This life must drive G217 - Duku Highway, the most beautiful road in Xinjiang!

Duku Highway Deep Travel Guide 🌟 Introduction: Duku Highway, a legendary journey of a lifetime 🌄 Duku Highway is not just a road; it is a miracle in the history of Chinese highways, a magnificent poem interwoven with nature and humanity. In one day, you can traverse four seasons and enjoy the ultimate scenery of the Tianshan Mountains. Here, every kilometer is a landscape, and every breath is an enjoyment. 🚗💨 📅 Best Travel Time Golden period: Early June to early October, when the climate is pleasant and the scenery is most enchanting. Restricted time: No passage from 9 PM to 8 AM the next day, please plan your trip reasonably. 🚗 Vehicle and Traffic Rules Vehicle restrictions: Only vehicles with 7 seats or less are allowed, RVs are limited to a height of 4 meters. Toll: Free for the entire route, but a 20 yuan toll is required for the Kucha Saltwater Ditch section. Speed limit reminder: 40-60 km/h, pay attention to mobile speed monitoring, and drive safely. 📍 Detailed Explanation of the Three Sections of Duku Highway Northern Section: Dushanzi Grand Canyon - Qiaolma 🏞️ Distance: About 250 kilometers Altitude: Highest 3500 meters Features: Steep canyons, red cliffs, Hero Monument (commemorating soldiers who died building the road) Vehicle restrictions: Small passenger cars with 7 seats or less Middle Section: Qiaolma - Nalati - Bayinbuluke 🌲 Distance: About 60 kilometers Altitude: Highest 3400 meters Features: Grasslands, snow-capped mountains, forests intertwined, Qiaolma Martyrs Cemetery, Nalati Grassland's aerial garden Vehicle restrictions: Currently, large buses are also allowed Southern Section: Bayinbuluke - Kucha 🏜️ Distance: About 250 kilometers Altitude: Highest 3300 meters Features: Bayinbuluke Grassland's "Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns", the grandeur of Kucha Grand Canyon Vehicle restrictions: Bayinbuluke to Kucha direction: Small passenger cars with 7 seats or less Kucha to Bayinbuluke direction: Vehicles with 19 seats or less 🌈 Highlights of Scenic Spots Along the Way Anjihai Grand Canyon 🌄 Icon: 🏞️ Highlights: Magnificent canyon, colorful, rich natural ecology Bayinbuluke Grassland 🐎 Icon: 🌱 Highlights: China's second-largest grassland, unique "Nine Suns" landscape Dushanzi Grand Canyon 🏞️ Icon: 🌅 Highlights: Recommended by National Geographic magazine, the first sight of Duku Highway Nalati Grassland 🏞️ Icon: 🌳 Highlights: Valley mountain grassland, known as the "ceiling" of aerial grasslands 💡 Practical Tips Vehicle Preparation 🛠️ Check the condition of the car and ensure sufficient fuel. There are few gas stations along the way, so it is recommended to fill up in Karamay, Qiaolma, Nalati, Bayinbuluke, and other places. Food Supply 🍴 Bring self-heating meals, biscuits, bread, and other dry food in case of emergency. Cold Weather Clothing 🧣 The temperature is low in high-altitude areas, so please prepare enough warm clothing. Altitude Sickness 🏞️ The altitude is high, so those prone to altitude sickness should bring oxygen tanks. Sanitary Facilities 🚽 There are few toilets along the way, mainly concentrated in service areas, so please plan your trip reasonably. Information Access 📱 Follow the official WeChat account of "Dushanzi Tourism" to get the latest road conditions and opening times. Conclusion: Set off, towards the legendary journey of Duku Highway! 🚀 Take this guide and start your Duku Highway journey. There, you will encounter the most beautiful scenery and experience the most shocking journey. 🌈✨