Zhaosu County is located in the southwest corner of Yili Prefecture, Xinjiang. Zhaosu in spring and summer is called a 5A-level scenic spot free of charge in the whole region by tourists, and Zhaosu in autumn and winter is described as a paradise for explorers, photographers and gourmets. paradise.
1. Best travel time
From mid-to-late September to early February
2. Recommended itinerary
1. Adventure experience tour of the Shata Ancient Trail
The Zhaosu Xiata Ancient Road in Yili, Xinjiang is a "natural canyon park" with beautiful scenery. A very primitive state has been maintained along the way. This is a paradise for wild animals, and small animals such as squirrels, marmots, snow rabbits, and pheasants can be seen from time to time. Occasionally, strange animals such as red deer, yellow sheep, and snow jackals can be seen. It is an ideal place for scientific research, exploration, tourism, sightseeing, and leisure. The Shata Ancient Trail is also the most challenging and popular ancient trail among the top ten hiking trails in China.
The best time to hike on the Zhaosuxiata Ancient Trail is from early May to early November every year. It takes about 2 days to return under the glacier. Due to the complex terrain and frequent weather changes along the way, if you want to experience the adventure, you must make full preparations in terms of physical strength and clothing.
2. Popular science tour of bird watching in Wetland Park
Zhaosu County has a large area of grasslands and wetlands, and the environment is pollution-free, which is very suitable for the habitat and reproduction of various migratory birds. As an important migration channel for migratory birds in the world, a large number of migratory birds come to Zhaosu County every year to inhabit. With the implementation of projects such as enclosure, grazing prohibition and wetland protection, more and more migratory birds such as geese, gray cranes and white storks come here to inhabit. In October, Zhaosu has a crisp autumn and picturesque scenery. Tens of thousands of gray cranes inhabit the Zhaosu Wetland. The blue sky, white clouds, snow-capped mountains, and flying birds outline a beautiful picture of harmonious coexistence between man and nature.
Zhaosu County Wetland Park not only stays and inhabits migratory birds, but also other animal and plant resources in the scenic area are very rich and diverse. According to statistics, there are 188 species of vertebrates in the scenic area, 27 orders, 59 families, 237 species of seed plants, 59 families, 181 genera, and 534 species of insects. The animal and plant resources are very rich, all of which have extremely important protection value. It is a natural animal and plant science museum.
In the scenic area, according to the distribution of animals and plants, the best viewing spots such as Mushroom Forest, Crane Futing, Niaosing Stream, Harapo, Yinma Beach, and Fengqiqian have been created for tourists to watch, rest, and take pictures.
3. The most beautiful autumn and winter photography tour
In Zhaosu in autumn, the golden wheat waves come and go, bundles of pasture stacks are scattered on the field, people busy harvesting or threshing grass, and large machinery shuttling in the field constitute the most beautiful autumn harvest picture scroll.
Autumn in the Wetland Park is particularly wonderful. Standing on the hillside of the Wetland Park, you can overlook the whole wetland panorama, watch the sunrise from a distance, look at the snow peaks, and look closely at the stretching Tekes River and the jungles on both sides, and the swans flying in the sky from time to time With gray cranes, mandarin ducks and wild ducks wandering in the river, it is an excellent location for shooting sunrise, morning fog and Tekes River. The scenic spot has also created three best viewing spots on the edge of the Tekes River, including Yongchu Ri, Zanxiyang, and Qingshui Bay, and is equipped with a viewing wooden plank road, allowing you to enjoy the beauty of the wetland and watch the Tianma bathing in the river at close range.
Zhaosu in winter is a fairytale world of ice and snow. The rime along the Tekes River is light and white, and it is attached to the trees by the river. The heart, this is the exquisite artwork bestowed by nature on human beings; the majestic mountains and the galloping horses on the thousands of miles of snowfields are like a Chinese painting, with agility and long rhyme; The still button was pressed, waiting for someone with a heart to come.
4. Jade Lake Exploration Tour in Zhaosu County
Zhaosu Yuhu Lake is a magical lake hidden in the hinterland of the glacier in Tianshan Mountains. The meandering lake stretches far into the distance. The colorful and changing colors of the lake fascinate every passenger who sees her, and they all sigh for its magical color.
In autumn, the lake is affected by less rainfall, and its color is light blue. Going straight along the Aheyazi River, there are not only cultural attractions such as Wusun ancient tombs, stone figures, and rock paintings along the river section, but also trees such as birch, poplar, and willow, and shrubs such as honeysuckle and barberry. , Qiangwei, etc. The grassland on the valley terrace is the largest winter pasture in Zhaosu County, also known as Dongwozi. In late autumn, flocks of sheep wagging their big tails enter the Aheyaz ditch from this road and spend the whole winter in the ditch.
The scenery of Aheyazigou in winter is very beautiful. It is not as soft as spring, not as hot as summer, and not as sunny as autumn. In winter, the scenery of Aheyazigou is so fascinating. Nostalgia. Aheyazigou in winter is also a paradise for hiking and exploration. It is said that there are donkey friends in the ditch. The mysterious and huge ice cave has attracted countless tourists to explore the mystery.
5. Zhaosu Autumn and Winter Food Appreciation Tour
Autumn is the season to eat lak. Lak means little goat in Kazakh, especially referring to goats born in that year who are more than 6 months old and less than 1 year old. These goats have been able to climb to the top of mountains where sheep cannot go. They eat wild Chinese herbal medicines, drink mineral water, and breathe oxygen-rich air in alpine forests. Therefore, the meat is extraordinarily delicious and has the function of health care. From mid-September to late October, Zhaosulak mutton is the most delicious. It can be made into more than ten kinds of unique Lak food, such as roasted whole lamb, naan meat, stewed mutton, and pilaf.
The winter in Zhaosu is long and warm. The herdsmen in Dongwozi are busy slaughtering livestock and cooking winter meat. The industrious Kazakh women have already begun to marinate horse meat and smoke horse intestines; enthusiastic herdsmen will serve hot dishes to guests from afar. Steaming horse meat, delicious stewed mutton, mellow milk tea, and a few pouches with ghee. After the meal, there are appetizing and nutritious yogurt and melodious dombra.
3. Traffic
There are two roads from Yining to Zhaosu.
1. The Yizhao Highway, known as "the most beautiful highway in Xinjiang", is a section of the "Gongyue Road" of the ancient Silk Road. The picturesque scenery along the way is full of vitality and vitality. It is open to traffic from June to October of the year. Due to the steep road, steep bends and deep cliffs on both sides, only vehicles with less than seven seats can pass. 2.5 hours by car.
2. Pass through Tekes County and arrive at Zhaosu, 3.5 hours by car, open to traffic in four seasons.
4. Accommodation
There are many hotels in Zhaosu County with good facilities and relatively low prices since it is not in the peak tourist season.
1. If you want to see the most beautiful scenery in Zhaosu, you need to go on foot. If you are too tired, you can also choose to ride a horse, which is also a very good experience.
2. On the rural road from Zhaosu County to the scenic spot, there will be a lot of herds of cattle, sheep and horses. When driving by yourself, you must pay attention to slow down and avoid.
3. When you go out to play, you can wear brightly colored clothes such as red and yellow, and the photos you take will look better.
