"Bayinbuluke: Encountering a grassland wonderland and stunning scenery"

🎉Bayinbuluke Scenic Area Travel Guide🎉 🌟Best time to travel • Summer (June–September): The grassland is lush with water and grass, wildflowers are in full bloom, and the climate is pleasant. It is the best season to see swans and grassland scenery. • Autumn (September–October): The grassland gradually turns yellow, matched with the snow-capped mountain backdrop, the scenery is magnificent, and there are relatively few tourists. 🚌Transportation Guide • Public transportation: • Take a train from Urumqi to Hejing County, and then take a bus or charter a car to the scenic area. • You can also fly to Korla Airport first, and then charter a car to Bayinbuluke. • Self-driving: • Starting from Urumqi, take the Duku Highway directly to Bayinbuluke, but pay attention to weather changes. • Chartered/shared car: • Starting from Urumqi, passing through multiple attractions, and finally arriving at Bayinbuluke. 🏨Accommodation Recommendations • Inside the scenic area: There are yurts and resort hotels, which are convenient for watching the sunrise and sunset and the starry sky, but the prices are higher, and you need to book in advance during the peak season. • Outside the scenic area: There are more accommodation options in Hejing County and Bayinbuluke Town, and the prices are relatively affordable. 🌄Must-see attractions • Nine Curves and Eighteen Bends: The Kaidu River meanders like a golden ribbon. At sunset, you may be able to photograph the reflection of "nine suns". It is a landmark landscape of Bayinbuluke. • Swan Lake Nature Reserve: The largest swan reserve in Asia. Every year from May to September is the bird watching season, and you can see flocks of swans. • Bayinbuluke Grassland: A vast grassland with herds of cattle and sheep, suitable for horse riding or staying in yurts. • Barun Temple: A historical witness of the return culture. The light in the morning is suitable for taking pictures. 🍲Food Recommendations • Roasted Whole Lamb: The skin is crispy and the meat is tender. It is a delicacy for Mongolians to entertain distinguished guests. • Hand-grabbed mutton: Original flavor and excellent taste. • Milk tea: Made from brick tea, milk, and salt, it has the effect of dispelling cold and keeping warm. 📸Photography Tips • Equipment: The scenic area is windy and the temperature difference between day and night is large, so you need to bring a thick coat and scarf; photography enthusiasts need to prepare a tripod and telephoto lens. • Best shooting spot: The Nine Curves and Eighteen Bends viewing platform is an excellent place to shoot the sunset. It is recommended to arrive 1–2 hours before dusk. 📝Precautions • Aerial photography is prohibited in the scenic area, and attention should be paid to protecting the ecological environment. • The temperature difference between day and night in the grassland is large, so you need to bring enough warm clothes. • Respect the customs of local ethnic minorities. 🌟Recommended itinerary • One-day tour: Visit Swan Lake in the morning and go to Nine Curves and Eighteen Bends to watch the sunset in the afternoon. • Two-day tour: Visit Swan Lake and the grassland on the first day, get up early to watch the sunrise at Nine Curves and Eighteen Bends on the second day, and go to Gongnaisi National Forest Park in the afternoon. 🎉Bayinbuluke, waiting for you to encounter its ultimate beauty!🎉