on the grassland, so spray mosquito repellent in advance and close the doors when entering and exiting rooms.
Xinjiang Scenery
Hello Xinjiang·Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture·Yining-Zhaosu Highway
Shooting Location: Chabuchaer County/Zhaosu County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region;
Shooting Date: June 11, 2024;
Most people are like a fallen leaf,
Tumbling and swaying in the air,
Eventually staggering back to the dust.
Some people, a very few,
Are like the stars in the sky,
Following a fixed trajectory in their course.
No wind can shake them,
For they have their own laws and paths within.
I wonder, do the Xibe people who have traveled thousands of miles still remember the marks left by their ancestors in Hulunbuir?
Anglet Daban
The Ili-Kashgar Highway—more treacherous than the Duku Highway. The Ili-Kashgar Highway is also known as the S237 provincial road, starting from the Xiate pasture in Zhaosu County of the Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture in the north, to the ancient Xiate trail in Pochengzi, Wensu County of the Aksu region in the south, connecting the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains, with a total length of about 180 kilometers.
Along the way, there are perennial snow-capped mountains and beautiful grasslands, blue skies and white clouds with flocks of sheep scattered across the land, creating a scene that makes you linger and forget to return! Along the way, you can enjoy the fields of rapeseed flowers, as well as the galloping Zhaosu horses. While admiring the beautiful scenery, you also have to cross the Anglet Daban on the Wusun Mountain, which is about 3000 meters above sea level. The Daban has many sharp turns and steep roads, with cliffs and deep gorges on both sides. The road is treacherous but the scenery is beautiful. Vehicles driving on the Daban road seem to be traveling above the clouds, truly an endless view on the perilous peaks!
The Ili-Kashgar Highway is open for traffic for only about 4 months each year, and it is generally open from June to October.
The highest peak of the Ili-Kashgar Highway is Baishi Peak, which is about 3000 meters above sea level. The Ili-Kashgar Highway needs to cross the entire Tianshan mountain range, where the wind is strong and the temperature is low at the summit.
The Ili-Kashgar Highway prohibits the passage of all types of vehicles with more than 7 seats (excluding 7 seats), and operational vehicles with more than 5 seats (including 5 seats). All vehicles are prohibited from passing from 22:00 at night to 09:00 the next day. There are three main attractions on the Ili-Kashgar Highway where you can stop and take photos:
1. Baishi Peak Viewing Platform
2. Anglet Daban
3. Wild Wolf Valley Viewing Road
Preparations before departure:
1. Itinerary: The Ili-Kashgar Highway opens on June 6th. The whole journey takes about 3 hours, please plan your itinerary accordingly.
2. Vehicle: Before departure, check the tire pressure, brake pads, and brake fluid. As there is a lot of fog on the mountain, prepare extra windshield washer fluid.
3. Clothing: The temperature on the mountain is low, please prepare warm clothing.
Finally: The Ili-Kashgar Highway is treacherous, so be sure to obey the speed limit and do not overtake on bends where visibility is poor. Sound your horn in advance to alert oncoming vehicles on bends. Many sections of the road are close to cliffs and have many sharp turns, so it is not recommended for novice drivers. Have a pleasant journey!
Yining-Zhaosu Road
Yining-Zhaosu Road, as an important passage connecting the south and north of the Tianshan Mountains, not only bears the heavy responsibility of transportation but is also a picturesque tourist route. Under the early summer sun, the scenery on both sides of Yining-Zhaosu Road is like a flowing scroll, with mountains, grasslands, lakes, and rivers reflecting each other, forming a stunning natural landscape.
Traveling along this road, you will pass through undulating mountains and enjoy the lush grasslands and forests. As the altitude gradually increases, you will see majestic snow-capped mountains standing under the blue sky and white clouds, with clouds and mist swirling around them, as if you are in a fairyland.
This magnificent road that winds between the Ili River Valley and the Zhaosu Plateau will bring an unprecedented visual feast to travel enthusiasts.
Xinjiang Ili River Valley Panoramic 7-Day Tour
Go to Xinjiang once! It is a place favored by the heavens. In Xinjiang, you can see vast grasslands, like a green ocean, with galloping horses and flocks of sheep dotting it like clouds.
The Tianshan Mountains are majestic and spectacular, with snow-capped peaks shining with a mysterious light under the sun.
The lakes are embedded in the earth like sapphires, with the clear waters reflecting the blue sky and white clouds, a sight too beautiful to describe.
Ili River Valley Panoramic 7-Day Tour
Itinerary
DAY1 Urumqi-Lujiaowan-Anjihai Grand Canyon-Kuitun
DAY2 Kuitun-Sayram Lake-Guozigou-Lavender Farm-Qingshui River
DAY3 Qingshui River-Liuxing Street-Yizhao Highway-Zhaosu
DAY4 Zhaosu-Xiata-Tekes
DAY5 Tekes-Chabuchi Sea-Kuerdening-Xinyuan
DAY6 Xinyuan-Nalati-Midsection of Duku Highway-Bayinbuluke
DAY7 Bayinbuluke-North Section of Duku Highway-Qiaojima-Urumqi
If you don't know where to go in June, come to Xinjiang for a tour and avoid the crowds!!!
June is a huge "trap" for traveling to Xinjiang! 💢||| Those of you planning to travel to Xinjiang in June,
you're really good at hiding!
Afraid that others will find out and it will be crowded?
Even the locals in Xinjiang keep quiet, not mentioning that this year's summer comes early and the scenery is extraordinarily beautiful,
Isn't this clearly about keeping it a secret from everyone?
It's really a big "scam"!
Xinjiang at this time is when the flowers bloom so vividly and the grass is so green that it's intoxicating,
It's the best time for a cost-effective trip to Xinjiang.
If you don't want to be in a crowd in July and August, then hurry up and come to Xinjiang in June!
Start your dazzling Xinjiang journey with a pure play small group tour.
The key is that the Duku Highway opens on June 1st, so why not rush!
♥️Some tips
✔️The air in Xinjiang is super dry, remember to drink plenty of water, apply a face mask every night, and take good care of your skin.
✔️The temperature difference between day and night in Xinjiang is astonishing, especially in places like grasslands and lakes, remember to bring a windbreaker, thick coat!
✔️Sun protection! Sun protection! Sun protection! The sun on the grassland is too harsh, physical sun protection is the way to go! Sun protection clothing, sunglasses🕶️, and hats are all essential!
✔️For chartered car/small group tours, be sure to find a reliable travel agency, otherwise, you might be scammed, with no deposit refund, no formal electronic contract, being abandoned by the group, etc...
✔️Don't easily trust those sisters👭 who recommend groups to you, maybe she is the "shill" who "sells" you!
✔️Bring all kinds of identity documents!
✔️The weather in Altay and Ili in Northern Xinjiang has been changeable recently, remember to bring rain gear!
👍Recommended full-view route of Northern Xinjiang
𝓓1: Urumqi-S21 Desert Expressway-Passing by Wulungu Lake-Five-Color Beach-Burqin
𝓓2: Burqin-Dreamy Kanas Tour-Kanas
𝓓3: Kanas-Hiking the Three Bays of Kanas-Hemu
𝓓4: Hemu-Strolling through Hemu Ancient Village-Urho
𝓓5: Urho-Devil City-Barbecue outside Sayram Lake-Sayram Lake
𝓓6: Around Sayram Lake-Guozigou Bridge-Forget Worry Valley Flower Field-Kazanqi Folk Village-Yining City
𝓓7: Yining-Yizhao Highway-Shata Ancient Trail-Tekes
𝓓8: Tekes-Lijie-Qiongkushitai Ancient Village-Qiongkushitai
𝓓9: Qiongkushitai-Chaxi Grassland-Nalati
𝓓10: Nalati-Nalati Sky Grassland-Middle Section of Duku Highway-Bayinbuluke Grassland
𝓓11: Bayinbuluke-Through the Northern Section of Duku Highway-Disband in Urumqi
Xinjiang Ili Grassland Travel Guide.
How to Choose the Right Season and Time, Avoiding 90% of Tourist Mistakes❗
The Ili grassland seems like a masterpiece of nature. Each season has its unique beauty, but the key is not in the routes and tickets, but in how to grasp the best season and time.
🌸Season Selection
The most beautiful moment of the Ili grassland is from mid-May to mid-June. At this time, the grass is lush, wildflowers are in full bloom, snow-capped mountains stand tall, and the scenery is picturesque. Moreover, there are relatively fewer tourists, and accommodation prices are quite friendly, with daily rates around 100 yuan easily found.
However, as time enters mid-June to July and August, the snow line on the snow-capped mountains rises, and the number of tourists increases significantly, causing prices to rise accordingly. Especially during the summer vacation, many people choose to travel at this time, but the scenery is not as stunning as before.
Late May to early June: At this time, the Duku and Yizhao roads are not yet open, and some grasslands are not fully open either. It is recommended to visit Chaxi, Kurdening, Nalati, and other grasslands.
Mid-June to early July: You can choose from eight major grasslands, including Chaxi, Kurdening, Nalati, Kalajun, Qiongkushitai, Aktaas, Xiata, and Tangbula.
Mid-July to mid-August: Although most of the snow-capped mountains in Ili's grasslands have disappeared and the grass is gradually turning yellow, the Duku and Yizhao roads are still passable. It is recommended to visit Xiata, Kalajun, Tangbula, and Nalati grasslands.
⏰Time Points
For friends visiting in July, do not have too high expectations for the beautiful photos and videos online. But how can you enjoy the scenery as much as possible in the non-best season? The answer is to choose the right time!
Excluding the impact of weather factors, the best times to enter the grassland are from 7 to 10 in the morning and from 7 to 10 in the evening. During these two periods, the angle of the sunlight is suitable, and the light is soft, which can outline the three-dimensional and layered sense of the grassland, presenting the most beautiful scenery. Be sure to avoid the noon period, as direct sunlight will cause the scenery to lose its light and shadow undulations and layering.
Each piece of Ili's grassland has its unique charm. But if you can enter the grassland at the right time, even an 80-point grassland will be more charming than a 90 or even 100-point grassland under direct sunlight. So, friends planning to travel to Xinjiang Ili, please remember: the choice of time is more important than the choice of attractions!
Ili + Duku Highway Pure Play 8-Day Tour Itinerary
From May to July in Ili, it is an ocean of flowers and a paradise of colors.
At this time, when you go to Ili, you can see the fresh green of the grasslands, the pristine white of the snow-capped mountains, and various colored flowers competing to bloom.
…………………Attraction Strategy……………
Sayram Lake: The lake water is clear and blue, and the lakeside is a vast grassland. Grassland Journey
Nalati Grassland: Experience the thrill of galloping across the grassland and admire the magnificent grassland scenery.
Kalajun Grassland: Rich in species, the grassland is winding and rugged, with a sense of beauty.
Qiongkushitai: Here you can find the primitive life of herders and snow mountain pastures
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Day 1: Warm Home—Urumqi
Day 2: Urumqi—S101 National Defense Highway—Dushanzi Grand Canyon—Kuitun/Wusu
Day 3: Kuitun/Wusu—Tour around Sayram Lake—Guozigou Bridge—Manxin Forget Sorrow Valley—Liuxing Street Dopamine—Yining
Day 4: Yining—Izhao Highway—Xiaota Ancient Trail—Bagua City—Tekes
(Due to Xiaota road construction: Day 4: Yining—Kurdening—Tekes)
Day 5: Tekes—Qiongkushitai Ancient Village—Xinyuan
Day 6: Xinyuan—Nalati Sky Grassland—Bayanbulak Grassland—Bayanbulak Town
Day 7: Bayanbulak Town—Through Duku Highway—Urumqi
Day 8—Urumqi—Warm Home
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Outfit Suggestions:
In mid-June, when there is sun, you can wear little dresses and tank tops, but the temperature difference between day and night is significant, so you need a three-in-one storm coat. For example, in Xiaota, it's hot at 9 am at the service area, but by 11 am at General's Bridge, the wind is strong and you need to change into a thick coat. After climbing for a while, you switch to a thin coat, but at the mountain top, you need the three-in-one again because the wind is so strong. Going down, it gets hot again, and it starts raining at 3:30 pm, getting heavier and heavier, making the road very muddy. Mud covers the shoes, and at General's Bridge, you wait for the electric car for 3 hours under an umbrella, but the wind is too strong for the umbrella to be effective, and you end up freezing numb.
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 Ili Panorama + 10-Day Tour Guide through Duku Highway
This 10-day grand loop of Northern Xinjiang Ili will take you through the Duku Highway, offering a chance to experience the grassland flower seas, 🌳 forests, and lakes. In 10 days, you'll see various landscapes and enjoy a comprehensive tour of the panoramic scenery of Northern Xinjiang, the same views but different experiences.
Why we recommend this route:
5-7 July is the scenic season of the entire Northern Xinjiang Ili region, where the grasslands around the Ili River Valley are lush and green. 🌤 The climate is suitable for travel during this time.
The Duku Highway is expected to open in mid-June. One must travel the Duku at least once in a lifetime to appreciate the stunning grasslands along the way.
Itinerary:
DAY1: Urumqi - S101 Highway - Dushanzi Grand Canyon - Kuitun
DAY2: Kuitun - Sayram Lake - Lavender - Yining
DAY3: Yining - Yizhao Highway - Xata Tourist Area - Zhaosu
DAY4: Zhaosu - Qiongkushitai - Qiongkushitai
DAY5: Qiongkushitai - Kalajun Scenic Area - Tekes
DAY6: Tekes - Kuerdening Scenic Area - Xinyuan
DAY7: Xinyuan - Narat Tourist Scenic Area - Narat
DAY8: Narat - Southern Section of Duku Highway - Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon - Kuqa
DAY9: Kuqa - Bayanbulak Grassland - Bayanbulak
DAY10: Bayanbulak - Northern Section of Duku Highway - Qiaojima - Urumqi
Precautions:
1: Xinjiang has a 2-hour time difference; make sure to adjust your daily routine after entering the region.
2: Xinjiang is an area with many ethnic minorities; please respect the religious customs of ethnic comrades.
3: The UV radiation in scenic areas is strong; it is recommended to wear a hat or sunscreen before going out. The temperature difference between day and night in the mountainous areas of Xinjiang is significant, so it is advisable to carry warm clothing.
4: The scenic areas are generally quite large, with shuttle buses available, and you can also ride horses, but walking is also necessary. It is recommended to wear comfortable and convenient shoes.
10-Day Northern Xinjiang Tour Loop
If there are sisters who really want to travel to Xinjiang!
You really need to prepare well before you go! !
Xinjiang is a vast place, the routes are super complex, and transportation is a challenge, especially because there are many ethnic minorities and a lot of points to pay attention to.
Especially for those who are going for the first time, and also bringing parents, you can consider the Xinjiang pure play local tour group recommended by the editor:
10-Day Northern Xinjiang Tour
Day1 Urumqi - Tianshan Tianchi - Fuyun County
Day2 Fuyun - Keketuohai - Wucolor Beach Sunset - Burqin
Day3 Burqin - Kanas - Baihaba
Day4 Baihaba - Hemu
Day5 Hemu - Devil City - Karamay
Day6 Karamay - Sayram Lake - Guozigou Bridge - Qingshuihe Town.
Day7 Qingshuihe - Lavender Manor - Kalajun Grassland - Zhaosu
Day8 Zhaosu - Xiatat~Tekes
Day9 Tekes - Nalati Air Grassland - Nalati Town
Day10 Nalati - Duku Highway - Qiaolma - Urumqi disband
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
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
Ili + South Xinjiang Essence 16-day Tour Guide
【Opening】:
South Xinjiang,
Once the thirty-six countries of the Western Regions, the bustling Silk Road. Emperor Wu of Han defeated the Huns here, Xuanzang returned eastward from his pilgrimage here, and the Tang Monk and his disciples passed through here on their journey to the West.
It is the dreamy Western Regions that haunt people's dreams, and the ultimate dream of countless travelers.
⛺【Play Tips】:
Bai Sha Lake---The blue crystal on the Pamir Plateau
Duku Highway---The most beautiful highway that must be traveled in this life
Da Xiao Long Pool---Two green gems embedded next to Duku
Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves---The murals in the grottoes in the vast desert, meeting the ancient country of Kucha
Kashgar Old City---"Gao Tai residential buildings" century-old tea house, a very charming small city
Panlong Ancient Road---Walk all the winding roads in one day, and all the roads ahead are smooth
Karakul Lake---The holy lake under the snow mountain, the pearl on the Pamir Plateau
🛬【Itinerary】:
Day 1 All over the country--Urumqi
Day 2 Urumqi--Sailimu Lake
Day 3 Sailimu Lake--Lavender Base--Kazanqi Folk Culture Village--Yining
Day 4 Yining-Izhao Highway Shate Ancient Road--Zhaosu
Day 5 Zhaosu--Qiongkushitai--Tekes
Day 6 Tekes-Kalajun Grassland-Kuokesu Grand Canyon--Xinyuan
Day 7 Xinyuan--Nalati Grassland--Bayinbuluke
Day 8 Bayinbuluke-Duku Highway-Da Xiao Long Pool-Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon-Kuche
Day 9 Kuche-Tahe Bund-Tarim River Bridge-Shaya Devil Forest-Alar
Day 10 Alar--Desert Highway--Yotkan Ancient City-Hotan
Day 11 Hotan--Shache Mansion-Yeerqiang Khan Mausoleum--Kashgar
Day 12 Kashgar Old City Aitigar Mosque Century-old Tea House
Day 13 Kashgar Baisha Mountain-Baisha Lake--Karakul Lake--Tashkurgan
Day 14 Tashkurgan-Panlong Ancient Road-Bandier Lake-Jincao Beach Stone City-Tashkurgan
Day 15 Tashkurgan--Oytag Red Mountain--Oytag Glacier Park--Kashgar
Day 16 Kashgar--All over the country
🧡【tips】:
1. Apply for the border defense certificate in advance, either in the place of household registration or in Kashgar
2. Bring thick clothes for the plateau's four seasons in one day
3. Sunscreen/hat/sunglasses/rehydration are essential
Popular tourist spots in Northern Xinjiang
【Opening】: The wonder of Xinjiang, lies in its vastness.
Each scene, each mountain, seems to explain the meaning of life.
The ancient dragon road is a road that was not open when we were young.
After all the hardships, life is still a short journey.
🛬【Itinerary】; Recommended 6-day pure play route in Altay:
D1: Urumqi--Ulungu Lake-- Colorful Beach-Stay in Burqin
D2: Burqin-- Kanas Scenic Area-Kanas Lake--Stay in Kanas Scenic Area
D3: Kanas Village-- Kanas Three Bays--Hemu Sunset-Stay in Hemu Scenic Area
D4: Hemu- Hemu Bridge-Hemu River--Stay in Burqin
D5: Burqin--World Devil City--Yadan Landform--Stay in Kuitun
D6, Kuitun--Baili Danxia--Da'anji Strait Valley--End in Urumqi.
Altay➕Ili 10-day route recommendation
D1. Urumqi--Desert Highway--Colorful Beach Sunset--Stay in Burqin
D2. Burqin--Kanas Lake-Stay in Kanas Scenic Area
D3. Morning mist of Kanas Lake-Three Bays--Stay in Hemu Scenic Area
D4. Hemu--Hemu River-Stay in Burqin
D5. Burqin--Wuerhe Devil City--Main stay in Kuitun
D6. Kuitun Sai Lake-Lavender Base-Stay in Yining
D7. Yining--Karakojun- Crocodile Bay--Main stay in Teks
D8. Teks-Nalati- Alpine Flower Sea--Stay in Nalati Town
D9. Nalati-Tangbula-- Duku Highway-Stay in Dushanzi
D10. Dushanzi--S101 National Defense Highway--End in Urumqi.
7-8 month Ili pure play 7-day route recommendation 2
D1. Urumqi-- Sayram Lake-- Guozigou Bridge--Stay in Qingshuihe
D2. Qingshuihe-- Huocheng Lavender Base- Yizhao Highway-Stay in Zhaosu
D3. Zhaosu--Shata Scenic Area--Stay in Teks
D4. Teks--Qiongkushitai Village--Stay in Gongliu
D5. Gongliu-Nalati-Stay in Nalati Town
D6. Nalati-Tangbula--Duku Highway-Stay in Dushanzi
D7. Dushanzi--Anjihai Grand Canyon --End in Urumqi
7-8 month Kashgar+Ili pure play 7-day route recommendation:
D1: Urumqi-Sayram Lake--Jinghe/Bole
D2: Jinghe/Bole-Duku Highway-Tangbula Baili Gallery-Nalati
D3: Nalati Nalati Air Prairie--Bayinbuluke
D4: Bayinbuluke-Duku South Section- Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon--Ake
Force
D5: Aksu-- Kashgar Old City-Kashgar
D6: Kashgar-- White Sand Lake-Golden Grass Beach+Stone City-Taxian
D7: Taxian Panlong Ancient Road--Bandir Lake-Karakuri Lake--End in Kashgar
🧡【tips】Play attention
1 Riding a horse on the grassland is a very good choice, it saves time and effort, the grassland is very large, just walking will be tired
2, must do a good job of sun protection, do not be stingy, apply it hard! Don't wait until you get tanned to regret not listening
3, do not bring too many things to play in the scenic area, it will be very tired to bring food, water, sun protection, electronic products is enough
4, do not buy specialty products in the scenic area, they are the same everywhere, all are pits
5, bring some cash, many places in Ili have no signal, in case of need.
6, the above itinerary can be adjusted according to your time, for details, please consult the guide Hou Binbin in the link below
The most beautiful self-driving route in Xinjiang, come to Yizhao Highway
Yizhao Highway🛣️
I went there in mid-September, when the fog was lingering and set off against the snow mountain🏔️
It's really super beautiful! It's the most amazing road I've encountered in Xinjiang!
➡️Yizhao Highway is a beautiful road that is only open for a few months each year. Although it is not as famous as the Duku Highway, the scenery here is truly no less impressive.
At present, Yizhao Highway has started to open to traffic, the road conditions are very good and the snow has been cleaned up, but there is road maintenance at the endpoint of Zhaosu County, the maintenance section is 15 kilometers, currently need to detour from the stud farm direction and then return to Yizhao Highway
🚧Yizhao Highway (S237 Provincial Road) total length: 180 kilometers.
Yizhao Highway, a beautiful scenic avenue from Yining to Zhaosu, along this road, hides the most brilliant flower sea of the motherland, the most romantic grassland, the most primitive secret, a visit is enough to reminisce for a lifetime.
Along the way, you have to cross the Angerlet Daban on the Wusun Mountain, with an altitude of more than 3000 meters, with wind and snow added, the road is treacherous.
‼️Key point‼️: (The road is not difficult to drive, flat all the way, will encounter blocking 🐂 cattle and sheep 🐑)
Before entering Wusun Mountain, it winds above the prairie, and as the altitude gets higher, the road becomes more and more treacherous. Dangerous but beautiful. Here the peaks stand tall, the gullies crisscross, the meadows are green, the forests are primitive, the scenery along the way is beautiful and magnificent.
Like the Duku Highway, sandwiched between the Altai Mountains and the Kunlun, the weather in the Tianshan Mountains is unpredictable. Walking here, you may 'enter the mountain with rain and snow and leave the mountain clear', it is truly 'a day to see four seasons, ten miles different day'.
Route Five: Small Circuit in the Northern Foothills of Tianshan
Urumqi City—Kuitun City (Jinxiu Garden, Runmin River Scenic Area)—Huocheng County (Yili General Mansion, Huiyuan Ancient City Scenic Area)—Horgos City (China-Kazakhstan International Cooperation Center, National Gate Scenic Area)—Qapqal Xibe Autonomous County (Xibe Ancient City)—Yizhao Highway (Baishifeng Tourist Scenic Route)—Zhaosu County (Tianma Cultural Tourism Park, Xiata Scenic Area)—Tekes County (Karakojun Scenic Area, Qiongkushitai)—Gongliu County (Kuerdening Scenic Area, Night Tour of Die Lake)—Yining County (Tuohulasu Scenic Area)—Yining City (Yili River Scenic Area, Night Tour of Liuxing Street Scenic Area)—Xinyuan County (Nalati Scenic Area)—Nilka County (Qia'erma)—Duku Highway
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