The latest news of opening hours and travel strategy of Dooku Highway in 2022.
Latest news: In June 2022 10, Duku Highway was reopened to traffic.
Duku Highway is a part of G2 17 National Highway, which runs through Tianshan Mountain and connects northern and southern Xinjiang. Because of the special terrain, there are many sharp bends and steep slopes, and it is only open to traffic from May to September every year.
Dooku Highway is beautiful and the landform is super rich. The formation of two days can be said to be a Zhang Wei shrinking the whole landscape of Xinjiang, including mountains, lakes, forests, valleys, grasslands and Gobi. Some people say that one day can experience four seasons, while others say that the road is full of ice and fire.
Start from Dushanzi to the south, spiral up along the highway, with a cliff on one side and turn back and forth. First, through Osaka, which is covered with snow all year round, glaciers seem within reach.
When you climb over many barren hills, enter the middle foot of Tianshan Mountain, and stand high, there are layers of peaks, and white clouds float on the top, like a huge picture scroll, approaching straight spruce, flocks of horses and gurgling rivers, as if crossing into northern Xinjiang.
Walking into Bayinbuluke, the open grassland nourished by snow and water in Tianshan Mountain is rich in water plants and green grass. There are flocks of white sheep, horses grazing leisurely with their tails swinging, and nine twists and eighteen bends floating on the grassland like ribbons.
Further south is the Gobi desert, and the heat in southern Xinjiang can be seen. The huge reddish-brown mountain group in Tianshan Grand Canyon, with various folds, presents a variety of beauty, in which people are particularly small.
This road not only has scenery to see, but also delicious kebabs in roadside restaurants. There is a whole fresh sheep hanging in front of the store. Uighurs who travel by car come across a mat on the grass and take out a road meal with Nan. There are also yurts built by nomadic Mongols.
After seeing the beautiful scenery, the friends will definitely want to know when to leave for Dooku Highway to meet such beautiful scenery, as well as some precautions and routes, which are summarized as follows. Please collect them before you leave.
When is it easier to encounter such scenery on the Dooku Highway? A: The best season is mid-September, during which Xinjiang is easy to encounter the first cooling and snowfall, and then it is easy to encounter such scenery. Please be careful not to go again at the end of September or the beginning of 10, when the Dooku Highway may have been closed due to the weather. It is important to seize the opportunity.
Is it easy to encounter geological disasters here? A: Yes. Because this area is located in the Tianshan Mountains, it has a unique geographical position, changeable climate, more rain and snow, and the geological structure of this area is prone to geological disasters. So when driving on this road, you must pay attention to check the weather in advance. If you pass this road in rainy days, please pay attention to the surrounding situation and be careful of falling rocks. You shouldn't stay too long, pass quickly.
Where is the Tianshan Grand Canyon? A: We often say that there are actually two Tianshan Grand Canyon, one is located in Urumqi, and the other is located in the northern part of Kuche County in Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang, at the southern end of Duku Highway.
Are there any accommodations near Tianshan Grand Canyon? A: It is observed that there is no off-season (September). The nearest hotel should also go to Agger service area, which is dozens of kilometers away from Kuqa county, or choose to stay in a tent near Longtang.
Can I go to Duku Highway in case of extreme weather such as rainstorm and snow? A: As we all know, the Dooku Highway is only open for a few months every year, because it is prone to extreme weather along the route. In case of extreme weather, the road will be closed. If there is no traffic police at the entrance, you can go on the road.
What should I do if I find the weather is extreme on the road? A: It depends on the situation and the road section. If it is heavy rain or heavy snow, you should pass quickly on the premise of ensuring safety. If it is an ordinary road section, but the rain and snow are too heavy to affect driving and the road surface is too slippery, you can find an empty parking lot and wait until the rain subsides before moving on.
Day 1: Urumqi.
The next day: Urumqi-Manas Lake-Dushanzi Grand Canyon-Kuitun.
Day 3: Northern section of Kuitun-Duku Highway-Duku Waterfall-Jorma Cemetery-Nalati.
Day 4: Narati air grassland-Swan Lake-Bayinbuluke Sunset-Bayinbuluke.
Day 5: Bayinbuluke-South section of Duku Highway-Dragon Pond-Mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan Mountain-Kuche.
Note: Be optimistic about the weather forecast and know the local cooling information in advance. On the day of cooling, the Dooku Highway is easily temporarily closed due to heavy snowfall. Therefore, it is necessary to make travel arrangements in advance, always pay attention to road information and seize the excellent opportunity.
Prepare clothes and winter clothes that are easy to put on and take off in spring and autumn. As you must know, it is easy to experience the alternation of seasons on the highway passing through Dan Reservoir. After cooling down, some mountainous areas with higher altitude will be very cold and need to wear winter clothes. Other areas are in direct sunlight and hot, so spring and autumn clothes are needed.
The diet and vehicle refueling of Duku Highway are mainly concentrated in Dushanzi, Zhuo Ma, Bayinbuluke and Kuqa. Note that there are no auto repair shops and gas stations in Panshan section. Please remember to refuel before entering the mountain.