[Travel route] Turpan, Bayinbulak, Nalati, Yining, Sailimu Lake, Colorful Beach, Hemu, Kanas, Keketuohai, Tianshan Tianchi. (This article updates Bayinbulak, Nalati, Yining and Sailimu Lakes)
The first day of Turpan's itinerary was very easy. We only went to Huoyanshan and Karez, which was a warm-up. From the second day on, it was like a war every day, getting up before 8:00 in the morning and going to sleep after 1:00 in the evening (leaving more time for shopping). Fortunately, the journey is long, so I can catch up on some sleep, and there are four live treasures on the car, who are full of energy every day, laugh loudly and talk a lot. We sang "Red Sun" together in no man's land, and the difficulty of dancing in Hemu was full square dance, every day is spent very interestingly.
【Let's learn sheep meowing together, hahahahaha】
When I was a child, my impression of cattle and sheep was always related to feces. There is a large farmland near the primary school. In the morning and evening, farmers often lead their cattle and walk slowly on the road. Passing through often leaves "traces", and there are occasional students who are "acquired" early the next morning. Now I think it is suspicious, because the target is so obvious. Another time, when climbing a mountain with my friends, I saw a lot of "stones" with regular shapes on the road. I exclaimed that this is not the stone of choice for "playing with stones". Ma Liu collected a lot. After being awakened by the old aunt's words, they all scattered and fled. Many years later, I met in the grassland, but felt a lot closer. Because I can always meet on the road every day, every time I am either grazing or crossing the road, it is really a good target for a daze.
On the way to Bayinbulak, the closer to the destination, the more sheep. We stopped the car just as we encountered a herd of sheep crossing the road. The sheep didn't know what they were talking about, baa baa baa baa, so we imitated it and pretended to understand. A lot of fun. In the past few days in Xinjiang, you can always see sheep, so you don’t have to take pictures with your mobile phone all the time. It’s more fun to watch and listen.
It's a long journey from Turpan, and we set off for Bayinbulak at 7 o'clock. Woke up early and was pleasantly surprised to find that it was already dawn. It was the first time I ate the hotel's packaged breakfast, frozen cucumbers, tomatoes, milk, and two Daliyuan cakes. I was really hungry and ate most of it.
Along the way, in addition to the snow-capped mountains, I also saw local houses. Many houses in Xinjiang are bungalows because of the low rainfall. There are also yurts. It is said that Kazakh herdsmen move their homes more than a dozen times a year, and they move their homes wherever they graze. The yurt is somewhat different from the yurt we often say. The top of the former is more pointed, which is a cone-like arch, while the top of the yurt is more round.
It was past 11:00 noon when we arrived in Bayinbulak. After getting off the bus, we needed to take the shuttle bus to Swan Lake. There is an urban legend that there is a large temperature difference in Xinjiang, and there are many mosquitoes in summer, so it is necessary to wear long clothes and trousers. So I dressed up as a beekeeper every day, and walked beside the young lady in the flower skirt. Urban legends are harmful.
【Like a cartoon, drive in the clouds】
Bayinbulak Grassland is my favorite scenic spot. The field of vision is very wide, looking at the farthest place, it seems that we are going into the clouds. Suddenly I envied the master who drove here. I heard from travel experts that driving on the Gansu-Qingdao Ring Road is like being in the clouds, and you must experience it if you have the opportunity. At first glance, it looks green here, but in fact, it is full of various small flowers. My tour guide is a walking plant encyclopedia. Thanks to her, I can know more kinds, instead of always "Look at this flower, it's small and white".
On the way back, I heard from the tour guide that a certain section of the road we took was the Duku Highway. Although it is not very clear which section it is, it can be regarded as a fulfillment of the wish to go to the Duku Highway.
【Shock! The secret of the photographer to capture the red-headed gull is it? ! 】
Swan Lake did not see swans, but saw a group of red-billed gulls. They are not afraid of people, and they are very lazy, because there is always someone to feed and eat, and they are all fat and strong. Warm reminder, they sell their food inside, don't feed your own snacks.
Although he is fat, he is flexible and quick-witted, and will not be fooled by empty hands, so I can't always take good photos. Finally, I went to a crowded place to try my luck, and found a photographer with a SLR on the bridge. He is really good at taking pictures, the two of them cooperated, one was responsible for grabbing Ou Niao's stomach, and the other was responsible for capturing the photos, and Ou Niao literally surrounded the place. They laughed and said that their lunch was fed to the birds. Thanks to these two, I recorded a close-up video of flocks of gulls flying around.
【Unexpected journey, every scenery is different】
Nine bends and eighteen bends, this curvature is really strong, as if someone did it on purpose. Walking non-stop along the plank road is like embarking on an unexpected journey. I don’t know what I will encounter, and I even heard the cry of wolves. I looked down, but I had no idea where to start.
Regarding shopping, locals generally have WeChat payment, but just in case, you can bring a small amount of cash. Every attraction eats surprisingly consistently.
In Bayinbulak, the unexpected journey is far from stopping. Unknowingly, we have traveled more than 400 kilometers west from Urumqi, and the terrain has changed dramatically, from wetlands to mountains. I also came into close contact with the sun and rain, half of the clear sky was surrounded by rain clouds, which was very spectacular. It always feels like a continuation of "Weathering With You", and Yang Nai may also be praying for a sunny day.
Bayinbulak is relatively cool in the morning and evening, so you can bring a thin coat. At night, we lit a fire and sat on the swing, dangling in a daze. Listen carefully, there are Cantonese people around me hahaha. I prefer homestays, where different people sit in the yard, chatting and eating. The owner of the homestay said that next year there will be a viewing platform here, where you can see tens of thousands of mu of fertile land, and the scenery will definitely be more beautiful then. I hope the epidemic will end soon and everyone can come to this beautiful place to play soon.
3. Nalati & Yining
Xinjiang is like a natural palette with many and beautiful colors. I think of a passage about flowers and picture frames in "Dancing Youth". The picture frame is used as the decoration of the painting to perfectly set off the flowers. In Nalati and Yining, the blue sky and white clouds become the frame of the picture, and the flowers and paints are constantly blooming, so beautiful.
The number of tourists in Nalati and Yining is obviously several times that of Bayinbulak. Fortunately, I have developed a skill. When I encounter a queue, I rush quickly, and sometimes I can sit in the first row to get the best view. However, there is a point of view that still applies, the further you go in, the fewer people there will be. There are so many green plants in Nalati, the whole person is filtered, it is very suitable for bringing parents to play.
The Snow Lotus Valley in Nalati is very close to the snow mountain. The snow melted into a river, and this picture fits my impression of Xinjiang very well. Many people like to go up the river, and occasionally touch the river water, which is very cold. Sitting on a rock basking in the sun and eating bread is also quite comfortable. Coming down from Snow Lotus Valley, the little girl of the local herdsman yelled, "Riding a horse to take a photo while riding a horse to take a photo." The playful child would take the initiative to chat with people and kept asking when she would come back. The appearance of a small adult reminds me of me inflating the swimming ring in front of the shop when I was 4-5 years old.
Concentrating on patting the water, I looked up and found this little cutie drinking water, my stomach is so strong.
Next, I will go to the Ipalhan Lavender Garden. There are a lot of bees. I like my beekeeping clothes! The lavender products here are mainly sold to foreign countries. The epidemic has affected the business in recent years. If you have the opportunity, you can give us more support, Yaksim!
The blue town of Kazanqi, the ancient city of Ili, was my first impression, but as soon as I walked in, the enthusiastic children made me like this town even more. The little boy in Kazanqi, when he met us walking into the alley, he would always say hello, hello, hello, and when his sister took him home, he would turn his head three times and say goodbye. Some will say hello in English and jump into the carriage. Another mischievous guy can be said to be the "Almighty King of Douyin". He can play "I believe you are a ghost, you are a bad old man", and he can twist and twist.
On the way to Kazanqi, I saw a Yining text wall, which was full of positive energy words. During the short journey in Kazanqi, I can feel "cherishing". People who are tidy, smiling, straight-looking, diligent, and earnest in life can always bring luck to themselves and others. Hello Yining.
Before we knew it, it was time for food again. The tour guide recommended a barbecue restaurant "Black Ram". The taste was very good. The rack meat, red willow barbecue and kvass are very refreshing and satisfying. Yaksim!
It was dark at night, but there were still many people in the streets of Yining, and they were still driving the car market. Of course we went to the fruit shop again, the little white apricot is really delicious. The thin layer of skin is crispy when bitten down, and the flesh inside is delicious and juicy, like the taste of peaches, which is just right for one bite. If there is a chance, I would like to stay for a while, eat more fruits and kebabs, and see more wild scenery.
4. Sailimu Lake: Let’s ride the clouds
On the fourth day, either in the car or on the boat. We went to Sailimu Lake, which we were thinking of. Sailimu Lake is really big, and it took more than half an hour by boat. At the beginning, the sky and the lake were gray, but after a while, the sun came out, and the lake turned blue. "Sapphire" lived up to its reputation. The captain's playlist started with Sister Niu's bye bye, which gave me a more healing feeling in the water and sky. My playlist is not the same as the captain's. I recommend lucid fall's "Let's Ride on the Clouds".
After three o'clock in the afternoon, we had dinner. This restaurant heard that many people made a special trip to check in. Drinking a bowl of hot noodle soup on a hot day is very comfortable. This time I ordered the set meal of chowder soup + scallion pancake, which tastes okay.
See you at the next stop, Karamay Colorful Beach. HAVE A NICE DAY.
