What are the must-visit attractions when traveling to Northern Xinjiang?

A must-see in Northern Xinjiang

1. The Devil's City in the World

The most beautiful Yadan in China! Because it is located in the wind, the strong wind in the stone forest is like a ghost crying and a wolf howling. its name. I admire the power of nature to carve out so many wonderful masterpieces. The scenery at sunset will be much more beautiful on a sunny day.

TIPS: You need to take a sightseeing bus to tour, drones are prohibited, and the recommended duration is half a day.

2. Hemu

The Tuva village hidden in the mountains is known as the "God's private land", a peaceful village like a paradise. On a sunny morning, you must go to the mountains to see the morning fog.

TIPS: It is prohibited to drive into the scenic area. You need to take a bus and then change to a shuttle bus to reach it. It is recommended to arrive in the afternoon and stay one night.

3. Kanas National Geopark

Here you can experience the same Nordic scenery without going abroad. The mountains, river valleys, woods and villages are beautiful!

TIPS: It is forbidden to drive into the scenic area, and you need to take a bus and then change to a shuttle bus to reach it. It is recommended to stay in scenic spots.

4. Sailimu Lake

The last tear of the Atlantic Ocean, snow-capped mountains, lakes, flowers, and meadows constitute a beautiful scenery like a painting. If you are lucky, you can see white swans and mirror lakes. .

TIPS: Private cars are not allowed to enter. If you drive yourself, you must rent a car in the scenic area or take the scenic bus. The recommended duration is 4 to 6 hours.

5. Guozigou Bridge

When I watched "Aerial Photography of China", I was deeply impressed by the Guozigou Bridge. In addition to its majestic and shocking bridge body, I also admired the workers' work on it. Great contributions made under difficult and dangerous conditions.

6. Huocheng Lavender

The latitude and climate of Yili is similar to that of Provence, making it a superior lavender planting place in China. A relatively mature scenic spot is the Princess Jieyou Lavender Garden in Huocheng.

TIPS: June is the best viewing period, and Huocheng is also worth visiting~

7. Nalati/Bayinbuluke/Kalajun

You can choose one of the three grasslands. Nalati is the one with the most tourists. Bayinbuluk is the most famous for its Nine Winds and Eighteen Bends. Kalajun Human Grassland is also worth visiting.

TIPS: Each grassland is very big! It takes a day to visit it!

8. Duku Highway

Wall Crack is recommended! Please spend a day Leave it to it! Well-deserved one of the most beautiful roads in China, you can experience all four seasons in one day!

TIPS:

The northern section of the Duku Highway is "Nalati~Dushanzi" , the road is extremely steep and rugged and takes 8 to 9 hours. Open from June to early October every year.

Strategy

1. Best season: summer, autumn and winter snow scene

2. Recommended number of days: 10~15 days (detailed route is posted below)

3. Is it safe? Very safe! There are so many security checks that I doubt my life.

4. Transportation: chartered car, self-driving (if your driving skills are not good, you must charter a car, Kanas and Duku highways are difficult. Be sure to pay attention to the speed limit when driving)

5. Consumption: Xinjiang Tickets for accommodation and dining are relatively high, and our total *** fee is 1w/person.

6. Accommodation: There are many hotels in the city and they are relatively cheap. Accommodation in scenic spots is expensive and there are few rooms available, so you need to book in advance.