[2024 Tekes Attraction] Travel Guide for Aktas Grassland (Updated Nov)
Grasslands
Address:
新疆維吾爾自治區伊犁哈薩克自治州特克斯縣
Opening times:
Open year round, 24/7Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
0.5-1 day
Aktas: A Meadow of Blooming Flowers
Just under an hour's drive from Tekes, the Aktas meadow offers stunning 360-degree views with its rolling hills and snow-capped mountains in the background.
Riding a horse through the flower-filled meadow, guided by a local ethnic minority, was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
▶︎Note
☀︎From May, the meadow is adorned with a blend of purple and yellow flowers. When I visited at the end of May, the flowers were nearing the end of their bloom, so mid-May might be the best time to visit.
☀︎The meadow isn't very large, but it's not overly commercialized, making it a great spot for those who want to enjoy primitive landscapes!
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Ili Classic 7-Day Tour
Xinjiang is vast, with the Tianshan Mountains dividing it into two major parts: the northern and southern regions. It is often said that northern Xinjiang is known for its natural scenery, while southern Xinjiang is known for its history and culture. This article will introduce how to travel in Xinjiang.
Itinerary:
D1 Arrive in Urumqi on your own and gather
Highlights: No other arrangements, recommend visiting the museum and the International Grand Bazaar
D2 Urumqi---S101 Highway---Anjihai Canyon---Jinghe
Highlights: Hundred-mile Danxia
D3 Jinghe---Sayram Lake---Yizhao Highway---Zhaosu
Highlights: 360° self-driving tour around the lake
D4 Zhaosu---Xiata Ancient Trail---Tekes
Highlights: Light hiking in the snow-capped mountains
D5 Tekes---Aktas---Kuerdening---Xinyuan
Highlights: Off-the-beaten-path grasslands, hometown of spruce
D6 Xinyuan---Nalati---Tangbula Grassland---Bee Town
Highlights: Horse riding at Fairy Lake, Nalati aerial grassland
D7 Bee Town---Duku Highway---Urumqi