The pinnacle of Xinjiang's scenic beauty rankings, Bayinbuluke is a must-visit

Every time I see posts online saying "Avoid Bayinbuluke," "Don't go to Bayinbuluke if your schedule is tight," or "You'll regret going or not going to Bayinbuluke," I feel very regretful because the Bayin we visited was truly beautiful 😍. In our Xinjiang trip's scenic beauty rankings, it was either first or second ❤️. Bayinbuluke translates to "abundant springs," and indeed, the water and grass here are lush. You can also see many of Bayin's characteristic "black-headed sheep," which is quite spectacular. There are many large hotels at the entrance of the scenic area, which are cheap and have new facilities, so accommodation is very convenient. Here's the correct way to explore Bayinbuluke Scenic Area ⬇️. 1️⃣ Hotels 🏨: Book your Bayin hotel in advance. Whether you arrive early or return late, you can rest directly at the hotel. Just choose a location at the entrance of the scenic area! 2️⃣ Time 🕑: Be sure to enter the park around 6 PM. This way, the sun won't be too hot, and the beauty of Bayin is definitely in the evening! ⭐️ Enter the park at 6 PM, take the shuttle bus for about an hour, and arrive at the first stop, "Swan Lake," around 7 PM. We didn't see any swans 🦢 but saw a large flock of "red-billed gulls" flying low, which was also very beautiful. You can bring your own "naan 🫓" to feed them. There are also vendors selling bread nearby, 10 yuan for 4 pieces! It's more cost-effective if you don't bring your own naan 😂. Bayin is a paradise for migratory birds, with 131 species breeding and wintering here. ⭐️ Around 7:30 PM, take the shuttle bus for about 15 minutes to reach the second stop, "Lama Temple." It is one of the seven mobile temples brought by the Torghut tribe during their eastward return and the only one still in existence! Nomads can move their pastures, but their faith must leave a mark ❤️. Many online guides say the second stop is not worth seeing, just a broken temple 🫢. Really speechless... The Lama Temple closes at night, so be sure to check the time! ⭐️ Around 8:30 PM, arrive at the "Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns" viewing platform. Here, not only are there 9 suns, but the scenery on the left side of the viewing platform can be "divine." It's really beautiful—the winding river bends, grasslands, Tianshan snow mountains, and sunset... It's truly worthy of being China's second-largest grassland ✔️. ⭐️ Around 9:30 PM, after enjoying the scenery at the viewing platform, go to the "Nine Suns in a Row" spot to wait for the sunset. When we went, there were two circles of people, which should be the normal number. Everyone was waiting. From this moment on, as the sun sets, the scenery changes every moment. On that day, there was a large cloud pressing down on the sunset, but no one gave up. We kept waiting, and finally, the sun briefly appeared through the cloud gap for about 5 minutes. Everyone around was exclaiming how beautiful it was 😍. It was worth it. ⭐️ Around 10:30 PM, after watching the sunset, quickly leave. By the time we got back to the hotel, it was almost midnight. Fortunately, the hotel is right at the entrance of the scenic area, so we could wash up and go to sleep immediately 💤. ⚠️ To see the "Nine Suns in a Row," you need to check the weather‼️ If it's cloudy, don't wait. Everyone complains about the long shuttle bus rides in Bayin, and it's true! We spent about 3 hours on the shuttle bus back and forth... My thought is, how can you see the beautiful scenery without going deep into the mountains 😂. To comfort myself, we even saw a rainbow 🌈 on the shuttle bus ride.