[2024 Gongliu Attraction] Travel Guide for Ku'erdening Nature Reserve (Updated May)

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#Ku'erdening Nature Reserve Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

Hiking

Grasslands

Nature Reserves

Address:

Tokkuztara, Ili, Xinjiang, China

Opening times:

Opens at 10:00-19:00Open

Recommended sightseeing time:

4-5 hour

Phone:

0999-7758590,0999-7758580,15299267830

Summer RV Parent-Child Tour with a Plethora of Experiences for a One-Stop Laid-Back Child Fun

This summer, take your kids on an RV trip! Move your home into a mobile scenic area, and enjoy the beautiful experience of opening the door to a view and closing it to a home🍃. Experience the latest trendy way of traveling😍. Today, I will recommend 3 RV routes that are perfect for summer travel, with plenty of parent-child experiences, and even a parent-child leader and a photographer to capture the moments📸. While enjoying the beautiful scenery, you can also better enhance the parent-child relationship👍 . ✅【Xinjiang | Fairy Tale Ili + Sayram Lake 8 Days】 ⭕️Classic IPs: Narat, Duku Highway, Kalajun Grassland, Huocheng Lavender, Sayram Lake ⭕️Hidden Gems: Kuerdening, Chapaqi Sea, Kafeng Base Camp ⭕️Trip Highlights: 👉985/211 top university leader accompanying throughout 👉7 nights of high-quality accommodation, 1 night by Sayram Lake, 1 night at a forest camp, 2 nights at a boutique homestay, 3 nights at a 4-diamond hotel 👉Includes the essence of the Ili River Valley, daily driving time ≤3h, 10+ fun parent-child experiences ⭕️Parent-Child Play Experiences: ✓Exclusive car tour of the Narat Grassland, horse riding ✓Horse riding in the Kuerdening Spruce Forest ✓Kazakh family visit ✓Crossing the northern section of the Duku Highway ✓UTV on the Kalajun Grassland ✓Lamb catching competition on the Kalajun Grassland ✓Lavender estate photo capture ✓Fruit picking ✓Lake Sayram circumnavigation & sailing ✓Bonfire party ✓Grassland afternoon tea ✓Kazanqi Citywalk —— ✅【Gannan | Parent-Child 6 Days】 ⭕️Classic IPs: Labrang Monastery, Sangke Grassland, Zhagana, Liujiaxia Reservoir, Bingling Temple Grottoes ⭕️Hidden Gems: Namo Grand Canyon, Dazong Lake, Fairy Beach ⭕️Trip Highlights: 👉Daily driving time <3h, 10+ local experiences 👉A variety of accommodation experiences throughout the trip, combining local specialty hotels and cost-effectiveness 👉Stay at the Sangke Sky Camp to watch the stars ⭕️Parent-Child Play Experiences: ✓Grassland Xianglang Festival·Travel photography, dressing up with your child in Tibetan makeup, braids, and clothes ✓Bingling Temple Grottoes·Explanation ✓Labrang Monastery·Monk explanation ✓Crossing the entire Loke Road ✓Liujiaxia Reservoir·Speedboat ride on the Yellow River ✓Fun on the grassland, horse riding, archery, afternoon tea... ✓Light trekking at Fairy Beach ✓Light trekking at Namo Grand Canyon ✓Ceremonial dinner ✓Fireworks bonfire party ✓Encounter with marmots at Dazong Lake —— ✅【Qinghai | Qinghai Lake Parent-Child 6 Days】 ⭕️Classic IPs: Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake, Atomic City Museum, Qilian Mountain Grassland, Zhuoer Mountain ⭕️Hidden Gems: Ice Gully Forest Sea, Lake Circuit West Road, Heima River, Nanshan ⭕️Trip Highlights: 👉5 different types of accommodation experiences throughout the trip, 3 nights in Tibetan-style hotels + 1 night in Chaka Bubble House + 1 night in RV camping 👉Daily driving time ≤3h 👉8 grassland nomadic experiences + 4 local cultural experiences + 2 mini-classes ⭕️Parent-Child Play Experiences: ✓Mini-classes on 'Tibetan Plateau' & 'Little Salt Worker' ✓Trekking in the Ice Gully Forest Sea ✓Professional equestrian riding by Qinghai Lake ✓In-depth horse riding on the Qilian Mountain Grassland ✓Be a little herdsman for a day, wearing ethnic costumes, making tsampa, herding cattle and sheep... ✓Learn Tibetan script/handcraft Tibetan incense ✓Taste special Tibetan meals, with Dzoma explaining and appreciating the nomadic diet culture ✓Intangible Cultural Heritage Thangka Experience·Special invitation to a heritage expert for explanation

SAMSON RICHARDS

Ili + Duku Highway Pure Play 8-Day Tour Itinerary

From May to July in Ili, it is an ocean of flowers and a paradise of colors. At this time, when you go to Ili, you can see the fresh green of the grasslands, the pristine white of the snow-capped mountains, and various colored flowers competing to bloom. …………………Attraction Strategy…………… Sayram Lake: The lake water is clear and blue, and the lakeside is a vast grassland. Grassland Journey Nalati Grassland: Experience the thrill of galloping across the grassland and admire the magnificent grassland scenery. Kalajun Grassland: Rich in species, the grassland is winding and rugged, with a sense of beauty. Qiongkushitai: Here you can find the primitive life of herders and snow mountain pastures —————— Day 1: Warm Home—Urumqi Day 2: Urumqi—S101 National Defense Highway—Dushanzi Grand Canyon—Kuitun/Wusu Day 3: Kuitun/Wusu—Tour around Sayram Lake—Guozigou Bridge—Manxin Forget Sorrow Valley—Liuxing Street Dopamine—Yining Day 4: Yining—Izhao Highway—Xiaota Ancient Trail—Bagua City—Tekes (Due to Xiaota road construction: Day 4: Yining—Kurdening—Tekes) Day 5: Tekes—Qiongkushitai Ancient Village—Xinyuan Day 6: Xinyuan—Nalati Sky Grassland—Bayanbulak Grassland—Bayanbulak Town Day 7: Bayanbulak Town—Through Duku Highway—Urumqi Day 8—Urumqi—Warm Home ——————— Outfit Suggestions: In mid-June, when there is sun, you can wear little dresses and tank tops, but the temperature difference between day and night is significant, so you need a three-in-one storm coat. For example, in Xiaota, it's hot at 9 am at the service area, but by 11 am at General's Bridge, the wind is strong and you need to change into a thick coat. After climbing for a while, you switch to a thin coat, but at the mountain top, you need the three-in-one again because the wind is so strong. Going down, it gets hot again, and it starts raining at 3:30 pm, getting heavier and heavier, making the road very muddy. Mud covers the shoes, and at General's Bridge, you wait for the electric car for 3 hours under an umbrella, but the wind is too strong for the umbrella to be effective, and you end up freezing numb.

Lucy.Moore.54

Ranked first among China's top ten most beautiful forests | Xinjiang's niche destination: Kuerdening, a must-visit in Northern Xinjiang

About Kuerdening and Qiaxi, actually, when I first went to Yili, Xinjiang in 2021, these two places were still quite niche. But this year, they suddenly became popular. ✅ First of all, both places are in Gongliu. If you set out early and return late, you can basically visit both in one day. Many people choose between these two places, but I might recommend Kuerdening more. It's more niche, with richer scenery, and it's the most concentrated distribution area of the tallest and densest Tianshan spruce in the world. In 2005, 'China Geographic Magazine' rated it as the foremost of China's top ten most beautiful forests. Kuerdening means 'horizontal ditch' in Kazakh and is located in the Chapu Valley, part of the Western Tianshan Karajun-Kuerdening mountain range. Also, it's the earliest place to enter spring among all the scenic spots in the Yili River Valley. We visited Kuerdening in April when the apricot blossoms were almost gone. We set out from Yili to Gongliu and then continued to Kuerdening. ➡️ Kuerdening left a deep impression on me, not only because of the unique snow-capped hills, grassland valleys of the Yili River Valley but also because of the endless, spectacular spruce forests in the scenic area. Inside the Kuerdening scenic area, you can see the main peak, Kabangbayi Peak, just by looking up. During the season we visited, the snow had not yet melted. This peak, at an altitude of 4257 meters, covered in white snow, with glaciers beneath it, is truly spectacular! 🌈 Recommended spots: Kabangbayi Peak, Ten-mile Gallery, Tikka Kalagan Forest Sea, Ayusai Viewing Platform, Cloud-top Grassland 💰 Ticket: 60, Shuttle bus: 30/person ⏰ Opening hours: 09:30-20:00 📍 Address: Gongliu County, Yili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region 🚌 Transportation: Yining to Gongliu, early 8:30—19:40, departs every half hour, ticket price: 15.5 yuan/person, takes a little over 2 hours to reach Gongliu County; Gongliu to Kuerdening, about 2 hours. ➡️ It is best recommended to drive yourself, as you can drive into the scenic area.

CHRIS GUZMAN

The legendary Bagua City is actually the Tekes County town, here's a guide

Visit Yili before the peak season in June in Xinjiang, because I'm going to Kanas/Kuokesu/Kurding, so I stayed in Tekes, the closest county town to Kanas, for two nights (it's better to stay in the county town before the peak season, it seems that the camping site in Kanas is not open yet, and the campsite in Kurding I visited today is very impressive and I will write about it later). I only realized that Tekes is the legendary Bagua City when I booked the hotel. 🌟 Flying drones: First of all, you can fly drones in Bagua City, but you need to register at the police station at the central point of Bagua City first, and they gave me permission to fly at an altitude of 500 meters for two days. The whole process only takes 2 minutes, very efficient. Many people are aerial filming Bagua City here. 🌟 Bagua City attractions: In addition to the divination platform in the city center and various Xinjiang restaurants, there are actually two streets worth strolling. 1️⃣ Bagua City Night (recommended to go after 10 pm, it gets dark at 10 pm in Xinjiang now), located between Kan Street and Qian Street on the third ring road (p4-p12), it's very beautiful after the lights are on, and after 10:10 pm there are various performances, dancing, magic, stunts, etc., very interesting, and then there are various snacks and amusement projects. See pictures 4-12. 2️⃣ Li Street pedestrian street, you can go for a walk when you have nothing to do, there are post offices, souvenir shops, coffee shops, ice cream shops, restaurants, and guesthouses (p13-p18). The ice cream there is quite good. Tekes (Bagua City) is less than a 2-hour drive from Yining, a half-hour drive from Kanas, and just over an hour and a half drive from Kurding. Kanas, Kuokesu, and Kurding are all too beautiful, the natural scenery is as good as Switzerland, and it's definitely worth visiting. As Xinjiang tourism is increasingly discovered by everyone, it will surely become more and more popular.

ExpeditionExplorer

Ili is wonderful in summer, but you need to know how to enjoy it

Ili is the only region in the country that combines 'a sense of oppression and relaxation' in the best possible way. But to enjoy it well, you need some experience and 'principles': 1. Choose between Kuerdening Qiaxi and Shata. It is recommended to use early June as the dividing line, before which Kuerdening Qiaxi is preferable, and after which Shata is the choice. 2. The way to enjoy Ili is inherently outdoorsy. The difference in scenery between the hiking routes and the conventional routes is huge, and incorporating some outdoor elements into your itinerary is a standard for an in-depth experience. Some of these can be done by off-road vehicle, some by horse, and many only on foot. Qiaxi Kuerdening can include the tail of the Kalajun crossing line, Kalajun can extend to Qiongkushitai or Gazagan camp, Shata has the Shata ancient trail, and even the Yisai shepherd trail and Tuhulasu grassland hiking route. If you really have no outdoor experience, you can also ride a horse for the first ten kilometers in front of Wusun or behind Qiongkushitai to get a feel for it, which is much better than just wandering around scenic area trails every day. 3. The golden period for Ili is from mid-May to late June. This is based on a comprehensive score of 'grass + forest + low snow line + temperature'. Too early and the range of grasslands is limited, for example, Kalajun is not very green, and Shata has a high frequency of bad weather in the afternoon. Too late and the weather is hot, the snow line disappears, and having only grasslands and forests loses the advantage of the snow-capped mountains. 4. 'There is no need to go to Qiongkushitai if you're not staying overnight' makes sense because Qiongku's absolute advantage lies in the scattered distribution of homestay wooden houses and a leisurely travel mindset, all predicated on 'staying at least one night', otherwise you won't be able to relax. 5. The priority for summer accommodation in Ili is lonely and well-conditioned homestays close to the scenery, followed by homestays with average conditions but good scenery, then experienced camping, then county town hotels, and the least preferable are poorly conditioned homestays without much scenery. However, the latter is precisely the choice most people will make, because they want both... but that's difficult. 6. Ili during the May Day period is good, but there are a few things to note. First, try not to attempt pure wilderness camping, as the weather during May Day is extremely unstable, with heavy snowfall every year. Second, do not apply aesthetic expectations to flowers and large areas of greenery, learning to appreciate Ili's snow-capped mountains is important. 7. Ili's summer sunsets are incredibly beautiful, and returning to your accommodation a bit later is not dangerous, but missing the pink hues in the mountains would be a great pity. 8. Don't think that regular scenic spots are too 'mainstream'. Every scenic spot, before it appears before people, is niche and equal. By making use of the scenic spots and further exploring within them, you are more likely to find 'good stuff' than by blindly heading straight for the mountains, just as starting a franchise is easier than creating an independent brand.

WES CARPENTER

Ku'erdening Nature Reserve Frequently Asked Questions

What's the address of Ku'erdening Nature Reserve?
1 Answer

I really don't recommend going to Kuerdening

🌸I don't recommend going to Kuerdening because once you go, you won't want to leave~ It goes without saying that you must drive yourself in Kuerdening❗️❗️❗️ ✅Kuerdening means 'horizontal ditch' in Kazakh, and its unique north-south orientation makes Kuerdening warm in winter and cool in summer, with a pleasant climate all year round. It combines the charming beauty of southern hills with the vastness of the grassland scenery, and its stunning natural beauty and extraordinary landscapes are breathtaking and highly desirable. Located in the hinterland of the Western Tianshan Mountains, it features snow-capped mountains, river valleys, forests, and grasslands dotted with cattle and sheep. 🍂Self-drive Route Kuerdening is divided into the Middle Gully, East Gully, and West Gully. ✅Middle Gully Drive from the visitor center, pass through the parking lot, and enter. There will be interval parking lots along the way, and you can stop and take pictures wherever you see parking lots for cars. The scenery is of the river valley and grassland type, with snow-capped mountains. After seeing the vast grasslands of Yili, the spruce and natural forests here are worth seeing. Get ready to scream all the way~🎇You can drive all the way to the Qimengde parking lot in the Middle Gully. 📷Photo Spots 1️⃣Qimengde Viewing Platform 2️⃣Mountain Top Grassland 3️⃣Kabanbay Peak 4️⃣Back Mountain East Gully tips❗️ After driving out from Qimengde, turn right to head to East Gully. It is also the exit route of the scenic area (which is a one-way street). The first 1️⃣ checkpoint is the Ayusai Viewing Platform, then continue forward to the 2️⃣Heritage Exhibition Center parking lot. After getting off the car and crossing the suspension bridge, the King of Spruce is on the right-hand side. 📷Photo Spots 1️⃣Ayusai Viewing Platform 2️⃣King of Spruce beside the Heritage Exhibition Center 3️⃣Cloud-top Grassland 🏡Accommodation There are campsites in the Middle Gully Qimengde where you can stay, but it is more cost-effective to stay in the town❗️ 🎠Attractions There are 🐎 horses available for riding in the scenic area, and there are many places to go. The specific location is next to the first Qimengde parking lot.2 Qimengde Viewing Platform next to the supermarket🥰

WYATT COLEMAN

I thought Nalati was already beautiful, until I went to Kuerdening

If you ask me whether to choose Nalati or Kuerdening for a trip to Yili, Xinjiang during the May Day holiday, I can only tell you that it's a tough choice, because I find both places nice. Kuerdening is a small but exquisite beauty, and during this time, it's really beautiful. Kuerdening means 'horizontal ditch' in Kazakh, and it's a niche attraction in Xinjiang that has become popular in the last two years. I did some research online before and discovered its advantages 'few people, suitable for self-driving' plus the online pictures were very tempting! So I set off, and I really don't regret it. 📍 Navigation location: Kuerdening Zhonggou Ticket Check Currently, the West Gou and East Gou are closed, and you can only visit Kuerdening Zhonggou. After driving to the scenic area, follow the wooden plank road for a light hike. Zhonggou is at a low altitude, with streams, and the scenic spot is on the opposite side of the river in the forward direction, with parking spaces and a cable bridge to cross, suitable for wild dining and camping. There are also many beautiful sceneries along the way, and of course, hiking is tiring, but it's all worth it. I really like one of the spots here, the Qimengde Observation Deck. This is the highest observation deck in Kuerdening. Walking up along the wooden plank road, you can see the same kind of little wooden house as in the movie 'Heidi and Grandfather', and because I really like this movie, I feel it's really worth it. Note: Currently, you cannot drive to Qimengde. You can only park at the 'Kafeng Campsite' parking lot at the intersection of Zhonggou and Donggou, and then walk or ride a horse in. The road should be repaired soon. If anyone knows any updates, please let me know. The entrance fee is 30 yuan per person, no other fees are required when driving in, and the indoor parking is free. Horse riding is also available, 80 yuan for 1 hour of fun. The opening hours are from 9 am to 7 pm, so pay attention if you're planning to go. You can also refer to my route Ten-Mile Gallery—Bee Fragrance Station—Kafeng Base Camp—Qimengde Observation Deck—Ayusai Observation Deck—King of Spruce—Cloud-top Grassland Pay attention to the following 1. There are many places on the mountain without signal, so it's better to download an offline map in advance. 2. Prepare food and water in advance, so you can replenish energy if you get hungry on the mountain. 3. There are no hotels in the scenic area, but there are camping and wooden houses, felt tents of the herdsmen, and you can also stay in Kuerdening town, so there are more choices. 4. It is recommended to go here either in the morning or after 7 pm for better light and shadow, which is key for good photos. If you go at noon, the sun is very strong, and the photos taken with a mobile phone are gray and not very good.

BRODIE HANSEN

I declare! The Ili in June and July is the pinnacle of Xinjiang tourism

Every year in June and July, the Ili River Valley becomes arguably the most beautiful place in China💐, with snow-capped mountains and lakes, forest cabins, meadows with flocks of sheep, wildflowers all over the mountains, and Miyazaki-style cartoon clouds... It can be described as a legendary summer🔥🔥 🔹 Step into the Narati Grassland, one of 'China's Six Most Beautiful Grasslands', and gallop across the vast green expanse on horseback🐎; 🔹 Head to Sayram Lake, 'the last tear of the Atlantic', and find yourself in the grassland paradise sung about in Tengger's 'Heaven'🍃; 🔹 Stay in the carefully arranged luxury grassland scenic accommodations🏆, capturing the best views right before your eyes ———— ⭕【Early Summer Ili 6 Days 5 Nights Luxury Vacation】 🔥Private Group: Minimum of 2 people, exclusive group (no teaming up) ✅Transportation: Spacious 7-seater business car for the entire journey ✅Driver and Guide Service: Experienced driver-guide, including 24h airport transfer✈️ ✅All-inclusive Price: All scenic area tickets + shuttle vehicles, special meals + experiences ✅Safety Guarantee: Sign a formal travel contract + PICC travel insurance💯 ✅Luxury Accommodation: Select 5 nights of luxury scenic accommodations, living within the landscape Qiongkushitai Blue Sky Hope A quality homestay built amidst extreme scenery, where you can admire the poetic highland grassland from your bed, and on a clear day, even witness the sunlit golden mountains. The scenery here is legendary with every snap of the camera📸 Sayram Lake Water Spruce Luxury Hotel A top-tier luxury hotel by Sayram Lake, with 26 suites, each with its own private starry sky glass room🌠 and floor-to-ceiling windows, offering an unparalleled view; with its own horse ranch grassland, galloping on the grassland at sunset is simply too comfortable! . ⭕Itinerary D1: Pick up from Yining Airport—Check into hotel—Free time in Yining D2: Yining—Qiongkushitai—Riding on the Usun Ancient Trail—Visit to Kazakh family—Bonfire dinner D3: Qiongkushitai—Chaxi—Kurdining D4: Kurdining—Narati Sky Grassland—Narati Town D5: Narati Town—Sayram Lake D6: Sayram Lake—Guozigou Bridge—Disband in Yining . ⭕Highlight Activities ✔️Self-drive around Sayram Lake, encounter wild swans🦢 ✔️Light trekking in Narati🍃, step into the world of comics ✔️Horseback riding on the Usun Ancient Trail, view snow mountains, forests, and grasslands in one frame ✔️Guest at a Kazakh herdsman's home, sit around the bonfire, drink milk tea, and chat . ⭕Essential Attractions 🔹Kurdining: Walk along the plank road into the spruce forest, as if you've arrived at the cabin scene from 'Heidi' under the snow-capped mountains 🔹Narati Grassland: Spruce trees, streams, grasslands, and herds of cattle and sheep grazing leisurely, a casual snap is a scene from Miyazaki's comic world~ 🔹Sayram Lake: The pure blue represents only one ten-thousandth of Sayram's beauty, walk up to the pine trees to overlook Sayram Lake and Guozigou Bridge, a breathtaking view

leonanicholasortiz

The flower sea in Yili is so beautiful!

Yili is famous for its wildflower sea, and there is none like it. This year, with abundant rainfall, we chose to come to Yili during the May Day holiday, attracted by the blooming wildflowers. Our plan is D1 from Sayram Lake to Qiongkushitai, D2 to Chaxi, D3 to Kuerdening, D4 to Tangbula, and D5 back to Changji. As soon as we entered Yili, we could see the hillsides covered with tiny scattered flowers, mainly yellow, with some white flower seas, and also mixed yellow and white, creating a romantic atmosphere everywhere. Along the way, we passed many lush wildflower seas, some charging fees, some free, and some within scenic areas. After comparison, we found the best spot, which not only has yellow and white flower seas but also allows us to see the snow-capped mountains and the Tekes River. Sharing with everyone: Use Gaode Navigation to search for 'Aortakir'. About 200 meters before the destination, you will see a dirt road that leads into the flower sea. There is a barbed wire fence around it, and a lady at the entrance. This place charges a fee; you can drive in to take photos and camp, 5 yuan per person, and sedans can enter as well. If you drive a vehicle with a higher chassis, you can go further inside, where you will see a road under construction. Follow the road base to find the yellow and white flower sea and the snow-capped mountains and Tekes River, all for free. But be careful to follow the tracks pressed by the herders' vehicles and do not harm the little flowers! ❤️

OrionSolstice890^

North Xinjiang Luxury 9-Day Tour

If there is one place you must visit in 2024, it definitely has to be the summer in North Xinjiang and Ili, where wildflowers bloom unrestrained, and everywhere you look is an ocean of flowers. Strolling through the grasslands with cattle, sheep, and steeds, the outlined fir forests, the sacred and pure azure lake waters, and the vast mountains and seas, the unfiltered beauty of Xinjiang is truly captivating. D1: Arrive in Urumqi and pick up from the airport. D2: Urumqi → S101 → Kuitun D3: Kuitun → Sayram Lake → Yining Liuxing Street D4: Yining → Zhaosu Wetland Park → Tianma Culture Park → Zhaosu D5: Zhaosu → Aqtas D6: Aqtas → Kuerdening → Qiaxi → Gongliu D7: Gongliu → Nalati Grassland → Nalati D8: Nalati → Duku Highway → Urumqi D9: Departure from Urumqi airport, ending the tour.

xandoria_9508

I thought Nalati was already beautiful enough, until I went to Kuerdening

If you ask me whether to choose Nalati or Kuerdening for a trip to Yili, Xinjiang during the May Day holiday, I can only tell you that it's a tough choice, because I like both places. Kuerdening is a small but exquisite beauty spot that has really become beautiful during this time. Kuerdening means 'horizontal ditch' in Kazakh, and it is a niche attraction in Xinjiang that has become popular in the past two years. I did some research online before and discovered its advantages 'few people, suitable for self-driving' plus the pictures online were very tempting! So I set off, and I really don't regret it. Navigation location: Kuerdening Zhonggou Ticket Checkpoint Currently, the West Gully and East Gully are closed, and you can only visit Kuerdening Zhonggou. After driving to the scenic area, follow the wooden plank road for a light hike. Zhonggou is at a low altitude, with streams, and the scenic spot is on the opposite side of the river in the forward direction, with parking spaces and a cable bridge to cross, suitable for picnics and camping. There are also many beautiful sceneries along the way, and of course, hiking is tiring, but it's all worth it. I really like one of the spots here, the Qimengde Viewing Platform. This is the highest viewing platform in Kuerdening. Follow the wooden plank road all the way up, and you can see the same kind of little wooden house as in the movie 'Heidi and Grandfather', and because I really like this movie, I feel it's really worth it. Note: Currently, you cannot drive to Qimengde. You can only park at the 'Kafeng Campsite' parking lot at the intersection of Zhonggou and Donggou, and then walk or ride a horse in. The entrance fee is 30 RMB per person, no other fees are required for driving in, and the indoor parking is free. Horse riding is also available, 80 RMB for 1 hour of fun. The opening hours are from 9 am to 7 pm, so pay attention if you plan to go. You can also refer to my route Shili Gallery - Fengxiang Post Station - Kafeng Base Camp - Qimengde Viewing Platform - Ayusai Viewing Platform - King of Spruce - Cloud-top Grassland Please note 1. There is no signal in many places on the mountain, so it's better to download an offline map in advance. 2. Prepare food and water in advance, so you can replenish energy if you get hungry on the mountain. 3. There are no hotels in the scenic area, but there are camping sites and wooden houses, felt tents of the herdsmen, and you can also stay in the town of Kuerdening, so there are more choices. 4. It is recommended to go there in the morning or after 7 pm to catch the good light and shadow, which is key for taking good photos. If you go at noon, the sun is very strong, and the photos taken with a mobile phone are gray and not very good 😫 Welcome everyone to Xinjiang 👏👏

marcellathornfield85

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Northern Xinjiang in a 12-day tour

Northern Xinjiang Grand Loop 12 Days This is not Switzerland, it's Xinjiang. Day 1 From various places to Urumqi Day 2 Urumqi - Heavenly Lake of Tianshan - Fuyun Day 3 Fuyun - Keketuohai - Multicolored Beach - Burqin Day 4 Burqin - Kanas Day 5 Kanas - Hemu Day 6 Hemu - Urho Ghost City - Karamay Day 7 Karamay - Sayram Lake - Guozigou Bridge - Yining Day 8 Yining - Kalajun - Tekes Bagua City Day 9 Tekes - Qiongkushitai - Tekes Day 10 Tekes - Nalati Grassland in the Sky - Bayanbulak Day 11 Bayanbulak - Duku Highway - Urumqi Day 12 Urumqi - Various places

MILO RAMSEY

The fairy-tale world of Kuldin, comparable to Switzerland

Kuldin means 'horizontal ditch' in Kazakh, and the grassland scenic areas in Yili are all located in east-west valleys, but Kuldin is situated in a wide valley between mountains running from south to north. The valley floor has an average elevation of 1500 meters and is home to the largest primitive spruce forest in the country, creating a unique and stunning landscape of valley rivers, alpine meadows, Tianshan spruce, and the breathtaking Kabangbai Peak. In Kuldin, the cloud-topped grasslands and the primitive spruce forests, the babbling brooks and the verdant hills, hiking or horseback riding up the mountain, camping by the stream, or climbing to the mountaintop to gaze at Kabangbai Peak, is just like being in a fairy-tale world...

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Enjoy the early summer in Ili, stay in a luxurious wild campsite, and see the sea of flowers on the grassland!

When I think of freedom and vitality, the first word that comes to mind is Ili in Xinjiang! Snow-capped mountains, grasslands, forests of flowers🌸, cattle and sheep everywhere🐮... The upcoming summer in Ili will be legendary in China, and you can embrace a fairyland with just a handful. Stay in a luxurious campsite deep in the valley, find yourself in a real-life green fairy tale, feel the vitality of all things coming back to life, as if everything is filled with hope. No one should miss the early summer in Ili, leave it all to Xiaoye, and enjoy a comfortable 6-day trip!😝 . 🍃Early Summer Ili 6 Days 5 Nights·Luxury Accommodation Vacation ✅Bookable for 2 people, one order per group, private customization ✅Local experienced drivers and guides ✅Private car travel throughout (including airport transfers) ✅Daily exquisite breakfast + Kazakh special cuisine ✅All scenic spot tickets + shuttle service ✅Selected 5 nights of scenic B&Bs ✅Official travel contract + PICC travel accident insurance . 🎣Exciting Activities: ⭕Circle around Sayram Lake, watch the beautiful swans play in the lake ⭕Ride horses through the forest on the ancient Usun Road, experience the magnificence of Heaven Lake ⭕Light trekking in Nalati, be the protagonist of a fairy tale ⭕Visit Kazakh families, sing and dance around the campfire ⭕Horse-drawn carriage tour of Kanas, stroll through the blue old town . 💒Luxurious Wilderness Accommodations: Qiongkushitai Qingkong Ji Yi: Sleep in a fairy-tale forest cabin, integrate the room with the landscape, a 360° beautiful panorama pours in through the floor-to-ceiling windows, with various landscapes in full view Kurdining Bairui Campsite: Located above the small Kurdun highlands, with a broad view, watch the starry sky and snow mountains. Each cabin is independent, equipped with smart home appliances, comfortable and private Sayram Lake Shuiyunsong Luxurious Hotel: Facing the snow mountains, backed by spruce, integrated with nature. Provides personal butler service, as well as campfire parties, valley afternoon tea, grassland horse riding, and other activities to add more fun to the journey Nalati Muxinggu Starry Sky Hotel: Built in the Nalati scenic area, the rooms use independent container design, highly private, and the glass starry sky ceiling allows you to see the stars while lying in bed . 🏕Must-Visit Attractions: Sayram Lake: Distant mountains like ink, lake light like a mirror, surrounded by a sea of flowers, the pure blue is captivating Nalati Air Grassland: Combines landscapes of snow mountains, spruce, and grasslands, feels like a fairy tale forest Chaxi Forest Park: The same beautiful scenery as 'Heidi and Grandfather', camping, horse riding, various ways to play Qiongkushitai: A small Kazakh village deep in the Tianshan Mountains, follow the herdsmen to chase a sunset Kurdining: Rich in biological landscape resources, known as 'the most beautiful green valley in the Tianshan Mountains' . 🚙Itinerary: D1: Pick up from Yining airport - Free time D2: Qiongkushitai - Horse riding on Usun ancient road - Visit Kazakh families - Campfire dinner D3: Chaxi - Kurdining D4: Nalati Air Grassland - Nalati Town D5: Day trip to Sayram Lake D6: Guozigou Bridge - Disband

KENDRICK WARD

May Day Xinjiang Travel | Yili Loop 7-Day Attractions + Itinerary Guide

Some say🌈 when nature is biased enough, it forgets balance and puts all the 'stunning beauty' into the same painting~ This is the true portrayal of the beauty of Yili!! Highly recommend to friends who don't know where to go for May Day~ Snow mountains, lakes, Gobi, canyons, sea of flowers, grasslands, forests, everything you want is here, plus a 7-day travel itinerary oh~~ . 🎯Itinerary Highlights ✔️7-day in-depth experience of Yili's popular + niche attractions ✔️Self-drive around Sayram Lake with ample playtime ✔️Free and comfortable itinerary, reasonable planning with stops at will . 🎨Essential Attractions Guozigou Bridge: The towering bridge spans between the blue sky and white clouds, heading north to Sayram Lake, south to the Ili River Valley, with canyons filled with characteristic fruit trees such as apples, walnuts, and apricots Tips: Open all day for free💰, note that parking on the bridge is not allowed, it is recommended to bring a drone for shooting📸 . Sayram Lake: The blue of the plateau lake sets off the colorful prairie flower sea, with the distant snow mountains winding and long, the clear lake water reflecting the playful swans, making this place full of infinite vitality Tips: Enter the scenic area from the east gate and play counterclockwise, there are accommodations near the south gate closer to the popular S Bay . Xia Ta: Snow mountains and glaciers blend with forests and grass seas, the landscape is rich in layers, it is the grassland landscape closest to the snow mountains in the Yili area, and also a holy land for hiking enthusiasts Tips: Plan to ride horses, it is recommended to book early or queue; the last interval car down the mountain departs at 8 pm🚋 . Tangbula Hundred Mile Gallery: 'Natural long scroll, hundred-mile gallery', Fairy Lake set against the green sea of grass, wildflowers blooming everywhere🌸 surrounded by lush forests, a little-known fairyland Tips: No🎫 but not many accommodations around, walking is tiring, it is recommended to ride horses or bicycles . Kuerdening: Hike through dense spruce forests and vast grasslands, check in at the real-life movie scene in the log cabin🏠, comparable to the dreamy grasslands of Switzerland Tips: No need to buy tickets in advance, you can buy tickets on-site📱, the price for horse riding in the scenic area is about 80/h . Qiongkushitai: Comic-like blue sky and white clouds☁️, green grasslands dotted with fresh flowers, cattle and sheep freely wandering on the slopes, fully enjoy the pure beauty of nature Tips: The road conditions behind the mountain are not very good, you can prepare motion sickness pills💊 just in case . 🚘Itinerary D1⃣️Urumqi - Sayram Lake - Guozigou Bridge - Yining D2⃣️Yining - Xiatage Ancient Trail - Zhaosu D3⃣️Zhaosu - Qiongkushitai - Tekes D4⃣️Tekes - Qiaxi Grassland - Kuerdening - Xinyuan D5⃣️Xinyuan - Narat Grassland - Narat D6⃣️Narat - Tangbula Hundred Mile Gallery - Mengketi Scenic Area - Northern Section of Duku Highway - Kuitun D7⃣️Kuitun - Anjihai Grand Canyon - s101 Highway Selection - Urumqi

Prof. Vergie Farrell MD

Xinjiang Ili Panorama + 10-Day Tour Guide through Duku Highway

This 10-day grand loop of Northern Xinjiang Ili will take you through the Duku Highway, offering a chance to experience the grassland flower seas, 🌳 forests, and lakes. In 10 days, you'll see various landscapes and enjoy a comprehensive tour of the panoramic scenery of Northern Xinjiang, the same views but different experiences. Why we recommend this route: 5-7 July is the scenic season of the entire Northern Xinjiang Ili region, where the grasslands around the Ili River Valley are lush and green. 🌤 The climate is suitable for travel during this time. The Duku Highway is expected to open in mid-June. One must travel the Duku at least once in a lifetime to appreciate the stunning grasslands along the way. Itinerary: DAY1: Urumqi - S101 Highway - Dushanzi Grand Canyon - Kuitun DAY2: Kuitun - Sayram Lake - Lavender - Yining DAY3: Yining - Yizhao Highway - Xata Tourist Area - Zhaosu DAY4: Zhaosu - Qiongkushitai - Qiongkushitai DAY5: Qiongkushitai - Kalajun Scenic Area - Tekes DAY6: Tekes - Kuerdening Scenic Area - Xinyuan DAY7: Xinyuan - Narat Tourist Scenic Area - Narat DAY8: Narat - Southern Section of Duku Highway - Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon - Kuqa DAY9: Kuqa - Bayanbulak Grassland - Bayanbulak DAY10: Bayanbulak - Northern Section of Duku Highway - Qiaojima - Urumqi Precautions: 1: Xinjiang has a 2-hour time difference; make sure to adjust your daily routine after entering the region. 2: Xinjiang is an area with many ethnic minorities; please respect the religious customs of ethnic comrades. 3: The UV radiation in scenic areas is strong; it is recommended to wear a hat or sunscreen before going out. The temperature difference between day and night in the mountainous areas of Xinjiang is significant, so it is advisable to carry warm clothing. 4: The scenic areas are generally quite large, with shuttle buses available, and you can also ride horses, but walking is also necessary. It is recommended to wear comfortable and convenient shoes.

KIMBERLY CARTER

Xinjiang has a beauty called Kuerdening|This is a hiker's paradise

|This is a hiker's paradise.🌲 Xinjiang has a beauty called Kuerdening, which is a paradise for hiking enthusiasts. If you are amazed by the beauty of Qiaxi and still immersed in it, unable to extricate yourself, then I suggest you visit Kuerdening. Speaking of Kuerdening, you might not have heard of it often, as it's not very famous, but Kuerdening has good roads, beautiful scenery, high cost-performance, and is suitable for self-driving. 🛖 The small cabin under the distant snow mountain, the towering Yengisar spruce, the emerald green alpine meadows, Kuerdening gives the first impression of a healing green as far as the eye can see. Hiking up the mountain along the wooden plank road to Qimende, passing through the primitive Yengisar spruce forest, and overlooking the Kuerdening panorama from the mountaintop gives a refreshing feeling. 👟 In Kuerdening, you can camp, hike, and horseback ride. In the wide valley parallel to the snow mountains, where the grassland and forest interweave, the meadows and shrubbery are interspersed, and little cabins are scattered across the vast grassland, fully enjoying the joy of traveling. 📍 Location: Kuerdening Nature Reserve

BeautyBliss

10-Day Tour of Northern Xinjiang: Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati, and Duku

Xinjiang has a magical Tianshan Mountain that divides Xinjiang into two distinct styles! North of the Tianshan is Northern Xinjiang, and south of it is Southern Xinjiang. The landscapes of Northern and Southern Xinjiang are completely different! Northern Xinjiang is mainly known for its natural scenery. The entire Northern Xinjiang boasts a long-standing nomadic culture, alpine grasslands, galloping horses, and more. 10-Day Tour of Northern Xinjiang: Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati, and Duku Day 1: Departure place--Urumqi (pick up from the airport) Day 2: Urumqi-S21 Desert Highway-Passing by Wulungu Lake-Five-Color Beach-Burqin Day 3: Burqin-Kanas Lake-Kanas Day 4: Kanas Lake-Hemu-Hemu Day 5: Hemu-Urho Devil City-Urho Day 6: Urho-Deep Tour around Sayram Lake-Lavender Garden-Yining Day 7: Yining-Direct bus to Kuerdening-Nalati Day 8: Nalati-Nalati Sky Prairie-Bayinbuluk Grassland Day 9: Bayinbuluk-Duku Highway-Urumqi Day 10: Urumqi-Departure place (drop off at the airport) ✅ Pure travel in a small group, convenient and free, with everyone taken care of ✅ Selected hotels + local drivers + brand new vehicles, butler-style service. ✅ Reasonably planned routes, ample time for sightseeing, and an in-depth experience of the scenery of Northern Xinjiang. ✅ New vehicles within 5 years, business/SUV/various models available.

Michael Baker

A year's wait, just for Xinjiang in May

A year's wait, just for Xinjiang in May. Mid-May in Yili, not many people around, snow mountains, grasslands, flowers, beautiful scenery coexist! Friends who want to go to Xinjiang, you can set off in May! 📍Sailimu Lake: A must-visit! After entering the scenic area and reaching the lakeside, turn left to the S bend, where there are many people. Continue forward to the next bend, you can park your car on the roadside, then climb up the hillside on the left to admire the stunning scenery of Sailimu Lake🌊. 📍Nalati: Recommended for the sky grassland! The difference between the self-driving ticket and the sightseeing car ticket is not big, both require parking at the nomadic homes🚗. Follow the popular bridge and walk along the stream, the fewer people, the more beautiful the scenery🌄. 📍Kuerdening: An exclusive scenic area for May, like Qiaxi, it belongs to the grasslands that turn green early. After parking in the parking lot, you can ride a horse or hike, about an hour to reach the Qimengde viewing platform🧐. Along the way, there are small cabins and plank roads facing the snow mountains, the scenery is super beautiful! 📍Qiaxi: May's Qiaxi is the essence of Yili, because it turns green early and is an open scenic area, you can drive in, stop along the way to enjoy the beautiful scenery, but be sure not to block the way for passing vehicles🚧. 📍Xia Ta: Highly recommended! Even in summer, there are snow mountains and forests here, and the divine position is at the transfer bridge. After admiring the transfer bridge, cross the bridge and walk the right plank road all the way to the end, General Bridge, the scenery along the way is breathtaking👀! If you want to go to house number 2, you can start walking or riding from the transfer bridge, about half an hour to reach🐎. ▪ Tour Line Reference 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲 D1: Yining-Sailimu Lake-Guozigou Bridge-Qingshuihe Town D2: Qingshuihe Town-Nalati Scenic Area-Nalati Town D3: Nalati Town-Kuerdening D4: Kuerdening-Qiaxi-Zhaosu County D5: Zhaosu County-Xia Ta-Tekes County D6: Tekes County-Yining ▪️My Views 𝗠𝘆 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀 Yili in May can be selectively played, some attractions may not be so green yet, but the places listed above are all worth a visit! The grasslands of Yili are similar, be sure to choose differentiated scenic areas to avoid aesthetic fatigue😉.

DANIEL RUIZ

Xinjiang scenic spot free ticket strategy! More than 400 scenic spots across the country are free during the Spring Festival

🆓 From February 10th to 24th, all state-owned A-level tourist attractions in Xinjiang will implement a free ticket policy! There are a total of 399 scenic spots, so I will introduce some famous scenic spots to everyone 👇🏻 💟Urumqi Ama Long Fantasy Park, Urumqi Water Park, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Xinjiang Silk Road International Resort and other 22 scenic spots 💟Yili Kuerdening Scenic Area, Narati National Wetland Park Scenic Area, Shata Scenic Area, Kazan Folk Tourism Area, Tangbula Scenic Area, Chaxi-Tarim Scenic Area, Swan Spring Scenic Area, Zhaosu Yuhu Scenic Area and other 51 scenic spots 💟Hami Hami Pterosaur-Yadan Dahai Road Scenic Area, Yiwu County Yishui Garden Scenic Area and other 8 scenic spots 💟Turpan Grape Gully Scenic Area, Kumutage Desert Scenic Area, Kanerjing Park, Kanerjing Folk Park, Turpan Museum, Flaming Mountain Scenic Area, Dajiao River Scenic Area, Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves and other 38 scenic spots 💟Aksu area Wetland Park, Huanggong Lake Desert Lake Tourist Resort, Moon Bay Gobi Wetland Hot Spring Tourist Resort, Kuche Palace, Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon, Moon Bay, Kizil Grottoes, Tianshan Tuomuer Grand Canyon Scenic Area, Quanyu Star Sky International Ski Resort·Four Seasons Tourist Resort and other 63 scenic spots 💟Kashgar area Kashgar Ancient City Scenic Area, Xiangfei Garden Scenic Area, Gaotai Residential Tourism Scenic Area, Zhang Qian Park, Xiangfei Lake National Wetland Park Scenic Area, Zepu County Jinhu Yang Scenic Area and other 57 scenic spots 💟Changji Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area, Jiangbulak Scenic Area, Jimsar County Thousand Buddha Cave Scenic Area, Mulei Grassland Kanerjing Scenic Area, Guhai Hot Spring and other 39 scenic spots 💟Tacheng area Mud Volcano Scenic Area, Wusu City Wulasitai Tourism Scenic Area, Yemili Ancient City Ruins, Shawan City Forest Park and other 50 scenic spots 💟Altay area Koktokay Scenic Area, Koktokay National Mine Park Scenic Area, Jimunai County Saerwulong Village Scenic Area and other 33 scenic spots 💟Karamay Ke No.1 Well Scenic Area, Dushanzi Grand Canyon and other 15 scenic spots 💟Bortala Sailimu Lake Scenic Area, Bole City Dalet Ancient City Ruins and other 35 scenic spots 💟Bayingolin Luobu People's Village, Seven Star Buddha Temple Ruins Scenic Area and other 21 scenic spots 💟Hotan area Cele County Dama Gou Buddhist Cultural Ruins, Hotan City Desert Poplar Scenic Area, Yutian County Daliyabuyi Scenic Area, Luopu County Yulong Bay Scenic Area, Cele County Sahara Bi Lake Scenic Area and other 31 scenic spots 💟Kizilsu Baisha Mountain-Baisha Lake Scenic Area, Baishan Lake Wetland Park Scenic Area and other 17 scenic spots 🆓In addition, I have also shared with you the free scenic spots across the country, covering the Spring Festival, and I will share some scenic spots with you again 👇🏻 💟Dunhuang Mingsha Mountain·Yueya Spring, Yumen Pass, Yadan National Geological Park Scenic Area Free Tickets 💟Tibet Potala Palace, Basongtso, Namtso and other 89 scenic spots 💟Ziyang Anyue Stone Carving·Yuanjue Cave Scenic Area, Anyue Grottoes·Wofu Temple Scenic Area will be open to tourists nationwide for free

LEVI NEAL

10-Day Panoramic Tour Guide for Yili Ring Road

【Opening】: The correct way to spend summer in Xinjiang Summer is not just about air conditioning and watermelon, Come out and see the blue sky, white clouds Green pastures, snow-capped mountains Winding rivers, purple flower sea Come to Xinjiang to start a 20°C summer ⛺【Play Tips】: Qiongkushitai Mysterious and low-key, you can experience the original ecological herdsman life Xia Ta It's a small popular secret, not yet deliberately developed, no commercial atmosphere, beautiful to the heart Tekes Climb the sightseeing tower in the city, the whole city is a large Bagua array, there is no traffic light in the city, every road is passable, really magical Dushanzi Grand Canyon Has 'Duku Secret, Billion Year Wonder', the terrain features are like on the moon's surface. Tangbula Fairy Lake It is also an underestimated small popular beauty, hidden in the mountains of the beautiful quiet small lake, and blue sky, white clouds, green mountains and green water, flowers and grass set off like a paradise. 🛬【Itinerary】: D1: Urumqi - Pick up D2: Urumqi - S101 Highway - Dushanzi Grand Canyon - Kuitun D3: Kuitun - Sailimu Lake - Guozigou - Yining D4: Yining - Tianma Bath River - Zhaosu Yuhu - Zhaosu D5: Zhaosu - Xia Ta Ancient Road - Tekes D6: Tekes - Qiongkushitai - Gongliu D7: Gongliu - Chaxi - Kuerdening - Narati D8: Narati - Bayinbuluke - Tangbula D9: Tangbula - Fairy Lake - North Section of Duku Highway - Dushanzi Grand Canyon - Urumqi D10: Urumqi - Send off 🧡【tips】: The ultraviolet rays in Xinjiang are really strong, and the wind is strong, be sure to prepare for sun protection. When looking for hotel accommodation, be sure to compare prices on multiple platforms, book hotels in advance during summer or holidays, otherwise they are full. Be sure to make a good travel guide before traveling to Xinjiang, plan in advance whether to join a group or charter a car or self-drive. Prepare some cash in advance, some scenic spots or mountain areas have poor signal.

Logan Montgomery

Autumn tour to the north and south of Xinjiang | Kuerdening b

Kuerdening in Xinjiang is located in the eastern mountainous area of Gongliu County, Ili, 88km away from the county town. It is a wide valley running north and south, with an average altitude of 1500 meters at the bottom of the valley. What's unique is that, unlike most valleys that follow the mountain trend, this wide valley runs parallel to the snow mountain. Kuerdening means a horizontal valley. It has been designated as the autonomous region's Snow Ridge Spruce Nature Reserve and the West Tianshan National Nature Reserve. The main attractions include distant views of the Kabamba Peak, the forest sea of Tikka Kala, and the scenery of the Kuerdening grassland. Kuerdening is part of the Tianshan Kala Jun area, so its natural scenery is no less impressive. Whether you're strolling along the quiet and quaint country lanes, watching the herds of cattle and sheep on the grassland; sitting leisurely on the grassland set against the colorful autumn forest, enjoying the fresh air of the West Tianshan; or following the river upstream, walking into the mysterious world of the spruce forest deep in Kuerdening, the scenery is picturesque and tranquil...

OliverChamberlain61

Fairy Tale Forest - Kuerdening

👭Buddies, discover a treasure trove of a place, with few people and beautiful scenery, known as one of the ten most beautiful forests in China, it is Kuerdening, strongly recommended for those who like self-driving and camping! 📍Location: 150 kilometers from the center of Yining City, 80 kilometers from Narati 🎫Tickets: Recently implemented a free ticket policy, free time: January 8th - April 1st, shuttle bus: round trip 30/person, 🚦Transportation 👉Urumqi: Take a train or plane to Yining, and choose self-driving or public transportation after Yining 👉Departing from Yining 🚗Self-driving: Yining - Enter Yipan Highway - Yidun Expressway - S315 - S220 - S316 - X737 - Z784 - Kuerdening, about 2 hours and 20 minutes by car. 🚌Bus (cheap, but time-limited, make sure the time) From Yining Yili Prefecture Bus Station - Gongliu, then from Gongliu Bus Station to Kuerdening 🚖Route car: Depart at any time, the ticket price is a bit more expensive 👇Recommended route👇 👀Scenic Area Visitor Center - Kuerdening Scenic Area Middle Gully Entrance - Ten Mile Gallery - Bee Fragrance Post Station - Ka Peak Base Camp - Qimengde Viewing Platform. 🧐Recommended Must Play Snow Hot Pot: Set up a hot pot in an open place, fetch water along the river, and enjoy the dual experience of ice and fire. ‼There are many trees in the scenic area, and camping must be chosen in the open snow. Play Project Kuerdening is a natural oxygen bar, you can play wild snow❄, ride🐎, experience snowmobile🛵, banana boat, etc. 📝Note tips: ‼There are many mountain roads in the scenic area, the road is a single ring line, plus there is a lot of snow in winter, self-driving cars are limited to 7 seats and below, and must change to snow tires

ESTELLE FLETCHER

A scenery that is not inferior to Chashison Forest Park!

Here, there are no crowds and hustle and bustle. You can fully enjoy the tranquility of nature and feel the peace and relaxation in your heart. Kurdining is located in Zhaosu County, Yili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, about 400 kilometers away from Urumqi. This place is not very well-known, but because of this, it retains its natural pristine beauty, without too much commercial development and human traces. Here, you will feel as if you have traveled back to the embrace of nature and can have close contact with nature. The Kurdining scenic area is vast, with dense forests and full of various plants. In summer, the sea of flowers is brilliant, and the fragrance of wild flowers permeates the air, giving people a fresh feeling. Walking here, as if in a fairy tale world, can't help but marvel at the magic of nature. In addition to the rich vegetation, Kurdining also has magnificent snow mountains and cloud mountains. Between the blue sky and white clouds, the towering snow mountains are even more majestic under the sunlight. Standing on the hillside, you can overlook the magnificent scenery of the entire scenic area and feel the greatness and infinite charm of nature. At the same time, there are clear streams here, the water is gurgling, like a poem and painting. On both sides of the stream, the green grass is dotted with a few birds flying happily on the grass. The clear mountain spring water makes people feel relaxed and happy, just like heaven. In addition to enjoying the scenery, you can also carry out a series of outdoor activities in the Kurdining scenic area. For example, hiking, the mountain trails are very suitable for walking, walking along the trails, feeling the charm of nature. If you like fishing, there are countless fish in the stream, which will definitely satisfy your needs. There are also activities such as photography and picnics, allowing you and your family and friends to feel the beauty and fun of nature together. In the evening, you can find a spacious place in the scenic area to set up a tent for camping. Eating barbecue under the starry sky and listening to the sound of nature, such a night is so peaceful and beautiful. Camping in the suburbs, you can truly integrate with nature and feel the power and tranquility of nature. In short, Kurdining is an underestimated Yili scenic spot. It does not have too many rules and commercialization, but it has endless natural beauty. Here, you will feel the power and warmth of nature, truly relax your body and mind, and stay away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Although this place is not hyped and noisy, it can bring you the most real beauty and romance.

FLYNN POPE

Be close to nature, less entangled with people|Kuerdening

|Kuerdening. Look at nature more, less entangled with people|Kuerdening is not Finland, not Switzerland, it's the Kuerdening in the camera of snowy Xinjiang, procrastination can slowly send a year to the changeable weather in the mountains of Kuerdening In the primitive forest of a thousand years, I encountered a heavy snow Watching the small snowflakes gather from the tips of the coniferous forest and fall down, it's so beautiful that it doesn't look like the world. The power of nature Through the clear air of the snow fog, it is transmitted to the perception. Xinjiang is the most loved Location:Xinjiang Yili Kuerdening Bairui Camp

NoahO Donnell09

Ili Ring Road, a complete guide suggests likes and collections

Just back from Xinjiang, if you ask me where to recommend in Ili, Xinjiang during the holiday? I will definitely recommend you to Kuerdening. ⚠️Scenic self-driving route Kuerdening and Chashi are very close, both are the first green places in Ili, a large part of the scenery is overlapping, so you only need to go to one (it is strongly not recommended to visit two in one day, except for those who just take a quick look and leave). At present, you only need 30 tickets to drive into Kuerdening, which is very cost-effective, and it is closer to Gongliu County and Teks Bagua City, with beautiful scenery all the way on the cement road! Suggestion: If you drive to Kuerdening, you must go to the plank road of Qimende Viewing Platform. If you have enough physical strength, you must go to the end. As you walk down the plank road, you will first see the same scenery as the Alps in Picture 1⃣️'Heidi and Grandpa', then the spruce forest in Picture 2⃣️6⃣️, and then walk up to the viewing platform is a 360-degree unobstructed invincible view! It can be said without exaggeration that what you expect from Ili can be satisfied here. It is recommended to stay in Gongliu County at night, and navigate to Kuerdening Nature Reserve Zhonggou Checkpoint by self-driving the next day, which only takes one hour. ⚠️Note: At present, you can only drive from the visitor center to Qimende and the World Natural Heritage Exhibition Center through Zhonggou, and then return the same way. Kuerdening Scenic Area

EthanHenderson15

Autumn tour to the north and south of Xinjiang | Kuerdeningc

Kuerdening in Xinjiang is located in the eastern mountainous area of Gongliu County, Ili, 88km away from the county town. It is a wide valley running north and south, with an average altitude of 1500 meters at the bottom of the valley. What's unique is that, unlike most valleys that follow the mountain trend, this wide valley runs parallel to the snow mountain. Kuerdening means a horizontal valley. It has been designated as the autonomous region's Xueling Yunnan Spruce Nature Reserve and the Western Tianshan National Nature Reserve. The main attractions include a distant view of the Kabamba Peak, the Tikka Karayi Forest Sea, and the Kuerdening Grassland scenery, etc. Kuerdening is part of the Tianshan Karajun area, so the natural scenery is not inferior at all. Whether you are strolling on the quiet and quaint country lanes, watching the herds of cattle and sheep on the grassland; or sitting leisurely on the grassland under the backdrop of the autumn-colored forest, accepting the touch of the fresh air of the Western Tianshan; or following the river upstream, walking into the mysterious world of the spruce forest deep in Kuerdening... The scenery is picturesque and tranquil.