Keketuohai Scenic Area

Accompany you to see the grasslands - this must be the romance of summer. North of the Tianshan Mountains lies the highland grasslands of Northern Xinjiang, where the blue of Kanas Lake and the sunrise at Hemu Village are intoxicating. The flowers of Northern Xinjiang bloom splendidly in summer, with snow-capped mountains and grasslands, forest pastures, glacial lakes, canyons and rivers, Gobi deserts, and the hoofbeats of cattle, sheep, and horses. All your imaginations of Xinjiang are brought to the extreme in Northern Xinjiang. For those who want to visit Xinjiang, now is the time to plan! After all, during the peak season, the prices for flights and hotels will soar. D1 Urumqi D2 Urumqi--Tianchi--Fuyun Stay: Fuyun D3 Fuyun--Koktokay--Buerjin Stay: Buerjin. D4 Buerjin--Kanas--Jiadengyu Stay: Jiadengyu D5 Jiadengyu---Hemu--Colorful Beach--Buerjin Stay: Buerjin D6 Buerjin--Devil City--Kuitun Stay: Kuitun D7 Kuitun--Sayram Lake-Lavender--Yining Stay: Yining D8 Yining--Nalati--Bayanbulak Stay: Bayanbulak D9 Bayanbulak--Hejing Stay: Hejing D10 Hejing--Turpan-Grape Valley-Karez Wells Stay: Turpan D11 Turpan--Flaming Mountains--Shanshan Desert--Urumqi Stay: Urumqi D12 Urumqi - Airport drop-off

【Opening】: The wonder of Xinjiang, lies in its vastness. Each scene, each mountain, seems to explain the meaning of life. The ancient dragon road is a road that was not open when we were young. After all the hardships, life is still a short journey. 🛬【Itinerary】; Recommended 6-day pure play route in Altay: D1: Urumqi--Ulungu Lake-- Colorful Beach-Stay in Burqin D2: Burqin-- Kanas Scenic Area-Kanas Lake--Stay in Kanas Scenic Area D3: Kanas Village-- Kanas Three Bays--Hemu Sunset-Stay in Hemu Scenic Area D4: Hemu- Hemu Bridge-Hemu River--Stay in Burqin D5: Burqin--World Devil City--Yadan Landform--Stay in Kuitun D6, Kuitun--Baili Danxia--Da'anji Strait Valley--End in Urumqi. Altay➕Ili 10-day route recommendation D1. Urumqi--Desert Highway--Colorful Beach Sunset--Stay in Burqin D2. Burqin--Kanas Lake-Stay in Kanas Scenic Area D3. Morning mist of Kanas Lake-Three Bays--Stay in Hemu Scenic Area D4. Hemu--Hemu River-Stay in Burqin D5. Burqin--Wuerhe Devil City--Main stay in Kuitun D6. Kuitun Sai Lake-Lavender Base-Stay in Yining D7. Yining--Karakojun- Crocodile Bay--Main stay in Teks D8. Teks-Nalati- Alpine Flower Sea--Stay in Nalati Town D9. Nalati-Tangbula-- Duku Highway-Stay in Dushanzi D10. Dushanzi--S101 National Defense Highway--End in Urumqi. 7-8 month Ili pure play 7-day route recommendation 2 D1. Urumqi-- Sayram Lake-- Guozigou Bridge--Stay in Qingshuihe D2. Qingshuihe-- Huocheng Lavender Base- Yizhao Highway-Stay in Zhaosu D3. Zhaosu--Shata Scenic Area--Stay in Teks D4. Teks--Qiongkushitai Village--Stay in Gongliu D5. Gongliu-Nalati-Stay in Nalati Town D6. Nalati-Tangbula--Duku Highway-Stay in Dushanzi D7. Dushanzi--Anjihai Grand Canyon --End in Urumqi 7-8 month Kashgar+Ili pure play 7-day route recommendation: D1: Urumqi-Sayram Lake--Jinghe/Bole D2: Jinghe/Bole-Duku Highway-Tangbula Baili Gallery-Nalati D3: Nalati Nalati Air Prairie--Bayinbuluke D4: Bayinbuluke-Duku South Section- Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon--Ake Force D5: Aksu-- Kashgar Old City-Kashgar D6: Kashgar-- White Sand Lake-Golden Grass Beach+Stone City-Taxian D7: Taxian Panlong Ancient Road--Bandir Lake-Karakuri Lake--End in Kashgar 🧡【tips】Play attention 1 Riding a horse on the grassland is a very good choice, it saves time and effort, the grassland is very large, just walking will be tired 2, must do a good job of sun protection, do not be stingy, apply it hard! Don't wait until you get tanned to regret not listening 3, do not bring too many things to play in the scenic area, it will be very tired to bring food, water, sun protection, electronic products is enough 4, do not buy specialty products in the scenic area, they are the same everywhere, all are pits 5, bring some cash, many places in Ili have no signal, in case of need. 6, the above itinerary can be adjusted according to your time, for details, please consult the guide Hou Binbin in the link below

When it comes to Xinjiang, do you think of big plate chicken or fragrant roasted naan bread first? In addition to these local specialties, there are also scenic spots that have not been overly commercialized. If you missed the spring season when flowers bloom in Xinjiang, then take advantage of the season from August to October when fruits and melons are fragrant and bring your friends who are on summer vacation to appreciate the beautiful scenery of Xinjiang. This article will list the top ten must-visit attractions in Xinjiang for you to see which one attracts you the most. 1. Tianchi Lake in Tianshan Mountains Tianchi Lake in Tianshan Mountains is a national scenic area located on the lower slopes of Bogda Peak in Xinjiang. It is a 5A national scenic spot with an area of 160 square kilometers and four complete vertical natural landscape belts. It is famous for the myth of the Queen Mother of the West and is one of the top ten world natural heritage sites in China. It is composed of main attractions such as Xiaotianchi, Dengganshan, and Shixia. 2. Narat Tourist Scenic Area in Yili Naraty Scenic Area is one of the famous scenic spots in Xinjiang with an area of 960 square kilometers, located in the eastern part of the Ili River Valley. It consists of alpine grasslands, Kazakh folk customs, and tourist living areas, and has popular attractions such as the summer pasture and the Wantian Cave. The nationally renowned Duku Highway includes the section from Naraty to Dushanzi. 3. Koktokay Scenic Area in Fuyun, Altay Region This national geological park, which was approved as a national 5A-level tourist attraction in 2012, covers a total area of 788 square kilometers. It is composed of the first-class Muttahida and Karasangir earthquake fault zones, the Kekesuli and Erqis Grand Canyons, and is a large-scale tourist attraction that perfectly combines geological culture and ethnic customs. 4. Kanas Lake Scenic Area Kanas Lake, located in the Altay region, is a national geological park with the reputation of "God's Garden" and is one of the top ten lakes in China. It is also the deepest lake in China, with a maximum depth of 188.5 meters and a highest elevation of 1181.5 meters. It combines natural landscapes, historical and cultural relics, and unique folk customs in one ice-dammed lake. 5. Grape Valley Scenic Area Grape Gully Scenic Area is located in the Flame Mountain, famous for Journey to the West. It was officially approved as a national 5A tourism scenic spot from 2 to 7 years ago. The grape vineyards in the scenic area are connected together, making it feel like being in a green ocean. Various fruit trees are dotted around, and unique farmhouses are hidden under the shade of trees. In the summer, it is a paradise for avoiding the heat in the hot zone. 6. Zepu Jinhu Yang Scenic Area Located deep in the Gobi Desert in Zepu County, Xinjiang, this national forest park sits on the edge of the Yarkant River alluvial fan and boasts over 18,000 acres of natural poplar forests. The unique natural landscape, which combines poplar trees, water, desert and oasis, showcases a natural painting unique to the borderlands of the frontier to visitors. 7. Tianshan Grand Canyon Tianshan Grand Canyon is a national forest park located in Urumqi County, with a scenic area of 1038 square kilometers. It consists of several scenic spots such as Tianshan Dam, Zhaobi Mountain, Gasdaban, Swan Lake, and Snow Mountain Glacier. Among them, the unique pine trees, strange rocks, and sea of clouds are the most popular features among tourists. Visitors can also enjoy the most valuable view of the original snow ridge spruce forest on the north slope of Tianshan. 8. Lake Sairimu This is a national scenic spot located in the Tianshan Mountains of Xinjiang. It is one of the 100 magical northwest landscapes, consisting of six functional areas: grassland nomadic area, lake scenic area, ecological landscape conservation area, rare bird habitat, and more. It is known as the "last tear of the Atlantic Ocean". 9. Lake Bosomtwe Bosten Lake is the largest inland freshwater lake in China, located in Bohu County, Xinjiang. As early as the "Western Regions" section of the "Book of Han", this national 5A-level tourist attraction with natural lake scenery as its feature can be seen. Due to the abundant sunlight and heat, it is rich in freshwater fish and has become the largest fishery production base in the province. 10. Kumtag Desert Scenic Area This national key scenic spot with a total area of 2500 square kilometers is known throughout the country for its well-defined sand dunes and diverse wind and sand landforms, offering a zero-distance encounter with the desert in the city. Located at the southern end of Laocheng in Shanshan, Xinjiang, visitors here can enjoy the magnificent and spectacular golden desert scenery.

| Keketuohai (II). There is a birch forest in the scenic area, with small ditches on the ground that seem to be artificially dug, and the horses are not in groups, they are scattered, some are eating grass and some are drinking water. On the way to take the scenic area shuttle bus, you will pass through a pine forest, and the Irtysh River on the side of this road is particularly turbulent, while the birch trees on the opposite bank are quiet, like all bystanders. The characteristic of Xinjiang scenic spots is that they are large enough, so the shuttle bus in the scenic area must be taken. You can go directly to the deepest part station by station, browse the scenery along the way, and when you retreat, you can only stay in the places you like more, so as not to waste the scenery. However, if you walk in station by station by yourself, you will feel that there is always more beautiful scenery ahead, which is also good. The scenery in the depths of the scenic area, birch trees and pine trees grow with rocks. In autumn, the birch trees by the river rustle, and the golden leaves on the trees flutter in the wind with the branches, and those that fall down flow away with the river, while the pine trees are green all year round, standing straight on the cliffs, beside the rocks, and by the river. 📍Detailed address: Fuyun County, Altay Region, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region 🚗Traffic strategy: Carpooling 🕙Opening hours: Winter 10:30~18:30, Summer 9:30~20:00 💰Ticket price: The ticket price is 90 yuan/person, half price for preferential groups 45 yuan/person, shuttle bus 26 yuan/person 🌟Highlights: Birch forest, rocks, river 📌Small Tips: You can take the shuttle bus to the deepest part of the scenic area, browse the scenery all the way, and have time to stay in your favorite places on the return journey

Xinjiang | Fuyun County, Altay ⛄The small county town at the foot of the mountain, the European-style architecture adds a touch of color to Fuyun, the surrounding mountains are covered with white snow, and the blue sky is intertwined with it✌ ❄The snow-covered Fuyun County takes people into a world of ice and snow. Not only is there the Irtysh River, but also the 5A scenic spot Keketuohai ❄Whether it's summer or winter, you must go to Fuyun County to experience the gift of nature when you visit Xinjiang.

If you only have 10 days in Xinjiang, this northern Xinjiang route is recommended for you. This route has forests, wildflowers, streams, flocks of sheep and horses, a single-plank bridge crossing the stream, and the rolling snow-capped mountains in the distance, just like the scenes in Andersen's fairy tales~ Weather Notice May: 5-20°C June: 17-22°C July: 21-35°C August: 23-38°C September: 13-23°C October: 5-14°C Northern Xinjiang Route D1: Urumqi - Airport pick-up D2: Urumqi - Tianshan Tianchi - Fuyun D3: Fuyun - Keketuohai - Wuyuan Beach - Burqin D4: Burqin - Kanas - Jiadengyu D5: Jiadengyu - Hemu D6: Hemu - Devil City - Wuerhe D7: Wuerhe - Sayram Lake - Guozigou Bridge - Qingshui River D8: Qingshui River - Lavender - Narati D9: Narati - North Section of Duku Highway - Urumqi D10: Urumqi - Airport drop-off Xinjiang Delicacies 1. Meat: Nang Pit Meat, Red Willow Mutton Skewers, Spicy Lamb Hooves, Grilled Lamb Ribs, Grilled Beef, Altay Cold Water Fish, Smoked Horse Meat, Horse Sausage, Jar Meat, Big Plate Chicken, Spicy Chicken, Pepper Chicken, Roasted Whole Lamb, Hand Grab Meat.. 2. Pasta: Nang, Roasted Buns, Latiaozi, Rice Sausage, Noodle Lung, Noodle Flag, Powder Soup, Jiupianzi, Doudou Noodles, Dingding Fried Noodles, Dry Stir-fried Noodles, Oil Tower....

Following the melodious and affectionate hot tune 'The Shepherd of Koktokay', we arrive at Koktokay located in the Altay region of Xinjiang. What comes into view is a rich natural landscape and geological relics, covering the Irtysh Grand Canyon, Kekesuli, Iremut Lake, and the Karaxianger earthquake fault zone in four parts. Altai Mountains and the Irtysh River are known as 'Golden Mountains and Silver Water'. Due to the special geological structure, erosion by wind and rain, and cutting by running water, Koktokay has formed many deep gorges and canyons, becoming a rich natural landscape combination area that integrates mountain scenery, water scenery, grasslands, and peculiar shaped mountain rocks. The tall and bare mountains, with folds and ravines faintly visible, and the grasslands scattered with leisurely groups of cattle and sheep stepping on flowers and looking for grass, are tranquil and comfortable, forming a series of exquisite and perfect landscape paintings. The south bank of the Irtysh River has a divine bell mountain, shaped like an inverted stone bell, about 350 meters high, standing proudly as the best of the Altai Mountains. Birch trees, pines, and Siberian spruces grow on the rocks. After the rain clears, white clouds linger around the rocky peaks, and rainbows cross the sky, creating a spectacular sight. The divine bell mountain stands like a giant god between the blue water and green shade, with its head resting on the blue sky and white clouds, appearing majestic and magical, unpredictable. Looking far away, the peaks are towering, and the water of the Irtysh River at the foot of the mountain shuttles between the rocks and rushes away, like a dragon going out to sea. The magnificent mountains, clear rivers, and rich natural resources of Koktokay are like a beautiful poem, a beautiful painting, which amazes and intoxicates people, attracting more and more people to come and appreciate its magical charm. Koktokay Scenic Area

Coco-tohai 👉 Kanas Is this the Altay you long for? 📸Coco-tohai, a place as picturesque as a painting. The Irtysh River rushes by, with canyons, forests, and lakes reflecting each other's beauty. The No. 3 mine pit bears witness to history, while the majestic Mount Shen Zhong stands tall, with every scene being awe-inspiring. Here, nature's masterpiece awaits your appreciation.

After watching 'My Altay', even through the screen, you can feel the breeze of freedom, the sound of babbling streams, and the sunset viewed from Baihaba Village. At this moment, I can't resist the urge to set out Must-visit Attractions Koktokay Scenic Area Located in Fuyun County, Altay region, northern Xinjiang, this is a natural treasure that combines canyon rivers🏞️, forested mountains, mineral resources, polar lakes, and unique seismic fault zones. Kanas Scenic Area (Ticket + Shuttle Bus: 230/person) is known as a 'pure land on earth'. The Kanas Lake is vast with clear blue waves, surrounded by mountains⛰️, and when the sunlight shines upon it, the lake sparkles brilliantly. Multicolored Beach The rocks here vary in color, presenting a spectacular and colorful sight under the sunlight. Hemugou Village (Ticket + Shuttle Bus: 102/person) Located by the Kanas Lake, it is a well-preserved Tuwa village. The houses are built of logs, filled with a primitive charm. Standing on the small hill at the entrance of the village, you can overlook the entire village and the distant Kanas Lake, which is incredibly beautiful. Baihaba Village (Ticket + Shuttle Bus: 75/person) Known as the most northwestern village in China, it is located on the border with Kazakhstan. Bai Sha Lake A lake surrounded by sand dunes, located within Habahe County. The lake water is as green as jade, and the sand dunes are golden, reflecting each other and forming a unique landscape. About Transportation Altay has an airport and a train station🚉, with few flights and train services, so it's necessary to plan your trip in advance. In the city, you can choose buses🚌, taxis🚕, or self-driving as your means of transportation. About Food Altay's cuisine mainly includes lamb, flour-based food, and dairy products, as well as various wild vegetables and herbs. Local specialties include roasted whole lamb, hand-pulled rice, and milk tea, etc. About Accommodation There are many hotels and hostels in Altay city to choose from. For those who want to be closer to nature, camping🏕️ or staying in a farmhouse near the scenic area is an option. Precautions Large temperature difference: The temperature varies greatly between day and night, so it's recommended to bring warm clothing, such as jackets, sweaters, etc. Sun protection is essential: Altay has strong ultraviolet rays, so to protect your skin, it's advised to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, sun hats, and other sun protection items

🚙Route Overview▪Ice and Snow Wonderland 7-Day Tour D❶: Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → Stay in Fuyun/Keketuohai In winter, Tianshan Tianchi is covered with snow, and the branches are full of rime. In deep winter, the lake is completely frozen, and you can experience many 🏂ice and snow projects. D❷: Fuyun/Keketuohai → Keketuohai → Stay in Burqin Keketuohai has excellent natural scenery and rich cultural history, including the No. 3 mine pit, the Ertix Grand Canyon, the Keketuohai International Ski Resort, the Geological Museum, and the Talat Village. D❸: Burqin → Hemu → Stay in the scenic area cabin In winter, Hemu has cute 🏡snowy cottages, you can stroll around the village, pet cats and dogs, or ride a horse to the beautiful peak, shuttle through the birch forest, watch the 🌌starry sky at night, and watch the morning fog sunrise early in the morning. D❹: Hemu Observation Deck → Jikepulin Ski Resort → Stay in the scenic area cabin This is a paradise for ski lovers, with evenly distributed beginner, intermediate and advanced tracks, satisfying skiers of all levels, and the snow on the track is also very thick. D❺: Kanas → Kanas → Wuerhe Ghost City → Stay in Wuerhe Winter Kanas is like an ink painting, with scenery that is not inferior to Switzerland, the misty river surface, the silver-clad three bays, the white and round snow mushrooms, every shot is a blockbuster. D❻: Wuerhe → Sailimu Lake → Stay in the scenic area's standalone apartment Play at Sailimu Lake for a whole day, watch the snow-capped mountains, swans, blue ice, bubble ice, sunset afterglow, hold a cup of milk tea to watch the stars at night, you can upgrade to a panoramic star room/star room car. D❼: Sailimu Lake → Dushanzi Grand Canyon → Urumqi "Duku Secret Realm, Billion-Year Spectacle", it's really spectacular, the canyon covered with heavy snow adds a bit of gentleness, after watching the scenery, you can drink a cup of sea buckthorn coffee to warm up.

Experience the charm of nature in Altay! 5 days and 4 nights, deeply exploring Kanas + Hemu + Baihaba + Colorful Beach + Keketuohai. Even if you do nothing but lazily sunbathe at the doorstep of a cabin, it's still very enjoyable~ 👭Altay Five-Day Tour: Day1: Various places—Altay Day2: Altay—Hemu Day3: Hemu—Baihaba—Kanas Day4: Kanas—Keketuohai Day5: Keketuohai—Colorful Beach 📷Must-visit Scenic Spots: ✔️Kanas Deservedly known as 'God's backyard'. Kanas is shrouded in white, as if truly transported to an undisturbed fairy tale world, everything is so beautiful and serene ✔️Hemu Village A village that only appears in dreams, with primitive wooden houses, horse-riding villagers, and curling smoke from chimneys. Every frame in the camera is like an oil painting, and in the morning you can see the scenery of the sun shining on the golden mountain🌅 ✔️Colorful Beach Also known as the Colorful Riverbank, it's the palette that God left behind on earth when painting🎨 ✔️Baihaba Rated by 'National Geographic' as one of the eight most beautiful small towns in China, it's more remote with a primitive charm, where nature's palette of colors is vividly displayed on this beautiful land ✔️Keketuohai The emerald lost on the land of Xinjiang, Keketuohai🌊 is a fairy tale of the human world. It's not a sea, yet it stirs the hearts of everyone who comes here 🔰Tips: ▪️Xinjiang has a large temperature difference between day and night, so bring both thick and thin clothes ▪️Personal documents: passport, ID card, driving license ▪️Download maps you will need in advance, as some areas have no signal at all ▪️Prepare food and water in case of traffic jams ▪️Don't order too much food in Xinjiang, the portions are very large

Keketuohai is not a sea, it is 'green jungle' in Kazakh, it is 'blue bay' in Mongolian, it is a green gem left on the land of Xinjiang, and it is also the source of Tianchi water. 【Kokosuri Lake】 Also known as 'Wild Duck Lake', it is a naturally formed marsh wetland and a habitat for birds such as swans. The lake is blue and clear, and there are abundant aquatic plants. 【Irtysh River】 It is the only river in our country that flows from east to west into the Arctic Ocean, and it is the second largest river in Xinjiang. The scenery along the coast is magnificent, known as 'golden mountains and silver water'. 【Kokosuri】 In the spring and autumn of each year, you may see the scene of nomads moving, with herds of cattle and sheep, in a grand formation. 【Couple Tree】 Every autumn, one tree is golden and the other is green. 【Irtysh Grand Canyon】 It is famous for its granite landforms, canyon river scenery, and alpine vegetation. The canyon is full of peaks, and the clear Irtysh River flows through it. Along the Irtysh River, there are more than a dozen attractions such as birch forests, water mill ditches, and Shen Zhongshan hot springs. 【No. 3 Mine Pit】 It is 200 meters deep, 250 meters long, and 240 meters wide. It is rich in metal mines and is the largest research pit in the world. It is a 'natural carbon museum'. Standing on the mine pit and looking down at the pit surface, it seems like a huge sapphire sunken on the ground. It is also a mining tycoon with immortal merits, producing as many as 86 kinds of useful minerals. Location: Keketuohai Scenic Area in Xinjiang Cost: Ticket 90 yuan/person, shuttle bus 36 yuan/person Time: 10: 00-18: 00