Xinjiang - a touch of gold drawn by God

route planning

At first I wanted to drive by myself, but after checking the map, I found that we would have to drive a total of 3,000 kilometers, and our itinerary was relatively dense. I was worried that I would be too tired and not in the mood to play, so I chose to charter a car with a driver.
September 21: Tianjin — Urumqi — International Grand Bazaar
September 22: Urumqi - Tianshan Tianchi - Fuyun
September 23: Fuyun - Keketuohai Scenic Area - Keketuohai Town
September 24: Keketuohai Town - No. 3 Mine - Kekesuli - Burqin Riverbank Night Market
September 25: Burqin — Hemu Starry Sky
September 26: Hemu Sunrise — Kanas Starry Sky
September 27: Kanas Sunrise - Baihaba Sunset
September 28: Baihaba Sunrise - Colorful Beach - Wuerhe
September 29: Wuerhe - Devil City - Baoshitan Populus euphratica Forest - Kuitun
September 30: Kuitun - Sailimu Lake
October 1: Sunrise at Sailimu Lake - Guozigou Bridge - Urumqi
October 2: Urumqi - Kumtag Desert - Urumqi
October 3: Urumqi — Beijing

travel preparation

Clothing: normal autumn clothes, 2-3 summer clothes, 1-2 thick coats
Photographic equipment: Sony A7R3, Nikon 7100, 24-70MM, 14-24MM, 18-140MM, 35MM, tripod
Medicine: regular medicine
Sun protection: sunscreen, hat, bandana, umbrella

Xinjiang - a touch of gold drawn by God

Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area

Keketuohai Scenic Area

Hemu

Beautiful Peak Village

Hemu

Kanas

fairy bay

white haba

Sailimu Lake

Longling Villa

Guozigou Bridge

Kumtag Desert 9.21 Dancing International Grand Bazaar

The air tickets in the peak season are really expensive. In order to save money, we chose a flight that stopped in Xining and arrived in Urumqi at 17:44. It is rare that Okay was not late.
There is a 2-hour time difference between Xinjiang and the mainland, so the arrival time was just right. After dropping off our luggage at the hotel, we headed straight to the International Grand Bazaar.

Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar

Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar

The Grand Bazaar at night is still very lively, bustling with tourists, while locals gather in the square, enthusiastically dancing to the music. It is also a square dance, they dance full of national customs, from old people to children, the notes are flowing in the blood, and the genes of the dancers are carried in the cells. Mr. L and I jokingly said that probably when they were in school, their inter-class activities were not doing exercises but dancing.

9.22 Tianchi without snow lotus

Today our trip officially started, the first stop is the famous Tianchi Lake. Last night, the driver, Brother Qiang, asked us if it was too early for us to leave at 8 o’clock. We were not used to the 2-hour time difference at the time, and we swore that it was no problem. We usually go to work at this time, and this became the only time in our journey. Willing to get up early.

Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area

Looking at Tianchi from the plank road by the lake and watching Tianchi by boat, there is not much difference in the scenery. It takes about 20 minutes to go around the lake by boat. The boat ticket is very bad. We didn't know in advance that the boat is not worth it. We bought 290 a A big package for one person, including cable car and boat tickets.

Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area

Here is a commemoration of our first quarrel and reconciliation during this trip: L Xiansen wants to climb up first, and then take pictures while walking down; I want to take pictures while climbing up. So, he climbed up by himself without waiting for me at all, and I was very wronged. You let me stand alone, and it was in a strange place, and I was not a daughter-in-law who bought a lottery ticket!

Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area

Work photo taken secretly by someone~

Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area

The temperature on the mountain depends entirely on the sun. Where the sun shines, it is hot enough to make people sweat, but where the sun does not shine, it is cold enough to make people shiver. This viewing platform is not only in the shade, but also in the wind. The reason why I didn't take pictures of my face was that I couldn't practice at home, and I was so cold that my face was hideous.

Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area

After he took it, it quickly became a popular photo spot, and the two of us are used to it...

Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area

He said, take a picture of him looking hot...
Compared with Tianchi, the scenery of the plank road in Maya Mountain is more beautiful. Because the forest has a high oxygen content, there is no need to worry about the problem of high reflection. During the climb, you can enjoy the Tianchi Lake from all angles (although I think it is not as famous as the Tianchi Lake in Changbai Mountain); after climbing to the highest point, the eagle hits the sky, the snow peaks have a panoramic view, and the scenery is infinite.
Tianshan Tianchi is about 1.5 hours away from Urumqi by car. If Urumqi takes a day trip, you can go to Tianchi during the day and go to the Grand Bazaar at night.

9.23 Keketuohai - the gem of Altay

Keketuohai

Since we left Tianchi too late, we didn't arrive at the hotel in Fuyun County until 1:30 in the morning, so we didn't arrive at Keketuohai Scenic Area until around 12 o'clock today.

Keketuohai Scenic Area

Compared with Tianchi, the reputation of Keketuohai is much less. Many people may give up coming here and go straight to Kanas when choosing. But believe me, if you want to find the autumn colors in northern Xinjiang, Keketuohai is a place where you will definitely regret if you don’t come.

Keketuohai Scenic Area

I despise Mr. L's obsession with taking pictures of running water for taking too much time. He despises me climbing mountains and taking pictures endlessly, and then we quarreled again when we came down from the mountains. The two decided to face the sky and take each side. Unexpectedly, there was no mobile phone signal in the scenic spot, and we separated after going down the mountain. He thought I was going into the valley, so he walked 2 kilometers forward, only to realize that I couldn't walk so fast and started to return; I thought he was going to take pictures again Slow the door, sitting on the rock at the foot of the mountain, waiting for him to come back... 1 hour later, the mobile phone finally got a bar signal, and we contacted each other.

Keketuohai Scenic Area

There is an interesting legend about the Irtysh River, except that it is the only river in China that flows westward and flows into the Arctic Ocean. It is said that when the expert group of the former Soviet Union inspected the minerals here, a couple in the group had been infertile for many years, but the wife became pregnant within a year after arriving there. The experts were very surprised. After the investigation, they found that the local environment is very suitable for human survival. The water in the Irtysh River is rich in various trace elements, which is conducive to regulating the acid-base balance of the human body. Therefore, the Irtysh River is also called by the locals. For Shengzi River. Looking from the river bank, you can see large and small wishing towers, and many tourists are filling water with water bottles.

Keketuohai Scenic Area

Along the stream, walk 7 kilometers all the way to the canyon, cross the green mountains and green waters, white grass, yellow leaves and red flowers, and you will come to the border of China. It's a pity that we miscalculated the time for taking pictures, and spent too much time in the birch forest and hills, and did not complete the hike. Halfway through, we had to return because it was dark.

Keketuohai Scenic Area

The above is a display of the results of someone's first shooting of running water.

Keketuohai birch forest

Keketuohai Scenic Area

Keketuohai birch forest

Walking in about 10 minutes from the gate of the scenic spot, you will arrive at the white birch forest in Keketuohai, where the trees are tall and dense, which is very suitable for taking photos of the forest system. One of the reasons why the two of us did not succeed on foot is that we took too many photos here at the beginning. Long.

Keketuohai

If you come to Keketuohai, promise me that you must have a local barbecue in the evening. The lamb in Keketuohai is very delicious, without any mutton smell. Even I, who usually don’t eat beef and mutton, can enjoy it accept. And the owner of the barbecue stall and the proprietress all have unique skills. When the music is played, they immediately start dancing. Although they only have a bunch of skewers in their hands, you seem to be in the banquet of an ancient wealthy family, full of Western style. Beauties sing and dance around you. After eating and drinking enough, I couldn’t help but learn a few beautiful dance moves from the beautiful lady boss. I didn’t want to be able to dance, but I wanted to take good pictures, but my limbs were too stiff, so I jumped out and imitated it. jokes.

9.24 Pit No. 3 - The Meritorious Mine of the Republic Pit No. 3

Pit No. 3

When you arrive at Keketuohai, how can you not visit the meritorious mine of the Republic, Pit No. 3.

Pit No. 3

Mr. L trotted all the way to the bottom of the pit and took this photo at close range.

Pit No. 3

Small carts used to transport minerals inside the mine.

Pit No. 3

Big and small gears remind me of the fear of being dominated by metalworking internships...

Pit No. 3

Pit No. 3 contains 86 kinds of minerals out of more than 140 kinds known on the earth, and rare metals account for more than 90% of the mine reserves. It is closely related to the fate of the Republic. Its minerals, during the country's difficult period in the 1960s, repaid 47% of the debt of the former Soviet Union for the country; it also provided the necessary rare metals for China's first nuclear bomb.

cocoa suri

After leaving the mine, we went to the Kekesuli scenic spot not far away. The scenic spot is very small, and the tickets are a bit tricky.

Ah! What are you filming stupid human beings?

The sheep you meet on the road bleat~

We left Kekesuli at 16:00, and we finally arrived in Burqin around 21:00. When we arrived at the hotel and put down our luggage, we couldn't wait to go straight to the Riverbank Night Market. In the night market, I was dragged forward, using my excellent scout ability, and went straight to the restaurant. His actions reflected his hunger. The three of us ate all the dishes ordered, which fully demonstrated the relationship between him and Brother Qiang. fighting power. According to him, he is used to hanging out with me only for breakfast and dinner, no lunch anymore, I decided to feel sorry for him for three seconds...

9.25 Hemu—God's private land

Hemu

From Burqin to the entrance of the Hemu Village scenic spot, it takes about 3-4 hours to drive. The mountain road is winding and winding, and there is a large golden forest in sight.

Hemu

Motion sickness and eating a bad stomach last night, the whole person is so uncomfortable that he has nothing to love. This probably means that the eyes are in heaven and the body is in hell.

Hemu

The Tuva cabin in the fairyland~

Hemu

Although I deliberately confirmed the itinerary with the planner last night, the travel agency still booked the wrong room for us. When we arrived at 14:00, we found that the room on the 25th was reserved for us in Baihaba, and the room on the 26th was Hemu. The travel agency got my tour order completely wrong. This season is the peak season for tourism in Kanas. There are almost no vacant houses in Hemu, and we are faced with the dilemma of having no house to live in. Thanks to the big brother who originally booked the hotel. When we heard that we were on our honeymoon, he helped us coordinate for a long time, and finally found a hotel, and the new hotel is very cute, like a cabin in a fairy tale. This incident also made me understand whether the attitude should be tough or tough. Even if there were chat records, the planners of the travel agency did not admit it at all at first, and did not admit their mistakes. Mr. L lost his temper. Change your attitude. Here I also remind everyone that the chat records must be kept well, the awareness of rights protection must be maintained, and you must learn to properly protect your legal rights and never shrink back easily when you should not compromise, otherwise the only one who suffers is yourself, and playing out is not to find anger for yourself of.

Hemu

Because the arrival time was a little late, we chose to ride horses to and from the beautiful peaks. The price is 320 per person and the time is about 2.5-3 hours.

Hemu

The horse that had already crossed the bridge turned back suddenly, it turned out that it was thirsty and wanted to drink water~

Hemu

After crossing two mountain peaks, you come to a quiet plain where groups of horses, cattle and sheep are eating pasture leisurely.

Hemu

There are only me and Mr. L in the wilderness, only the sound of the wind in our ears, escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, and find the long-lost peace in my heart.

Hemu

A small village with only a few families hidden in the depths of the beautiful mountain valley.

Hemu

My Prince Charming Mr. L.

Hemu

Hemu Village under sunset

Hemu River

The Hemu River under the sunset, the river is golden, and the people on both sides of the bank are bustling with people of different colors, which is in stark contrast to the tranquility of the wilderness just now.