2017.7.7-7.15 Xinjiang trip
Along the way, despite the scorching sun, bumpy mountain roads, muddy rainstorms, drunken hangovers, swarms of mosquitoes, strong winds on the top of the mountain, sudden drop in temperature after the rain, and shoe repairs on the way... But we also witnessed: millions of acres of rapeseed flowers Magnificent scenery, beautiful lavender fields, wheat ears facing the sun jQuery17103305444283295047_1531993972600, undulating sea of perilla flowers, and the majestic Khan Tengri Peak on the Nashate Ancient Road, the rushing Liusha River, and the magnificent Kara The precipitous Qiongkushi Terrace, the tranquil Bayinbulak and the magical rainbow seen when entering the Swan Lake, ... and more beautiful scenery are actually on the way: the beautiful Yizhao Highway, the uniqueness of the four seasons of reincarnation Kugonglu, those soldiers exchanged their blood forty-four years ago to make the road smooth today. I still remember the three bows in front of the Martyrs Monument...Of course, there is also my indispensable cute little friend
This is a practice, and what you gain is not only the scenery of the journey, but also the perception and growth. It is inevitable to have regrets, but it is precisely because of regrets that it will be more memorable. Damei Xinjiang, I will come back! If you don't go out for a walk, how will you know how big the world is.
This is the second time I have come to Xinjiang. I have gone to the northern Xinjiang that I did not go to last time, and completed the Northern Xinjiang Great Ring Road. For those who come to Xinjiang for the first time, it is recommended to go to Kanas, Tianchi Tianchi, Turpan Tianshan (Kanas is best in autumn)
Let’s talk about this trip~ I have been entangled for a long time about which travel agency and route to choose before the trip... Some travel agencies have walked more than ten kilometers into the village. Considering that the altitude is about 3000 meters, I don’t usually exercise much. give up. I happened to see Ctrip's private tour, the route arrangement was exactly where we wanted to go, and the word "private tour" was more attractive (I really don't like a large group of people being driven by tour guides...) The last fact Proof that we made the right choice!
Ctrip's private group is a master from pick-up to play to drop-off. We traveled this time in an SUV, and the trunk is quite spacious and can hold a lot of things. (Although the two of us don’t have much luggage, ha!) The driver and tour guide along the way will introduce us to the local customs, precautions on the road, and things that need to be prepared in advance (for some distances, you need to prepare some dry food in advance). Stop and take pictures, walk around and look around, and don't feel tired. As far as we are concerned, the length of time to play is completely free, just according to our actual playing situation.
[Salimu Lake] is really beautiful. When we arrived, there was sun and the lake was light blue. Then the weather turned cloudy and the lake turned dark blue.
When we went, Princess Jieyou’s had already been harvested. The master took us to the lavender field of the 65th regiment. There were quite a lot of lavender fields there, and there were various props for taking pictures.
It seems that there are really no Han people in Hanren Street now, haha! Walking inside, there are many houses with ethnic minority characteristics, you can walk around and have a look.
The scenery of Yizhao Highway is really beautiful and spectacular. All the way is full of scenery, and it’s a big movie when you take pictures casually~
When Zhaosu's rapeseed and perilla flowers are in full bloom, they are in pieces, which is very spectacular! It's better to have a drone~
The Tianma bathing place is on the way to the Shater Ancient Road. The master calculated the time and took us there to see groups of horses and sheep drinking water there. It was very interesting.
On the way to Qiongkushitai, we also ran into the wedding of a local Kazakh herdsman. We were lucky enough to watch it and were warmly entertained!
When I first arrived in Bayinbulak, it started to rain heavily. Once there was no sunlight, it became cold in an instant. I put on all my clothes and even wore a scarf... Enter the scenic spot and take the shuttle bus to Swan When the lake was walking, I was so glad that there were no dark clouds inside, the sun was very bright, and I was lucky to see the top of the rainbow (we drove at the top of the rainbow)
The Kalajun Grassland is different from the gentle and exquisite Bayinbulak. It is more like a towering and majestic warrior. The rolling alpine grassland is spectacular!
Duku Highway - a road that allows you to appreciate the scenery of the four seasons at once
I have summarized some travel details for your reference!
[Clothes] Bring summer clothes, sun protection clothes, hats, and sunglasses. In addition, the temperature will drop instantly when it rains, especially in Bayinbulak. It is very cold when there is no sun. It is best to bring a jacket or fleece. In addition, it is very practical to bring a large tulle scarf, which can be used as a sun protection clothing and a neck wrap to keep warm.
The summer in northern Xinjiang is not as hot as the south, except for the strong sunshine (sunscreen must be replenished in time, if you have a sunscreen mask, you can wear it, it is not convenient to wear a hat when the wind is strong), the temperature is still very comfortable, around 35 degrees during the day, and it is cool It's cool when it's hot or windy. Avoid the rainy season in May and June. The weather is generally good, with occasional thunderstorms. We were lucky this time. Except for the windy and cloudy days in Kalajun, the other viewing times were all sunny, so it was better to take pictures!
[Food] The itinerary only includes breakfast, others are taken care of by yourself.
Basically, they are all Qing meal restaurants (hand pilaf, large plate chicken, various cold noodles...), barbecue, and a small amount of Chinese food restaurants, mostly Sichuan dishes. The price is the price of an ordinary restaurant, and there are usually rouge shops where you can buy beverages, cold drinks, yogurt (all at room temperature, not refrigerated), daily necessities and so on.
【Live】Hotel standard room
Very clean, with private bathroom. Since the water supply is basically electric heating, it is best to avoid using water during peak hours. It is recommended to bring your own toiletries, towels, etc. The hotel basically has WiFi, except for Joan Kush Terrace...the whole village has never found a signal.
[OK] This time it is an SUV, including the driver and tour guide
The itinerary is based on the number of people traveling, and the models provided are SUVs and Buicks (SUVs are recommended, some mountain roads are bumpy and the roads are relatively narrow, with many sharp bends, and the length of the Buick car is not easy to walk). The advantage is: worry yourself Save effort, stop whenever you call (when the parking spot is safe), and enjoy the scenery along the way with peace of mind. The master knows the local conditions very well, whether it is wild flowers on the roadside or mountain viewing spots, he will bring them, and he can also visit according to our needs, and the time is free. The mountain road is rugged and the distance is very long. The chartered car master often travels, which can save a little time on the road, and he is more clear about the WC and supplies along the way, and will remind us in advance.
For self-driving travel, you need to prepare strategies in advance, calculate the distance, arrange hotel reservations, etc... (I am lazy, not suitable) The driver will be very hard all the way, and there are not many opportunities to enjoy the scenery along the way. Since the distance is far away and there are no shops, it is best to prepare enough before departure, and the cost will definitely be cheaper.
【tour】
The road from Urumqi to Sailimu Lake is basically high-speed. Although the distance is long, it is still labor-saving. There are two intersections in Sailimu Lake. The master recommended us to go to the inner side. The scenery on the other side will be better. Many locals also drive to the inner side.
The rest of the journey is basically mountain roads, mainly national roads, and some rugged mountain roads. It is more difficult to enter Qiongkushitai, all of which are sharp bends. The day we entered was the last open day, and then the roads began to be closed until August this year. It will not open until the end of the month.
The scenery along the way is great. Except for the safflower and the Kalajun flower platform (these will come around mid-June), we have already thanked them, and we have everything else~ When the rape blossoms are in full bloom, there are also lavender. Perilla flowers, etc., you can see golden wheat fields in autumn.
During the peak season, the shuttle buses in the scenic area need to queue up, and it may take more than an hour for a long time.
In addition, friends who like to take pictures can bring an aerial drone, so that they can record all the magnificent scenery
It's not an easy trip, but it's not strenuous either. In short, the beautiful scenery during the journey must have experienced a long wait (long ride) + a little luck (good weather) + good partners + your own good attitude to really feel it.
