Must-visit attractions in Northern Xinjiang

Must-see attractions in Northern Xinjiang include Tianshan Tianchi, Nalati Grassland, Bayinbulak Grassland, Sailimu Lake, Hemu Village, etc.

1. Tianshan Tianchi

The Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area is located 86 kilometers east of Urumqi. Tianchi, known as "Yaochi" in ancient times, is a half-moon-shaped lake on the north side of Bogda Peak in Tianshan Mountains. It is a famous tourist attraction in Xinjiang.

The lake is as crystal clear as jade, reflecting the Bogda Peak, and is surrounded by mountains. The mountains are covered with tall and green spruce trees and Tasmanian pines, making it like a fairyland. It is recommended to go in the late afternoon, because as the light changes, the lake will appear green near and blue in the distance.

2. Nalati Grassland

Nalati has beautiful natural scenery, harmonious and healthy ecology, and hard-working and brave Kazakh herdsmen have lived in this land of lush water and grass and beautiful nature for generations. Riverside.

Mountain flowers are blooming all over the mountains and fields. Different seasons show different flowering periods and colors. Natural harmony and high ecological quality are the most important factors that make Nalati unbeatable than any other grassland. The deep Tianshan Mountains There are snow-capped mountains, thousands of miles of green, and snow lotuses in full bloom.

3. Bayinbulak Grassland

Bayinbulak Grassland has a flat terrain and abundant water plants. It is a typical grass meadow grassland. It is one of the most important animal husbandry bases in Xinjiang. Not only the "nine twists and turns" Kaidu River, but also the elegant and charming Swan Lake. The best time to visit Bayinbulak Grassland is from June to September every year, while other times are colder.

4. Sailimu Lake

The last tear of the Atlantic Ocean, the beautiful lake in the sky, you can drive around the lake by yourself, bike, or take a public transportation tour. The weather must be clear to enter the scenic spot, otherwise no matter how good the scenery is, it will lose its beauty without good weather.

Sailim Lake is backed by continuous snow-capped mountains and Guozigou Forest Park. There is a themed landscape every few kilometers on the road around the lake. The landscape is cleverly integrated with the lake and mountains. There are Parking lots, restrooms and other public facilities.

5. Hemu Village

It is about 170 kilometers from Burqin to Hemu Ticket Office, and the drive takes about 4 hours. To go to Hemu Village, you must first go to the Hemu Ticket Office to change to the shuttle bus. The shuttle bus is still an hour away.

The core attraction in Hemu Village is the viewing platform (which overlooks the entire village and is also a place to watch the morning fog and sunrise). There is a large grassland on the top of Meili Peak, overlooking the Hemu River, where you can ride horses. . At the same time, I just want to sit quietly on the mountain and enjoy the tranquility and rural poetry in front of me.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Xinjiang Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area