It is known as the land of the emerald on the land of Xinjiang

🎶 'The Shepherd of Koktokay' is not just a melody, it is a prelude to the harmonious resonance of the soul and nature. In this land known as the emerald of Xinjiang, we are about to embark on a dream-chasing journey about blue river bays🏞️ and green forests🌲. 🚍 **Interval Bus Tour: The Magic of Light and Shadow in the Irtysh Grand Canyon** 🚍 📍**Trip Highlights**: - **Birch Forest**🌲: A gentle encounter on the return trip, the silver-white trunks shimmer in the sunlight, as if entering a dream world. - **Tourmaline Bay**💎: Even a glimpse from the car can instantly capture your heart with its blue-green waters. - **Husband and Wife Trees**👫: The romantic legend of two trees growing side by side, be sure to inform the driver in advance to get a close-up feel of this deep affection. - **Golden Triangle Entrance**🏔️: First taste of frontier style, shepherd's station, a cup of milk tea, a story. - **Stone Gate**🚪: A magical creation of nature, as if it is the mysterious door to another world. - **Bell Mountain**🏞️: The end is also a new beginning, walk to the viewing platform after getting off the bus, to witness the awe of Bell Mountain. 💰**Cost Details**: Ticket 90 RMB + round-trip interval bus 26 RMB, a high cost-performance nature exploration trip. 🕒**Driving Duration**: A visual feast of 30-45 minutes one way. 🕒**Ticket Sales Time**: Daily from 09:30 to 18:30, plan your adventure time. 🔙**Return Time**: The last interval bus departs from Bell Mountain at 19:00 for the return trip, do not miss it. 💡**Tips**: Establish a friendly relationship with the driver, your travel experience may be enriched because of him. 🏞️**Bell Mountain Canyon Deep Tour: A Blending Experience of Nature and Culture** 🏞️ 👣**Deep Exploration Route**: - **Starting Point**📍: Bell Mountain parking lot, starting from Bell Mountain, every step is in a story. - **Waterfall Gully**💧: A 1.2 km hike, listen to the babbling water, watch the waterfall like a ribbon. - **Little Bell Mountain to Camel Peak**🏞️: Conquer one by one, each peak has different scenery and stories. - **Kalajule Waterfall**🌊: The final 500-meter sprint, the end of the waterfall is a perfect blend of shock and tranquility. 🛵**Small Traffic Strategy**: - **Hiking Section**👣: The 1.5 km from the parking lot to Waterfall Gully is the most intimate contact with nature. - **Electric Cart Convenience**🛵: Electric cart service after Waterfall Gully, easily reach Camel Peak, enjoy more scenery. ⚠️**Boundary Reminder**: Pay attention to safety, respect boundaries, Kalajule Waterfall is already close to the border. 📸**Photography Secrets & Essential Checklist** 📸 - **Best Photography Time**📷: Dawn and dusk, the golden light on the canyon, every second the colors are changing. - **Equipment Checklist**🧳: High-quality camera, wide-angle lens to capture the breadth, telephoto lens to focus on details; outdoor equipment such as hiking shoes, insect repellent, sunscreen, lightweight raincoat, as well as plenty of water and energy bars. - **Mental Preparation**🧘: Keep curious, communicate with locals, collect those unknown stories. 🎭**Cultural Immersion during the Journey** 🎭 - **Shepherd's Station**🏕️: Not just a rest stop, but also a window to understand local culture and customs. A steaming cup of milk tea, a shepherd's daily life, makes your journey more fulfilling.