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[2024 Gongliu Attraction] Travel Guide for Kurdenin Scenic Area (Updated Sep)

Hiking

Grasslands

Nature Reserves

Address:

Tokkuztara, Ili, Xinjiang, China

Opening times:

Opens at 10:00-19:00Open

Recommended sightseeing time:

4-5 hours

Phone:

0999-7758590,0999-7758580,15299267830

Check-in at Xinjiang Kurdening Scenic Area

The grassland scenic areas in Ili are mostly located in east-west valleys, but Kurdening in the eastern mountainous area of Gongliu County, Ili, is situated in a north-south valley. It stretches about 14 kilometers long and is about 1 kilometer wide at its widest point, with an average valley floor elevation of 1500 meters. 'Kurdening' means 'crossing ditch' in Kazakh. The unique north-south orientation makes Kurdening warm in winter and cool in summer, with a pleasant climate throughout the year. Therefore, Kurdening is not only a famous scenic spot in Ili but also a popular summer resort. It combines the charming and delicate beauty of Jiangnan's mountain villages with the vast and rugged grassland scenery, attracting more and more domestic and international tourists. With an average elevation of about 1500 meters, it boasts the largest primeval spruce forest in China. The national-level spruce nature reserve is located here, offering beautiful and pleasant scenery. It's definitely worth a visit!

DH 2022

A year's wait, just for Xinjiang in May

A year's wait, just for Xinjiang in May. Mid-May in Yili, not many people around, snow mountains, grasslands, flowers, beautiful scenery coexist! Friends who want to go to Xinjiang, you can set off in May! 📍Sailimu Lake: A must-visit! After entering the scenic area and reaching the lakeside, turn left to the S bend, where there are many people. Continue forward to the next bend, you can park your car on the roadside, then climb up the hillside on the left to admire the stunning scenery of Sailimu Lake🌊. 📍Nalati: Recommended for the sky grassland! The difference between the self-driving ticket and the sightseeing car ticket is not big, both require parking at the nomadic homes🚗. Follow the popular bridge and walk along the stream, the fewer people, the more beautiful the scenery🌄. 📍Kuerdening: An exclusive scenic area for May, like Qiaxi, it belongs to the grasslands that turn green early. After parking in the parking lot, you can ride a horse or hike, about an hour to reach the Qimengde viewing platform🧐. Along the way, there are small cabins and plank roads facing the snow mountains, the scenery is super beautiful! 📍Qiaxi: May's Qiaxi is the essence of Yili, because it turns green early and is an open scenic area, you can drive in, stop along the way to enjoy the beautiful scenery, but be sure not to block the way for passing vehicles🚧. 📍Xia Ta: Highly recommended! Even in summer, there are snow mountains and forests here, and the divine position is at the transfer bridge. After admiring the transfer bridge, cross the bridge and walk the right plank road all the way to the end, General Bridge, the scenery along the way is breathtaking👀! If you want to go to house number 2, you can start walking or riding from the transfer bridge, about half an hour to reach🐎. ▪ Tour Line Reference 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲 D1: Yining-Sailimu Lake-Guozigou Bridge-Qingshuihe Town D2: Qingshuihe Town-Nalati Scenic Area-Nalati Town D3: Nalati Town-Kuerdening D4: Kuerdening-Qiaxi-Zhaosu County D5: Zhaosu County-Xia Ta-Tekes County D6: Tekes County-Yining ▪️My Views 𝗠𝘆 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀 Yili in May can be selectively played, some attractions may not be so green yet, but the places listed above are all worth a visit! The grasslands of Yili are similar, be sure to choose differentiated scenic areas to avoid aesthetic fatigue😉.

DANIEL RUIZ

Kuerdening is like a hidden treasure in Xinjiang!

Xinjiang is a place full of mystery and enchanting scenery. Many people are fixated on the snow-capped mountains of Shata, but I found a snow-capped mountain in Kuerdening that looks like it came straight out of a comic book. This is a niche grassland that most people will miss. Kuerdening has stunning snow-capped mountains, vast spruce forests, lush meadows, long wooden walkways, babbling streams, and wildflowers all over the mountains, along with cabins like those in 'Heidi and Grandpa.' About ten minutes past the Kuerdening ticket office, at the 'Bee Fragrance Station,' you can find the perfect spot to photograph the snow-capped mountains. The scenic area includes the Ten-Mile Gallery, Qimengde, the Spruce King Viewing Platform, wooden walkways, winding mountain roads, the mountaintop viewing platform, and the Cloud Grassland. Walking up the wooden walkway, deep into the spruce forest, all the way to the end of the walkway, you will see the most beautiful scenery in Kuerdening. The local area offers delicious hand-grabbed lamb, which is tender and not gamey, making it particularly enjoyable. There are also fragrant baked buns with crispy outer layers and juicy fillings. Additionally, Xinjiang's yogurt is worth trying, with a rich texture and a balanced sweet and sour taste. There are so many attractions: 1. Bee Fragrance Station: The best spot to photograph the snow-capped mountains. 2. Zhonggou Scenic Area: The Ten-Mile Gallery is picturesque, Qimengde is charming, the Spruce King Viewing Platform is tall and magnificent, the wooden walkways are perfect for strolling, the winding mountain roads are twisty, the mountaintop viewing platform offers a broad view, and the Cloud Grassland feels like a fairyland. Things to note: 1. Tickets are 30 yuan per person. Navigate to the Kuerdening Scenic Area ticket office if driving. Cars can be driven to the Qimengde Scenic Area, but the parking lot is relatively small. 2. The signal on the mountain is poor, and there are no shops or restaurants, so you need to prepare food and water yourself. 3. Wear comfortable shoes because exploring Kuerdening is leg-intensive. Also, bring a jacket to guard against the changing weather on the mountain. 4. The scenic area is open from 09:00 to 19:00. If you want to ride a horse up the mountain, it costs 80 yuan per person. It takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes to drive from Yining City to Kuerdening. Currently, only Zhonggou is open. You can first go to the Bee Fragrance Station to photograph the snow-capped mountains, then enter Zhonggou to explore various attractions. If you want a more comfortable stay, you can choose to stay in Gongliu County. If you want to experience the tent camp, Kuerdening Kafeng Base Camp has tent camps, but it is quite cold in the mountains in June.

ZELDA BARKER

Life advice!! Don't miss Kuerdening when you come to Yili

Kuerdening Scenic Area is truly a hidden gem on the Yili loop. Very few people come here~ You can also drive into the scenic area. And the road is very easy to drive! The walking distance after getting off the car is not too far either. It's really a very comfortable place~ - 📕Travel Guide Buy tickets at the visitor center - drive into the scenic area. Enter from Zhonggou - exit from Donggou. It's a loop route with no need to backtrack. (ps: The road in the scenic area is very easy to drive, there is a small section of mountain road in the middle, but it's not a big problem) There are many attractions in the scenic area. I think the highlight is‼️Qimengde Viewing Platform. It only takes less than 15 minutes to walk to see the grasslands, snow mountains, and cabins. This is also a great spot for photography📸! Most of my photos were taken here~ - I really, really recommend everyone to bring some food for a picnic here. Find a shaded lawn. Enjoy the cool breeze in the forest and the 360-degree unobstructed beautiful scenery. I just want to exclaim that life is worth it!!

PEARL MORALES

Kuerdening rides a horse through the forest

Once intruded into the dream The continuous meadows and lush scenery Are all under my feet and in my eyes In the embrace of the prairie I realized that what troubled, anxious, and maybe even drove me crazy Is actually just a tiny grass seed in the vast prairie Just like the sea of bitterness churning in my heart Merges into a piece of tranquility after entering Kuerdening No longer seeing the sorrows of the past

Scarlett.Perry@73

The Third Beautiful Scenery of Yili: 'Kuerdening' and 'Chabuqi Sea'

🚙🎈🎈Self-driving to Kuerdening Scenic Area to see the sea of flowers and meadows on the mountain top, and the largest snow-capped spruce forest in China🌲. 🎈The spruce trees are 40 meters high, vigorous and upright, stretching endlessly! Full of lush greenery, full of green! 🎈Kuerdening is a self-driving scenic area with few tourists, the vegetation environment is very good, and the experience is great. 🎈The scenic area is very large, with one-way traffic, alternating mountain roads and meadow slopes. It takes at least three hours to go around, and you need to bring your own water and food. 🚙🎈🎈The road in and out of the scenic area passes by 'Chabuqi Sea' lake, which is a free attraction. The road winds along the huge Chabuqi Sea lake, with dazzling blue water! The mountain road winds up and down along the mountain top cliffs, with white clouds and blue water, making it very pleasant. 🎈There are many parking spots along the way where you can stop and enjoy the view. 🎈Due to the narrow and steep mountain road in and out of Kuerdening, drive carefully!

_Danny_28

Kurdening Scenic Area, a treasure waiting for you to discover!

Kurdening, I didn't expect this decision to be so right! Kurdening is unbelievably beautiful! "Why go to the Alps when you have Kurdening," I didn't take this official slogan seriously at first, but after climbing to the Qimengde Viewing Platform, I was left speechless by the beauty 😲! You must drive here❗️ And you must enter the park early❗️ And you must ride a horse❗️ Let's talk about driving 🚗, it's 60 yuan per person. If you stay at a nearby B&B, you can get an 80% discount ticket, or you can buy tickets at the visitor service center. The playtime is about 4-5 hours 🕙. The driving route is as follows: if you have a ticket, navigate directly to the Zhonggou ticket checkpoint. If you need to buy a ticket, navigate to the visitor service center first, then go to the Zhonggou ticket checkpoint. It's a one-way road inside❗️ The specific route is: Zhonggou Entrance ➡️ Shili Gallery ➡️ Fengxiang Station ➡️ Kafeng Base Camp ➡️ Xiaokuerdun Station ➡️ Qimengde Viewing Platform ➡️ Ayousai ➡️ Spruce King ➡️ Tianshan Sleeping Buddha ➡️ Cloud Grassland There are many ways to play ✅. At Kafeng Base Camp, there are snow-capped mountains, forests, and a group of horses grazing. The scene is so beautiful. The tranquility of the spruce forest The leisure of cattle and sheep Everything is leisurely, watching the clouds roll by The distant snow-capped mountains always open their arms to people It's like walking into a dream scene Qimengde Viewing Platform is a must-visit place❗️ The essence of Kurdening is here, you must go up! I strongly recommend experiencing horseback riding here. There is a horse team next to the parking lot. It's 80 yuan per person one way, 160 yuan round trip. I think the best way to play is to ride up and walk down. When riding up to the viewing platform, you will pass through the forest, and walking down you will take the wooden plank road, seeing different scenery along the way, so you won't miss the beautiful views. There is a small wooden house a little below the viewing platform, where you can check in at the same wooden house as Heidi and her grandfather. After playing at Qimengde Viewing Platform, don't go further up. The top is a camp, only those staying can go up. You need to walk back a bit to Kafeng Base Camp and take another path to exit the scenic area. At Ayousai Viewing Platform, you can see the spruce forest on the opposite side. Dear friends, you must go early, there will be traffic jams in the afternoon, and the parking lot at Qimengde can easily get full. If there are many people, you will have to wait for horses. Kurdening is really one of the surprises of this trip, I love it so much.

ESTELLA GRIFFIN

Yili Prefecture Gongliu County - Encounter the beautiful and less crowded Kuerdening in the Western Tianshan Mountains

Gongliu County is located in the central part of Yili Prefecture, about an hour and a half drive from Yining City. The county town has relatively complete infrastructure, decent accommodation conditions, and a lower cost of living compared to Yining City. There is a night market next to Diehu Lake in the county town, offering a variety of delicious foods. Kuerdening Scenic Area is located in Gongliu County, Yili Prefecture, Xinjiang, about an hour's drive from the county town. It is a nature reserve in the Western Tianshan Mountains. The main feature of the scenic area is its forest landscape. From the viewing platform, you can see the Kabamba Peak in the distance, and you can also ride horses to get a closer view of the forest and snow-capped mountains. The water in the valley comes from melted high mountain ice and snow, and even at noon in late July, the water is still icy cold. Camping enthusiasts can put their drinks and watermelons in the river and soon enjoy the pleasure of ice-cold refreshments. There is a herdsman halfway up the mountain who offers accommodation in yurts (though I recommend bringing your own tent for camping, or you can stay at the RV campsite within the scenic area). You can also bring your own meat and ask the owner to help cook it. We brought a leg of lamb, half of which the owner made into a large plate of lamb, and the other half we grilled into lamb skewers using the owner's stove. There is almost no light pollution locally, and on clear nights, you can see a sky full of stars. Notes: 1. Remember to clean up your trash when camping and do not use fire in the wild. 2. The scenic area has a one-way loop, and with a ticket, you can enter the park unlimited times on the same day. Camping is allowed at night. 3. Camping equipment can be rented in Gongliu County town at a reasonable price. 4. The road conditions are good, so there is no need to worry if you are driving a sedan. There is only a small section of dirt road. For reference, an A6L can pass through normally.

ZenGarden555

Xinjiang Kurdening｜This is not the Alps, this is Xinjiang Kurdening, breathtakingly beautiful

"If you know Kurdening, why bother with the Alps" is the slogan on the Kurdening travel brochure❗️With such a confident slogan, how could the scenery disappoint～🌲Forests, snow-capped mountains🏔️, grasslands, log cabins... it has all the elements of a fairy tale world, and everywhere you look is a picture🖼️ 🚘Self-driving route: Visitor Center➡️Zhonggou Ticket Checkpoint➡️Ten Mile Gallery➡️Fengxiang Station➡️Kafeng Base Camp➡️Qimengde Viewing Platform (must visit)➡️Ayousai Viewing Platform➡️Heritage Center Parking Lot➡️After parking (hiking) Tianshan Sleeping Buddha➡️(hiking/sightseeing bus) Spruce King➡️(hiking) Grassland in the Clouds 📸Photo spots: 📍Ayousai Viewing Platform: You can capture the hairpin turns of the mountain road and see the snow-capped Kababay Peak. If you go in mid-June, you can still see a bit of the snow-capped mountain, but by July it should be gone. 📍Qimengde Viewing Platform: To get to Qimengde, you need to climb over 2000 steps, and along the way, there are some log cabins where you can see the same type of log cabin as in "Heidi and Grandpa". 📍Grassland in the Clouds: You can capture the combination of grasslands and snow-capped mountains. ❤ Tips: 1️⃣The entire Kurdening Scenic Area is a one-way road‼️You drive straight without a chance to turn back. So make sure to note the parking spots. 2️⃣When navigating to Qimengde Viewing Platform, there is a "Y"-shaped fork near Kafeng Base Camp, one way leads to Qimengde Viewing Platform, the other to Ayousai Viewing Platform. Important❗️Because it's a one-way road, you must go to Qimengde first, then Ayousai❗️ 3️⃣You must park at the Heritage Center Parking Lot‼️Only after parking can you visit the three spots behind it. Remember to park at the Heritage Center! If you miss it, you'll drive straight to the exit. 4️⃣For self-driving, enter from Zhonggou Ticket Checkpoint and exit from Donggou Ticket Checkpoint. Although there are some unpaved roads, it's easier to drive than the road to Chaxi. ⛩️Navigation: Kurdening Scenic Area Visitor Center 🚌Transportation: It takes 1.5 hours to drive from Gongliu County 🚌Bus: There are 2-3 direct buses from Gongliu County Bus Station daily (about 1 hour) 🎫Tickets: 90/person (including shuttle bus), 60/person (self-driving) 🐴Horse riding🐴, about 80 per person ⏰Visiting hours: 10:00-20:00

Ethan Carter

Xinjiang in July is a must-visit for summer retreat and cooling off, it's the ceiling of my heart

Xinjiang in July is the ceiling scenery in my eyes that you must not miss for summer retreat and cooling off. Visiting Xinjiang in summer, you can see the unreal beauty of snow mountains, sea of flowers, and grasslands all at the same time! 👉Summer retreat Xinjiang route share～ Sharing my route in the Ili region of Xinjiang: DAY 1 Sayram Lake - Guozigou Bridge - Huocheng Lavender - Yining City ‼️Sayram Lake is more suitable for self-driving, enter from the east gate and exit from the south gate, and you will reach the Guozigou Bridge, it's very windy so wear something thick. June is the perfect time to see the endless sea of lavender flowers, no less beautiful than Provence DAY 2 Yining Kazanqi Folk Street - Yizhao Highway - Zhaosu County You must visit and stroll around the old town of Kazanqi, it's very interesting, and you can also visit local homes DAY 3 Xia'ta Scenic Area - Tekes Bagua City ‼️You must go to Xia'ta in the morning, the weather changes a lot and it often rains or even hails in the afternoon DAY 4 Tekes - Kalajun Grassland Stay in Tekes at night DAY 5 Tekes - Tekes River - Kurdai/Qiaxi - Xinyuan County ‼️On the way from Tekes to Kurdai, you will pass the Tekes River, which is incredibly beautiful, indeed the most beautiful scenery in Xinjiang is on the road Kurdai and Qiaxi have similar scenery, you can choose either one DAY 6 Xinyuan County - Nalati Stay in Xinyuan County at night ‼️I drove to Nalati myself, the aerial grassland is as beautiful as a fairy tale～If you don't want to go to Nalati, you can visit Tangbula Fairy Lake today DAY 7 Duku Highway - Bayanbulak Grassland - Kuqa ‼️Arriving in Kuqa marks the start of my Southern Xinjiang journey! I'll share the Southern Xinjiang itinerary later, the scenery, architecture, and food there are also super unforgettable

OSCAR NELSON

Xinjiang Yili High-End 7 Days! Stay in a fairy tale log cabin surrounded by fir trees

Be confident! The summer in Yili really rivals Switzerland❗ Snow-capped mountains and grasslands, forests and lakes, streams and canyons, and the summer flowers blooming everywhere, life is thriving everywhere💐 It's like walking into a secret realm like the Emerald City~ . Seeing is believing, come to Yili with Xiaoye this time: gallop on the Nalati grassland on horseback🐎 Watch the Milky Way change at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains, stroll leisurely among the romantic sea of flowers...... You can also stay in a fairy tale log cabin and super beautiful wild luxury camp🍃 Immerse yourself in this visual feast! -- ⭕Xinjiang Yili•Tianshan Scroll 7 Days and 6 Nights (Equipped with drones in the vehicle) ✅Private small group, high-end customization, wild luxury accommodation, quality service • ✈️Itinerary at a glance (customizable on demand) D1 Urumqi airport pick-up - Free time D2 Urumqi - Duku Highway - Nalati D3 Nalati Sky Grassland - Bairui Campsite D4 Kuerdun - Kuerdening - Qiongkushitai (Outdoor picnic in a niche secret spot) D5 Qiongkushitai - Teks Bagua City - Yining Kazanqi - Liuxing Street D6 Yining - Lavender Farm - Guozigou Bridge - Sayram Lake D7 Sayram Lake - Urumqi airport drop-off • 🏨Wild Luxury Accommodation Sayram Lake Water Fir Wild Luxury Hotel 🔹Backed by Yunling fir trees☁️ Facing the continuous snow mountains, the independent panoramic balcony brings the scenery directly into the room, and the glass starry sky roof allows you to lie down and watch the Milky Way Qiongkushitai Qingkong JiYi 🔹A scenic homestay surrounded by vast forests and grasslands🌳 With large floor-to-ceiling windows, you can enjoy the comic-like scenery outside even while sitting in the room Bairui Campsite 🔹Located on a highland grassland in Kuerdun, surrounded by lush fir forests🌲 Look up to see the peaks, look down to see the valley Nalati Muxinggu Starry Sky Hotel 🔹Container-style buildings scattered on the vast grasslands🌱 Open the window to beautiful views, sit on the balcony leisurely waiting for the sunset and the dazzling stars • 🌈Ultimate Scenery 🔷Nalati The landscape is rich in layers, with one glance you can see snow-capped mountains and grasslands🌿 forests and valleys as well as wildflowers and leisurely cattle and sheep 🔷Sayram Lake Only when you go do you know why there is the Sayram Lake blue, it really is like a large, translucent gem💎 set in the earth 🔷Duku Highway A must-drive route for outdoor travel enthusiasts🚗 Along the way, you can see the ultimate scenery of canyons, streams, and snow mountains 🔷Kuerdening Has the largest area of original fir forests in China, also a World Natural Heritage site, with endlessly beautiful scenery 🔷Guozigou Bridge Cleverly integrates architecture with nature, like a giant dragon soaring through the sky over the valley 🔷Teks The world's largest and most intact Bagua city, also the only city in China without traffic lights • 👍Niche Experiences ✔️Self-drive🚙 around Sayram Lake ✔️Check in at the romantic lakeside lighthouse ✔️Encounter the romantic sea of lavender flowers ✔️Horseback riding🏇 to explore the secrets of the grasslands ✔️In-depth tour of Kazanqi folk village ✔️Enjoy wild luxury forest afternoon tea🍵 ✔️Arrange scenic picnics in secret spots ✔️Enjoy hotpot on the water fir grassland .

Believe_789_Cook

Xinjiang | I thought Qiongkushitai was already beautiful enough until I came to Kurdai

Narat and Kalajun, two major 5A tourist attractions, have attracted countless visitors with their excellent reception capabilities and high-quality scenery. After 2021, Qiongkushitai has become a favorite among young people with its beautiful landscape. However, beyond these well-known destinations, there is another relatively niche but equally enchanting place, Kurdai. Kurdai, in Kazakh, means 'horizontal ditch'. When the footsteps of early summer quietly arrive, Kurdai welcomes its most beautiful moment. The green mountains, like an emerald barrier, embrace this magical land, and the winding rapids shuttle between the mountains, like a silver ribbon, connecting the mountains and waters, reflecting each other interestingly. The popularity of Kurdai is relatively low, which is also related to the scenic area being closed for many years due to environmental protection rectification. In 2022, the scenic area reopened and immediately became a new generation of niche secret realms. -

leona_ortiz_london

The beauty of nature

Summer in Xinjiang Yili 8-10 Day Travel Guide: - Route: Yining-Tangbula-Narat-Qiawuqi-Kalajun-Tekes-Qiongkushitai-Xiata-Yining - Transportation: It is recommended to rent a car for self-driving, or to charter a car or carpool. Many hostels and youth hostels in Yining offer carpooling services, so feel free to ask at the front desk. Car rental prices are usually more affordable in May. - Detailed Itinerary: - Day 1: Arrange accommodation after arriving in Yining. You can visit Kazanqi or Liuxing Street, be sure to taste the Yining handmade ice cream that rivals Haagen-Dazs, enjoy the sunset by the Ili River in the evening, and at night go to Hanren Street to enjoy grilled lamb skewers and taste kvass. - Day 2: Rent a car in the morning and head to Tangbula. You will pass through the Hundred Mile Gallery, find good accommodation near the Fairy Lake in the felt tent area, leave your luggage and then ride a horse to Fairy Lake. The round trip costs about 200 yuan and takes about 2-3 hours. In the evening, taste lamb or big plate chicken at the accommodation. - Day 3: Depart from Tangbula to Narat in the morning. It is recommended to buy a self-driving ticket to enter. The beauty of the grassland in the sky is incomparable, and many online videos and photos are taken here. If you are short on time, you can skip Snow Lotus Valley (as it is not accessible by self-driving). Stay overnight in Narat town. - Day 4: If interested, you can continue to play on the Panlong Ancient Trail in Narat in the morning (the ticket is valid for two days), then head to Qiawuqi from Narat. Reach the top of the mountain inside the scenic area to view the snow-capped mountains and grasslands. If you like leisure, you can sit quietly on a hilltop or walk in the forest. If there is still time, you can continue to Kuerdening or Tarim. Stay overnight in Qiawuqi. - Day 5: Depart from Qiawuqi in the morning and drive to Kalajun. Arrive at the Human Body Grassland before sunset in the evening, when the light is best. Stay overnight in Tekes, where there are several famous grilled lamb skewers and lamb chop hand-pulled noodles worth trying. - Day 6: Depart from Tekes to Qiongkushitai in the morning. The scenery along the way is excellent, and you can take photos as you go. It is recommended to stay in a guesthouse on the mountain behind the village in the evening, where the scenery is the most beautiful and it is quieter. The cost of a felt tent is about 100 yuan per person, and the price of a better-conditioned standard room starts at 300 yuan. Enjoy the beautiful sunset on the mountain, and at night you can watch the starry sky. - Day 7: If you have enough time, you can ride a horse or hike from Qiongkushitai to Kalajun via the Wusun Ancient Trail. If time is limited, continue to Xiata and stay in the scenic area, where there are felt tent areas and log cabin areas (note: the scenic area is not accessible by self-driving, you need to contact the accommodation in advance to help transport luggage, and tourists can enter by taking a sightseeing bus after purchasing a ticket). In the afternoon, you can first stroll on the plank road, where the snow-capped mountains and flower sea are extremely beautiful. - Day 8: Take the shuttle bus directly to the end point in the morning, and then start hiking. Along the way, you will pass through rivers, forests, flower seas, grasslands, and snow-capped mountains, with stunning scenery and close contact with the snow-capped mountains (you must hike in Xiata, the essence is in this hiking process). Stay overnight in Zhaosu county town. - Day 9: Return to Yining from Zhaosu, ending the trip. If you have one or two more days, you can continue to Sailimu Lake, drive along the lake, with blue sky, white clouds, flower sea, snow-capped mountains, and lakes, which are refreshing. In the evening, you can return to Yining for accommodation or stay at Sailimu Lake (you can visit Guozigou Bridge on the way back). - Other: The nights in Yili in June can be a bit cold, remember to bring a windbreaker or a medium-thick coat.

Bell_Olivia_54

Xinjiang | Heidi and Grandpa's matching log cabin

| Heidi and Grandpa's matching log cabin. The enchanting Kuerdening, as if stepping into the world of Heidi and Grandpa, and it's even more cost-effective than the Alps. There are two ways to enter the scenic area: The first is by self-driving, where you can stop and take photos in all parking areas. If you plan to go to the Nalati scenic area for a visit afterwards, self-driving is the most convenient! You can enter from Zhonggou and exit from Donggou, where there is a fork in the middle of Donggou that leads directly to Xinyuan County, so there's no need to return to the entrance of Kuerdening scenic area. The drive from Xinyuan to Nalati is only about 40 minutes. The second is by taking the scenic area shuttle bus, and here's the nanny-level strategy! First, after arriving at the entrance of the scenic area, enter the tourist service center to buy tickets. On the right hand side is the restroom, and on the left hand side, after checking tickets, you take the shuttle bus, which departs when it's full. The first stop is the Ten-Mile Gallery. The second stop is the Bee Fragrance Station (similar to the previous stop in scenery). The third stop is Qimengde, where a round-trip horse ride takes about 1.5 hours, and walking takes about 2 hours. On the left hand side is the scenic area's horse team, and you will be led if you choose to ride; on the right hand side, you can see the wooden walkway. Follow the wooden walkway up to the viewing platform to take photos, then return the same way. Heidi and Grandpa's matching log cabin is at this stop, and after climbing the wooden walkway for 10 minutes, you can see it on the left hand side. The fourth stop is Ayusai, where the small viewing platform is optional. If you're short on time, it's not recommended to waste time at the first and second stops, just visit the third and fourth stops. Finally, take the shuttle bus out from Donggou to return to the entrance of the scenic area, which takes about 60 minutes.

Wilson Michelle Mich

Beyond the Great Wall, there is Jiangnan - Yili

Travel Time The best time to travel: May and June, when Yili is at its most beautiful. Itinerary Overview Starting from Yining, the capital of Yili Prefecture, head east along the Tekes River, passing through the Duku Highway, Hundred-Mile Gallery, Sayram Lake, and then return to Yining, fully enjoying the natural scenery and cultural charm of Yili. Main Attractions Yining Old Town: Appreciate ethnic architecture and taste Xinjiang cuisine. Zhaosu County: Experience the vastness of the Zhaosu Grassland and the shock of the Tianma Gully River, cross the Wusun Mountains, and appreciate the beauty of the Baishi Peak Cliff Road. Xiaotagou Trail: Feel the historical vicissitudes of the Silk Road and admire the blend of snow-capped mountains and pastures. Tekes County: Explore the unique scenery of the Kalajun and Qiongkushitai grasslands. Kuerdening and Qialixi Forest Park: Get close to snow-capped mountains and grasslands, and enjoy the beauty of nature. Nalati Grassland: The spectacular scenery of the 'Sky Grassland', the original habitat of the Kazakh people, where streams, spruce forests, and grasslands form a picturesque scene. Duku Highway: Cross the Tianshan Mountains, appreciate the winding beauty of the mountain roads, passing through Yuxi Molegai Daban. Tangbula Hundred-Mile Gallery: Unique scenery brought by the warm and humid air flow of the Atlantic, with the Fairy Lake adding to the beauty of the grassland. Sayram Lake: The lake's surface blends with the sky, known as the 'Face of Tianshan', and the last tear of the Atlantic. Huocheng Lavender Fields: During the flowering period from May to August, feel the purple romance of Yili. Precautions The Duku Highway is open from June to September each year, pay attention to the road conditions in advance. During the trip, pay attention to sun protection, warmth, and wind protection. Respect local customs and habits, and travel civilly. Yili, a beautiful place that blends natural scenery with cultural charm, awaits your exploration and discovery. Take this guide and set off!

EmberEon_456

Xinjiang Northern Xinjiang 10-Day Grand Tour.

【Introduction】: ◆ The scenery of the Ili region is the most representative and popular in Xinjiang. From May, the grasslands of Ili begin to turn green, with vast seas of flowers and clouds that seem to come straight out of an anime. If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn't believe that such beautiful scenery exists in the world. 🛬【Itinerary】: Kanas Ili 10-Day Tour 1 - Urumqi - Burqin Attractions - Wulungu Lake - Colorful Beach Sunset Accommodation - Burqin Colorful Beach 2 - Burqin - Hemu Attractions - Haden Viewing Platform - Aid Bridge Accommodation - Hemu Hemu Scenic Area 3 - Hemu - Kanas Attractions - Kanas Lake - Guanyu Pavilion Accommodation - Kanas Kanas Burqin 4 - Kanas - Burqin Attractions - Kanas Three Bays - Burqin River Night Market Accommodation - Burqin 5 - Burqin - Kuitun Attractions - Devil City Accommodation - Kuitun World Devil City 6 - Kuitun - Yining Attractions - Sayram Lake - Guozigou Bridge Accommodation - Yining Sayram Lake 7 - Yining - Nalati Attractions - Nalati Grassland Accommodation - Nalati Nalati Tourist Scenic Area 8 - Nalati - Bayinbulak Attractions - Bayinbulak Accommodation - Bayinbulak Bayinbulak Grassland 9 - Bayinbulak - Kuitun Attractions - Duku Highway - Tangbula Accommodation - Kuitun Duku Highway 10 - Kuitun - Urumqi Attractions - Anjihai Grand Canyon - Hundred Mile Danxia - S101 National Defense Highway Accommodation - Urumqi Anjihai Grand Canyon 🧡【Tips】: 💬 For more customized routes, feel free to leave a message or contact me👇🏻

新疆嚮導國良

Xinjiang Ili River Valley Panoramic 7-Day Tour

Go to Xinjiang once! It is a place favored by the heavens. In Xinjiang, you can see vast grasslands, like a green ocean, with galloping horses and flocks of sheep dotting it like clouds. The Tianshan Mountains are majestic and spectacular, with snow-capped peaks shining with a mysterious light under the sun. The lakes are embedded in the earth like sapphires, with the clear waters reflecting the blue sky and white clouds, a sight too beautiful to describe. Ili River Valley Panoramic 7-Day Tour Itinerary DAY1 Urumqi-Lujiaowan-Anjihai Grand Canyon-Kuitun DAY2 Kuitun-Sayram Lake-Guozigou-Lavender Farm-Qingshui River DAY3 Qingshui River-Liuxing Street-Yizhao Highway-Zhaosu DAY4 Zhaosu-Xiata-Tekes DAY5 Tekes-Chabuchi Sea-Kuerdening-Xinyuan DAY6 Xinyuan-Nalati-Midsection of Duku Highway-Bayinbuluke DAY7 Bayinbuluke-North Section of Duku Highway-Qiaojima-Urumqi

Abundance_567_Ward

Summer RV Parent-Child Tour with a Plethora of Experiences for a One-Stop Laid-Back Child Fun

This summer, take your kids on an RV trip! Move your home into a mobile scenic area, and enjoy the beautiful experience of opening the door to a view and closing it to a home🍃. Experience the latest trendy way of traveling😍. Today, I will recommend 3 RV routes that are perfect for summer travel, with plenty of parent-child experiences, and even a parent-child leader and a photographer to capture the moments📸. While enjoying the beautiful scenery, you can also better enhance the parent-child relationship👍 . ✅【Xinjiang | Fairy Tale Ili + Sayram Lake 8 Days】 ⭕️Classic IPs: Narat, Duku Highway, Kalajun Grassland, Huocheng Lavender, Sayram Lake ⭕️Hidden Gems: Kuerdening, Chapaqi Sea, Kafeng Base Camp ⭕️Trip Highlights: 👉985/211 top university leader accompanying throughout 👉7 nights of high-quality accommodation, 1 night by Sayram Lake, 1 night at a forest camp, 2 nights at a boutique homestay, 3 nights at a 4-diamond hotel 👉Includes the essence of the Ili River Valley, daily driving time ≤3h, 10+ fun parent-child experiences ⭕️Parent-Child Play Experiences: ✓Exclusive car tour of the Narat Grassland, horse riding ✓Horse riding in the Kuerdening Spruce Forest ✓Kazakh family visit ✓Crossing the northern section of the Duku Highway ✓UTV on the Kalajun Grassland ✓Lamb catching competition on the Kalajun Grassland ✓Lavender estate photo capture ✓Fruit picking ✓Lake Sayram circumnavigation & sailing ✓Bonfire party ✓Grassland afternoon tea ✓Kazanqi Citywalk —— ✅【Gannan | Parent-Child 6 Days】 ⭕️Classic IPs: Labrang Monastery, Sangke Grassland, Zhagana, Liujiaxia Reservoir, Bingling Temple Grottoes ⭕️Hidden Gems: Namo Grand Canyon, Dazong Lake, Fairy Beach ⭕️Trip Highlights: 👉Daily driving time <3h, 10+ local experiences 👉A variety of accommodation experiences throughout the trip, combining local specialty hotels and cost-effectiveness 👉Stay at the Sangke Sky Camp to watch the stars ⭕️Parent-Child Play Experiences: ✓Grassland Xianglang Festival·Travel photography, dressing up with your child in Tibetan makeup, braids, and clothes ✓Bingling Temple Grottoes·Explanation ✓Labrang Monastery·Monk explanation ✓Crossing the entire Loke Road ✓Liujiaxia Reservoir·Speedboat ride on the Yellow River ✓Fun on the grassland, horse riding, archery, afternoon tea... ✓Light trekking at Fairy Beach ✓Light trekking at Namo Grand Canyon ✓Ceremonial dinner ✓Fireworks bonfire party ✓Encounter with marmots at Dazong Lake —— ✅【Qinghai | Qinghai Lake Parent-Child 6 Days】 ⭕️Classic IPs: Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake, Atomic City Museum, Qilian Mountain Grassland, Zhuoer Mountain ⭕️Hidden Gems: Ice Gully Forest Sea, Lake Circuit West Road, Heima River, Nanshan ⭕️Trip Highlights: 👉5 different types of accommodation experiences throughout the trip, 3 nights in Tibetan-style hotels + 1 night in Chaka Bubble House + 1 night in RV camping 👉Daily driving time ≤3h 👉8 grassland nomadic experiences + 4 local cultural experiences + 2 mini-classes ⭕️Parent-Child Play Experiences: ✓Mini-classes on 'Tibetan Plateau' & 'Little Salt Worker' ✓Trekking in the Ice Gully Forest Sea ✓Professional equestrian riding by Qinghai Lake ✓In-depth horse riding on the Qilian Mountain Grassland ✓Be a little herdsman for a day, wearing ethnic costumes, making tsampa, herding cattle and sheep... ✓Learn Tibetan script/handcraft Tibetan incense ✓Taste special Tibetan meals, with Dzoma explaining and appreciating the nomadic diet culture ✓Intangible Cultural Heritage Thangka Experience·Special invitation to a heritage expert for explanation

SAMSON RICHARDS

Ili + Duku Highway Pure Play 8-Day Tour Itinerary

From May to July in Ili, it is an ocean of flowers and a paradise of colors. At this time, when you go to Ili, you can see the fresh green of the grasslands, the pristine white of the snow-capped mountains, and various colored flowers competing to bloom. …………………Attraction Strategy…………… Sayram Lake: The lake water is clear and blue, and the lakeside is a vast grassland. Grassland Journey Nalati Grassland: Experience the thrill of galloping across the grassland and admire the magnificent grassland scenery. Kalajun Grassland: Rich in species, the grassland is winding and rugged, with a sense of beauty. Qiongkushitai: Here you can find the primitive life of herders and snow mountain pastures —————— Day 1: Warm Home—Urumqi Day 2: Urumqi—S101 National Defense Highway—Dushanzi Grand Canyon—Kuitun/Wusu Day 3: Kuitun/Wusu—Tour around Sayram Lake—Guozigou Bridge—Manxin Forget Sorrow Valley—Liuxing Street Dopamine—Yining Day 4: Yining—Izhao Highway—Xiaota Ancient Trail—Bagua City—Tekes (Due to Xiaota road construction: Day 4: Yining—Kurdening—Tekes) Day 5: Tekes—Qiongkushitai Ancient Village—Xinyuan Day 6: Xinyuan—Nalati Sky Grassland—Bayanbulak Grassland—Bayanbulak Town Day 7: Bayanbulak Town—Through Duku Highway—Urumqi Day 8—Urumqi—Warm Home ——————— Outfit Suggestions: In mid-June, when there is sun, you can wear little dresses and tank tops, but the temperature difference between day and night is significant, so you need a three-in-one storm coat. For example, in Xiaota, it's hot at 9 am at the service area, but by 11 am at General's Bridge, the wind is strong and you need to change into a thick coat. After climbing for a while, you switch to a thin coat, but at the mountain top, you need the three-in-one again because the wind is so strong. Going down, it gets hot again, and it starts raining at 3:30 pm, getting heavier and heavier, making the road very muddy. Mud covers the shoes, and at General's Bridge, you wait for the electric car for 3 hours under an umbrella, but the wind is too strong for the umbrella to be effective, and you end up freezing numb.

Lucy.Moore.54

Ranked first among China's top ten most beautiful forests | Xinjiang's niche destination: Kuerdening, a must-visit in Northern Xinjiang

About Kuerdening and Qiaxi, actually, when I first went to Yili, Xinjiang in 2021, these two places were still quite niche. But this year, they suddenly became popular. ✅ First of all, both places are in Gongliu. If you set out early and return late, you can basically visit both in one day. Many people choose between these two places, but I might recommend Kuerdening more. It's more niche, with richer scenery, and it's the most concentrated distribution area of the tallest and densest Tianshan spruce in the world. In 2005, 'China Geographic Magazine' rated it as the foremost of China's top ten most beautiful forests. Kuerdening means 'horizontal ditch' in Kazakh and is located in the Chapu Valley, part of the Western Tianshan Karajun-Kuerdening mountain range. Also, it's the earliest place to enter spring among all the scenic spots in the Yili River Valley. We visited Kuerdening in April when the apricot blossoms were almost gone. We set out from Yili to Gongliu and then continued to Kuerdening. ➡️ Kuerdening left a deep impression on me, not only because of the unique snow-capped hills, grassland valleys of the Yili River Valley but also because of the endless, spectacular spruce forests in the scenic area. Inside the Kuerdening scenic area, you can see the main peak, Kabangbayi Peak, just by looking up. During the season we visited, the snow had not yet melted. This peak, at an altitude of 4257 meters, covered in white snow, with glaciers beneath it, is truly spectacular! 🌈 Recommended spots: Kabangbayi Peak, Ten-mile Gallery, Tikka Kalagan Forest Sea, Ayusai Viewing Platform, Cloud-top Grassland 💰 Ticket: 60, Shuttle bus: 30/person ⏰ Opening hours: 09:30-20:00 📍 Address: Gongliu County, Yili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region 🚌 Transportation: Yining to Gongliu, early 8:30—19:40, departs every half hour, ticket price: 15.5 yuan/person, takes a little over 2 hours to reach Gongliu County; Gongliu to Kuerdening, about 2 hours. ➡️ It is best recommended to drive yourself, as you can drive into the scenic area.

CHRIS GUZMAN

The legendary Bagua City is actually the Tekes County town, here's a guide

Visit Yili before the peak season in June in Xinjiang, because I'm going to Kanas/Kuokesu/Kurding, so I stayed in Tekes, the closest county town to Kanas, for two nights (it's better to stay in the county town before the peak season, it seems that the camping site in Kanas is not open yet, and the campsite in Kurding I visited today is very impressive and I will write about it later). I only realized that Tekes is the legendary Bagua City when I booked the hotel. 🌟 Flying drones: First of all, you can fly drones in Bagua City, but you need to register at the police station at the central point of Bagua City first, and they gave me permission to fly at an altitude of 500 meters for two days. The whole process only takes 2 minutes, very efficient. Many people are aerial filming Bagua City here. 🌟 Bagua City attractions: In addition to the divination platform in the city center and various Xinjiang restaurants, there are actually two streets worth strolling. 1️⃣ Bagua City Night (recommended to go after 10 pm, it gets dark at 10 pm in Xinjiang now), located between Kan Street and Qian Street on the third ring road (p4-p12), it's very beautiful after the lights are on, and after 10:10 pm there are various performances, dancing, magic, stunts, etc., very interesting, and then there are various snacks and amusement projects. See pictures 4-12. 2️⃣ Li Street pedestrian street, you can go for a walk when you have nothing to do, there are post offices, souvenir shops, coffee shops, ice cream shops, restaurants, and guesthouses (p13-p18). The ice cream there is quite good. Tekes (Bagua City) is less than a 2-hour drive from Yining, a half-hour drive from Kanas, and just over an hour and a half drive from Kurding. Kanas, Kuokesu, and Kurding are all too beautiful, the natural scenery is as good as Switzerland, and it's definitely worth visiting. As Xinjiang tourism is increasingly discovered by everyone, it will surely become more and more popular.

ExpeditionExplorer

Ili is wonderful in summer, but you need to know how to enjoy it

Ili is the only region in the country that combines 'a sense of oppression and relaxation' in the best possible way. But to enjoy it well, you need some experience and 'principles': 1. Choose between Kuerdening Qiaxi and Shata. It is recommended to use early June as the dividing line, before which Kuerdening Qiaxi is preferable, and after which Shata is the choice. 2. The way to enjoy Ili is inherently outdoorsy. The difference in scenery between the hiking routes and the conventional routes is huge, and incorporating some outdoor elements into your itinerary is a standard for an in-depth experience. Some of these can be done by off-road vehicle, some by horse, and many only on foot. Qiaxi Kuerdening can include the tail of the Kalajun crossing line, Kalajun can extend to Qiongkushitai or Gazagan camp, Shata has the Shata ancient trail, and even the Yisai shepherd trail and Tuhulasu grassland hiking route. If you really have no outdoor experience, you can also ride a horse for the first ten kilometers in front of Wusun or behind Qiongkushitai to get a feel for it, which is much better than just wandering around scenic area trails every day. 3. The golden period for Ili is from mid-May to late June. This is based on a comprehensive score of 'grass + forest + low snow line + temperature'. Too early and the range of grasslands is limited, for example, Kalajun is not very green, and Shata has a high frequency of bad weather in the afternoon. Too late and the weather is hot, the snow line disappears, and having only grasslands and forests loses the advantage of the snow-capped mountains. 4. 'There is no need to go to Qiongkushitai if you're not staying overnight' makes sense because Qiongku's absolute advantage lies in the scattered distribution of homestay wooden houses and a leisurely travel mindset, all predicated on 'staying at least one night', otherwise you won't be able to relax. 5. The priority for summer accommodation in Ili is lonely and well-conditioned homestays close to the scenery, followed by homestays with average conditions but good scenery, then experienced camping, then county town hotels, and the least preferable are poorly conditioned homestays without much scenery. However, the latter is precisely the choice most people will make, because they want both... but that's difficult. 6. Ili during the May Day period is good, but there are a few things to note. First, try not to attempt pure wilderness camping, as the weather during May Day is extremely unstable, with heavy snowfall every year. Second, do not apply aesthetic expectations to flowers and large areas of greenery, learning to appreciate Ili's snow-capped mountains is important. 7. Ili's summer sunsets are incredibly beautiful, and returning to your accommodation a bit later is not dangerous, but missing the pink hues in the mountains would be a great pity. 8. Don't think that regular scenic spots are too 'mainstream'. Every scenic spot, before it appears before people, is niche and equal. By making use of the scenic spots and further exploring within them, you are more likely to find 'good stuff' than by blindly heading straight for the mountains, just as starting a franchise is easier than creating an independent brand.

WES CARPENTER

Miyazaki's summer is in Kuerdening

🛣️ Kuerdening has an Alpine déjà vu, and surprisingly, it's not crowded. The weather was clear when I arrived, and the experience felt really good. The meadows in the forest + valleys, log cabins, and snowy mountains in the background, it's like a scene out of a fairy tale. 🌟 How to get to Kuerdening? I took a plane to Yining City (you can also take a train), and then drove to the Kuerdening scenic area from Yining City, about 2.5h Self-driving: The scenic area has a one-way traffic line, enter through Zhonggou and exit through Donggou, about 64km long 🚗 Location: Kuerdening Scenic Area Visitor Center (make sure not to navigate to the wrong place) Opening hours: 9:30-20:00 Duration of visit: 4-5 hours 💳 Admission fee: 60/person, shuttle bus round trip 30/person, one-way 15/person From the visitor center to Donggou in the scenic area, only the admission fee is charged for self-driving, and vehicles are free 🌠 Accommodation: You can stay inside the scenic area, I stayed in Kuerdening town, a 10-minute drive to the scenic area 💫 Attractions to check in Donggou: shuttle bus, Zhonggou: self-driving tour Donggou: Moon Bay, Paraffin Son, Alpine Pasture, Cloud-top Grassland, Spruce King, Valley Campsite Zhonggou: Ten-mile Gallery, Wild Fruit Forest, Bee Fragrance Station, Qimengde Viewing Platform, Ayusai Viewing Platform

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I really don't recommend going to Kuerdening

🌸I don't recommend going to Kuerdening because once you go, you won't want to leave~ It goes without saying that you must drive yourself in Kuerdening❗️❗️❗️ ✅Kuerdening means 'horizontal ditch' in Kazakh, and its unique north-south orientation makes Kuerdening warm in winter and cool in summer, with a pleasant climate all year round. It combines the charming beauty of southern hills with the vastness of the grassland scenery, and its stunning natural beauty and extraordinary landscapes are breathtaking and highly desirable. Located in the hinterland of the Western Tianshan Mountains, it features snow-capped mountains, river valleys, forests, and grasslands dotted with cattle and sheep. 🍂Self-drive Route Kuerdening is divided into the Middle Gully, East Gully, and West Gully. ✅Middle Gully Drive from the visitor center, pass through the parking lot, and enter. There will be interval parking lots along the way, and you can stop and take pictures wherever you see parking lots for cars. The scenery is of the river valley and grassland type, with snow-capped mountains. After seeing the vast grasslands of Yili, the spruce and natural forests here are worth seeing. Get ready to scream all the way~🎇You can drive all the way to the Qimengde parking lot in the Middle Gully. 📷Photo Spots 1️⃣Qimengde Viewing Platform 2️⃣Mountain Top Grassland 3️⃣Kabanbay Peak 4️⃣Back Mountain East Gully tips❗️ After driving out from Qimengde, turn right to head to East Gully. It is also the exit route of the scenic area (which is a one-way street). The first 1️⃣ checkpoint is the Ayusai Viewing Platform, then continue forward to the 2️⃣Heritage Exhibition Center parking lot. After getting off the car and crossing the suspension bridge, the King of Spruce is on the right-hand side. 📷Photo Spots 1️⃣Ayusai Viewing Platform 2️⃣King of Spruce beside the Heritage Exhibition Center 3️⃣Cloud-top Grassland 🏡Accommodation There are campsites in the Middle Gully Qimengde where you can stay, but it is more cost-effective to stay in the town❗️ 🎠Attractions There are 🐎 horses available for riding in the scenic area, and there are many places to go. The specific location is next to the first Qimengde parking lot.2 Qimengde Viewing Platform next to the supermarket🥰

WYATT COLEMAN

I thought Nalati was already beautiful, until I went to Kuerdening

If you ask me whether to choose Nalati or Kuerdening for a trip to Yili, Xinjiang during the May Day holiday, I can only tell you that it's a tough choice, because I find both places nice. Kuerdening is a small but exquisite beauty, and during this time, it's really beautiful. Kuerdening means 'horizontal ditch' in Kazakh, and it's a niche attraction in Xinjiang that has become popular in the last two years. I did some research online before and discovered its advantages 'few people, suitable for self-driving' plus the online pictures were very tempting! So I set off, and I really don't regret it. 📍 Navigation location: Kuerdening Zhonggou Ticket Check Currently, the West Gou and East Gou are closed, and you can only visit Kuerdening Zhonggou. After driving to the scenic area, follow the wooden plank road for a light hike. Zhonggou is at a low altitude, with streams, and the scenic spot is on the opposite side of the river in the forward direction, with parking spaces and a cable bridge to cross, suitable for wild dining and camping. There are also many beautiful sceneries along the way, and of course, hiking is tiring, but it's all worth it. I really like one of the spots here, the Qimengde Observation Deck. This is the highest observation deck in Kuerdening. Walking up along the wooden plank road, you can see the same kind of little wooden house as in the movie 'Heidi and Grandfather', and because I really like this movie, I feel it's really worth it. Note: Currently, you cannot drive to Qimengde. You can only park at the 'Kafeng Campsite' parking lot at the intersection of Zhonggou and Donggou, and then walk or ride a horse in. The road should be repaired soon. If anyone knows any updates, please let me know. The entrance fee is 30 yuan per person, no other fees are required when driving in, and the indoor parking is free. Horse riding is also available, 80 yuan for 1 hour of fun. The opening hours are from 9 am to 7 pm, so pay attention if you're planning to go. You can also refer to my route Ten-Mile Gallery—Bee Fragrance Station—Kafeng Base Camp—Qimengde Observation Deck—Ayusai Observation Deck—King of Spruce—Cloud-top Grassland Pay attention to the following 1. There are many places on the mountain without signal, so it's better to download an offline map in advance. 2. Prepare food and water in advance, so you can replenish energy if you get hungry on the mountain. 3. There are no hotels in the scenic area, but there are camping and wooden houses, felt tents of the herdsmen, and you can also stay in Kuerdening town, so there are more choices. 4. It is recommended to go here either in the morning or after 7 pm for better light and shadow, which is key for good photos. If you go at noon, the sun is very strong, and the photos taken with a mobile phone are gray and not very good.

BRODIE HANSEN

I declare! The Ili in June and July is the pinnacle of Xinjiang tourism

Every year in June and July, the Ili River Valley becomes arguably the most beautiful place in China💐, with snow-capped mountains and lakes, forest cabins, meadows with flocks of sheep, wildflowers all over the mountains, and Miyazaki-style cartoon clouds... It can be described as a legendary summer🔥🔥 🔹 Step into the Narati Grassland, one of 'China's Six Most Beautiful Grasslands', and gallop across the vast green expanse on horseback🐎; 🔹 Head to Sayram Lake, 'the last tear of the Atlantic', and find yourself in the grassland paradise sung about in Tengger's 'Heaven'🍃; 🔹 Stay in the carefully arranged luxury grassland scenic accommodations🏆, capturing the best views right before your eyes ———— ⭕【Early Summer Ili 6 Days 5 Nights Luxury Vacation】 🔥Private Group: Minimum of 2 people, exclusive group (no teaming up) ✅Transportation: Spacious 7-seater business car for the entire journey ✅Driver and Guide Service: Experienced driver-guide, including 24h airport transfer✈️ ✅All-inclusive Price: All scenic area tickets + shuttle vehicles, special meals + experiences ✅Safety Guarantee: Sign a formal travel contract + PICC travel insurance💯 ✅Luxury Accommodation: Select 5 nights of luxury scenic accommodations, living within the landscape Qiongkushitai Blue Sky Hope A quality homestay built amidst extreme scenery, where you can admire the poetic highland grassland from your bed, and on a clear day, even witness the sunlit golden mountains. The scenery here is legendary with every snap of the camera📸 Sayram Lake Water Spruce Luxury Hotel A top-tier luxury hotel by Sayram Lake, with 26 suites, each with its own private starry sky glass room🌠 and floor-to-ceiling windows, offering an unparalleled view; with its own horse ranch grassland, galloping on the grassland at sunset is simply too comfortable! . ⭕Itinerary D1: Pick up from Yining Airport—Check into hotel—Free time in Yining D2: Yining—Qiongkushitai—Riding on the Usun Ancient Trail—Visit to Kazakh family—Bonfire dinner D3: Qiongkushitai—Chaxi—Kurdining D4: Kurdining—Narati Sky Grassland—Narati Town D5: Narati Town—Sayram Lake D6: Sayram Lake—Guozigou Bridge—Disband in Yining . ⭕Highlight Activities ✔️Self-drive around Sayram Lake, encounter wild swans🦢 ✔️Light trekking in Narati🍃, step into the world of comics ✔️Horseback riding on the Usun Ancient Trail, view snow mountains, forests, and grasslands in one frame ✔️Guest at a Kazakh herdsman's home, sit around the bonfire, drink milk tea, and chat . ⭕Essential Attractions 🔹Kurdining: Walk along the plank road into the spruce forest, as if you've arrived at the cabin scene from 'Heidi' under the snow-capped mountains 🔹Narati Grassland: Spruce trees, streams, grasslands, and herds of cattle and sheep grazing leisurely, a casual snap is a scene from Miyazaki's comic world~ 🔹Sayram Lake: The pure blue represents only one ten-thousandth of Sayram's beauty, walk up to the pine trees to overlook Sayram Lake and Guozigou Bridge, a breathtaking view

leonanicholasortiz

The flower sea in Yili is so beautiful!

Yili is famous for its wildflower sea, and there is none like it. This year, with abundant rainfall, we chose to come to Yili during the May Day holiday, attracted by the blooming wildflowers. Our plan is D1 from Sayram Lake to Qiongkushitai, D2 to Chaxi, D3 to Kuerdening, D4 to Tangbula, and D5 back to Changji. As soon as we entered Yili, we could see the hillsides covered with tiny scattered flowers, mainly yellow, with some white flower seas, and also mixed yellow and white, creating a romantic atmosphere everywhere. Along the way, we passed many lush wildflower seas, some charging fees, some free, and some within scenic areas. After comparison, we found the best spot, which not only has yellow and white flower seas but also allows us to see the snow-capped mountains and the Tekes River. Sharing with everyone: Use Gaode Navigation to search for 'Aortakir'. About 200 meters before the destination, you will see a dirt road that leads into the flower sea. There is a barbed wire fence around it, and a lady at the entrance. This place charges a fee; you can drive in to take photos and camp, 5 yuan per person, and sedans can enter as well. If you drive a vehicle with a higher chassis, you can go further inside, where you will see a road under construction. Follow the road base to find the yellow and white flower sea and the snow-capped mountains and Tekes River, all for free. But be careful to follow the tracks pressed by the herders' vehicles and do not harm the little flowers! ❤️

OrionSolstice890^

North Xinjiang Luxury 9-Day Tour

If there is one place you must visit in 2024, it definitely has to be the summer in North Xinjiang and Ili, where wildflowers bloom unrestrained, and everywhere you look is an ocean of flowers. Strolling through the grasslands with cattle, sheep, and steeds, the outlined fir forests, the sacred and pure azure lake waters, and the vast mountains and seas, the unfiltered beauty of Xinjiang is truly captivating. D1: Arrive in Urumqi and pick up from the airport. D2: Urumqi → S101 → Kuitun D3: Kuitun → Sayram Lake → Yining Liuxing Street D4: Yining → Zhaosu Wetland Park → Tianma Culture Park → Zhaosu D5: Zhaosu → Aqtas D6: Aqtas → Kuerdening → Qiaxi → Gongliu D7: Gongliu → Nalati Grassland → Nalati D8: Nalati → Duku Highway → Urumqi D9: Departure from Urumqi airport, ending the tour.

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I thought Nalati was already beautiful enough, until I went to Kuerdening

If you ask me whether to choose Nalati or Kuerdening for a trip to Yili, Xinjiang during the May Day holiday, I can only tell you that it's a tough choice, because I like both places. Kuerdening is a small but exquisite beauty spot that has really become beautiful during this time. Kuerdening means 'horizontal ditch' in Kazakh, and it is a niche attraction in Xinjiang that has become popular in the past two years. I did some research online before and discovered its advantages 'few people, suitable for self-driving' plus the pictures online were very tempting! So I set off, and I really don't regret it. Navigation location: Kuerdening Zhonggou Ticket Checkpoint Currently, the West Gully and East Gully are closed, and you can only visit Kuerdening Zhonggou. After driving to the scenic area, follow the wooden plank road for a light hike. Zhonggou is at a low altitude, with streams, and the scenic spot is on the opposite side of the river in the forward direction, with parking spaces and a cable bridge to cross, suitable for picnics and camping. There are also many beautiful sceneries along the way, and of course, hiking is tiring, but it's all worth it. I really like one of the spots here, the Qimengde Viewing Platform. This is the highest viewing platform in Kuerdening. Follow the wooden plank road all the way up, and you can see the same kind of little wooden house as in the movie 'Heidi and Grandfather', and because I really like this movie, I feel it's really worth it. Note: Currently, you cannot drive to Qimengde. You can only park at the 'Kafeng Campsite' parking lot at the intersection of Zhonggou and Donggou, and then walk or ride a horse in. The entrance fee is 30 RMB per person, no other fees are required for driving in, and the indoor parking is free. Horse riding is also available, 80 RMB for 1 hour of fun. The opening hours are from 9 am to 7 pm, so pay attention if you plan to go. You can also refer to my route Shili Gallery - Fengxiang Post Station - Kafeng Base Camp - Qimengde Viewing Platform - Ayusai Viewing Platform - King of Spruce - Cloud-top Grassland Please note 1. There is no signal in many places on the mountain, so it's better to download an offline map in advance. 2. Prepare food and water in advance, so you can replenish energy if you get hungry on the mountain. 3. There are no hotels in the scenic area, but there are camping sites and wooden houses, felt tents of the herdsmen, and you can also stay in the town of Kuerdening, so there are more choices. 4. It is recommended to go there in the morning or after 7 pm to catch the good light and shadow, which is key for taking good photos. If you go at noon, the sun is very strong, and the photos taken with a mobile phone are gray and not very good 😫 Welcome everyone to Xinjiang 👏👏

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Experience the breathtaking beauty of Northern Xinjiang in a 12-day tour

Northern Xinjiang Grand Loop 12 Days This is not Switzerland, it's Xinjiang. Day 1 From various places to Urumqi Day 2 Urumqi - Heavenly Lake of Tianshan - Fuyun Day 3 Fuyun - Keketuohai - Multicolored Beach - Burqin Day 4 Burqin - Kanas Day 5 Kanas - Hemu Day 6 Hemu - Urho Ghost City - Karamay Day 7 Karamay - Sayram Lake - Guozigou Bridge - Yining Day 8 Yining - Kalajun - Tekes Bagua City Day 9 Tekes - Qiongkushitai - Tekes Day 10 Tekes - Nalati Grassland in the Sky - Bayanbulak Day 11 Bayanbulak - Duku Highway - Urumqi Day 12 Urumqi - Various places

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