【Must-drive reason】
Sailimu Lake is the mountain lake with the highest altitude and the largest area in Xinjiang, and it is also the place where the warm and humid Atlantic air flow lasts, so it has the reputation of "the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean". When I first saw Sailimu Lake, I saw that the lake was blue, like a sapphire inlaid in the mountains.
Guaishiyu Scenic Area is a national 4A-level scenic spot and the first 4A-level scenic spot in the Corps. The scenic spot is located in the territory of the 84th Regiment of Shuanghe City, the Fifth Division, bordering the Sino-Kazakh border in the north, with an altitude of 780-1350 meters. The scenic area extends 18 kilometers from east to west, and is about 13 kilometers wide from north to south (the maximum width is 22 kilometers), with a total area of 230 square kilometers. It is the largest group of pictographic rocks in the world.
【Self-driving itinerary】
Route Summary: Yining City - Sailimu Lake - Hot Spring Five Halls and One Center - Bole - Weishiyu - Yining City
Sailimu Lake
Day 1: Yining City - Sailimu Lake - Hot Spring Five Halls One Center 200KM 3.5H drive
In the morning, drive to the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean [Salimu Lake]. Sailimu Lake is the highest and largest alpine lake in Xinjiang. The lake, known as Jinghai in ancient times, is also known as Santai Haizi. The lake is deep and blue, with verdant spruces and shady pastures. The magical and beautiful natural scenery is deeply imprinted in my heart. Watch and shoot Sailimu Lake from different angles , looking for the footprints of white swans in the White Swan Nature Reserve. After that, drive to Wenquan County [Five Pavilions and One Center] to learn about the history and humanities of Wenquan County, and visit the living fossil "Northern salamander" in Xinjiang at close range, and stay in Wenquan County at night.
Reference restaurant: Wenquan County Nuanyangyang Restaurant Saihu Yunshang Restaurant
Reference hotel: Grassland Hotel Wenquan County Hotel
Can be reached on Gaode map
Guaishiyu
Day 2: Wenquan County - Weishiyu - Yining City 200KM 3.5H drive
After breakfast, go to the national AAAA-level tourist attraction - Weishiyu. Upon arrival, visit the [Guishiyu Scenic Area], which is known as the world's largest natural art sculpture museum. The scenic spot is cut by more than ten mountain springs and streams running from north to south and east to west, and one east-west stream is the main tourist route. The entire scenic spot is exposed to rocks and jagged rocks, and the outstanding creativity of nature has created a magical world with unique charm. After lunch, drive back to Yining City and end the pleasant trip.
Recommended restaurant: Yurt Girl Xiyu Restaurant
Can be reached on Gaode map
【Tips for self-driving】
1. Sailimu Lake
1. The main ring road in Sailimu Lake Scenic Area
① Sailimu Lake is almost a parallelogram, with three entrances and exits, the east gate (the main entrance), the south gate and the north gate.
② Sailimu Lake is divided into three sections, which are the southwest line (yellow) from the South Gate to the Xihai Grassland, the northwest line (red) from the Xihai Grassland to the North Gate, and the northeast line (green) from the North Gate to the East Gate. ), there is an expressway between the northeast and the south gate, and the shuttle bus fare covers only these three sections. Therefore, the tour of Sailimu Lake is divided into the following three sections around the lake.
2. There are many stops in Sailimu Lake, and there are two routes for the shuttle bus:
① Ticket 70, section car 45 (enter the east gate, pass through the north gate and end at the south gate)
②The essence of Sailimu Lake is on the southwest line (the Xihai Grassland feels particularly beautiful), but it is rare to go there once. If you have enough time, it is recommended to travel across the line (the ticket price is the same, and the price of the shuttle bus is not much different).
2. Weishiyu Scenic Area
1. Ticket prices for the Weishiyu Scenic Spot (from May 1 to December 31, 2021)
①Ticket price: 48 yuan/person (except for half-price tickets and free-ticket tourists)
②Parking fee: 10 yuan/car
2. Instructions for entering the park
①In order to effectively prevent and control the normalized epidemic situation, the daily tourist reception capacity of the scenic spot shall not exceed 75% of the maximum carrying capacity, "limited, reserved, staggered peak", real-name registration, and implement epidemic prevention and control measures.
