This trip to Xinjiang was neither accidental nor accidental. The planned trip to Lugu Lake Shangri-La was aborted due to the rainy season in Lijiang.
Xinjiang, like Tibet, has always been a paradise for photographers. As a photographer, I, with a heart full of nostalgia for the vast Gobi since I came back from Qinghai Lake, took my family to the most northwest of the motherland that I love so much. I was shocked again. In the atmosphere of the endless desert and the Gobi Desert, the road here can never see the end. Driving between the sky and the earth, the heroic, free and easy feeling arises in vain. . .
Beautiful image preview
International Grand Bazaar
Tianshan Tianchi
cocosuri lake
colorful beach
Hemu
Guanyutai
Kanas Lake
moon bay
About the itinerary
Chartered route
DAY1: Uzbekistan Airport - Turpan - Grape Valley - Flame Mountain - Urumqi
DAY2: Wushi - Tianchi - Fuyun
DAY3: Fuyun — Keketuohai — Colorful Beach — Burqin Town
DAY4: Burqin - Hemu
DAY5: Hemu — Kanas
DAY6: Kanas - Jadenyu - Kanas Airport
DAY7: Kanas Airport — Urumqi
Xinjiang traffic suggestions:
1. Airplanes: The scenic spots in Xinjiang are scattered, at least hundreds of kilometers per day. Friends who are not tired and in a hurry are best to choose airplanes. Xinjiang airports are the most in the country.
2. Rent a car and drive by yourself: the speed limit in many places in Xinjiang is 40-60, friends who drive by themselves must pay attention
3. Chartered car: I am a level + super road idiot. I can’t drive hundreds of kilometers every day without changing hands. Besides, in places like Xinjiang, no locals can play with sincerity. Besides, the signal is not good. Telecom is better, and mobile listening to music is intermittent, so the best option seems to be a chartered car. Chartered car is cost-effective depending on the number of people. We have 3 big, 1 small and 4 people just in one car. We are looking for Master Ma who specializes in chartered travel in Xinjiang. They are a team of professional and in-depth customized tours. Well, without further ado, let’s continue with the picture above!
Day 1
Urumqi Airport~Turfan~Urumqi Live in: Urumqi
It takes 4 hours to fly from Chongqing to the distant Xinjiang. It is the first time to take an early flight, and it is the first time to take such a long flight. I am really tired.
Because there are only 7 days, the itinerary for the first 3 days is very tight, especially on the first day, I arrived in Urumqi at 12:30 noon, and went to Grape Valley for lunch at 3 o'clock to buy raisins. Due to limited time, I only went to Kanerjing and Flame Mountain.
In other words, I didn’t get that kind of magnificent feeling. It seems that my dream of being a photographer has a long way to go.
Huoyan Mountain is the lowest place in China, which is equivalent to being parallel to the sea. You can go in without buying a ticket, just take a photo at the door, there is only 1 thermometer and 2 statues inside, and you can ride a camel.
day 2
Grand Bazaar~Tianchi~Fuyun
I only returned to Urumqi at 10 o'clock last night. The Grand Bazaar was only scheduled for this morning. For this reason, I went to Tianshan Tianchi to watch the flowers. I didn't arrive in Fuyun until 10 o'clock in the evening. hard work
There are two Grand Bazaars in the world, one in Turkey and the other in Urumqi.
The grilled chicken on the embassy street near the Grand Bazaar, and the Yizi Haier ice cream shop on the street are very famous. Handmade ice cream, mutton skewers, mutton buns, hand-picked rice, Abra’s naan is the best in Urumqi, near Hongshan Park (this is a strategy check before, share it with everyone)
The Grand Bazaar opens at 9:00 in the morning. It is actually a large-scale trading market. You can just stroll around and take a photo to buy some small souvenirs. The dried almonds are 50/kg. I personally don’t like to eat them so I didn’t buy them. The price of raisins is similar to that of Grape Valley. I think it should be cheaper to go to the Turpan market.
Remember in the Grand Bazaar, if you bargain in half, you must bargain! ! !
Tianshan Tianchi is the closest scenic spot to Urumqi. It is too famous and has too many people. The place where the locals spend their summer vacation is actually equivalent to our Nanshan in Chongqing. I was entangled, but I still wanted to see it, but it cost hundreds of oceans. It took half an hour to take pictures, and it took one and a half hours for the shuttle bus to go back and forth. I only arrived at a scenic spot in Tianchi. It is said that there is a waterfall. Just think about it. , very low cost performance, not recommended.
It’s already 12 o’clock from Urumqi to Tianchi at 10 o’clock, leave the scenic spot for dinner at 2 o’clock in the afternoon, and drive to Fuyun at 4 o’clock. Tianchi is 400 kilometers away from Fuyun, but many places can’t run at the speed limit, and they arrive at Fuyun at 10 o’clock. There are too many places with speed limits in Xinjiang. Friends who drive by themselves must pay attention and make a good strategy. I heard from the chartered car master ma-5201314-ying that people often travel to Xinjiang and go back for 12 minutes.
3rd day
Fuyun ~ Keketuohai ~ Colorful Beach Residence: Burqin
Keketuohai National Geopark is composed of four major scenic spots: Karaxianger Earthquake Fault Zone, Kekesuli, Yiremu Lake and the famous Irtysh Grand Canyon. Yilemu Lake is about 4,000 meters away from Keketuohai Town, and there is no entrance fee. There is the best overlooking point on the road not far from Keketuohai Scenic Area.
I wanted to get to Keke Tuohai early, but I thought it was too late last night, so I set off at 9 o'clock and arrived at Keke Suli (also known as Wild Duck Lake) first. Tickets are 20 (real conscience price), like a wetland park, the key No one, it’s really much better than Tianchi, our family played in it for a long time, only to find it was almost 11 o’clock when we came out. Because today's focus is on the colorful beach sunset (we have to arrive before 7:30), so I decisively abandoned Keketuohai and went straight to the No. 3 mine pit. In fact, if I want to finish playing Keketuohai, I have to arrange a separate day. This trip The itinerary is not allowed, and there are many mountain cities in Chongqing in the canyon, so I feel that I have no regrets. I will make up for it next time I have a chance.
It is 330 kilometers from Fuyun to Wucaitan, and the speed limit is the whole journey, but Master Ma has a clever way to avoid the speed test (whenever you want to see the camera, just follow behind the big truck and hide, the premise is that you have a big car, learn it, ha ha ), came out of Fuyun at 3 o'clock and arrived at Wucai Beach at 7 o'clock, and I went to the hotel to put my luggage early.
The tranquility of Kekesuli Lake is unforgettable
In fact, the sadness of being a photographer is that no matter whether you are shooting scenery or people, you will never be able to photograph yourself. The goal now is to train the little man to be my personal photographer. This picture was taken by the little man. Later As long as my single photo is basically a masterpiece of a little man, it has potential
At noon, we finally let go of our stomachs. Master Ma put us in a market. There are many small restaurants in it. The long-awaited Sichuan cuisine costs 120 yuan for 4 people, and it’s all meat. It’s really the cheapest and most filling meal. .
All kinds of melons, fruits and grapes, the owner who brought me to eat in Putaogou sent a box and bought another box. Anyway, Xinjiang is a must-eat fruit meal every day! The green one is mare's milk, and the first one on the right side is Xiaoheizi. This is the most delicious and sweetest grape. It is seedless, and other grapes have seeds.
Passing by the Irtysh River for a short break
colorful beach
The famous "Riverbank Night Market" in Burqin
Be sure to taste Burqin grilled fish (pike, cold water fish). The price gap between live fish and dead fish is huge, so be sure to ask before ordering.
fourth day
Burqin~Hemu
It is 300 kilometers from Burqin to Hemu, and there is no speed limit. I sleep until I wake up naturally at 10 am and arrive at Hemu at 2 pm.
There is a large sea of sunflowers on the road. Give the farmer some money and you can go there to take pictures. Don’t miss it;
Hemu is the most beautiful and leisurely day in the whole itinerary. After dinner in the afternoon, I went to the Hemu River and the birch forest to take pictures, and then rode to the viewing platform to race horses. I returned to the inn at 6 o'clock to change into beautiful skirts and various poses. , playing poker, and going out for dinner at 9 o'clock in the evening. I have to sigh that the sunshine in Xinjiang is really good, and I can play for at least 2 hours.
This kind of white yurt is the place where the Kazakhs live. It can be seen everywhere on the grasslands of Xinjiang. When I was approaching Hemu, I passed by a viewing platform and visited it up close.
It happened that a few tourists were asking about the price, so I took a sneak shot of the inside, 150 a night, you can accommodate several people, the price is good
Hemu Village is located in the northernmost part of Xinjiang, the northernmost township in western China, close to the Mongolian and Russian borders, and is a beautiful village surrounded by birch trees, snow-capped mountains and rivers. Especially in autumn, the beauty of Hemu Village will make anyone fascinated by the yellow birch trees and snow-capped mountains. There are beautiful pictures everywhere. Unfortunately, the leaves are not yellow now, but the scenery is still pleasant. , is a fairyland-like place to purify the soul.
Hemu Village is a concentrated living place of Tuva people who maintain the most complete ethnic tradition. It is one of the famous Tuva villages and the only remaining 3 Tuva villages (Hemu Village, Kanas Village and Baihaba Village The farthest and largest village in the village).
Highlights of Hemu accommodation:
After visiting the whole Hemu Village, I still think this "Ubangtuo" is the most beautiful. The whole garden is full of large Gesang flowers. The owner is a foreigner. Because of the rectification and demolition of several rooms, it does not affect the environment. There is also a cute little Golden Retriever, we booked 2 standard rooms connected together. There are no other rooms next to it. It is equivalent to an independent courtyard and a separate bathroom. It is very clean and the water is very hot. It is really good. I personally think it is not twice as expensive as more than 1,000 Hemu Villa is poor.
My favorite Gesanghua, the Gesanghua in Lugu Lake in October last year was a bit overdone, a small wooden house here satisfies all my regrets
Lunch is on the way to Hemuhe, a small restaurant opened by local Kazakhs. The standard meals are lamb skewers and lamb chops. The lamb chops are so fat that I can’t lose weight if I only eat fat meat. The taste is good, and the boss is very friendly He is very good at doing business. We said that we can’t eat 1 kg of lamb chops, so we gave 1 catties. For those who really know how to do business and have a brain, Hemu basically eats several meals at his house.
Hemu River
Hemu River can be rafted, we didn't try it, this is the place for rafting
Hemu Bridge
The birch forest by the Hemu River is not yet golden at the end of August, but it is still beautiful
The sun is too hot, a silk scarf is very necessary
Horseback Riding Observation Deck
The most beautiful autumn colors in the Kanas area are Hemu, where the layers of forest are fully dyed and colorful. It is a typical primitive natural ecological scenery. On the viewing platform of Hemu Village, you can overlook the panorama of Hemu Village and Hemu River, watch the sunrise, snow peaks and trickling streams from a distance, and see Tuva people's houses up close. Best framing
The best time is in the middle and late September, and the end of August is also beautiful, and the green is refreshing
Kanas
On the viewing platform is a large lawn
It's still the kids by the river before, and I still ask: Is it okay to pat with the big brother? Still tenderly replied at the same time: Good! Such a fate. This is what travel is all about. Meet different friends during travel, regardless of age, regardless of national borders. .
Leisurely Hemu
It's 6 o'clock in the sun. Back at the inn, my mother and I can't wait to change into beautiful skirts and pose for pictures.
The 8-month-old "Huang Yaoshi" must have a close-up
Tired of filming, the game officially started, I took over, a group of gamblers
fifth day
Hemu Sunrise~Kanas Live in Kanas Scenic Area
According to the guide, my mommy and I get up at 6 o'clock (forgive the 2 slackers), and we arrived at the viewing platform at 6:30, which is too early, and it is enough to get up at 7:30, hey... .The weather is so good these days, there is almost no morning fog in Hemu, only to watch the sunrise
The three major components of Kanas scenic spot: Kanas Lake and the main scenic spot of Kanas River (including Guanyutai, Sanwan and one lake, etc.), the first village in the northwest - Baihaba, God's private land - Hemu Village, this time Because Baihaba can't go to the border because of road construction, time is limited so I won't go to Baihaba
Climbing to the viewing platform this morning and climbing the Guanyu Pavilion in the afternoon is really exhausting, but it is just a good time to go to the Guanyu Pavilion in the afternoon. It is a wise choice
There are old villages and new villages in Kanas. I originally wanted to be closer to Guanyu Pavilion, so I decided on Tuva New Village, which is the closest place to Guanyu Pavilion, but I still have to take the shuttle bus. After all, I am old and can’t compare with young people. You can go back and forth on foot for 4 hours, and the demolition there is beyond recognition. It is recommended to live in the old village, which is basically not affected, and the accommodation conditions are better than the new village.
Hemu is really cold in the morning, even though I wore the thickest equipment, I was still shivering
A group of wild dogs, gentle and not afraid of people
At most, it’s called cooking smoke. The morning fog is only next time. The weather is so good that there is such a sadness. It’s like I lived in Jinding of Mount Emei for 2 days and didn’t see the Buddha’s light. Hey
Cow mother and baby cow seen down the mountain
I finally understand that I asked the innkeeper if it was yellow before coming here, and the boss said it was a little yellow
When crossing the Hemu Bridge, a cow came running wildly. I couldn't help but take a photo. It was so emotional. The character is not generally good. I not only sighed: Cows are also afraid of falling behind!
This is my mother's masterpiece, I dare not get too close to it, it feels a little dangerous
The Hemu in the morning is so peaceful and pleasant
This is the little boss I mentioned yesterday. He is very good at doing business. The fritters are over-robbed. You can also drink fresh milk from his cows that day.
Kazakh fresh milk is very fragrant, I think it is worth it even if you drink it once at the risk of diarrhea...
This scallion pancake is very soft and delicious, even picky mothers and adults can’t stop praising it
Kazakhs are very friendly, lovely and kind boss
Just without me, the photographer's sorrow
I'm back, goodbye Ubangto, goodbye Hemu, I will come again
The Kanas scenic spots are mainly Sanwan, Guanyu Pavilion, and Kanas Lake. It is enough to play for 2 days.
We watched the Yuting Pavilion on the first day in the afternoon, and visited Sanwan in the morning of the second day: in the morning, we watched the morning mist in Shenxian Bay, then took the shuttle bus to Moon Bay, and walked from Moon Bay to enjoy the most essence of the road to Wolong Bay; in the afternoon, the arrangement was very good. , Note, no matter which scenic spot you go to, you must go to the visitor center to transfer to the shuttle bus, so it is best to find a place to store your luggage when you visit the next day, so as to avoid delaying time to go back to the inn to pick it up, and even see someone carrying it all the way Suitcase tour Moon Bay
Kanas Visitor Center
Guanyu Pavilion
It takes about 1,000 steps to climb to the Guanyu Pavilion, and it takes about 2 hours to walk. The best place to overlook Kanas Lake, in addition to seeing two-thirds of Kanas Lake, you can also overlook the snow-capped mountains, with a very wide view.
The downhill trail next to it has a special flavor
This one feels good, big hands holding small hands, there are signs on the steps of Guanyu Pavilion, usually every 100 steps, reminding people to persist is victory at any time, but only climbed a few hundred steps in the morning, the sun is too big, I am exhausted
I really like these 2 pictures, very artistic conception
Kanas Lake
The road down the mountain is on the other side, a different scenery
The inn on the mountainside is more than a thousand nights. It’s not bad to live here, but it’s hard to climb
It was only 7 o'clock when I got down from the Guanyu Pavilion, and then I took the shuttle bus back to the visitor center and transferred to the lake, and walked casually
Kanas Accommodation: Tuva New Village "Tourist Villa"
As mentioned earlier, the demolition of the new village is a terrible sight. The tourist villa I booked is completely unrecognizable, and the price is higher than that of Hemu. The log cabin is bigger, but it is very dirty. It's too far away, I didn't take a shower, and the bathroom is too bad, I really recommend staying in the old village
sixth day
Kanas
The three bays are Shenxian Bay, Moon Bay and Wolong Bay.
Take the shuttle bus to Shenxian Bay at 8 o'clock in the morning to watch the most beautiful morning fog in Sanwan. From the shuttle bus to Moon Bay at 9:30, you can see the lake water and the morning mist wonderland, and then walk along the boardwalk to Wolong Bay to see the lake water The same feeling as the morning mist fairyland, the essence of Sandao Bay is in the section from Moon Bay to Wolong Bay. Return to the visitor center for dinner at 3:00 noon, then take the shuttle bus to the lakeside and play cards at Yiyi Bay, return to Jia Dengyu for dinner at 6:00, take a chartered car to the airport hotel at 9:30 at 8:00.
The morning fog in Shenxian Bay is like a fairyland on earth
It also feels like I woke up too early, and I didn’t have any problems sleeping until 8 o’clock.
Take pictures of the distant view on the opposite hillside, and meet the shepherd on the mountain by chance
Impulsively followed a group of tripods and rushed to the shuttle bus, only to realize that we are not in a hurry, we should stay in Shenxianwan for a while, and watch the morning fog at different times
moon bay
Half Moon Bay, so romantic
The legendary holy spring can be drunk directly. Master Ma said that you can’t shake your hands after washing your hands, but you can throw them at your new friends and friends
Walk from Moon Bay to the beautiful scenery of Wolong Bay, where landscape paintings are reflected on the calm water
Picking pineapples while playing along the way. Master Ma said that they can be used to make soup, and he also picked a lot of mushrooms. Of course, mushrooms are not dare to eat. The important thing is the process. The young and old have a great time
When I returned to Moon Bay, it was already backlit, so I couldn’t take a good PP. After taking the picture above, the camera ran out of battery.
At noon, I went back to the visitor center for dinner. I still had plenty of time. I went to the lake again and got off the shuttle bus. I didn’t repeat yesterday’s walk along the lake. I took the pier directly to Sandaowan.
The afternoon sun was too hot, and we saw small mushrooms all over the ground. We played while walking, and only reached the first bay. Then we found an excellent big rock, and started our poker business again. We lost Squat, the little man was bombed 4 times, and he did 36 squats at a time, laughing at everyone, let’s not talk, the picture above
Playing cards leisurely by such a beautiful Kanas Lake, listening to the sound of the lake lapping on the shore, is really a kind of enjoyment!
It was not until 7 o'clock in the evening that we reluctantly took the shuttle bus to end our trip to Kanas and return to Jiadengyu. It was already past 8 o'clock after eating, and we bought a Hami melon from Burqin, which was very sweet and full of water. At 9:30 To the airport hotel. This is the advantage of chartering a car. It is more convenient. You can leave whenever you want. Specifically, Jia Dengyu also has an airport bus, but it is not fixed, and it comes with the flight time of the day. Friends who want to take the bus have to inquire about it one day in advance. .
Airport accommodation: "Tianyuan Villa"
The four-star hotel next to the airport outside the Kanas scenic area is the most comfortable hotel in Kanas. It looks like a castle from a distance. Although it is not as good as the Penguin Hotel in Zhuhai Chimelong, it is also very atmospheric, with small flowers everywhere Feeling refreshed, more and more sad
Because it is on the edge of the scenic spot, the hotel can only have hot water for 30 minutes at a time, and the water is very large, so I finally washed my hair well
The price is really not expensive, 550 including two breakfasts, there are direct flights to Kanas and early return flights like me, the best choice!
seventh day
Kanas ~ Urumqi ~ Chongqing
On the last day of the flight at 11 o'clock in the morning, I woke up naturally at 9 o'clock and had breakfast. I also went to the fitness equipment outside the hotel to exercise. I checked out of the hotel and went to the airport at 10 o'clock. From the second floor of the hotel, it is only 3 minutes away from the airport. , very convenient!
Reluctantly, I took a day flight and returned to Chongqing at 9:30 in the evening, just in time for Chongqing Gaoda’s first flight on T3 tomorrow. Finally, I will post two pictures of Kanas Lake taken on the plane. I look forward to meeting you again!
