The natural landform of Nanshan ditch in Urumqi is intoxicating.

The natural landform of Nanshan ditch in Urumqi is intoxicating.

Urumqi Nanshan Scenic Area, also called "nanshan pasture", is located in the vast mountainous area at the northern foot of Kalaocheng Mountain. It consists of Baiyanggou, Zhaobi Mountain, Shuixigou, Gangou and Miaoergou on the east and west sides, covering an area of about 120 mu. There are mountains, water, waterfalls, ice and snow wonders, unique pastoral scenery on the plateau and strong ethnic customs, which are deeply loved by local people.

After entering the scenic spot, you will find that there are more than ten gullies here, which give you a panoramic view of different landscapes in Urumqi. Strolling through different valleys, you find that the scenery in each place is different. Some valleys stand tall with snow-capped mountains, some valleys are lush with trees and flowers everywhere, some places have springs and streams, some places are criss-crossed with villages and full of ethnic customs, and some places have vast grasslands, flocks of cattle and sheep and small yurts.

Baiyanggou in the east and west is the most representative scenic spot in Nanshan Scenic Area. Dongbaiyanggou is lush, with towering old trees, flowers and natural streams everywhere in the forest. The original ecological natural environment is basically preserved here, and the air is very fresh and clean. Looking from a distance, it is a towering snow-capped mountain, and in front of it is a vast grassland, which is completely a summer resort.

Xibaiyanggou is another flavor, with strange peaks and rocks and waterfalls. This is a natural pasture. Here, you can ride through Yang Shulin, see the small yurts on the tree-lined grass, and go to the village to watch horse racing, sheep grabbing and other performances. You can lie on the grass, listen to the long bells and imagine walking and pacing with cattle and sheep. Is there anything more beautiful than this?

In short, in Nanshan Scenic Area, you can see pavilions such as waterside pavilions in the south of the Yangtze River, yurts and grazing cattle and sheep, domes of mosques, Sanskrit sounds of temples, etc., where you can hike and barbecue. Here, you can enjoy flowers in spring, drift in summer, enjoy chrysanthemums in autumn and ski in winter, with beautiful scenery and places to go all year round.

Must-see attractions:

1, Gangou Chrysanthemum Terrace: located in Gangou Township, it is a mountain meadow. Every April ~ 10, wild chrysanthemums will be full of fragrance. Golden chrysanthemums attract bees and butterflies, and red deer appear in the dense forest from time to time, which is a typical Tianshan grassland scenery.

2. Zhaobi Mountain: It is a good place for exploration and original ecological tourism. Here, Picea schrenkiana grows densely. The main mountain is surrounded by water on three sides, and only one flat wall stands tall, just like a mirror. There is a famous natural gorge of more than ten kilometers, and the environment is extremely quiet.

3. Daxigou: The river is tortuous, the peaks overlap, and there are more than 60 kinds of wild fruit trees, which are bright and beautiful when mature.

4. Silk Road Ecological Park: The summer climate is cool and the air is fresh, which is suitable for leisure and entertainment.