Golden Wheatfield Business Hotel takes you into Xinghuagou, Taxkorgan County

Golden Wheatfield Business Hotel takes you into Xinghuagou, Taxkorgan County

On March 18, the reporter learned from Urumqi travel agencies, car clubs, adventure clubs, etc. that this line is currently accepting passengers, and there are tours from mid-to-late March to early April. Kashgar, there are round-trip and loop routes, starting and ending at Kashgar, and the time ranges from 5 to 12 days. If departing from Urumqi, you need to allow at least 2 to 4 more days.

Slightly small crowd, mainly photography enthusiasts

Thunderbird, head of Thunderbird Adventure Club Co., Ltd., said: "It takes about 7 hours to travel more than 300 kilometers from Kashgar to Taxkorgan County, and 180 kilometers from Ta County to Datong Township. The asphalt road has been repaired since October last year, and it is easier than before. , but it also takes about 4 hours. So it takes 3 days to go back and forth from Kashgar, and it takes at least 4 days to travel and shoot in Xinghuagou. Generally, this route is a deep and slow tour, so at least 6 The day is more suitable. If you are a tourist from Urumqi, you need to add the time to and from Kashgar."

Professional photographer Zhao Dengwen has been photographing Xinghuagou in Ta County for 10 consecutive years. He said: "Walking along Xinghuagou to take pictures, you have to stay in the ditch for at least 5 days each time. One year I was in Xinghuagou. After staying for 17 days, it is generally more appropriate to set aside 3 to 5 days for shooting. In addition to taking pictures of Xinghua, you can also take pictures of the lives of local residents. In addition to the natural beauty of Xinghuagou, if you have time, you can live with local residents for a few days It’s also a beautiful thing to eat some pancakes baked with cow dung, watch their embroidery, and live with them for a few days without worrying.”

Because it takes a long time and the distance is long, this route is still relatively small, and the tourists who go there are mainly photographers.

The off-road driver's car club has been sending out groups for three consecutive years. Zhang Jun, the general manager of the club, said: "At present, more than 20 people have signed up, the first group has been fully recruited, and the second group is recruiting. Mainly local tourists.”

Thunderbird said: "Since 2013, the adventure clubs in Urumqi began to go to Taxian to see the apricot blossoms. In 2015, there were a little more. Up to now, there are about 10 adventure clubs and outdoor clubs offering this route. At the beginning, there were few tourists, and several companies would join together to set off. Now there are more tourists than before.”

If you drive by yourself, it is recommended to check the car

Thunderbird said: "It is almost 2,400 kilometers from Wushi to Xinghuagou in Taxian County. The distance is relatively long, so we chose to gather in Kashgar. Our route is a 6-day loop, from Tasha Ancient Road to Xinghuagou, and then Return to Kashgar."

Zhang Jun's route is 12 days long, and Kashgar is also the meeting point. In addition to admiring the apricot blossoms on the plateau, he will also go to Shache and Hotan to experience the local folk customs.

Zhang Jun suggested that self-driving enthusiasts can drive to Kashgar by consigning the car to Kashgar. "It's not too tiring, and it can save time. If you drive from Urumqi to Kashgar, it will take at least 2 days. The road from Taxkorgan County to Datong Township used to be It must be a four-wheel drive off-road vehicle, and now it is an asphalt road, and cars can also go there, but if you want to shoot Xinghua and want to go deeper into the valley and take more scenery, it is recommended to use an off-road vehicle."

Zhao Dengwen learned from local friends that according to this year's weather conditions, it is estimated that the apricot blossoms will be in full bloom around March 25. "Last year it started to open on March 22. It will be relatively late for three consecutive years. , it will not open until around April 5.”

Raiders:

1. Clothes: The temperature in the Pamirs is low, and it is colder along the way to Xinghuagou. You need to prepare more warm clothes than those in the city. It is best to bring down jackets.

2. Food: There are restaurants and shops, and you can prepare some convenient food by yourself to save meal time for shooting.

3. Accommodation: There are currently no hotels and hostels. You can negotiate with local residents for lodging, or you can bring your own camping equipment to camp.

4. Travel: It is about 1,740 kilometers from Ushi to Kashi, about 400 kilometers from Kashi to Ta County, and about 80 kilometers from the county town to Datong Township. There is a branch road, heading northeast to Yecheng, and then going southeast It is about 100 kilometers to Xinghuagou, Datong Township. 【over】