In Bayinbuluke, choosing the right hotel is really amazing!!
When self-driving in Xinjiang, choosing the right hotel really makes everything easier!
So what is a good hotel? I think the most important thing is to stay inside the scenic area. For example, in the Bayinbuluke Scenic Area, we chose the Hejing Bayinbuluke Jangar Legend Camp, and it turned out to be an excellent choice! Here are the main reasons, and you'll understand once you see them.
1. Bayinbuluke no longer allows self-driving cars to enter, especially off-road vehicles. You can only take the bus to enter the scenic area. The bus has three stops inside the scenic area, and you need to get off and explore in sequence, then wait for the bus to pick you up again. This is very tiring and inconvenient for us. We contacted a hotel inside the scenic area, and they told us that if we checked in, a van with more than seven seats could enter, but off-road vehicles were strictly prohibited. However, the manager provided another solution: the manager personally drove to pick us up from the entrance of the scenic area and then took us around the scenic spots in a small car. The small car was comfortable and convenient, and the manager's humorous commentary made the time pass pleasantly. At the stops, the manager parked the car as close as possible, and at the second stop, he even drove directly in, saving us a lot of walking. We could go directly to the attractions and move on to the next stop without waiting for the bus or other people.
2. The hotel is near the third bus stop, 'Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns.' After watching the 'Nine Suns' sunset, while most tourists were waiting at the bus gathering point, we strolled back to the hotel to rest.
3. The hotel service is excellent, offering free afternoon tea and travel photography, creating a great atmosphere. In the evening, they organized a lively bonfire party where everyone sang and danced around the fire, spending a wonderful night. The hotel's restaurant also served good food, and we had both dinner and breakfast there without any disappointments.
4. The weather in the grassland wetland is unpredictable. We had great weather on the day we checked in and successfully saw the 'Nine Suns' at night, but it rained that night and didn't stop the next day. As a result, the Bayinbuluke Scenic Area was closed, ticket sales were halted, and even the buses couldn't come up. We stayed on the grassland, enjoyed the unique rainy scenery, and then the manager drove us and our luggage out, which was very convenient.