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Journey to the Paradise Lake on the Ancient Wusun Road: Step on the Silk Road and explore the paradise of ice and fire

Join us on a unique winter hiking trip on the ancient Wusun Road in Xinjiang! Here, you will appreciate the magnificent snow mountains, tranquil lakes, dense forests, and rich Wusun culture. Pack your bag, put on your thick winter clothes, and embark on this unforgettable journey together!🏞️❄️ 1️⃣ About the Ancient Wusun Road: The Ancient Wusun Road was an important passage connecting the ancient Wusun and Kucha countries, with a total length of about 130 kilometers, crossing the Tianshan Mountains, connecting the Ili River Valley and the southern Xinjiang Tarim Basin. This is a paradise for outdoor hiking enthusiasts, attracting many explorers to challenge every year.👣🏔️ 2️⃣ The unique charm of the Wusun Ancient Road in winter: The Wusun Ancient Road in winter has a different flavor, with snow-covered mountains, frozen lakes, and rime landscapes, forming a beautiful picture. Here, you can experience the perfect blend of ice and fire and feel the magical charm of nature.❄️🔥 3️⃣ The winter beauty of Paradise Lake: Paradise Lake is the pearl on the Wusun Ancient Road. The lake is clear and surrounded by snow mountains. In winter, the lake freezes and becomes an excellent place for ice skating and snow scene shooting. When the sun shines on the lake, it sparkles with dazzling light, as if taking you into a fairyland.🌞🌊 4️⃣ Hiking guide: - Route: The Wusun Ancient Road is about 130 kilometers long, divided into light hiking and heavy hiking. Choose the route that suits you according to your physical fitness and experience. - Itinerary: It usually takes 6-7 days, and you need to cross two passes along the way, with the highest altitude of 3720 meters. Arrange your itinerary reasonably, pay attention to rest and keep warm. - Equipment: Winter hiking requires warm clothing, waterproof gloves, trekking poles, ice claws, and other equipment. Also, carry enough food and water to ensure safety. - Guide: To ensure safety, it is recommended to hire a local guide with rich experience to lead, familiar with the route and deal with emergencies.🎗️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 5️⃣ Precautions: - The climate on the Wusun Ancient Road in winter is cold, pay attention to keeping warm and prevent altitude sickness. - The signal along the way is poor, inform your family and friends of your itinerary in advance to ensure safety. - Respect local customs and habits, protect the environment, and do not litter.🌍💡 Stepping on the winter journey of the Wusun Ancient Road to Paradise Lake, you will gain unforgettable memories! In this winter hiking trip, feel the magnificence of nature and the charm of Wusun culture, and it will become an unforgettable chapter in your life!🎉🏔️❄️
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Posted: Jan 7, 2024
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