G219 National Highway, a world-class landscape avenue with the longest landscape in China, the richest scenery along the way, and the richest folk customs, starts from Kanas in Xinjiang in the north, passes through Tibet and Yunnan, and ends at the junction of China and Vietnam in Dongxing City, Guangxi. From Shanmeng to Haishi, Stretching for 10,065 kilometers, it connects the most magnificent wonders in China!
New G219 Altay area
Source: China self-driving geography
Kanas - Haba River - Jimunai
The second stop of the new G219 national road self-driving tour - Habahe County
Habahe County has a beautiful ecological environment, fresh air, and no rush in big cities. You can experience the joy of "slow" life and deeply experience the local folk customs~
Birch Forest Scenic Area
The first stop of this itinerary is the Birch Forest Scenic Area, which is only 4 kilometers away from Habahe County. It is the largest natural birch forest belt in the western region that has not been developed on a large scale and has remained in its original state. With its perfect combination of green trees and clear water , is well-known for the organic integration of humanities and nature, and is praised by tourists as "China's No. 1 Birch Forest".
Birch Forest Scenic Area
The birch forest in summer is lush and full of vitality. Walk in the forest, breathe the cool air in the forest, and listen to the singing of birds.
Birch Forest Scenic Area
The sun shines from the gaps in the branches and leaves of the forest, shining on the green "carpet", dotted with wild flowers, complementing the blue sky and white clouds, just like a unique style of oil painting, attracting many painters and photographers to capture the beauty here moment!
In addition to playing, food is also not to be left behind! Here, you can taste traditional Kazakh foods such as scones, fried wheat, and "Borshak" (fried dough with sheep oil). Meat lovers can taste Kazakh horse intestines, beef enema, bacon, etc. These delicacies Definitely satisfy your taste buds!
Kazakh dance
Accompanied by the beautiful music of Dongbula, dance on the grass with Kazakh compatriots who are good at singing and dancing, and feel the vividness and vividness of Kazakh dance~
tug of war immediately
The Kazakhs who grew up on horseback learned about horse selection, horse training and various horse racing skills from their parents. They understand and love horses, and they are like the most loyal friends with their horses. Here you can watch the horse racing events: holding sheep, chasing girls, flying horses picking up silver, tug-of-war on horseback, etc. Watch them show their heroic qualities on horseback!
Horse riding gym class
What Xiaoyuan envied the most was the physical education class of the animal husbandry boarding school in Saltamu Township, Habahe County. Under the guidance of the school teachers, the combination of theory and practice allowed students to experience the charm of equestrianism and the joy of horseback riding !
In addition to these, you can also experience Habahe County Autonomous Region-level intangible cultural heritage protection projects - Kazakh baby-raising customs, leather weaving skills, carpentry skills, Kazakh embroidery... The folk customs here are worth exploring slowly!
Continue to the next stop, Baisha Lake Scenic Area.
Baisha Lake Scenic Area
Baisha Lake is a small desert lake surrounded by sand dunes. There are tall and dense mixed forest belts and dense reeds growing around the lake. In June, lotus flowers bloom on the lake, and wild ducks play on the lake. It has the charm of a Jiangnan water town. The beauty of Baisha Lake is that it has witnessed the vicissitudes of the war years, and it also tells the lofty sentiments of the 185th regiment's glorious mission of reclamation and defense!
Mingsha Mountain
Mingsha Mountain is adjacent to Baisha Lake. The sand on the sand mountain is fine, clean and dust-free. Here you can ride a camel and listen to the melodious sound of camel bells. You can also ride a desert motorcycle and ride the sand sea. When sliding down the sand hill, as the yellow sand rolls, the sand hill makes a powerful and deep sound, like an airplane approaching from far away, explore the magic of Mingsha Mountain!
Northwest Frontier First Company
"A trip to the border, a lifetime of Corps love, a trip to the Corps, a lifetime of national conditions", here is a condensed display of the history of reclamation and garrison of the frontier, the military outpost, the first company on the northwest border, the memorial square for fighting against floods, the site of Karasu Gangou, Shen Guishou The site where the national flag was raised, and the north of the northwest, these are not only a monument engraved with the territory of the People's Republic of China, but also a silent biography, an eternal witness of the loyalty of generations of Corps members!
The beauty of Xinjiang encompasses the whole world,
as long as you are on the road,
You can see the whole world up close!
G219 self-driving next stop [Jimunai County]
