In April last year, I joined a photography group to go to Xinxuan. The wild apricot forest, snow-capped mountains, sea of flowers, Gobi, desert, and ice lake all made me linger. I wanted to experience its autumn again in September, but I couldn't make the trip due to many factors. In June of this year, the most beautiful autumn color line - Kanas was set early. This time, I brought my parents to enjoy the autumn together.
Depart from Hangzhou at 10:20 am on September 27, arrive in Urumqi at 5 pm after transiting in Shijiazhuang, take a taxi for 40 yuan to the designated hotel. Put down the salute and go out to find something delicious. The little brother on the way was very enthusiastic and took us to Hetian Street, a food street that locals like to go to. The street is undergoing facade renovation, which is a bit messy, and some shops are closed. Our family of three randomly entered a restaurant and ordered grilled lamb chops (15 yuan/skewer), toasted bread (5 yuan/piece), and red willow barbecue. Only the three of us in the store are Han Chinese, and the other staff have high nose bridges and big eyes, which made us a little nervous. Fortunately, the clerks and diners are very friendly, so that we will not be unable to sit down.
When I went out and smelled the aroma, it turned out to be naan, and it was delicious and crispy when I made it now.
There is also fresh milk for sale on the road, 6 yuan a kilogram, buy a kilogram, boil it in a thermos the next morning, and eat it with naan on the road to keep the fragrance in your mouth.
We set off at 7:30 in the morning on the 28th. It was still dark when we went out. The temperature was more than ten degrees lower than yesterday, and it felt quite cold. Today's schedule is rather tiring. Today we have to drive for about 8 hours to Keketuohai Town. Arriving in Fuyun County, Altay Prefecture at around 5:00 p.m., I ran into a herdsman rushing to the pasture. Every autumn, the herdsman would drive the cattle and sheep to another pasture to let the original pasture rest. Herdsmen rode horses or motorcycles, brandishing long whips, and yelled to drive the cattle and sheep to another hill. Cows and sheep are so fast that I can only photograph their little butts.
After feeling the rush, we came to Kekesuli. Kekesuli is located in Fuyun County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang. It is one of the main scenic spots of Keketuohai National Geopark. It is 23 kilometers away from Fuyun County. Kekesuli Lake, also known as Wild Duck Lake, has a surface area of 2677 mu and an average water depth of 2 There are more than 20 large and small floating islands formed by reeds with interlaced roots in the lake, and the aquatic plants are rich. "Kokesuli", which is different from Keketuohai, is a pearl scattered on the earth by the Irtysh River, a piece of wetland. Looking from a distance, the waterside is covered with green grass, wild flowers are in full bloom, and cattle and sheep are flocking. In the afternoon sun, the Kazakh herdsmen’s yurts are filled with smoke, just like a picture of pastoral songs in the frontier fortress. The blue sky, white clouds, and reeds are reflected, and the lake is as beautiful as jade and as bright as a mirror. Occasionally, swans and wild ducks lightly lifted the surface of the lake, sweeping up a slight wave, and then dispersed in circles, and the lake returned to calm. Like a girl who just woke up from a big dream, shyly recalling the longing lingering in the dream, trying to calm down the heart lake full of love flames.
According to legend, there is indeed such a beautiful girl in Keke Suli, her name is Susan. Susan lives in the distant sky. One mid-spring dusk, she was wearing a white tunic, leaning against the gauze curtain, drowsy. In the twilight, the handsome young man Brethel, wearing a black robe, came galloping, jumped down, knelt down in front of the tent, and poured out his love to Susan: beautiful Susan, your appearance can make thousands of mountains fall, All water flows backwards. But you are hidden in the boudoir, you can't get love, you can't enjoy the joy of youth, is it worth living your life? Susan looked at the handsome Brethel, and said dreamily: Is there any other way for me to live? Bretel said: You can go to the world with me, where there are beautiful scenery that surpasses the heavenly palace, and there are enthusiastic people, you can sing and dance... Susan's heart that had just returned to calm was once again turbulent. She got up and opened her eyes, only to see Buleter get on the horse and ride away on the clouds. She shouted Buleter's name and chased after him lightly. Unexpectedly, the heavenly father stood beside the gate of heaven, and said with an angry face: Suleter was originally a black swan in the mortal world. If you go with him, according to the law of heaven, you will be transformed into a bird. Susan said stubbornly: Even so, my daughter is willing to go to the mortal world with Bretel. Seeing that his beloved daughter had made up her mind, the heavenly father obeyed her choice and opened the gate of heaven.
The moment the beautiful Susan stepped out of the gate of heaven, she turned into a swan with white wings. Looking down at the land, she saw a black swan spreading its wings in a pool of green water. She drifted over, hesitated to speak. The black swan said: Beautiful Susan, I just rushed into the Heavenly Palace because I admired you for a long time, but I never thought that you would give up your life and come with me. Susan said: I can die without regret if I can be with you. Since then, Susan and Bretel have lived and multiplied in the beautiful Kekesuli in love with each other. Since then, Kekesuli has become the hometown of thousands of swans and the habitat of birds. Since then, Kekesuli has gained the reputation of "Swan Lake" and has become a fascinating place for travelers.
It was already sunset when we came out of Kekesuli, and we were intoxicated by the beautiful scenery on the road.
We lived in Keketuohai Town that night. Five of us got together for dinner to eat big plate chicken and some other side dishes. The per capita consumption was 132 yuan.
Departing at 8:30 am on the 29th, we entered the Keketuo Sea Area. Keketuohai means "green forest" in Kazakh. In Mongolian, it means "blue river bend". Keketuohai Scenic Area is located in Fuyun County in the northeast of Xinjiang, covering an area of 788 square kilometers. It is composed of the Karashanger earthquake fault zone known as the World Earthquake Museum, the Kekesuli known as the Jiangnan in the North, and the second cold pole in China. Yiremu Lake and the famous Irtysh Grand Canyon are composed of four major scenic spots. Due to the special geological structure, wind and rain erosion and water cutting, Keketuohai has formed many deep valleys, becoming a natural landscape area integrating mountain scenery, water scenery, grassland, strange rocks, hot springs and other wonders. This is not only the "cold pole" in Xinjiang, but also a rare "hometown of gemstones" in the country, and a rare "natural mineral exhibition hall" in the world.
The Keketuo Sea Scenic Area is very large. I think I can stay here for one night and really feel its beauty from sunrise to sunset. Due to our itinerary, we went out in the afternoon and found a restaurant to eat hand-caught mutton. It costs 188 yuan a piece. The meat is delicious and worth eating.
The most beautiful thing about traveling is the scenery and mood on the road. Although it is not in a scenic spot, the scenery on the road is not inferior at all.
Depart on the morning of the 30th and arrive at Baihaba at 2:00 pm. Baihaba must be entered by a scenic car. Our bus cannot enter, so we cannot bring a suitcase, and we can only pack the three-day necessities on our back. It took more than an hour to get to Baihaba Village by taking the scenic spot car. Everyone lived in a small wooden house. After a simple lunch and washing, everyone went to the village to play.
The log cabin in the picture is the house we live in, is it very beautiful?
Baihaba is a village where primitive natural ecology and ancient traditional culture blend together. Everything still retains its original features for hundreds of years. It is dominated by Tuva people. It is located on the valley flats of the Altai Mountains, far away from the mountains of Kazakhstan. Facing each other, the dense golden pine forest on the Altai Mountains extends all the way to Baihaba Village. The wooden houses of the villagers and the fences for raising livestock are scattered in the pine forest and birch forest, peaceful and peaceful.
The village is located in a valley, built on a long and narrow platform between two small streams, and stands by mountains and rivers. All the buildings in the village are made of logs, marked by small wooden houses with a very simple appearance, which have the characteristics of European villages. The houses are all pointed wooden corrugated houses. The walls and ceiling are built and spliced with whole logs, and the top is supported by wooden boards to form a "herringbone"-shaped spire, which can prevent rain and snow to ensure the safety of the house. Between the ceiling and the roof is a pavilion with ventilation at both ends, which is a good place to store feed and dried meat. Every household in the house seems to be an exhibition hall of handicrafts, with tapestry on the kang, embroidered curtains and tapestries on the walls, and a refined stove in the center of the floor. In the evening of the setting sun and the early morning of the mist, the smoke from the kitchen is curling up, and the slopes are full of cattle and sheep. The whole village paints a landscape painting of the harmonious coexistence of man and nature. The northwest of the mountain village faces the border river between China and Kazakhstan, and the south is surrounded by high mountains and dense forests. When autumn comes, the mountain villages are colorful red, yellow, green, and brown, and the forests are fully dyed, just like a palette. With the snow-capped peaks of the Altay Mountains, it is a perfect oil painting all year round.
Sitting on the mountainside, watching the sunset slowly turn the whole village yellow, and dust and mist flying up from nowhere in the distance, making the whole village feel like a paradise.
The last photo of my work, does it feel like it blends in with the scene?
Hold your child's hand and grow old with him, you are talking about parents like this. We have been together for more than 40 years, and seeing the scenery hand in hand makes me really envious.
When the sun set, we also went back home. When we returned to the village, we each ordered a bowl of tomato and egg noodles, 28 yuan per serving, and a few skewers. It was already dark when we returned to the cabin after eating. When you look up, you will find that the entire Milky Way starry sky is in front of your eyes, so low that you can reach the stars just by jumping up hard.
At 6:30 on October 1st, we came to the entrance of the village to take pictures of the sunrise on a small hillside. The hillside was already crowded so early, so we finally found a place to stay, set up three frames, set up our cameras, and waited for the sunrise. At this time, the temperature was only about 4 degrees, the mountain wind was blowing my head, my hands and feet were cold, and it was not easy to see the beautiful scenery. Fortunately, hard work pays off, when the first ray of sunshine shines into the village in the morning, the whole village is golden and shiny.
On the way back to the village after filming the sunrise, local officers and soldiers, villagers, and tourists all gathered together to sing the national anthem. Baihaba Village is known as the first village in the Northwest and the first post in the Northwest. It is located in Tiereketi Township, Habahe County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang. kilometer. There are officers and soldiers stationed here all the year round. Their loud singing voices, full of emotions, and warm emotions deeply affected everyone present. Everyone sang the national anthem with passion over and over again, which brought tears to my eyes. When the five-star red flag rose slowly, I burst into tears. After the national flag was hoisted, everyone rushed to sign in support of peace and reactionary terrorist forces, and I also rushed forward to sign my name. I love you, my motherland, and I sincerely wish you greater strength and prosperity, and wish us peace every day. Thank you for this day, the most heart-shattering national day I've ever had in my life.
Back to the cabin, pack up and salute, we drove to Kanas, we still live in the cabin. After eating a group meal, the taste was not bad. After eating, I went back to the house to rest and set off at 2 o'clock. We went to the fish watching platform first. Guanyutai is located in Kanas Scenic Area. It was built on the top of Harakite (meaning "camel peak)" in Mongolian at an altitude of 2030 meters. The vertical drop from the lake is more than 600 meters. Because of its good location, it is named Guanyu Pavilion. Guanyu Pavilion is the best among Kanas scenic spots, and it is the only best platform where you can stop and enjoy the beauty of Kanas. There are 1068 steps up the mountain, and the slope is not steep and the strength is not strong.
The structure of the fish viewing platform is two platforms and one pavilion. The bottom platform is slightly smaller, and the middle platform is larger than the bottom platform and the top pavilion. It can accommodate more than a hundred people to watch the scenery at the same time. The top is semi-spherical, with four symmetrical shapes similar to wings , which means the tail of the lake monster and the wings of the eagle. Mr. Yu Qiuyu, a famous writer and cultural scholar, was overjoyed when he heard the news that Kanas Guanyutai had been rebuilt. The coincidence of architectural masters and cultural masters has enhanced the cultural taste of a scenic spot known for its natural landscape.
Standing on the fish viewing platform, you can look at Kanas Lake. The plateau lake is blue, and together with the surrounding Huangshan and snow-capped mountains, it draws beautiful scenes.
When I came down to the lake, the sun was already westward, so I only took a photo and took the scenic car back to the wooden house.
Unexpectedly, the afterglow of the setting sun in the village showed a pink-blue sky, which is really too girly, pleasantly surprised.
On the morning of the 2nd, we took the scenic bus to the first stop, Shenxian Bay. Located in Kanas Scenic Area, Shenxian Bay is a shoal formed by Kanas Lake in a low mountain stream. The backlight on the surface of the lake seems to be shimmering with fine fragments of light under the sunlight, as if countless pearls were scattered randomly. Therefore, it is also called "Pearl Beach". In addition, there are often clouds and mist, and the mountain scenery, lake water, and trees reflect each other, which is like a fairyland, hence the name of Shenxian Bay.
Today, it was very foggy, and within a short time the whole Shenxian Bay was covered by thick fog, and nothing could be seen in the vast expanse of whiteness. We had no choice but to take a car to the next stop, Moon Bay. Moon Bay is the most famous scenic spot in Kanas. Kanas Lake draws a beautiful arc here, just like a crooked moon falling into this verdant canyon, which intoxicates countless tourists. The Moon Bay will change with the water of Hanas Lake. A jewel of the Naas River. The beautiful and quiet Moon Bay is the symbolic scenic spot of Kanas.
Go down the steps on the edge of Moon Bay, and you can come to the lake. Walk 2 kilometers along the lake to reach Wolong Bay. I feel that only by taking this path along the lake can I truly appreciate the essence of Kanas.
Wolong Bay is composed of a series of meandering river bays formed by the long-term lateral erosion of the Kanas River. The river is here, the flow speed slows down, and the water surface is soft and floating. There are two peninsula-shaped platforms on both sides of the Ω-shaped river bend, and a crescent-shaped platform on the meander. There are two small beaches in the river bend, like two huge footprints. Legend has it that the gods could not resist the temptation of the beautiful scenery, and they left it when they went down to enjoy the scenery. Downstream is Wolong Bay Platform, 800 meters long, 450 meters wide, with an area of 36,000 square meters. Climb to the side moraine platform at an altitude of 1,500 meters next to the east road, and look down at the panorama of the omega-shaped meander, just like a dragon lying on a pan and playing in the water, hence the name Wolong Bay.
At 3 o'clock in the afternoon, we left Kanas reluctantly, and took the scenic bus to Hemu. When we came to Hemu Village, the first thing that came into our sight was the small wooden houses and the herds in groups, which constituted a unique natural and cultural landscape with snow peaks, forests, grasslands, blue sky and white clouds. On the hillside around Hemu Village, you can overlook the panorama of Hemu Village and Hemu River. You can see the sunrise, snow peaks and trickling streams from a distance, the Pampas grassland, and the Tuva people's homes. , Hemu River is an excellent location for filming. It's a pity that we came late, the leaves of the hemu trees were basically gone, and the autumn scenery soaked in layers of forests passed us by. On the morning of the 3rd, the sunrise was covered by thick clouds. When the sun finally emerged from the mountain at 9 o'clock, the whole village was bathed in sunshine.
We stayed in Hemu Village for one day and one night. After noon and lunch, everyone gathered together and took the scenic spot car out of the Kanas scenic spot. We drove back to Burqin and encountered rime on the road. Everyone stopped to appreciate it. In the words of our friends, we were so lucky. We didn’t see rime in the northeast, but Xinjiang made up for it.
Arrive at Colorful Beach in the afternoon. The colorful beach is a national 4A-level scenic spot, with two sides of a river, different in the north and the south. The colorful beach, also known as the colorful river bank, is located in the Irtysh River Basin. It is formed due to the long-term impact of wind erosion, water erosion and leaching. It belongs to the typical Yadan landform. The meaning of "precipitous mound". Its south is the only one in our country that flows westward into Kazakhstan-Russia-Arctic Ocean.
The colorful beach was very windy, and when the last sun set, we returned to the car, our hair was already blown into strands, and my camera also broke down.
We arrived in Burqin at 9:00 p.m., we ate mutton hot pot and drank local wine. The wine was too sweet and I couldn't get used to it, so I changed it to beer. The mutton hot pot tastes good, 188 yuan a piece, but the meat is too little. Burqin County got its name from Burqin River. "Burqin", Mongolian. In Mongolian, a three-year-old male camel is called "Boer", and "Jin" means a herder. Burqin County belongs to the Altay region of Xinjiang. It is located at the highest point of the "cocktail" of the territory of the People's Republic of China. It is a border county bordering Kazakhstan, Russia and Mongolia. It is the only place to pass through the two border trade ports in the northwest of Xinjiang. There is an ideal port on the border with Russia, which is of great development value, and it is the only closest channel to open economic and trade exchanges between Northwest China and Russia. The house buildings in the whole county are basically in Russian style, and the lighting project at night is also done very well. Walking on the street feels Russia. Since the traffic artery is also the concentration of tourist cities, the consumption here is higher than that in the mainland. A meal of hot pot, 7 of us ate more than 900 yuan, only two hot pots, 4 vegetarian dishes, 9 bottles of beer and 1 bottle of wine.
On the morning of October 4th, I woke up naturally, and set off for Urho Devil City at 9:30. Devil City is also called Wuerhe Wind City. The Uighurs call it "Shaytankersi", which means Devil City. In fact, this is a typical Yadan landform area. "Yadan" means "steep hill" in Uighur. The Yadan landform is named after the most typical Yadan area near Lop Nur in the Tarim Basin of Xinjiang. A type of wind-eroded landform formed in a windy environment. There is a magical legend about Devil City. Legend has it that this place used to be a majestic castle. The men in the castle were handsome and strong, the women in the castle were beautiful and kind, and the people in the castle worked hard and lived a worry-free life with ample food and clothing. However, with the accumulation of wealth, evil gradually occupied people's hearts. They began to indulge in fun and sex. In order to compete for wealth, the city was full of intrigues and bloody fights, and everyone's face became hideous and terrifying. In order to arouse people's conscience, the god turned into a ragged beggar and came to the castle. The god told people that it was evil that made him change from a rich man to a beggar, but the beggar's words didn't work, instead he was insulted and ridiculed by the people in the castle. In a rage, the god turned this place into ruins, and all the people in the castle were crushed under the ruins. Every night, the souls of the dead wailed in the castle, hoping that the gods could hear their repentance. Wuerhe Fengcheng can be seen from a distance but not played with. Looking at it from a distance, you will admire its magnificence, majesty, and marvel at the uncanny craftsmanship of nature. When you go deep into the Windy City, you will feel its extraordinary horror. Surrounded by many grotesque mounds, some of which are as high as a four-storey building, the side wall of the mound is steep, and the principle of deposition can be clearly seen from the side wall section. The feet are all dry and cracked loess, and there is no grass on the loess. There was a dead silence all around. This used to be the venue for the filming of the Seven Swords under the Tianshan Mountains. The young lady who was traveling with me was a model, and we also took a set of beautiful photos of the Western Regions. 20:20 When the sun sets, tourists leave the venue one after another, and the surrounding area is dead silent. Being here alone makes people tremble with fear.
After filming Devil City, I returned to the county seat. I forgot the name of the county seat, but there was one shop that left a deep impression on me—“Awudan”. Yangguai Pilaf in this store is highly recommended. 39 yuan a piece, a sheep's crutch as big as a small arm, served with yellow radish and carrots fried into a golden hand-picked rice, and a bowl of homemade yogurt, it is really cheap and good, and it is also the best I have eaten in Xinjiang Hand pilaf. If the meal is not enough, you can add it for free. In addition, his red willow barbecue is also a must. If you have a chance, remember to go to Awudan.
On October 5th, we got up early to see the Populus euphratica forest. Populus euphratica is an ancient tree species remnant of the Tertiary period. Populus euphratica has a long growth period. Due to the impact of wind, sand and drought in Luntai Populus euphratica forest, many poplar trees have strange shapes. Populus euphratica is called "Tokrak" in Uighur, which means "the most beautiful tree". Because of its tenacious vitality, as well as its amazing ability to resist drought, wind and sand, and salt and alkali, people call it the "Desert Hero Tree". Populus euphratica, as well as desert plants such as red willow, Haloxylon, and sandy dates, their life is an apocalypse—an apocalypse about life and death, desert guards and survival from desperation. The Populus euphratica forest in northern Xinjiang is still young, not as simple and vigorous as the Populus euphratica forest in Ejina, Inner Mongolia. My camera broke down again, and I stopped eating after only three pictures. My trip to Xinjiang has just come to an end. We arrived at the train station at 4:00 p.m., got on the train at 8:00 p.m. and went home.
During this trip to Xinjiang, the round-trip traffic was about 3,000 yuan, the tour fare was 6,180 yuan per person, and the food and drink on the way was about 1,000 yuan per person. I also bought 1,000 yuan of local products, mainly raisins, roses, milk tablets, and red dates. , Nuts, in this way, the per capita cost is more than 10,000 yuan. Next time if I go to Xinjiang again, I plan to rent a car and invite like-minded people who can drive, so I can drive around Nanren. The beautiful Xinjiang is waiting for me.
