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How to travel to Duku Highway?

The traffic along Duku Highway is inconvenient, so it is recommended to travel in go on road trip or by chartered bus.

Duku Highway is a long and relatively simple route. If you want to visit the local area, you are advised to travel in go on road trip or by chartered bus. If you have the ability to go out, it is recommended to choose off-road vehicles or SUVs. Compared with ordinary cars, these off-road vehicles can avoid many accidents. Before departure, it is necessary to conduct a comprehensive inspection and maintenance of the vehicle to ensure its safety.

Before you start traveling, you should also plan your route in advance to avoid getting lost or going the wrong way. Accommodation conditions along Duku Highway are relatively simple, and there are only simple hotels or farmhouses in most places. It is recommended to book in advance. In terms of diet, you can taste local specialties along the way, such as Kashgar roast mutton, roast whole sheep, hand-grabbed rice and so on.

Precautions for Duku Highway Tourism

Due to the influence of natural factors such as snowfall, icing, mountain closure due to heavy snow in winter in Tianshan Mountain area, traffic control is implemented from October every year to April-May of the following year, and it is closed for most of the year, and it is impassable, and it is only open for about 5 months a year. The normal opening time is from June 1 to September 3 every year, which is advanced or postponed according to the specific weather conditions every year. In case of bad weather, roads will be temporarily closed. Attention should be paid to the following problems:

1. Altitude sickness: Duku highway is at a high altitude, so it is suggested to prevent and treat altitude sickness in advance.

2. Weather change: The climate along the highway is changeable, so it is necessary to pay attention to the weather forecast at any time and take preventive measures.

3. Safe driving: The road conditions are complex, so it is necessary to pay attention to safe driving and obey the traffic rules.

above content reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Duku Highway