This land accounts for one-sixth of the country's area,
The largest administrative region in China by land area,
The 10 provinces in the east combined are not as large as it is.
But it's big and not empty!
Here is not only the vast desert like Ningxia,
The lush forests of the Daxing'an Mountains,
The tall snow-capped mountains of the Tibetan plateau,
The crystal clear lake of Daocheng Aden,
There is also a vast and abundant grassland comparable to the grassland of Inner Mongolia
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△ Southern Xinjiang poplar forest
△ Northern Xinjiang Ili lavender
△ Kanas in the northern xinjiang
The Tianshan Mountains are the dividing line on the vast territory of Xinjiang.
Divide Xinjiang in two,
North of the Tianshan Mountains is called Northern Xinjiang, and south of the Tianshan Mountains is called Southern Xinjiang.
Northern Xinjiang to see the scenery, southern Xinjiang to see the style,
The difference between the north and south of Xinjiang, which is located on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains, is very large.
All this is due to the "Warm Humid Air Flow of the Atlantic".
The warm and humid air of the Atlantic Ocean crosses the Eurasian continent,
Running rampant in the Ili River Valley and Altay,
Bring abundant precipitation to northern Xinjiang,
Northern Xinjiang is mostly known for forests, rivers, lakes,
Grasslands and other natural landscapes are dominant.
This article aims to popularize the geographical division of northern Xinjiang,
And what are the fun and interesting projects in each area,
The best time and way to play,
Let every friend with Xinjiang dream become familiar with the whole Xinjiang field faster.
part 01
"Ili River Valley"
If you don't go to Xinjiang, you don't know how big China is;
If you don't go to Ili, you don't know the beauty of Xinjiang.
Every year from March onwards,
The water vapor floating from the Atlantic Ocean stops here,
The falling rain moisturizes the entire Ili River Valley.
(1) Turgen apricot blossom ditch
Ili Turgen apricot blossom ditch,
Between the green mountainside ravines in early spring,
A tree and a bush of pink apricot blossoms spread,
There are both majestic scenes and the charm of a single shadow.
Bring Hanfu and take a travel photo,
Here's any apricot blossom scene you want.
Best time:
Generally from the end of March to the middle of April,
Depending on the seasonal changes of the year, the flowering period is short.
(2) Huocheng lavender
On the way from Lake Sailim to Yining,
In the line of sight is a continuous stream of lavender,
That big patch of rich purple,
The enchanting fragrance that pervades the surroundings,
It's relaxing.
geographical location:
Mainly distributed in Huocheng Qingshui River and Lucaogou,
or the Narathi region.
Best time:
From the beginning of June to the middle of August every year, the flowering period is longer,
It has to do with the planting time.
(3) Tianshan safflower
When the apricot blossoms are gone, the rapeseed is not yellow,
The Tianshan red flowers in the Ili River Valley are quietly blooming,
In just 10 days of flowering,
All its enthusiasm gushes out,
Don't give up until the sky is red.
geographical location:
Huocheng, Yining, Xinyuan, Nilke and other places.
Best time:
Mid-to-early May to early June,
The flowering period varies slightly depending on the climate of each year,
Safflower flowers have a short flowering period.
(4) Sailim Lake
Sailim Lake,
Like a brilliant sapphire set on the earth,
Surrounded by mountains around the lake, the sky and water reflect each other,
The otherworldly is like a fairyland.
When the flowers of Lake Sailim are in full bloom,
Various colors are dotted on the green meadows,
With the blue sky and the ethereal snow mountains that cannot distinguish the border in the distance,
It's hard to tell if this is Sayim Lake or paradise.
Best time:
From mid-May to early August, different time periods,
Open a sea of flowers of different colors,
Well worth a visit.
note:
The administrative planning of Sailim Lake is under the jurisdiction of Bozhou,
Here is written for the time being in the Ili River Valley area.
△ Photography @ Yao Lu
(5) Fruit ditch
Fruit Ditch,
It is known as the "first scene of Ili".
Dense spruce trees and high and low grasslands combine,
A towering bridge weaves through the mountains,
Cattle and sheep flock to feed.
Best time:
All year round, the scenery changes with the seasons.
(6) Kara jun
World-class grassland Karajun,
The unexplored Karajan steppe scenery is unique,
The grass is lush and lush, the felt house is dotted, and the vertical and horizontal are undulating,
The graceful curve speaks of the original beauty.
△ Koksu human steppe
△ Koksu Gorge
The human steppe of The Koksu Gorge,
Is the most typical representative of The Krajun,
Hundreds of flowers bloom sequentially at different altitudes,
Shallowly laid on the meadow,
Cattle and sheep are scattered in all corners of the grassland, leisurely to the extreme.
△ East and West Kerala
Here the horse riding is the best,
The flowers of the Falcon Terrace are suitable for rolling,
Prepare the floor mat a day in advance, at noon,
The sun is mild, sit in place and share the food.
If conditions permit,
You can bring local wines from the Turks,
Kazakh smoked horse intestines, Turks apples
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Don't play like this here,
It's almost ashamed of Kara jun, remember to take away the garbage after eating.
Joan Kushtai,
Here the tourists are sparse and undeveloped, pure and rustic.
Come here must experience the next felt house,
The starry sky galaxy at night seems to be within reach,
Eat lamb with the herders and drink wine.
Best time:
From May to August every year, different flowers bloom in different seasons.
(7) Zhao su
Zhaosu is the only county in Xinjiang without desert,
Known as the hometown of China's Pegasus, the sweat and blood BMW is from this.
July is the season of rape blossoms,
At this time,
The endless sea of rape flowers in the Zhaosu grassland,
And the sea of perilla flowers becomes a beautiful scenery.
The Ili horse is also known as the Western Horse,
Since ancient times, there is the wusun kingdom that has been introduced to the Western Han Dynasty,
Emperor Wu of Han took the name Tianma.
Zhaosu is also famous for being the famous "Wusun Kingdom" during the Han Dynasty.
It is one of the birthplaces of Wusun culture in Xinjiang.
△ Pegasus
There are not only grassland stone people left over from historical changes,
Han Dynasty Princess Xiaojun Cemetery,
Xiata ancient tombs, Geden monuments and other cultural relics and monuments;
There are also Sciatta Deer Park, Sciata Hot Springs,
Natural landscapes such as the Kulkuldeck Water Curtain Cave.
△ Pegasus Cultural Park
In Zhaosu territory, there is also khan tengger peak known as the "father of the Tianshan Mountains",
The muzart glacier that has not changed for thousands of years,
The Chateau Trail of the Great Passage between the North and the South Frontier.
Be sure to go to the Hot Springs of Sciatta to wash your tired body.
Best time:
May--August is the best, different seasons and different scenery.
△ Muzart Glacier
△ Chartreuse Trail
(8) Narathi Grassland
Narathi was once known as the most beautiful grassland in China,
It is full of the tranquility and peace of the mountain village,
The valley terraces are obviously developed, and the mountains are gentle,
The slope is about 11-12 degrees,
It grows in a mountain meadow of the slender-stemmed Iris group.
It's not like the gentle grasslands of Inner Mongolia,
This is an alpine meadow with a hillside,
There are also pristine deep forests.
The Falconer and the Eagle are the most striking combinations here,
The grasslands are full of wild lilies,
Wild tulips, golden lotuses...
mushroom picking and cooking,
It will make a difference to your itinerary.
Best time:
From the end of May to the middle of August, a variety of wildflowers bloom all over the hills.
△ Various wildflowers such as tulips and golden lotuses
(9) Turks Bagua City
Turks Bagua City,
The whole city is radially circular,
The street layout is like a magical labyrinth,
8 avenues, 64 streets, roads connected,
The streets are connected and full of mysteries.
△ Turks Bagua City
Turks Gossip City
The best way to watch,
There's nothing more experiential than a hot air balloon ride.
Overlooking the 800-meter bagua city panorama,
More spectacular than the observation deck in the heart of Tex City,
This experience is unique in the world.
△ Hot air balloon experience
(9) Yining
Yining, as the capital of Ili Prefecture,
It is also a very inclusive and modern city.
Kazakhs, Uighurs, Russians,
More than a dozen ethnic groups, including the Hui, are integrated and intersected here.
The ancient dwellings of Kazanchi,
Centennial Market Han ren street, six star street,
Orthodox churches and so on are worth a city walk;
Handsome and beautiful women can be seen everywhere on the street,
It was as if I had come to a foreign land,
If you're lucky enough,
Attend a local wedding,
Maybe this life will be unforgettable.
Of course, the dance hall is also quite good,
Blend into the crowd and spread your limbs.
The local Kazakh restaurant is unique,
It is also a plus for Yinin.
△ Inin's blue window
Yining County Swan Spring Wetland Protection Park,
It is an underground hot spring, which does not freeze in winter,
It is the only wintering habitat for warty-nosed swans in the valley,
The best time is from November to February of the following year.
Yining is a place worth stopping,
The end of our "Ili River Valley" is set in Yining City,
Give everyone enough time to travel freely,
Because it is simple and convenient, more free travel is advocated.
part 02
"Turpan Area"
Turpan is the meeting place of civilization and religion between the East and the West.
There is hardly any oasis,
Culturally as colorful as Turpan.
Saying goes
Walking through the Flame Mountain, there is no obstacle in life.
(1) Turpan
Turpan Flame Mountain,
Its heat is really hard to accept,
The maximum temperature of the air in the summer of July to September can reach 50 degrees,
Surface temperatures can reach 90 degrees.
Remember not to walk with flip-flops!
△ Turpan Flame Mountain
(2) Jiaohe Ancient City
Jiaohe Old City,
It is the largest and oldest preserved site of raw earth architecture in the world.
Built by the Cheshi people from the 2nd to the 5th century BC,
Reached its peak in the Southern and Northern Dynasties and Tang Dynasties,
Due to years of war, Jiaohe City gradually declined,
Nowadays, all one can see is the ruins and broken walls.
△ Jiaohe Ancient City
(3) Tuyugou
Tuyugou,
It is the intersection of the history and culture of many famous religions in the world,
It is the oldest surviving Uyghur village in Xinjiang.
More than 1700 years of history,
To this day, the oldest folk customs of the Uyghur people are still preserved.
It is known as "China's Mecca".
△ Tuyugou Maza Village
(4) Kumutag
Kumutag,
The only desert in the world that is connected to a city.
The hardware facilities here are complete,
The play items are very selective,
There are sand rushing, motorcycles, buggies, camels and so on,
Can stay a few more days in Shanshan,
In addition, the night market night market in Shanshan is a major feature.
(5) Grape ditch + qanat well
Turpan,
Is the main production base of grapes in China,
The grapes of the grape gutter are the first to ripen,
Picking is a manual task,
Not only to resist high temperatures,
And keep stuffing grapes in your mouth,
Because you can't resist its deliciousness.
Qan'erjing is one of the oldest underground water intake methods in Xinjiang.
It has a history of more than 2,000 years,
It is known as the "Underground Great Wall".
If there is enough time,
You can go into the scenic area to see how the ancients took water,
Absolutely surprise you.
part 03
"Hami Area"
Hami, the first city of Yangguan in the west!
When you think of hami, you think of cantaloupe,
But Hami is not only cantaloupe,
It also has unlimited scenery from June to October,
and a heavy historical atmosphere.
(1) Bari Kun Grassland
The Bari Kun Grassland, surrounded by the Eastern Tianshan Mountains,
It is one of the three major grasslands in Xinjiang and is known as an ancient pastoral country.
△ Bari Kun grassland
Kazakh herders place their homes on the steppe,
Riding a horse and grazing leisurely,
Whipping competition;
Smoke in the felt room,
Milk tea is fragrant,
The melodious song of Dong Bu La drifts with the wind into the distance,
Grassland shepherds are full of rich nomadic folklore.
(2) Devil's City on the Sea Road
The Great Sea Road is the largest group of Yadan landforms in the world,
Belongs to no man's land,
Relative to the eastern city of Hami,
The Yadan landscape here is even more majestic.
(3) Hami Iwu poplar forest
Iwu Poplar Forest,
Is the oldest poplar tree species in the world today,
Known as "living fossils";
Best time to watch from October to November,
There are few tourists here,
Bringing a drone aerial photography is also a good experience.
part 04
"Tacheng Area"
Tower City, there are not many attractions,
But the only extreme scenery of the Anjihai Grand Canyon is that he has,
The famous Tour de Tarali starts in Tower City,
Every summer, countless warriors gather in Tacheng.
(1) Anjihai Grand Canyon
It's a spectacular canyon.
Has been reported by CCTV,
Recommended by National Geographic,
Now TikTok has once again shown it in front of people's eyes,
It's the Red Mountain Canyon.
The Internet generally calls it The Grand Canyon of the Anji Sea,
Or the Usu Grand Canyon.
The very popular video on TikTok is for this reason,
The buggy drove to the edge of the cliff,
Overlooking the shooting,
Thrilling and spectacular,
But it has now been closed and is under construction.
△ Photography @ drive a motorhome to walk around the world
(2) Baluk Mountain
Baluk Mountain,
On the western edge is the famous "little poplar" border post,
The grasslands are full of flowers on the mountains,
The most rare thing is that
Everywhere the snow dots the beautiful grassland,
Horses, flocks,
The herd paced freely on the prairie.
geographical location:
The south-central part of Yumin County, Xinjiang, is a landmark mountain range in Yumin County.
part 05
"Changji area
In Changji, Xinjiang,
From the end of August to the beginning of October,
It's the most beautiful time of the year.
Many people's impressions of Changji,
Stop at changji's large plate of chicken and Qitai over the oil meat noodles,
In addition to gastronomy,
The diversity of Changji's scenery is also unique in the field of Xinjiang.
(1) Nurga Canyon
Nurga Canyon,
This is a canyon characterized by the Danxia landform,
Especially from mid-April to May, the scenery is the most beautiful.
geographical location:
35 km southwest of Changji,
The mountains on both sides of the canyon are steep and colorful.
(2) Wooden wheat field
If you don't see it with your own eyes,
You would never have imagined such a spectacular view.
In the summer and autumn, the wheat fields are yellow and green,
The wind blows the wheat waves,
A wave of yellow, a wave of green, beauty turned upside down.
(3) Tianshan Tianchi
Tianshan Tianchi was called "Yaochi" in ancient times,
Located in the territory of Fukang City, Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture,
It is a natural scenic area centered on alpine lakes.
It is very close to Urumqi,
The best time to see in autumn,
The green leaves around tianchi turn yellow, and they are beautiful like fairy tales.
(4) Sol Bastow
Sol Bastow,
Here the water and grass are abundant,
The mountains are full of pines and cypresses, and they are lush.
Occasionally, one or two white shepherd tents are dotted among them,
The smoke that rises from the sky,
That melodious and euphemistic pastoral,
It adds to its poetic meaning.
geographical location:
Ashley Township, south of Changji City, is 40 kilometers away from the city.
(5) Janbulak
Janbulak,
Unique geographical location,
It gives her a beautiful natural beauty.
There is no severe cold in winter, no heat in summer,
Especially autumn,
Golden waves of wheat tumbling among the mountains,
The harvested stubble glows with golden light.
geographical location:
In the southern mountainous area of Bandugou Town, Qitai County, Xinjiang,
It is more than 60 kilometers away from the county seat.
(6) Wood fortress poplar forest
Woodwood Poplar Forest,
It is said that this poplar forest with a radius of more than 30 square kilometers,
It is at least 65 million years old.
Every year in September, summer and autumn,
Shade the forest belt,
It was all yellow overnight,
Photography enthusiasts from all over the country flocked to the area.
geographical location:
Xinjiang Changji Prefecture Muleiming Shashan 30 kilometers north.
part 06
"Altay Area"
Altay is located in the northernmost part of Xinjiang,
With its long historical roots,
Rich resources and specialties, beautiful lakes and mountains,
The ancient grassland culture is famous and famous at home and abroad.
Missed this place in Xinjiang in September,
It's like missing out on an entire autumn!
(1) Kanas
Kanas Lake is the core attraction,
There are mainly Moon Bay, Wolong Bay, Immortal Bay and so on.
Minimum 3 days to visit Kanas,
The best way is to hike.
Measure the beauty of this place with your feet,
The camera battery should be adequate, as it is likely to be insufficient.
△ Kanas Wolong Bay
Kanas Wolong Bay,
The water surface is calm, the water is turquoise,
In the center of the river bay is a lush sandbar,
It resembles a dragon lying still in the water.
△ Kanas Fairy Bay
Kanas Sanctuary Bay,
There are often clouds and mist, mountain views, lakes,
The trees are like a fairyland.
△ Kanas Moon Bay
Moon Bay is an extension of the Wolong Bay River,
The beautiful Moon Bay will change with the water of Kanas Lake,
It's like a pearl embedded in the Kanas River.
General excursion in Kanas,
Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, and Baihaba Village are three places.
The villages of Hemu and Baihaba,
Quite a Swiss town style, it is a wonderland on earth.
(2) Baihaba Village
Baihaba Village,
Northwest First Village,
It is a gathering place of the Mongolian Tuvan people,
The wooden houses where the villagers live and the fences where the livestock are kept in captivity,
Scattered in a patchwork of pine and birch forests,
Peaceful and peaceful.
△ Baihaba Village
The village of Baihaba is not big,
It doesn't take long to walk a lap.
But because of this,
Instead, it has the beauty of original tranquility,
There is no noise of car sounds and human voices,
There is no doubt that this is a paradise that everyone yearns for.
Here are beautiful scenery all year round,
Autumn (September-October) is the most fascinating.
(3) Grass wood
Hemu, the most beautiful countryside in the northwest!
Log cabins and herds,
with snowy peaks, forests, meadows, blue skies,
White clouds constitute a unique natural and cultural landscape.
(4) Colorful beach
Colorful beaches on both sides of a river,
North and South vary. South Shore, Oasis,
The desert meets the blue skyline;
North shore, cliff-like Yadan landform,
The mountains are undulating and changeable in color.
Colorful beaches on both sides of a river,
North and South vary. On the south shore, oases, deserts and blue skies merge;
North shore, cliff-like Yadan landform,
The mountains are undulating and changeable in color.
(5) Cocoto Sea
The Cocoto Sea, a beautiful and magical place,
For tourists and photographers,
In autumn, the Cocoto Marine Forest is full of beauty.
(6) Herder transition
Altay Kazakh herder transition,
The mighty army of transitions continues,
Smoke billowing,
Forming a unique landscape on the grassland,
It's like the Great Migration of Kenyan Wildlife in Africa.
The kazakhs who walk the most in the world are the Kazakhs.
The most industrious people in the world who move are Kazakhs,
The Kazakh nation measures the world with its own legs,
Follow the green of life.
Best time:
The summer transition is around June,
The autumn transition is around September.
part 07
"Karamay Area"
In Xinjiang, there is a kind of vastness that does not change with the seasons,
It's called Karamay.
This famous oil industry city,
Everywhere in the Gobi Desert,
Windy and dry weather,
Nurtured its deep, vast beauty.
(1) Urho Devil City
Urho Devil's City is a subject that photographers have been photographing for a long time,
The light and shadow of the four seasons of the year,
As the angle of the sun tilts,
Never repeat.
part 08
"Urumqi"
Urumqi, commonly known as "Urumqi",
is the capital of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region,
It is the political, economic, cultural, scientific, educational and transportation center of xinjiang.
is the most inland in the world,
Largest cities furthest from the ocean and coastline.
(1) Erdaoqiao International Grand Bazaar
International Grand Bazaar,
Is the world's largest Grand Bazaar,
Collection of Islamic culture, architecture, ethnic trade,
Entertainment, catering in one,
It is the gathering place and display center of Xinjiang's tourism products.
(2) Dabancheng Wind Power Plant
On both sides of the road from Urumqi to dabancheng, the important town of the Silk Road,
Hundreds of wind turbines stand tall in the sky,
Windward whirling,
In the context of the qingqi show of Bogda Peak,
A spectacular array of windmills was formed.
If you don't go to Xinjiang, I don't know how big China is!
If you don't go to Xinjiang, you don't know how beautiful China is!