Route Summary: Bole-Guishiyu-Salimu Lake-Kazanqi-Lavender-Nalati-Bayinbulak-Kumtag Desert-Turpan Flame Mountain-Karez-Tianshan Tianchi 8-day (double flight) in-depth tour

【Must-drive reason】

Xinjiang is 1/6 of China, with a vast territory. She has mountains, lakes, grasslands, Gobi, deserts, rivers...Xinjiang is a kind of complex. How can you see more beautiful Xinjiang in a limited time? Take an in-depth tour of the western front of northern Xinjiang.

【Self-driving itinerary】

Day 1: Everywhere - Bole - Weishiyu

Fly to Bole, and upon arrival, visit【Guishiyu】Under the strange rocky mountain, there are overgrown trees, winding streams, lakes and ponds, green shade and mountain flowers everywhere. The top of Guaishiyu Mountain is another beautiful landscape. When you climb to the top of the mountain, you can look far into the distance and see the continuous grassland, showing the rough frontier scenery. There are also many Turkic tombs, ancient petroglyphs, and ancient Karen ruins in the scenic area, which can be visited by tourists. In 1997, Guishiyu was listed as a provincial scenic spot.

Recommended restaurant: Yurt Girl Xiyu Restaurant

Reference hotel: Central Asia Hotel, Sunshine Hotel, Donggang Pearl Hotel or similar hotels

Can be reached on Gaode map

Day 2: Bole - (about 120KM by car, about 2 hours) Sailimu Lake - Kazanqi Folk Tourist Area - Yining (about KM by car for about an hour)

After breakfast, head to the Pearl of Northern Xinjiang - [Salimu Lake]. Sailimu Lake is the last place favored by the warm and humid Atlantic air, so there is a saying of "the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean". Clear water and blue sky, snow-capped mountains reflected, flowers in full bloom, cattle and sheep grazing leisurely on the grassland, and there is a white swan nature reserve in the west of the lake. If you are lucky, you can even meet swans playing in the water.

In the afternoon, drive to Yining, the old city that embodies the cultural characteristics of the Uyghurs - [Kazanqi Folk Custom Tourist Area] For foreign tourists, Kazanqi is enough for them to "run in a horse-drawn carriage and experience the ancient traditional folk culture in a modern city" "Waiting for wishes. The original traditional Uyghur way of life is still preserved here: antique Uyghur houses; poetic small bridges and flowing water; tall and simple poplars can be seen everywhere; mellow milk tea and exquisite pastries; classical, traditional and lively Uyghur people Wedding; unrestrained, cheerful, warm Maximilaifu...

Stay in Yining late.

[Friendly Reminder] There is a 2-hour time difference between Xinjiang and the inland cities. Xinjiang goes to work at 9:30 and 10:00, lunch at 2, and dinner at 8. The nightlife in Xinjiang is also very rich.

Recommended restaurant: Lucaogou No. 98 Mixed Noodles, Haierbag Restaurant, Yining City

Reference hotel: Haidu Boutique Hotel Ji Hotel Meilun International Hotel

Can be reached on Gaode map

Day 3: Yining - Lavender - Nalati Grassland (about 220KM by car, about 4 hours)

After breakfast, go to the world's three major lavender planting bases - [Lavender Base], the season of lavender blooming (usually late May to late July), in the lavender fields in the Yili River Valley, large tracts of blue-purple flowers are like waves Same as swaying in the wind.

Arrive at Nalati town, have lunch.

Arrive at one of the four famous grasslands in Ili - [Nalati Grassland] (including tickets + river valley grassland shuttle bus) (about 3 hours tour) "Nalati" means "sun". It is a sub-alpine meadow plant area, one of the four major grasslands in the world, and was rated as one of the six most beautiful grasslands in the country by China National Geographic.

Return to Nalati and check in hotel.

Recommended restaurant: Nalati Herdsmen’s Restaurant Yuexiang Hotel

Reference hotel: Nalati Tourist Hotel West Luxemon Hotel Moon River Hotel

Can be reached on Gaode map

Day 4: Nalati - Bayin (about 96KM for about 2 hours) - Hejing (about KM for about 2 hours)

After breakfast, go to Nalati/Xinyuan County along the elite section of Duku Highway: the blue sky and white clouds in the breeze, the galloping Gongnaisi River, the dotted yurts, the green grass and flowers all over the mountains, the lush pastures, the pearls scattered all over the mountains and rivers The flocks of sheep, beautiful pictures, all make people feel refreshed.

Drive to Bayinbulak

Arrive at [Bayinbulak Prairie] (including tickets + shuttle bus) (about 3 hours touring) to visit the only swan-protected [Swan Lake Reserve] in China, where swans, gray cranes and other rare birds live. Then go to [Nine Bends and Eighteen Bends Observation Deck] to watch Swan Lake overlooking the pure and beautiful white swans, and feel the natural beauty of blue sky, white clouds, snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, various waterfowl and wild ducks.

Return to Bayinbulak town for lunch

Depart for Hejing, take you over the Chahan Nur Daban, walk in the hinterland of the Tianshan Mountains, cross the snow-capped mountains, and enjoy the infinite scenery. While enjoying the tranquility, you can relieve your work pressure.

Arrive in Hejing County, have dinner and check in hotel

Recommended restaurant: White Swan Restaurant Donggui Hotel

Reference hotel: Fuxing Hotel Aipai Hotel Donggui Hotel

Can be reached on Gaode map

Day 5: Hejing-Kumtag-Turpan (about an hour by car)

Visit [Kumtag Desert] (including tickets + shuttle bus, tour time is about 2.5 hours), Kumtag means "sand mountain" in Uyghur, and Kumtag Desert means "a place with sand mountains". desert". The formation of the Kumtag Desert is mainly due to the southwest wind from the Qijiaojing tuyere of Tianshan Mountains and the southeast wind from the Dabancheng tuyere. After a long wind journey along the way, it carries a large amount of sand and gravel, and finally collides and deposits in the Kumtag area. The Jueluotage Mountains in the south also contributed to the weakening of wind force and the deposition of wind and sand in these two directions. Because of the harsh environment and dangerous roads, the Kumtag Desert was called "Great Trouble with Ghosts and Demons" in the Tang Dynasty, and it is still shrouded in mystery.

After the tour, drive to Turpan and check into the hotel

Recommended restaurant: Macylap Restaurant Huozhou Hotel

Reference hotel: JI Hotel Starway Hotel Atour Hotel

Can be reached on Gaode map

Day 6: Turpan-Urumqi (one-way driving about 120KM about 1.5 hours)

Go to [Uyghur People's Home Visit] (browsing for about 60 minutes) to learn the charming dance of the Western Regions, taste special fruits, and feel the comfortable life of the Uyghur people under the grape trellis.

Self-drive to visit [Flame Mountain] (including tickets) (about 40 minutes of play time), visit the main filming location of the 83 version of "Journey to the West", and the filming location of "Where is Dad?", Flame Mountain is the hottest place in China, summer The highest temperature is as high as 47.8 degrees Celsius, and the highest surface temperature is as high as 89 degrees Celsius. When visiting the most authentic Flame Mountain, you should never use the small attractions around the Flame Mountain to make up for it.

After arriving, visit [Karez], one of the three major ancient projects (including tickets, the tour time is about 40 minutes). It is a project that uses the slope of the ground to introduce snow water from the Tianshan Mountains for free irrigation; you can experience the miracle of hard work and wisdom.

Then proceed to Urumqi and check in hotel.

Kind tips:

1. Turpan has strong ultraviolet rays, please bring your own sunscreen, sunshade and other sun protection equipment;

2. The temperature is high, please replenish water in time to avoid heat stroke;

3. It is forbidden to climb historic sites when visiting cultural relics attractions;

4. Unhealthy behaviors such as playing in water and washing hands are prohibited in Karez; please pay attention to the taboos of local ethnic groups;

Recommended restaurant: Xiaohe Princess Grill in Huoyanshan Food City

Reference hotel: Ji Hotel Coal Hotel

Can be reached on Gaode map

Day 7: Urumqi - Tianchi - Kuitun (one-way driving about KM about an hour)

After breakfast, go to "Yaochi on Earth" - [Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area] (including the shuttle bus, the tour time is about 1.5 hours). There are two reasons for the formation of Tianchi Lake: ancient ice erosion-terminal moraine barrier lake and landslide, landslide barrier lake. Legend has it that this is the holy land of love where the Queen Mother of the West and King Mu of Zhou met in Yaochi, chatted and talked with each other.

Drive to Kuitun in good time and check in at the hotel.

Kind tips:

Tianchi Lake is 1980 meters above sea level, and the ultraviolet rays are strong. Tourists and friends are advised to take sun protection measures; the temperature is lower than that in the urban area, so bring a coat and thick clothes.

Recommended restaurant: Tianchi Farm Restaurant Tianchi Flavor Restaurant

Reference hotel: Kuitun Hotel Tianyue Holiday Hotel

Can be reached on Gaode map

Day 8 Bole - various places

After breakfast, drive to Kuitun [Duzishan Grand Canyon] - After hundreds of millions of years of roaring river water, rain erosion, wind and snow erosion, a thrilling natural history picture scroll appeared on the cliffs on both sides of the bank, and a place has been created. The amazing spectacle of water erosion, this is the Dushanzi Grand Canyon.

Return to your warm home by plane according to the flight time, and end the happy trip!

Hotel tips: Book hotels in various places in advance on Ctrip

【Tips for self-driving】

1. Xinjiang belongs to the northwest region, and its economy is different from that of the inland area, so the food, accommodation and transportation are different from those in the inland area. beg to be excused.

2. The difference between Xinjiang and the mainland is two hours, but the whole Xinjiang uses Beijing time to work and rest; but the rest time in Xinjiang is around 12:00 in the evening, and the working time in the morning is around 10:00

3. The temperature difference between morning and evening is large, and the maximum temperature difference can be about 20 degrees. When you sleep at night, you should turn on the air conditioner to a moderate level. Don’t be too cold, or sleep without a quilt, which will cause physical discomfort.
4. Due to the vast territory of Xinjiang, it takes a long time to travel by car. In many cases, tourists must get off the car and walk or experience the fun of riding horses and camels in person. Therefore, a pair of suitable shoes is particularly important.
5. Although the temperature in Xinjiang is slightly lower than that in the mainland, because of the high altitude in many areas in Xinjiang, the ultraviolet radiation is strong. Therefore, tourists should prepare adequate and effective sunscreens, as well as heat-clearing, thirst-quenching, and moisturizing medicines or granules, such as Xia Sangju granules, so as not to be able to withstand the too dry and hot climate for a while. If you have motion sickness, please bring your own motion sickness medicine.

6. Traveling in Xinjiang, due to the long itinerary and the large climate difference, it is difficult for tourists to adapt for a while, and symptoms of acclimatization may occur. Tourists should bring relevant medicines and some standing medicines, such as band-aids, cold medicines or medicines for gastrointestinal discomfort Wait.
7. Xinjiang is the hometown of fruits. It is a great pleasure to eat fruits in Xinjiang, but do not drink hot tea after eating fruits, so as not to cause diarrhea.

8. Xinjiang is an area inhabited by a variety of ethnic minorities, with strong religious overtones. People who believe in Islam do not eat pork. This is the biggest taboo in their lives and must not be offended.

9. In most areas of Xinjiang, the quotation for weighing commodities is in kilograms, so when purchasing weighing commodities, please confirm whether the quotation is the kilogram price or the city catty. When purchasing tourist souvenirs in the bazaar (bazaar), please Haggle after confirming your purchase. Unserious haggling can lead to dissatisfaction among sellers. If the transaction fails, please also pay attention to civility.