The early autumn of Keketuohai is dreamy and colorful. Walking in the depths of the birch forest, the Irtysh River shone with a sapphire-like deep luster. A few wild ducks swam past me quickly. The geological wonder of Shenzhong Mountain is the iconic landscape of Keketuohai. Here you can not only enjoy the dreamlike autumn scenery of Xinjiang, but also the authentic Kazakh cuisine.

1 cocoa suhai

Our car was on the way to Keketuohai. When we passed by Keketuohai, we were attracted by the beautiful scenery here and stopped to take pictures. Kekesuhai is also called Wild Duck Lake by the locals. It is a lake depression in the fault basin of the Fuyun earthquake fault zone. Keke Suhai is a paradise for wild ducks and other waterfowl. The reeds growing in the lake change their positions every year.

In September, Kekesuhai not only has large areas of Gesang flowers blooming, but also many wild water birds inhabit here. The golden reeds are reflected on the clear water surface, and the flying birds pass by the water surface, leaving beautiful shadows. It is as beautiful as a fairy tale, standing by the water and quietly gazing at everything in front of me, caressed by the breeze, I don't know what day or night it will be.

2 The sea of ​​flowers in Keketuohai

Keketuohai, which means "green forest" in Kazakh, is located in Fuyun County at 46 degrees north latitude, 48 kilometers northeast of the Altai Mountains. The Irtysh River just flows through the town. The natural ecology of the mountains and rivers makes the scenery here beautiful. The scenic area is: west to the north-south ridge on the west side of Haizikou, east to Tayate, and north to Tesk Tas Ridge, south to Akbastao.

When traveling in Xinjiang, Keketuohai is a must-see place. This is the second coldest pole in China. Autumn is the most beautiful season for flowers in Keketuohai. The sea of ​​Gesang flowers is gently swaying in the breeze, and it is as beautiful as the sky. Adults and children who like to take pictures will inevitably linger here.

3 birch forest

Speaking of the birch forest, I always feel that it has something to do with romance. Walking in the depths of the birch forest, the Irtysh River shone with a sapphire-like deep luster, and a few wild ducks swam past me quickly, waiting for me to chase them. When I saw the figure, I only saw a few small black spots on the river surface. The birch forest was full of whirling shadows, blurred light and shadow, and it was very quiet. The birch forest in Keketuohai is known as the "Romantic Lover's Island" and stretches into the distance The wooden plank road, I don't know what kind of meeting I will meet?

The season I came to is actually not the most beautiful time for the birch forest. When the leaves are all yellow in late autumn, the birch forest will become a fairy tale world, and the trees on the ground will be golden.

The Irtysh River is the only outflow river in China that flows into the Arctic Ocean from east to west. It goes west to Kazakhstan and then into Russia. After joining the Ob River on the Siberian Great Plains, it flows to the Arctic Ocean. This section is clear and clear, and the flow is not very turbulent. The Irtysh River passes through the birch forest, singing and rushing to the distance. Standing on the riverside and looking into the distance, I don’t know if there are people standing quietly like me in the distance of the river. ?

4 couple trees

Keketuohai, the second largest cold pole in China, has many natural wonders. The husband and wife tree is one of the iconic check-in points here. From a distance, you can see spruce and birch trees accompanied by wind and rain. When I came, I was still a little It was early, so I didn’t see their most beautiful appearance. These two trees have been around for more than 60 years. The growth is very slow.

5 God Bell Mountain

Crossing the Amir Sara Bridge, you can see Shenzhong Mountain on the opposite side. The bridge is covered with red ribbons of blessings, and below is the slowly flowing Irtysh River. This bridge is also called the Bridge of Love-, For a long time, no matter how far the local herdsmen go, they have to drive their cattle and sheep across the bridge, hoping to bring good luck and love.

Walking through the Amir Sara Bridge and going up the steps, after walking about 1,500 steps, we came to the nearest viewing platform of Shenzhong Mountain. In front of me, I saw a miraculous and exquisite granite peak, which looks like an upside-down stone bell, rising from the ground on the south bank of the Ehe River. Looking at the introduction next to it, I know that Shenzhong Mountain is 365 meters high. It fits our 365 days a year, and the bell represents peace, so many tourists come to Shenzhong Mountain to take pictures and pray for themselves and their families.

About Shenzhong Mountain, there has been a beautiful local legend. It is said that the descendants of Genghis Khan fought a duel on the top of the mountain for a beautiful girl named Amir Shana. Unfortunately, he died, and later generations named the mountain Amir Shana (Shana means smart) as a commemoration. A few years ago, a herdsman climbed to the top of the mountain from the back of the mountain and found a huge dilapidated iron pot and a broken iron sword, which are still on the mountain.

6 Karajol Waterfall

Walking 7 kilometers along the Irtysh Grand Canyon, you will come to the Kalazhuole Waterfall. The entire itinerary is the favorite route for hiking enthusiasts. There will be scenic shuttle buses in the off-season, but there will be no more in the peak season. So it takes a lot of hard work to see the beautiful scenery, but after trekking, you will cherish the beautiful scenery in front of you even more.

About 100 meters upstream of the hot spring, there is a waterfall cascading down from a boulder, forming a three-dimensional picture with the rushing Irtysh River. The bottom of the waterfall is 1459 meters above sea level, and it is a perennial waterfall. This is the gift of nature, and it is also the place where Keketuohai impresses me.

7 Kazakh Cuisine

When you come to Keketuohai, you can taste authentic Kazakh cuisine. Altay is a place where Kazakhs live together. It is a very comfortable and pleasant thing to come to Keketuohai to eat authentic Kazakh cuisine. This time I When I came to Keketuohai, I ate Kazakh cuisine twice. The first one was in a Kazakh-style homestay, which is an improved version of Kazakh cuisine.

Naan bread pilaf is a Kazakh delicacy created by the owner of the homestay. First, the hand pilaf is half-cooked, then put into the naan, put it into the naan pit and bake until golden, a steaming naan pilaf is ready. It’s time to serve the table. Dining in the B&B, the entire room is decorated with colorful and lively Sahak ornaments, clean and bright, and the environment is comfortable.

Wanting to experience the authentic Kazakh style, we still walked into the traditional Kazakh yurt, sat on the floor on the brightly colored carpet, and felt more comfortable. Fragments of sunlight came in through the roof of the yurt, and more than a dozen quilts were neatly arranged. Placed on one side of the yurt, the exotic decoration makes me feel novel and mysterious.

Slowly a table of Kazakh delicacies will whet your appetite. Milk lump, Janet, Talmi, ghee, Bahari, dry pot lamb, pilaf, Baoersak, every name It all sounds mysterious.

Ghee is what the Kazakhs only have when they entertain the most distinguished guests. The meat porridge is made of milk lumps, lean meat, and oats. When eating, you need to add homemade yogurt. The meat includes horse meat, horse intestines, beef and mutton Combined, the authentic Kazakh cuisine that has no meat or joy is very satisfying to eat.

6 large sunflowers

September is the season for sunflowers to mature in Xinjiang. The large expanses of sunflowers are very spectacular. If you like to take pictures of sunrise and sunset, you may wish to take a walk near Keketuohai. The mountains are continuous and the flowers are blooming like a sea. Such scenes can only be seen in Xinjiang. can be seen.

9 Pit No. 3

Finally, we came to the No. 3 pit of Keketuohai. Keketuohai, a cornucopia known for its rich mineral resources, is not a peaceful place. In the late geological period, it was active in a unique way, leaving human Another type of geological heritage has been placed. The rare metal mines in Keketuohai Town’s jurisdiction have been well-known at home and abroad since the early days of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. They are known as the “No. 3 Vein” of the world’s fourth largest open-pit mine. It contains 84 kinds of minerals such as tantalum, niobium, potassium, and silicon. It is called "Natural Mineral Exhibition Hall". In the 1960s, the ore mined from the No. 3 vein accounted for one-third of my country's foreign debt to the Soviet Union. After decades of excavation, the "No. 3 Lode" has formed a huge pit, like a straw hat, with a maximum depth of more than 200 meters. The "No. 3 Lode" has been declared as a "National Geological Park" "title.

After seeing the No. 3 mine pit, we came to the Ayigoz mine. Before entering the cave, we felt the cold wind. Before entering the cave, we rented an army coat and put on a safety helmet. The Ayiguozi Mine was developed in 1949 and closed in 1965; it was resumed in 1971 and closed again in 1974; it was not redeveloped as a red tourist and educational attraction until 2015. The rare metals needed for China's first nuclear submarine were mined in the Aygozi Mine.

In the narrow and dark mine, I still feel cold. It is said that the annual temperature here is only 0 degrees. The mine has been heightened and reinforced in order to allow tourists to experience and feel the internal structure of the mine and the life of the miners. Therefore, the scene we see is much more open. The Ayiguozi Mine is more than 800 meters long and is divided into 6 floors. Still very tough.

Glittering crystals can be seen at any time in the Aygozi Mine. The raw ore stones exposed on the walls include mica, feldspar, and soon-to-be-formed aquamarine, etc., as well as metal ores such as lithium and beryllium, and various mineral elements. Presented in front of us in the most original form, it is really an eye-opener. On both sides of the mine along the road, various areas such as mining areas, dangerous areas, and exhibition areas have been set up, so that we can more intuitively understand the methods and characteristics of mine operations in the past, which is very old-fashioned.