Southern and Northern Xinjiang big ring road 28 days tour

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 This journey encompasses the renowned attractions of southern and northern Xinjiang. Over the course of 28 days,we will embark on a picturesque journey through Xinjiang,starting from Urumqi. Our journey will traverse plains and plateaus,cross grasslands and lakes,and visit both cities and villages. We will take in the stunning natural scenery and immerse ourselves in the captivating landscapes of Xinjiang together!

Highlights

● Travel to the Keketuohai Scenic Area and discover the secrets of the Irtysh River.

● Stand next to the rippling Kanas Lake and look for signs of the Kanas Monster.

● Stand on the shore of the White Sand Lake and feel the fine white sand and soft breeze.

● Enter the Devil City of Ulho and discover the mysteries left behind by nature.

● Cross the Panlong Ancient Road,enter the Pamir Plateau,erase all troubles!

● Walking into the Flaming Mountain,immersing oneself in the passionate city,surrounded by the warmth of nature. 

Travel overview

Detailed itinerary

Day 1 Your city-Urumqi

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Welcome to Damei Xinjiang! A professional pickup team will arrange the pickup / train to take you to the hotel for rest. If the time allows you to visit the recommended scenic spots by yourself (excluding a separate car). The departure time of the next day will be informed by the driver and the housekeeper with a message or telephone call before 22:00 PM. Please pay attention to check.

Recommended attractions

 International Bazaar

It is a 4A scenic spot integrating characteristic buildings,ethnic commerce,singing and dancing,special food,jewelry and jade and other rich business forms. As a national cultural industry demonstration base and a platform for Xinjiang cultural and creative industry,it has a human flow of more than ten million people every year. It is an important cultural tourism landmark in Urumqi. It has now become a golden name card of Xinjiang cultural tourism,but also a "window to Xinjiang","Window to Central Asia" and "Window to the world".

 Hongshan Park

 The main red mountain is composed of purple conglomerate,the mountain is ochre red,very unique. In the park,you can walk in the forest,boating on the lake,you can visit the Buddhist temple statues and other cultural buildings,you can experience a variety of amusement projects,when you climb the top of the mountain,you can also overlook the panorama of the city,the content is rich,is a good place to relax in the area,but also a scenic spot for foreign tourists to visit the city.

The park area is not large,the length and width of about 500 meters,after entering can walk. There is a red mountain in the park,about 900 meters above sea level,but the drop with the mountain is only about one hundred or ten meters. There are many trees between the mountain road,and the environment is very good. Climbing here is not tired,and it takes about half an hour. If you lack physical strength,you can also take a sightseeing bus from the mountain to the top of the mountain.

 The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum

(No ticket,need to be booked 1-3 days in advance,and the museum is closed every Monday.) It is the first batch of national first-class museums and provincial comprehensive geological museums. It is a cultural relic and specimen collection and protection,scientific research and publicity and education institution in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Recommended entertainment：International Bazaar Buffet Dinner,Silk Road Show,Kunlun engagement,etc

Food recommendation:

Xinjiang cuisine (no Page) chain restaurant: Xiao Gazi,fat old man,Loulan secret roast,Silk Road Date,Khotan rose scratch rice,pomegranate red,Musha barbecue

Special restaurant: lovely Xinjiang (with performance),Toxon 4 noodles,my son lamb,mountain fruit Lane tavern,blood station large plate chicken

Han restaurant: Medical school Li's restaurant,a 30 years old Han restaurant,the store does not accept WeChat,only cash,pig's feet and strange taste cool noodles are the first choice.

In recent years,Urumqi has opened a lot of delicious Chinese restaurants,such as Xiaomei pigeon Hong Kong restaurant,all kinds of Chaoshan beef hot pot,small Dongting,Hunan Sichuan cuisine and so on.

kindly reminder：

1. Xinjiang is very large,scenic spots between a long drive,tourism is very physical energy,please bring some food or snacks,in case of emergency;

2. There is a two-hour time difference between Xinjiang and inland,breakfast in Xinjiang is around 8-9,lunch around 14 and dinner around 20. For better travel,I hope you can adjust your biological clock to the time difference in Xinjiang as soon as possible;

Day 2 Urumqi-Wucaiwan(about 200KM)

Today's scenic spots：heaven lake

Heavenly Lake has three water levels,in addition to the main lake,there are two water levels on the east and west sides,the east side is the East small Heavenly Lake,ancient Black Dragon Pool,located 500 meters east of Heavenly Lake,legend is the Queen Mother's face. Under the lake for a hundred Zhangs cliff,there are waterfalls flowing down,just like a changhong in accordance with the day,is spectacular,help into a view of the "hanging spring Yao Hong". On the west side is the West small Heavenly Lake,also known as the Jade Girl Pool,which is said to be the place where the West Queen Mother washed her feet,located two kilometers northwest of Heavenly Lake. The lake is shaped like a full moon. The water is clear and deep,surrounded by pine trees. If the bright moon in the sky,static shadow sinks the wall,Qingjing infinite,so also have a scene said: "Longtan green moon". Pool side also fly hanging a waterfall,dozens of meters high,such as the Milky Way landing,spitting beads spattered jade,the scene is called "jade belt silver curtain". There are Wen Tao Pavilion on the pool,pavilion view waterfall interesting. Eyes can see curtain rolling pool Tao,pine tsui water green; The ears can hear the water crashing through the rock and the sound shaking the rift valley.

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From the hotel parking lot along the Tu-Wuda highway to Heavenly Lake Scenic area.

After getting off at the View parking lot,all visitors must change to the area bus to enter. Every day after 10 am,the district bus stops at Kuokhura Kazakh Folk Village,and all visitors must get off the district bus and walk through the village with the crowd to the next pick-up point. Along the way,there are stalls selling barbecue,naan,ethnic crafts and so on. Then get off at the parking lot at the top of the mountain and walk to the lake for 1.5KM. You can walk or take a scooter.

Drive to Wucaiwan Town,check-in at hotel upon arrival

kindly reminder:

1. the scenic area during the day UV strong,please do sunscreen measures. The temperature of the lake is not high,but the ultraviolet light is very penetrating;

2. Ma Ya mountain top should pay attention to keep warm (2300 meters above sea level) there are few restaurants in the scenic area,and far away from the entrance of the scenic area,so if you want to stay in the scenic area for a long time,you should calculate the time to eat,otherwise you should prepare some dry food with you.

Day 3 Wucaiwan-Keketuohai (about 300KM)

Today's attractions: 

 Coco Suri

It is one of the main scenic spots of Keketuohai National Geopark,23 kilometers away from Fuyun County,Hoh Xil Lake,also known as Wild Duck Lake,with an area of 2677 mu,an average water depth of 2 meters,and more than 20 floating islands formed by staggered reeds in the lake,rich in aquatic plants.

 Keketuohai Scenic Area

Keketuohai Scenic Spot (namely Ertyses Grand Canyon Scenic Spot) is the source of the Ertyses River,a famous river in northern Xinjiang. The scenic spot is about 20 kilometers long,among which there are more than a dozen scenic spots such as birch forest,Shuiditch,Shenzhong Mountain,and hot spring,all along the Ertyses River. There are interval cars in the scenic area,which is a round-trip ticket from the scenic area gate to Shenzhong Mountain (17 kilometers one way). Intercars operate in a way similar to a bus,with a few stops in the middle,tourists get off to visit the surrounding scenic spots and then wait for the next car. There is still 6.5 kilometers away from the hot spring in the deep canyon. You need to go on foot. If you do not have enough physical strength,you can also take the patrol car in the scenic area.

In the gate of the scenic area to Shenzhong Mountain a section of the more key scenic spots are birch forest,water mill ditch,Hongye ditch and Shenzhong Mountain. There are also a lot of strange peaks and rocks along the road,in the middle of the Ertysh River is clear and magnificent,you can have a good play.

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Starting from the hotel,along the G216 national Road to Fuyun County,the Gobi scenery is also an indispensable beauty along the way.

 Arrive in Cocosuri Scenic area,punch in and take photos,and go to Keketuohai Town.

Arrive at Cocato Sea Scenic spot. It takes about 10-15 minutes from the parking lot all the way to the ticket office,and the interval car takes about an hour. Get off at the end of the interval car and return to the original way. There is a battery car beside the bridge below Shenzhong Mountain,and you can walk another 3 kilometers into the canyon. This fee is not included in the interval ticket of the scenic area,so you need to buy a ticket here alone. Do not take the battery car can play in the river,or next to a mountain mountain play. Pay attention to safety along the way. After the original road back to the parking lot to take the interval car to the entrance of the scenic spot.

kindly reminder:

1. Large temperature difference between morning and evening,Take long-sleeved clothes with you. Suitable for light hiking,to wear comfortable shoes;

2.216 national Road speed limit,driving time is long,please bring snacks and fruit.

Day 4 Keketuohai-Hemu (about 460 KM)

 Today's attractions: Hemu

 Hemu River flows from northeast to southwest,natural and primitive mountain scenery,primitive village and the prairie harmonious and natural integration. When we come to Hemu Village,the first thing to enter our view is the small cabins and groups of herds,together with snow peaks,forests,grassland,and constitute a unique natural and cultural landscape with blue sky and white clouds.

 Its significance is that these cabins have become the symbol of the Tuva people. Most of the cabins are buried in the soil to resist the cold of the snow for nearly half a year,which is particularly primitive and simple,and has the traditional characteristics of nomadic people. The roof is generally nailed with wood adult type canopy,the room body with a diameter of 30 centimeters of 30 or a single layer of log pile,both warm and moisture-proof.

On the hillside around Hemu Village,you can overlook the panoramic view of Hemu Village and Hemu River,view the sunrise,snow peaks and trickle streams,and visit the Tuwa family. It is the best place to shoot the sunrise,morning fog,wooden house and Hemu River.

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From the hotel,all the way north to Hemu Village,timely lunch along the way. Along the way,flocks of cattle and sheep,blue sky and white clouds of the grassland,are all people always want to stop involved.

After arriving at the gate of Hemu Scenic area,change the interval car to enter. Although you can not stop to take photos,the scenery outside the window will let people experience the beautiful scenery is always three points in the scenic spots,seven points on the road.

First find the home stay,put down your luggage,you can go to the viewing platform to overlook the whole village. The fastest return time is about 2 hours. You can also enjoy free activities in the river and birch forest to enjoy the lazy leisure time of the wood.

kindly reminder:

1. On the day of the whole mountain road,carsickness tourists must pay attention to prepare medicine in advance

2. The scenery along the way to the scenic area is infinitely good. If you need to get off to take photos and punch in,please communicate with the master in advance,and find a safe area to stop before getting off. When you need to cross the road,please pay attention to the passing vehicles and pay attention to the safety on the road.

3. Due to the remote location of Hemu Village,the prices in the scenic area will be relatively high than those in the city. Please prepare the required items in advance.

4. Hemu Village is mainly wooden homestay or wooden villa,can choose to stay limited,need to have psychological preparation in advance.

Day 5  Hemu-Kanas (about 100KM)

 Today's attractions: Kanas

With the majestic scenery of the north,and the beauty of the Jiangnan landscape,in addition,there are "sea of clouds Buddha light","color lake","float wood long dike","lake monster" and other beautiful scenery,how can not be called the western regions of the beautiful scenery,fairy scenery. To the north is the snow-covered Kuitun Mountain,the towering Friendship Peak. Around the lake,the mountains,the mountains like a painted screen. Different plant communities have distinct layers and different colors.

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 By interval car into the kanas scenic area,through kanas famous three bay "Shenxian Bay,moon bay,wolong bay" to the Shenxian Bay water become sparkling,like flashing pearl necklace,then arrived at the moon bay,overlooking the like a huge footprints in crescent river,and then to wolong bay,like the sword in the Jurassic park,lying in the middle of the river

You can walk in the ancient Kanas Tuwa village,also can go to the Kanas Lake by car,in the peaceful and mysterious,beautiful fairy tale world,temporarily put down the anxiety of city life,meditation eyes,open arms to embrace the quiet and empty here.

kindly reminder:

1. there are many mountain roads,please carsickness tourists must pay attention to prepare carsickness medicine in advance;

2. To enter the Kanas scenic area,you must transfer to the regional car in the scenic area,because the interval car is a cycle,there are many stops along the way,in order to facilitate sightseeing,it is strongly recommended to carry the items needed that night,light to enter the scenic area,large luggage temporarily on their own tourist car;

3. In order to facilitate you to have more tour time in the scenic area,so regardless of the cost of special accommodation in the scenic spot,but due to the poor local infrastructure and environmental requirements,the accommodation conditions in the scenic area are poor,please make psychological preparation in advance;

4. There are still many local residents living in the scenic area,please do not tease cats and dogs,stay away from animals. When communicating with the local residents,please respect the local customs and habits.

5. According to the regulations of the scenic spot,hiking is not allowed,and smoking is not allowed. Please cooperate。

Day 6 Kanas-Burqin (about 180KM)

 Today's scenic spot:

  a fish viewing platform

The fish Pavilion is located on the top of a mountain near the lake,700 meters relative to the lake. It takes about one and a half hours to climb the artificial stone ladder from the lake. After the view of the fish pavilion,there is a dirt road to reach the top of the mountain,but there is no feeling. Part of the fish pavilion hangs in the middle of the summit,but this half is the most critical position to look at Kanas Lake.

Five Colors Beach

Wucaitan is a national 4A scenic spot. It is located in a dry and windy area. Due to the varying degree of resistance to weathering between the riverbank rock formations,it forms a jagged outline. The rock formations are composed of red,earth red,light yellow and light green sandstone,mudstone and sand conglomerates. It's a typical colored hill.

Itinerary

 Go to the transfer center to take the interval bus on the fish platform. On the view of the fish platform,go up the mountain to see the lake,down the mountain to see the scenery,enjoy the highlight of the Kanas central scenic spot!Return from the transfer center to the gate of JiadValley Scenic area,and return to Burqin for the tour bus.After returning to Burqin County go to Wucaitan Scenic area,which is located in the arid and windy area,due to the riverbank rocks。

 The strength of weathering resistance is different,forming an uneven outline. The rock layer is composed of red,earth red,light yellow and light green sandstone,mudstone and conglomerate.The rock has different colors,colorful,such as colorful castles,monsters,peaks and other strange landforms,which is a typical colorful hills. When the wind rises,it will make a strange sound,adding a mysterious color.

kindly reminder:

1. Please take your belongings to avoid losing them.

2. The sunset time of the  Five Colors Beach varies with the season. If there is no sunset,the weather may not be able to watch the sunset,please prepare psychologically in advance.

Day 7 Burqin-Karamay (about 400KM)

 Today's attractions:

 Ulhe Devil's City

  Ulhe Devil City,also known as Uerhe Wind City,100 kilometers away from Karamay City,is a unique wind erosion landform,strange shape scenery makes the local Mongols call this "SulumHak". The Uighurs called it "Shayi tank si",which means where the devil lives. In fact,here is a typical Yadan landform area,in the northwest,east and west,the length and width of about more than 5 kilometers,a radius of about 10 square kilometers,the ground is about 350 meters above sea level.

According to investigation,about one hundred million years ago in the Cretaceous,here is a huge freshwater lake,shore with lush plants,water habitat breeding ur wo,plesiosaurs,dinosaurs,junggar pterosaurus and other ancient animals,here is a aquarium gathered "heaven",then after two big crust changes,the lake became sandwiched between sandstone and mudstone land vast,geology called it "gobi platform".

Jimunai Stone Shicheng Geopark

The granite landform in the park is rich and typical,it is a dry area in China,with a large scale and a "god" shape. It is a granite rock egg landform landscape area dominated by wind erosion. It has a variety of micro-landforms,such as granite egg landform,stone egg piling landform,stone mound,stone cave,stone cave,stone basin,stone forest,stone column,stone trough,cliff and so on,and can be called the museum of granite wind erosion landform.

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To Jimu is Shenshi City Geopark,the park not only has mysterious grassland stone figures,there are many different forms of granite landforms,is currently rare in the northern Xinjiang minority scenic spots. Arrange lunch in real time.

Wulhe Devil City,enjoy Yadan landform,naturally formed a variety of pictographic attractions,three points by looking,seven points by thinking.

Along the G217 National Highway to Karamay,passing the Baili Oil Field observation platform in the Baialkali Beach District,you can see the dense oil extraction machines standing in the vast Gobi Beach,as if entering the movie scene of a science and technology blockbuster.

kindly reminder:

1. Ulhe Devil City year-round wind,hot summer,has avoided the midday sun,but the climate is dry,pay attention to sunscreen,water; Please prepare for sun protection and heat protection in advance.

2. Baili Oilfield observation platform for oil field production area,no fireworks.

Day 8 Karamay-SayramLake (about 350KM)

Today's attractions: SayramLake

SayramLake,known called "Net Sea",is located in the North Tianshan Mountains in Bole City,Xinjiang Province,close to Huocheng County,Yili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture. The lake is 2071 meters above sea level,30 kilometers long from east to west,25 kilometers wide from north to south,an area of 453 square kilometers,the water storage capacity of 21 billion cubic meters,the water is clear and transparent to 12 meters.

Itinerary

Follow the G30 expressway to SayramLake ,arrange lunch in the east gate service area of the scenic area.You can take photos and punch in the SayramLake scenic area,stop and enjoy the leisurely time. Summer cerimu Lake wild flowers in full bloom,you can sit on the ground by the lake and meditate,you can also ride on the grassland. At this moment,time can stay in the camera,can also quietly disappear in the casual laughter.

kindly reminder:

1. SayramLake has a high altitude and the weather changes quickly. Please prepare sunscreen,wind and cold prevention equipment in advance.

2. The scenic area is located in a remote area,with high prices and accommodation conditions are limited. Please make psychological equipment in advance.

Day 9 SayramLake -Yili (about 150KM)

 Today's scenic spot:

 Khorgos port

 Khorgos port is the longest national first-class land road port with the largest comprehensive traffic volume,the best natural environment and the most complete functions in the history of western China.

As early as in the Sui and Tang Dynasties,Horgos was an important post station on the New North Road of the Silk Road and an important channel for transportation in the Western regions. In the seventh year of Guangxu (1881),China and Russia signed the constitution of Land Trade,and Khorgos became the official treaty port between China and Russia.

Kazanqi folk tourist area

Kazanqi Folk Tourism Area in Yili City is the only large original ecological cultural scenic spot in northern Xinjiang with Uygur ethnic customs as the main body,because it is the window of the image of Yili city,but also the true portrayal of ethnic customs,which covers the thick Uygur culture,without losing the unique customs and feelings of the Uygur ethnic group in northern Xinjiang.

For foreign tourists,Kazan is enough to meet their aspirations of "running in the city by carriage" and "feeling the ancient traditional folk culture in the modern city". Here,the original Uyghur traditional way of life is still preserved: the antique Uyghur people's residence; A poetic bridge running water; Tall and simple poplars can be seen everywhere; Mellow milk tea,exquisite pastries; Classical,traditional and lively Uyghur wedding; Wild,cheerful,passionate Macilef...

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Through the first scene of Yili - fruit Ditch,on the way you can enjoy the fruit Ditch bridge built between the mountains

After arriving at the Khorgos port,the Old gate scenic area punched the boundary tablets of China and Tsarist Russia during the Qing Dynasty. After that,you can apply for a pass to enter the duty-free zone and punch in,where there are not only many goods exported from China,but also special goods from other Central Asian countries such as Kazakhstan.

The characteristic Uyghur traditional architecture in Kazanqi Folk Tourism Area of Yili City is not only to experience different folk customs,but also to enjoy many special foods waiting for you!

In recent years,the Liuxing Street in Yili City has witnessed the strange cultural symbiosis phenomenon of the combination of foreign culture and local culture.

kindly reminder:

1. Guogou Bridge is the only place on the way,the bridge can not stop,can only drive slowly slowly experience the steep here;

2. There are many goods in the duty-free area of Khorgos port,which is not a shopping store.

About lavender viewing

3. Every year from mid-June to mid-July is the lavender blooming season,the flower season we will specially arrange to go to the lavender flower field today to take photos and watch,to meet your yearning and love for lavender;

4. Smokey base for free scenic spots,do not go to no refund,the flower season will be automatically cancelled,without any cost increase or decrease,please know;

5. Due to the visit to the lavender base,today's travel time node will be slightly adjusted according to the actual situation.

Day 10 Yili-Zhao Su(about 300KM)

 Today's attractions:

 TheXiata Valley

In ancient times,it was a transportation post from Yili to Aksu. The Shata River flowed out from the mountains,opened the flat grassland and flowing into the vast Teks River. Shata Canyon to the river by the mountain pass,ancient road,ancient sites,folk customs and natural landscape,formed an ancient cultural landscape. It is also known as the Tang Monk Ancient Road,and it is said that this is the famous "Gongyue Road" of the Tang Dynasty. The "Ling Mountain" that Tang Xuanzang crossed to the west is here. It is the most precipitous passage on the Silk Road. Along the canyon,it is the remains of the ancient road.

 Tianma Wetland Park

  Located in the Zhaosu River Basin,it is the largest natural wetland in Xinjiang and the largest wetland park in northwest China,covering an area of nearly 5,000 hectares. There are various types of wetlands,including swamps,lakes,rivers,etc. The wetlands have rich natural resources and unique ecological environment. And it is known by visitors,in the scenic area of the "Tianma bath River" performance.

This characteristic continues to this day,Zhaosu County is known as "the hometown of Tianma in China" because of its rich "Tenglun,western pole" horses. Every summer,herdsmen will bring their horses to the Tex River every day to drink water and run. As time goes by,"Tianma Bath River" has become a unique scenery in the wetland park.

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Crossed the Tianshan Canyon along the way,and deeply felt the many canyon scenery of the Yili Valley.

Arrive at the Shata Scenic area,and transfer to the Shata Canyon. The primeval forest deep in the Tianshan Mountains and the mountain grassland are a unique scenery.

The "Tianma Bath River" performance in Tianma Wetland Park will be a special web celebrity punching place for many visitors to visit.

kindly reminder:

1. The interval cars in Shata Scenic Spot are circular trains,and electronic tickets need to be booked in advance in peak season.

2. The Tianma Bath River performance should control the time of arrival at the park. It may be impossible to watch the performance due to objective reasons such as weather changes and missing the performance time.

Day 11 Zhaosu-Qiongkushtai (about 170KM)

 Today's attractions: Qiongkushtai

Qiongkushtai is a pastoral village with more than 300 households and more than 1,700 people,and the village residents are mainly Kazakh. The village is surrounded by mountains,the houses are built by water,and the Courdai River flows all the year round. The buildings of the village are mostly round wooden structure,which is a well-preserved wooden building complex in the Ili River Valley. It has high historical and cultural value and is gradually attracting more tourists to travel for vacation.

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On the way to Qiongkushtai,the alpine meadow and grassland under the blue sky and white clouds are all the beauty of the computer desktop.You can stroll around the village,or ride horses or go to the Wusun Ancient Road. Even staying quietly in the wooden house is a quiet enjoyment。

kindly reminder:

1. Qiongkushtai Folk Village was originally a fixed residence of Kazakh ethnic compatriots. The wooden houses and homestay here are similar to those of Hemu Village,and the living environment is far from that of the city.

2. If you need to ride along the Wusun Ancient Road,please choose the regular horse team in the village.

Day 12 Qiongkushtai -Tex (about 100KM)

 Today's attractions: 

 Karajun

"Karajun" is a Kazakh language that means "the wilderness on the ridge". Kaljun mountain is a east-west rolling mountain,it is flanked by the gully comb mountain,ups and downs,the growth of dense primitive spruce forest. Between 2000 and 3600 meters above sea level,it is an alpine meadow grassland,which is about 25 kilometers wide from north to south and more than 40 kilometers long from east to west,with a total area of more than 1000 square kilometers. It is the most beautiful area of Tianshan grassland,completely retaining the original and pure natural appearance,grassland and forest blend,snow peaks and valley reflect,the scenery is very spectacular,showing the original beauty of snow ridge spruce.

 Khoksu Grand Canyon

The Kuoksu River twists and turns,forming the nine curves of over 5,600 meters long from north to south and more than 2,000 meters wide from east to west. Herdsmen's yurts are dotted with them,gorge scenery,waterscape,mountain scenery,tree scenery and other natural landscape,full of fun.

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Kuoksu Grand Canyon includes Jiuqu Eighteen Bay,Kuoksu Grand Canyon and Crocodile Bay,and finally from the Kurdai River cableway into the Kaljun Grassland Scenic Spot.

Transfer to the interval bus and start to visit the Karajun scenic area. The flower platform is an excellent place to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the grassland. After getting off the bus,climb uphill along the plank road. Although it is a little laborious,you can see the snow mountains,forests,flowers and grasslands here,and you can also take photos with the lamb.Falcon platform: a traditional hawk place for local people. After getting off the bus,it is recommended to go about 1 km along the plank road (also on horseback),overlooking the "three-level level plane" and forest canyon.

After staying at Tex County Hotel. You can also go out of the scenic spot in advance to the exit street and Bagua Park in Tex County,and feel the many marks of the I Ching culture in this characteristic county。

kindly reminder:

1. The interval car circulation system in the scenic area,so please listen to the master explain whether to get off at each stop.

2. each stop has a canteen,only in the ropeway station below a restaurant can eat on the way.

Day 13 Tex-Naraty (about 300KM)

 Today's attraction: Kurdishtin

Kurdistin is the Kazakh word for horizontal ditch. The grassland scenic spots in Yili are located in the east-west river valley,but Kurdistin is in a north-south mountain wide valley,about 14 kilometers long,the widest point is about 1 kilometers,the average elevation of the bottom 1,500 meters. The special trend makes Kurdistin warm in winter and cool in summer and pleasant in four seasons,so it has both the charm and beauty of Jiangnan mountain villages and the broad and rough grassland scenery,attracting more and more domestic and foreign tourists. Her stunning sky and otherworldly natural landscape are breathtaking and make people yearn for it.

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Kurdistin scenic area also has many regional car parking points,according to the actual situation depending on the length of each scenic spot. Choose the dining place in real time in the scenic spot,you can also bring your own dry food to enter the scenic spot

kindly reminder:

1.the mountain area changes the weather changes fast,always pay attention to the weather changes and decide the stay time.

2.winding mountain road is more,please prepare motion sickness medicine in advance.

Day 14 Naraty-Yili(about 260KM)

Today's attraction: Naraty

Naraty tourist scenic spot integrates grassland,valley and forest,with high vegetation coverage rate and rich wildlife resources. Because of its unique natural ecological landscape and cultural landscape,it is known as "Tianshan Green Island","green home" and "colorful grassland". The main scenic spots are Tianjie Platform,nomadic family,Tusani (meaning "beautiful valley" in Kazakh),Sendai,Wall Tower observation platform,Snow Lotus Valley and so on.

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Enter the Naraty grassland scenic area,looking for the rich beauty of the beekeeping women. You can overlook the beauty of the whole valley grassland,but also go to the snow lotus valley and snow mountain close contact,feel the cool summer.

kindly reminder:

1. For example,under the opening of duku Highway in summer,take the middle section of duku Highway G217 to Naraty town.

2. Nalati Airland Grassland is located in a mountainous area,please always be ready to add clothes.

Day 15 Yili-Kuqa (Airplane)

 Today's scenic spot:

 Tianshan mysterious Grand Canyon

The mysterious Grand Canyon is in the landscape of Kizilla,one of the nine film and television bases in China. The huge red mountain group was formed in the Mesozoic Cretaceous period 140 million years ago,after millions of years of wind and rain erosion,flood erosion,forming a crisscross,orderly ridge and groove,far look picturesque,like "Potala Palace",fairy day Qiongge; close look like people like things,like a dream,lifelike,charming. It is uncanny workmanship,the wonder of heaven into the lament.

 Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves

 Back mingwu TagMountain,facing the Muzat River in the south,during which the Weigan River winds through,about 69 kilometers from Kuqa county in the east,belongs to the territory of the ancient Qiuci State. It was dug in about the 3rd century and gradually stopped building in the 8th and 9th centuries. As of 2019,there are 236 grottoes with more than 10,000 square meters of murals.

There are two kinds of caves in Kizil Thousand Buddha Cave: one is a place for monks to live and produce,mostly with living kang and simple living facilities; the other is the Buddhist temple,which is a place for Buddhists to worship and lecture. The temple is divided into the giant Buddha grottoes with tall grottoes,open grottoes,the main wall of the Buddha,and the central columns,and some of them are the square grottoes with more regular grottoes. Different shapes of caves have different uses.

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Visit the mysterious Kuqa Grand Canyon National Geopark,where the valley side of the rocky peaks,competing to rise; overlapping peaks,sky,cliff,majestic magic. The scenic area depends on hiking and must go back,according to their own actual situation,pay attention to control the round-trip time.

 As one of the four major grottoes in China,Keizil Thousand Buddha Cave is the most intact grottoes with the largest open area in Xinjiang.

kindly reminder

1. Tianshan mysterious Grand Canyon scenic area should pay attention to the safety of the foot,are gravel road,wear convenient walking shoes are more suitable; some places have limited traffic conditions need to queue through,walk without seeing the scene.

2. If the Kuqa Grand Canyon National Geopark is prone to flood in rainy days,please follow the management of the scenic spot and refund the tickets when you cannot visit it.

3. Salt ditch section parking photos must stop in a safe area,should be careful when crossing the road.

4. If you need to detour to the garage during the prohibited period of the single library highway,the scenic spots on that day can be postponed to the next day,or the individual scenic spots can be cancelled through friendly negotiation.

Day 16 Kuqa-Alal (about 260KM)

 Today's scenic spot:

 Shaya Devil forest

The devil's forest is on the edge of the Taklimakan Desert,where the soil is soft sand,walking through the woods,sometimes the whole foot into the sand. Here,you will have a strong sense of thirst,the color is also a single earth gray,only to look carefully,to see a red willow or two scattered on some raised sandbags,showing a little green.

 Military reclamation museum

 Its content to the hero of the red army and the eighth route army 12 O brigade revolution history,the construction of the Xinjiang production and construction corps history as the main line,through the physical,pictures,sound and photoelectric multimedia,relief,sculpture scene,detailed and comprehensive show the troops from the red army period,to bay production,fighting,to the liberation of the northwest,troops in the tianshan north and south field,forest land production,driven by bay spirit,promote each enterprise vigorous development,four civilization construction achievements,agricultural modernization leading the national agricultural development,etc.

This museum is one of the most worthwhile museums in Xinjiang.

Itinerary

 There are many dead poplar trees in shaya Devil Forest scenic area,which is the product of the Tarim River riverbed diversion,and few tourists in the small scenic area can play slowly.

You will pass a large area of poplar forest. Standing at both ends of the Tarim River bridge,you can take a beautiful scenery of poplar.

Military Reclamation Museum is also the 359 Brigade Reclamation Culture Memorial Hall,with a construction area of 11,000 square meters. The museum shows the legendary entrepreneurial history and struggle history of the 359 Brigade,and introduces the process of the corps army reclamation people to support the building and reproduce the civilization. It is a monument forged by several generations of army reclamation people with blood and sweat,and is a famous red tourist attraction. What I see here is not only a museum,but also a history book of the development of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps.

kindly reminder:

1. There are many mosquitoes in the forest. Please prepare mosquito repellent water in advance. Ultraviolet light is strong,pay attention to wind,sunscreen and water supplement.

2. the devil forest scenic area dry little rain,strictly prohibited fireworks.

3. today the journey is far,can take some snacks,fruits,etc.,with enough water,along the way to buy along the way;

4. If the Army Reclamation Museum closes on Monday,the trip will be cancelled.

Day 17  Alal-Khotan(about 420KM)

 Today's attractions:

 Desert Road

 The Tarim Desert Highway is located in the center of the Tarim Basin in southern Xinjiang. It is the largest desert in China and the second largest mobile desert in the world,second only to the Sahara Desert. It is known as the world's first "green corridor of desert".

The road is like a long black dragon cruising in the vast expanse of sand sea,rolling along the low ground of the sand dunes,becoming a unique landscape in the Taklimakan Desert.

 Kashgar Yulong River

Starting from the Kunlun mountains and the Tarim Mountains,it joins and joins the Karrakash River in the west. The river is 325 kilometers long,has many tributaries,and has a basin area of 14,500 square kilometers. The river is rich in white jade,green jade and ink jade,since ancient times is the main river of Khotan jade. Also known as white Jade River,it is a river in Hotan region of Xinjiang,China.

 Khotan night market

Khotan Night Market is located in Renmin West Road,covering an area of 4600 square meters,with a narrow and closed greenhouse space,a total length of 272 meters,very neatly placed according to the two sides,a total of 260 stalls,it is said that there are more than 100 varieties of food here. Here as long as you want to eat things can find,everywhere,all kinds of flavors,everything,the variety is amazing.

Itinerary

Along the desert road from Alar to Hotan all south,along the sand dunes,poplar forest,dry riverbed,desert villages,is not the same scenery of southern Xinjiang.

To the famous Kashgar Yulong River,also known as the White Jade River,see if there is luck to pick up the heirloom Khotan sheep et white jade!

You can have a rest and go to the actual time to taste the local specialties.

kindly reminder:

1. Tourists of Yulong River in Kashgar can experience the happiness of jade pickers,and they must pay attention to safety when walking on the cobblestone riverbed.

2. Khotan night Market has many delicacies,so you can choose the food suitable for your own taste.

Day 18 Khotan-Shache (about 300KM)

 Today's attractions: 

 The ancient city of Jotean

 The culture of ancient Yutian is the soul of the project. Based on the historical records of the ancient state of Khotan,the builders have compiled more than 700,000 words. The architectural style has basically restored the square city,the white Ayawang residence,the Sumi fort,and the Seven Phoenix Pagoda recorded in the historical books.

The city is based on folk culture and historical relics,based on the variety of traditional delicacies,handicrafts,bazaar and traditional festivals,and a combination of historical facts and story interpretation,telling the charm of the ancient city of thousands of years.

 Shache Intangible Cultural Heritage Park

Also known as the Khan Palace,with blue as the keynote,thick Central Asian customs,as if through the prosperity of thousands of years ago. There are also several small exhibition halls,introducing the traditional customs of the Tajik,Kirgiz and Uygur people,as well as the exhibition halls of the Twelve Mukam,Adeles and so on.....

Itinerary

During the day,the theme of the old city is "ten party hundred plays",showing the solemn post changing ceremony of the old city,the millet caravan and the folk customs on the ancient Silk Road.

 At 12 pm and 16:30 pm,12 Muqam is a traditional Uyghur musical performance,and the performers will be invited to dance together.

kindly reminder:

1. Jotean Ancient City is a newly developed tourist attraction in Hotan area,which is very different from other ancient cities in appearance and color. Take photos and punch in to prepare brightly colored clothes.

2. There is a fixed time for davazi performance in Shar Intangible Cultural Heritage Park. If there is no plan in advance,you may miss the performance.

Day 19 Shache- Kashgar(about 200KM)

 Today's scenic spot:

Ingisha earthenware village

Although Ingisha clay has been around for thousands of years,it still maintains the oldest pottery techniques. Today's clay artisans use pigments to color their clay from colored stones gathered in the Gobi or high mountains. The stones are milled,then added with rust and vegetable oil,and hand-painted with a glaze,which eventually evolves into a dazzling bright color.

The old city of Kashgar

Strange natural scenery,rich ethnic customs,brilliant historical district road roadway,a little wider can walk donkey cart,narrow two people side by side; the street elderly more than 600 meters,short 50 meters short to the end. Streets and lanes east turn west fold,south bend north wrong,twists and turns,seemingly all the road,but then see a lane,just like All Men Are Brothers Zhujiazhuang Pantuo Road. On both sides of the roadway are a Uyghur house. The residential houses are very characteristic. Generally,people build two to three layers of civil structure on a limited plane,and some extend down and build basements. Living room and bedroom are connected by wooden escalators and stairs. Every house has a drying table,located on the flat roof. Each household has a small courtyard for growing flowers or placing bonsai. Bonsai,flowers and building pillars,wood carvings,eaves on the eaves of flowers complement each other,strewn at random,quiet and fresh. Sometimes at the junction of the two alleys,there will encounter a small building across the street,like a porch,so that the alley adds a bit of simplicity and depth. Walking up narrower and narrower alleys,walking through higher and taller houses,I came to a Uighur family in Ziliqi Lane. According to the introduction,this house is built in the top of the old block. After entering the door,the foot steps on the wooden ladder,step up,climb to the roof ridge,the eyes suddenly open,really have "see all the houses short" feeling. Even the distant tall buildings,as if only at the feet.

Apak Hoja Mazzar

 The scenic spot tells the story of hometown,former residence and the fragrant princess from birth to death,from Kashgar to Beijing,from the fragrant princess to thousands of pet."Happy Apak Hoja Mazzar,love card,here,will let you deeply understand the love story of fragrant concubine. Experience Kashgar's characteristic customs and folk culture from zero distance.

Scenic area with tourist service center,sweet princess stone,sweet princess welcome ceremony,the western folk cultural center,sweet princess,folk wedding,ancient water mill,love tree,sweet princess relief wall,treasure,smell pavilion,mirror pool,orchard,oil press,kashgar old bazaar,called naan shop,sweet princess gallery,intangible exhibition,TikTok beauty base,etc.

Itinerary

 Arrived at Colorful Mountain in Wuqia County,the ancient sea site shell Mountain. Along the way,enjoy the Danxia landform,you can see everywhere the exposed rocks on the mountain are covered with shells,and the outline and lines of the shells are clearly recognizable. In summer,there are water and green plants,along the way,there are flocks of cattle and sheep and camels walking leisurely,the scene of southern Xinjiang road.

 landmarks at the intersection of Tianshan Mountains and Kunlun Mountains,Tianshan Mountains and Kunlun Mountains handover here in the Pamir Plateau. The Tianshan Mountains are camel color,and the Kunlun Mountains are dark color. Here,you can look at the two mountains,enjoy the unique features of the two mountains,and feel the "Wanshan Museum Park".

Go to Xiji Village. Smokhana village in Jigen Township is the last sunrise and the last sunset. It is only 2 kilometers away from the China-Kyrgyzstan border Irkshtan,which is a time difference of nearly 4 hours from the southeast coast. When the sun sets down,the whole village is shrouded in the last sunset of the motherland.

kindly reminder

1. Yingjisha County not only produces clay,and is rich in Xinjiang's famous crafts - Yingjisha knife,here is not as a tourist shopping point,if you have to buy please send home in time,can not check and carry.

2. in the old city if you get lost,look at the brick at the foot,it is the direction of the road,can lead you out of the old city. As long as you walk along the six-corner brick,you can walk out of the old city; The other four-corner brick is a dead end.

3. After arriving in Kashgar,the first task is to apply for Shangta County pass with the assistance of the driver ！！！！

Day 20 Kashgar-Ta County (about 300KM)

 Today's scenic spot:

Baisha Lake

Baisha Lake is a scenic spot that has gradually begun to enter people's sight in recent years. Baisha lake is scattered with the white sand,and the distance around the lake is the snow-capped mountains. The whole Baisha Lake is surrounded by the surrounding snow mountains,around the tall snow mountains like a kind "mother" guarding this plateau lake,so that it will not be disturbed by the outside world.

 Kharakule Lake

To the east of the lake stands the "father of the glacier",the peak,to the west; the south of the lake is the grassland,a summer comes,the clear grass,the lake,green grass,a white felt dotted,and the reflection of the lake,as in the ancient poem "wind grass low see cattle and sheep". Pastoral songs on the grassland,the wild duck on the lake,this scene,like a dream,no wonder even the 10th century BC Zhou King Mu so far also sighed,feeling.

Itinerary

 On the shore of Baisha Lake,there is a large area of high mountains,hills and rolling mountains. High mountain is sand mountain,sand mountain is silver white,silver white fine sand white soft,like white silk. More than 10 hills composed of the Baisha Mountain winding more than 10 kilometers. The snow light in the distance reflects the Baisha Lake,and the grass planting by the Baisha Lake reflects the Baisha Mountain.

The Karakule Lake is full of water and grass,with thousands of water birds and wild ducks swimming,and sometimes the opposite swans are playing in the water. Besides the grass beside the lake,there is no creature in the lake,especially the lake constantly changes various colors throughout the day,which is confusing.

On the way you will pass by Tahman Wetland Park. The tall willows on both sides of the road interweave into arches,leading to the front until the towering snow-capped mountains and blue sky in the distance. Driving through it,as if through the fantasy space tunnel,this inexplicable shuttle sense,only once to experience。

kindly reminder:

1. This trip will pass by Daban at the highest altitude of 4000 meters. If friends who have high anti experience start to drink Rhodiola or other preventive drugs 15 days in advance,they can also prepare oxygen bags / bottles in advance. Plateau area,please pay attention to the body,reasonable diet,avoid strenuous exercise,beware of altitude sickness;

2. Keep slow,calm,avoid fast running or other sports,and try not to drink in Tacheng. Ta County is located in the plateau,tourism reception facilities are backward,the hotel standard is low,cold prevention is not recommended to take a bath,please understand; do not close the bathroom door,if discomfort,please seek medical advice in time;

3. today's driving speed limit,the speed will be very slow,please understand more;

4. No photos or video recordings can be taken along the checkpoints;

5. Before departure in the morning,please take out the thick clothes and put them on your side. The temperature drops after reaching the plateau,and please be ready to add clothes at any time.

Day 21 Taxkorgan (about 150KM)

 Today's attractions:

Panlong Ancient Road

The road,named Wacha Highway,is one of the two roads leading to Wacha Township,Ta County. Although the road is difficult,it can greatly shorten the distance and the time between the county in and out of the county. Because this road is like a dragon dragon lying on the mountain,so named "Panlong Ancient Road".

The most challenging is the small pan dragon with dense curves,just like a hair card worn on the girl's head,winding,neat,as the saying goes,"today through all the detours of life,from now on life is smooth"

 Bandier Lake

In different weather,not after time,different seasons and different light,the lake will produce different colors,sometimes may be dark blue,sometimes is light blue or Tiffany color,color diversity more than white sand lake and kara library lake,better luck,encounter no wind,the mountain on both sides of the lake will completely reflected on the lake. Very beautiful. Bandier Lake was originally a river,built as a reservoir for water storage. The lake is glacial melt water because the special minerals are blue. It is blue blue in summer and dark blue in winter.

 Pamir tourist area

 The Pamir tourist area includes Stone City and Golden Grass Beach.

 The stone city castle is built on a high hill,and the situation is extremely steep. Outside the city,there are multi-storey or broken or continuous walls,overlapping stone hills between the walls and piles of stones,forming a unique stone city scenery. In the Han Dynasty,it was the king city of Puli State,one of the 36 states in the Western Regions. After the Tang Dynasty unified the Western Regions,there was a green here. At the beginning of the Yuan Dynasty,the city was greatly expanded,and the old stone city was changed into a new face. In the 28th year of Guangxu,the Qing Dynasty established the Bo Hall and repaired and supplemented the old castle.

Jincao Beach is on the Alar grassland below the Stone City. The construction contents include the Silk Road Castle Square,the Stone City cultural wall,performing arts square,landscape column,Naxi viewing platform,the ancient city sunset stand,the grandstand,Yongquan stand,the water platform,wooden plank road,50 meters of breathtaking suspension bridge,sightseeing water wheel and other scenery.

Itinerary

 Panlong road also known as tile just highway,total length of more than 70 kilometers,people are divided into big panlong and small panlong,including small panlong about 30 kilometers long,from 3000 meters to 4100 meters,the drop of more than 1100 meters,so the 30 kilometers of mountain road appeared 639 corners,and basic is more than 180 degrees a S bend,the road is a test for the driver. Someone joked: opened this road,other roads are floating clouds.

Bandier Lake is a free scenic spot on the road back to Ta County,quiet and beautiful Bandier blue Lake,like a blue clear plateau pearl,walking along the road beside the river,you will see a bridge on the lake,the scenery here is the most beautiful.

 Although the stone city only remains,but there are snow peaks around,grass beach,rivers,and strong Tajik ethnic customs,quite rough and unrestrained beauty. After visiting the stone city to the opposite side of the road is the golden grass beach wetland,walk along the plank road while playing for about an hour to the interval bus boarding point,to the scenic area near the entrance of the Caiyun people.

kindly reminder:

1. At noon,there are some Tajik villages near Panlong Ancient Road. If you are not used to eating,it is suggested that you can bring some snacks or convenient food and go back to Ta County for dinner,so that you can taste the food well

2. The average elevation of Taxkorgan county is 3,200 meters. Note that the action is still slow on the plateau,and there are few shops entering the scenic area.

3. the sun goes down the temperature will be low,so when entering the scenic area to calculate the time,ready to add or subtract clothes at any time.

Day 22 Taxkorgan-Kashgar (about 300KM)

 Today's attractions: Oyetag Glacier Park

Otak Glacier Park is an ancient Turkic word meaning "a depression among the mountains". With an annual average temperature of 7.8°C,surrounded by mountains on three sides,steep snow-capped peaks,vertical glaciers and dense trees,it is praised as "the first natural ecological landscape in the Western Regions" by geological experts. The most interesting is one of the world's most rare low latitude modern glaciers in the current-Its Klaze Glacier,which is only 2804 meters above sea level,is the lowest altitude glacier in China. In summer,avalanches often occur on the snow-capped mountains above the glacier,witnessing a stunning natural spectacle from the viewing platform.

Itinerary

 The snow mountains,glaciers,waterfalls,rivers,avalanche,grassland,plus herds of cattle and sheep on the hillside and the round yurt of Kirgiz herdsmen on the hillside,make this great and holy virgin land full of natural beauty,without a trace of artificial carving,everything is pure natural.

kindly reminder:

1. Oyetag Glacier Park needs to hike to the viewing platform,please do anything and pay attention to safety!

2. You need to take off your shoes to visit it. If you are clean or do not want to take off your shoes,please prepare disposable shoe covers in advance.

Day 23 Kashgar-Aksu (about 460KM)

 Today's attractions: Bachu Red Bay

In Red Bay's natural ecological landscape is unique. Here are both the graceful and beautiful Jiangnan water towns,and the vast desert Gobi. This blue water area of the Yarqiang River basin,with lush reeds and birds flying,is a dazzling pearl on the desert oasis. Kashgar River wetland is rich in vegetation,herds of cattle and sheep,winding plank road,gurgling water,emitting a tranquil and fresh pastoral atmosphere. The 3.16 million mu of poplar forest is the largest natural wild poplar forest in the world,its uncanny form,majestic upward momentum,indomitable will,indomitable spirit,all vividly deduce the tenacious natural life,the magnificent desert scenery.

Itinerary

Bachu hong Bay is a holy place to enjoy the natural scenery and choose leisure vacation,is a window to pursue historical relics and explore the Silk Road culture,is a paradise to appreciate ethnic customs and taste special food.

kindly reminder:

1. There are few restaurants and shops in Batuhong Bay scenic area. Please prepare water and snacks before entering the scenic area.

2. Fireworks are strictly prohibited in the poplar forest.

Day 24 Aksu-Kuqa (about 240KM)

 Today's attractions:

Wenshu Grand Canyon

Wensu Grand Canyon is located in Bozidun Kirgiz Ethnic Township,the southern foot of the middle section of Tianshan Mountains in Wensu County. The Grand Canyon is 80 kilometers north of the east of Wensu County and 26 kilometers away from the national road 314 line,with a total area of 200 square kilometers. It used to be the only way to the ancient post road of the North and South Tianshan Mountains. It was called "Kuduruk Grand Canyon",which means "breathtaking and mysterious" in Uyghur.

Kuqa Palace

The palace has the Kuzi Museum,Kucha Palace cultural relics Museum,Kucha folk custom Exhibition Hall,the last "Kucha King" official Tai Qing Dynasty wall and so on. Visitors can learn about the 190-year historical life of the 12 generations of the hereditary "Kuche King" through cultural relics display,family history introduction and special food.

Kucha Palace area is very large,about two or three hundred meters,there are a number of buildings,the buildings are mostly Uyghur style,the interior is colorful,you can take photos everywhere,there are gardens in the yard,green space,the environment is very good. The palace visit is divided into three places: the cultural exhibition area of Qiuci,the palace visit area and the old city wall. After entering,you can walk to visit,generally about 2 hours is appropriate. The cultural exhibition area of Qiuci shows the cultural customs of the country of Qiuci in the history of Xinjiang,with numerous text and picture descriptions,precious cultural relics of Qiuci Buddhism on display,and cultural relics such as production tools,coins and folk crafts of the ancient country of Qiuci.

Itinerary

In the Wenshu Grand Canyon to take the car to the spring of life,you can walk from the spring of life to the No. 3 valley,ask the valley,about an hour or so,and then go to the queue for the car,about 3 minutes by car to the next station,get off the car to adjust the time to take pictures,take pictures in the car directly to the gate.

The old city wall of Kucha Palace is an ancient building in the palace,which can be simply looked at. There is also a display area in accordance with the original style of the former royal palace,where items used by various dynasties of Kuche Kings are displayed,and the living scenes of the former royal family are restored through wax figures,which can be visited one by one and feel the living atmosphere of the former Kuche king

kindly reminder:

1. There are more hiking places in Wenshu Grand Canyon than other scenic spots. Please prepare a pair of comfortable and light traveling shoes in advance.

Day 25 Kuqa-Korla(about 280KM)

 Today's scenic spot:

Luntai euphratica Park

Luntai Populus euphratica Forest Park is located in the core of Tarim Populus Euphratica Protection area,spanning the branch area of the middle reaches of Tarim River at the junction of Luntai and Weili counties. Populus euphratica here is thick,diameter is generally 60-80 cm,thick up to 1 meter,and there are two or three common populus euphratica growing together,its diameter is about 1.6 meters,the height of the tree is generally 5-8 meters,the height of more than 10 meters. The distance between poplar trees is generally about 20 meters,and the distance between trees growing in clusters is only 3 to 4 meters.

The sightseeing area covers an area of 17 kilometers,with 126 ancient populus euphratica forest paths,for tourists to enjoy the style of different forms of populus euphratica; There is also a 13-kilometer-long circular railway in the core area,which connects several larger forest lakes,and visitors can take a small train to enjoy the desert scenery,which is reflected in the water by populus eueutica,which also dyes the water green or golden.

Itinerary

Luntai Poplar Forest Park,in the backyard of the reception station towering a 20-30 meters high observation tower,on the top of the tower,but see the blue Tarim River meandering,scattered into many branches,branches covered with poplar forest. Poplar forest sea,along the Tarim River has been stretching into the vast sky,not spectacular! The forest park is colorful and changeable,with green trees,clear water and blue sky,just like a thick ink painting.

After arriving in Korla City,check in to the hotel,after which you can enjoy free activities in the city,you can also experience the leisure life of local people along the Kongqi River!

kindly reminder:

1. Fireworks are strictly prohibited in Luntai Poplar Forest scenic spot,and there are fewer shops in the scenic spot. Please prepare the necessary items for travel to and from the scenic spot in advance.

2. Korla as the largest city in southern Xinjiang,the night scene along the Peacock River is often a place for people to linger.

Day 26 Korla-Turpan (about 350KM)

 Today's scenic spot:

 Ahongkou

Ahongkou is an important part of the Bosten Lake National Wetland Park and the largest inland freshwater lake in China. There are desert,oasis,lake,reeds,lotus pond and other natural landscape,with yachts,speedboats,motor boats,water flying umbrella,water gliding,boating,fishing and other water entertainment projects. The thatched hut on the island,the appearance of primitive rustic,modern facilities,quiet and comfortable leisure environment,make people return to simplicity. Look up at the water platform,like a mirage. On the viewing platform,choose the amusement project,the slow rubber boat,the automatic lovers boat,the water slide board,driving a single motorboat,take an umbrella more visitors feel very exciting,but also can jump into the clear lake to enjoy the water once.

 Jiaohe Ancient City

Jiaohe city site,located in turpan city about 13 kilometers west of Yar township,the western suburb of Turpan city 10 kilometers eraizi ditch two rivers intersection 30 meters high loess platform,about 1650 meters long,both ends narrow,the widest about 300 meters,is a willow leaf shaped peninsula. It is the capital of the former state of the former state of the ancient Western Regions,and is the political,economic,military and cultural center of the country. The drought and little rain in Turpan made the old city very complete. The buildings are all made of rammed earth plates,and the shape and layout are similar to that of Chang'an City in the Tang Dynasty. In the city,streets,offices,temples,stupas,streets,workshops,dwellings,performance fields,Tibetan trenches,temples and temples can also be found. The temple covers an area of 5,000 square meters,with a large water well. The pagoda group has 101 stupas. Looking down from the air,the Jiaohe old city looks like a big willow leaf.

 Karez Well

Karez Well is a kind of underground water conservancy project created in the long historical development of the working people in the arid land. The Karez Well drew out the groundwater,turning the desert into an oasis,called the "well canal" in ancient times. The main working principle of Karez Well is that people use a large amount of rainwater,glaciers and snow melt water seeping into the ground in spring and summer by using the natural slope of the mountain to draw out the surface for irrigation,so as to meet the demand of production and living water in desert areas. Karez Well in different regions have different regional characteristics in specific structure,but generally speaking,a complete Karez Well system includes four main components: shaft,culvert (underground channel),open channel (ground channel) and fault occurrence (small reservoir). Under this principle,the flow of the arez is stable and the irrigation of well water can be guaranteed.

Itinerary

The charming scenery of Ahong Mouth can be called the first scene of Bosten Lake,the reeds have different gestures,some reflections,some Tingting jade,the birds roost in the middle of the lake,quiet and leisurely,the water birds fly in the air,the fish swim in the water,the lotus on the lake in full bloom,the lotus on the lake in full bloom,delicate and bright,people love and cannot give up.

Follow the way you came,cross the Tianshan Gan Gou Canyon and arrive in Turpan.

The world's largest and most ancient,the best preserved earth building city,is also the most complete preserved two thousand years of urban ruins,the Tang Dynasty's highest military and political institutions in the western region of Anxi capital protection Office was first located in Jiaohe old City. Walking in the city,there is a feeling of crossing thousands of years and dreaming back to the Tang Dynasty.

With a history of more than two thousand years,the Karez Well,as the source of life for the Turpan people,is an indispensable scenic spot on this trip!

kindly reminder:

1. Turpan is dry all the year round and has little rain. Pay attention to sip water to prevent sunstroke and sun protection;

2. Jiaohe Old City is a cultural relic site,please do not take photos on the trestle or climb to the earth wall,pay attention to the protection of cultural relics!

Day 27 Turpan-Urumqi

Today's scenic spots

the Mountain of Flames

 he Huoyanshan Mountains runs east-west,running across the turpan Basin. The mountain is more than 100 kilometers long,and the widest point is 10 kilometers,about 500 meters above sea level. In the Classic of Mountains and Seas,it is called "Mountain of Fire" and "Kiziltak" in Uyghur,which was once called "Chishi Mountain" in the Sui and Tang Dynasties. Huoyanshan mountain ravines,twists and turns vigorous,no grass. In the hot summer,the bare surface temperature can reach 75℃ in the sun,and the heat wave is suffocating. Due to the relatively horizontal formation accumulation,coupled with the rock layer of soft and hard alternate,under the years of rain erosion,the slope formed a gully. The material eroded down by the mountain forms a red flood deposit fan skirt in front of the foothills,and the front edge of the fan skirt forms numerous polygonal cracks in the dry environment.

Grape Valley

The scenic grape Valley is famous for its high-quality grapes. Here by the mountain next to the water,quiet,elegant,scenery,several grape corridor deep,quiet,some tourists walk under the grape frame,look up to enjoy the taste of pearl-like grapes,some visitors sit under the grape frame taste fresh grapes. The three bright red characters on the stone at the end of the long corridor are particularly eye-catching,and visitors rush to take photos here.

 International Bazaar

The International Bazaar follows the Islamic architectural style and combines the traditional brick stitching with the modern finishing process. It does not pile up the architectural language of stage scenery,reflecting the changes of space and light and shadow. On the basis of covering the functionality and sense of The Times of modern architecture,it reproduces the commercial prosperity of the ancient Silk Road. Its strong national characteristics and regional culture have great affinity for the radiation of Central Asia and the Middle East.

Itinerary

Although there is no fire in the Mountain of Fire,everywhere you reach will feel like a furnace. Grape Valley is a rare summer place in Turpan in the middle of summer

The last stop of the trip to Xinjiang is the International Bazaar,which integrates Islamic culture,architecture,ethnic commerce and trade,entertainment and catering,and is the gathering place and display center of Xinjiang's tourism products.

Day 28 Urumqi-Your city

Arrange the flight / station according to the flight / train information,end the deep journey of northern Xinjiang,return to the warm home! Welcome to visit Xinjiang again!

The trip time node is for reference only,subject to the actual participants

The cost includes