What is the strategy for Duku Highway?

The Duku Highway is an important thoroughfare connecting northern and southern Xinjiang. The starting point is Dushanzi and the end point is Kuqa. Before the Duku Highway was opened to traffic, the road from Dushanzi to Kuqa had to detour through Urumqi, which would take an extra 1,000 kilometers. It is precisely because these more than 1,000 kilometers almost separate the northern and southern Xinjiang, and these more than 1,000 kilometers have turned into a real natural chasm.

This road was built by the state in 1974. It was built by a certain department of the People's Liberation Army Engineering Corps at that time. It took 9 years. This road is not only the road of hope, but also the road of heroes. This long period The 561-kilometer road once discouraged even the Yellow Sheep. The soldiers smashed through such a road with their hands and blood, because 168 soldiers died in the construction of Duku. On average, a hero is buried every 4.3 kilometers. this.

The scenery along the Duku Highway

Bayingou Ranch

Starting from Dushanzi, you will first pass through the Bayingou Ranch Area. During the drive, there will be There are detailed road signs. There is a road going left on the side of the road that leads to the Bayingou Pastoral Area. The entrance fee to the Bayingou Pastoral Area is 25 yuan. Vehicles can drive in by themselves. There is nothing to visit in the scenic area. Personally, I don’t want to go there. It is recommended to enter, because the subsequent Nalati Aerial Grassland and Bayinbulak Grassland will be much more beautiful. Jorma Martyrs Cemetery

After passing Bayingou Ranch, you will arrive at Jorma, the first place where you can rest. There will be a checkpoint here. After checking your ID card, just drive on the right. Jorma, you can take a break in Jorma and go to the Jorma Martyrs Cemetery to pay your respects. There is an old man who built roads in Jorma and has been guarding the tombs of his fallen comrades. Since we are here, why not Listen to the old man tell the story of that year.

Nalati Aerial Grassland

Nalati Aerial Grassland, I personally think it is the most beautiful grassland on the entire Duku Highway. On the way from Duku Highway to Nalati, you will pass through the third A scenic spot, Nalati National Forest Park, is also the east gate of the entire scenic spot. There is no access to the sky grassland here. It is just a separate forest park. Interested friends can visit it. There is also a folk village and It is a garden that I personally do not recommend to live in or visit, because this kind of unified folk village has no special scenery, and the garden is also an enclosed flower field.

Keep walking along the road and after arriving at Nalati Town, you will see the visitor center of the Nalati Scenic Area. At the visitor center, you can buy tickets for the Sky Grassland plus a section ticket. The price is 132 yuan. You can buy it from Online purchases.

The shuttle bus in the scenic area will stop at two places. The first is the observation deck, where you can see the panoramic view of the grassland in the sky, and the stop time is 15 minutes. The second stopping point is the sea of ??flowers, but there are no flowers. It also stays for 15 minutes. The next stop is the terminal of the vehicle. You can walk to the grassland for sightseeing, or you can transfer to the tour bus inside the scenic area and go to the next stop. One stop costs 40 yuan for a round trip, and you can’t get in without buying a ticket. Bayinbuluke Scenic Area

Most people heard about Bayinbuluk because of the movie Flying Life, and Bayinbuluk became really popular because of this movie, but the current internal construction of the scenic spot is not yet It’s very complete. Tourists need to go to the visitor center to buy tickets and section tickets. Tickets are 65 yuan and section tickets are 75 yuan. You can imagine how far you have to walk. After boarding the bus from the visitor center, you will cross the entire town and arrive in Ba. In Yinbrook Scenic Area, the first stop after entering the scenic area is Swan Lake. The journey takes about 40 minutes. After getting off the bus, tourists can tour by themselves. You can stay as long as you want. After the tour, return to the stop and board the bus at will. That's it. The second stop is the Jiuqu and Eighteen Bends scenic spot. It takes about 20 minutes to go from Swan Lake to the Jiuqu and Eighteen Bends. First, you arrive at the distribution center and transfer here. Visitors can choose to take a scooter to the Jiuqu and Eighteen Bends scenic spot. You can also walk to the scenic spot. The round-trip cost of a scooter is 20 yuan. You can also buy a one-way ticket. The walking distance is about 3 kilometers. I personally recommend taking a scooter because it is really tiring to walk up. I tested it myself.

Nine curves and eighteen curves are the highlight of Bayinbuluke. When the sun goes down, you can see nine suns. Every day, many photographers squat here to watch the sunset. Because the sunset is after 9:30, the last vehicle returning to the visitor center is usually after 10:00.

Big and Small Dragon Ponds

The journey from Bayinbuluke to Kuqa section will pass through the Big and Small Longchi Scenic Area. There is no admission fee for the scenic area, and you can watch it at the parking area on the roadside. . The Mysterious Grand Canyon of the Tianshan Mountains

The Mysterious Grand Canyon of the Tianshan Mountains is about 100 kilometers away from the end of Duku. The mysterious Yadan landform inside the scenic area is fascinating. Of course, when you enter the Kuqa area, everything is This kind of landform. The end point is Kuqa County

The end point of the Duku Highway is Kuqa County. Kuqa is also known as the ancient city of Kucha. You can spend a day exploring Kuqa.

Dushanzi Grand Canyon

Dushanzi Grand Canyon is the first scenic spot on the entire Duku Highway, but because it was still under renovation when I set out, it is reported that Dushanzi Grand Canyon The canyon will be officially opened on June 22nd. It has added aerial plank roads, aerial swings and other projects. Everyone can go and play~

The most beautiful thing about Duku Highway is on the road, across the high mountains and deep mountain canyons. You can see the four seasons, and you have to find the scenery on the road by yourself.

Duku Highway Route Planning

Day1: Depart from Urumqi to Karamay. On the way to Karamay, you can visit the World Devil City and stay in Karamay City after the tour;

< p>day2: Depart from Karamay to Dushanzi District. Dushanzi District is the starting point of Duku Highway. Officially starting from Dushanzi District, you will pass through Dushanzi Grand Canyon, Bayingou Ranch, Nalati Grassland, and live in Nalati Town;

Day 3: Visit Nalati Sky Grassland. Personally, I think Nalati Grassland is the most beautiful grassland on the Duku Highway. It takes about 3-4 hours to take pictures and start from Nalati. Go to Bayinbuluke, go to Bayinbuluke Prairie Scenic Area, and stay in Bayinbuluke Town;

Day 4: Depart from Bayinbuluke Town to Kuqa County, which is the end point of Duku Highway. On the way, the verdant grasslands and snow-white mountains will slowly evolve into the red Yadan landform. Along the way, we will pass by the Big and Small Dragon Ponds and the mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon. I live in Kuqa County;

day5: Visit Kuqa Palace in Kuqa and return to Urumqi after the tour. You can stop in Korla to rest and live in Korla. If you are in a hurry, you can also return directly to Urumqi, but it will take about 12 hours. It is not recommended to drive continuously for one day;

Suggestions

1. Clothes: The weather in Xinjiang changes differently. It is very cold when there is no sun, and very hot when there is sun. You need to bring a down jacket and a thick jacket, which can be Wear short-sleeved shirts and thick clothes in Bayinbuluk. Just wear normal sneakers and boots.

2. Sun protection: Sunglasses, sunscreen, sun protection clothing, magic headscarf, and face towel are all recommended to prevent sunburn;

3. Cash: Just withdraw a little cash. Okay, it’s used for tolls and some places with slow networks. Don’t believe what others say that Xinjiang doesn’t have 4G. Xinjiang already has full 4G coverage, and it’s very fast! It’s just that the signal is not good in some parts of the mountain.

4. Car rental: Renting a car from Urumqi is the cheapest in Xinjiang, and there are many options. You can compare prices with multiple companies;

5. Vehicles: The roads in Xinjiang are pretty good, cars Yes, off-road vehicles are better;

6. Supplies: Be sure to buy snacks when setting off from Urumqi to prevent traffic jams or not getting used to the food in the scenic spot;

7. Accommodation: Book in advance. The peak season has arrived, so be sure to book in advance. There are not many hotels on the road and it is easy to run out of rooms. There is no special recommendation for hotels because the rooms are all the same.

8. Refuel: There are quite a few gas stations on the road. When the vehicle’s fuel level drops to half a tank, it is necessary to find a gas station to refill;