Recommendations for the most suitable routes for three-day self-driving tours around Urumqi during the National Day holiday, 8 classic self-driving tour routes starting from Urumqi

In Urumqi, I always wander around Nanshan every time I go out. Are there any other places you can recommend? Today, Xiao Y has collected 8 routes for you to take a 2-3 day self-driving trip around Urumqi. The time is not long, you can go to one of them in a weekend!

1. A brave man’s trip-crossing the Tianshan Mountains

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Tianshan No. 1 Glacier and River Valley Tour, Urumqi City - (National Highway 216 Cangfanggou - Yongfeng Township - Salchok Ranch - Houxia - No. 1 Glacier - Shengli Daban (Laohuzui - Hejing County Wulastai Railway Station-(National Highway 218 Baluntai Town-Hejing County-(Provincial Highway 305 Heshuo County-(National Highway 314 Tianshan Gangou-Tokxun County)-(Return to Urumqi City.

The main attractions on this route are geological research, cross-country adventure, and Kazakh and Mongolian customs along the way: Heroes Bridge Road, Glacier Station, Tianshan Geology and Landforms, Urumqi River Source, Tianshan No. 1 Glacier, Victory Daban, and Mongolia. Aobao, the scenery of the valley on the south slope of Tianshan Mountain, the Mongolian Yellow Temple in Baluntai, the Hejing County Museum, the Monument of the Returning Heroes of the East, the ancient city of Heshuo Quhui, the scenery of Tianshan Ganggou, etc.

< p>The snow-capped mountains near the No. 1 Glacier are an important water source for Urumqi and are no longer open to ordinary tourists. Tourists can view the snow-capped mountains from a distance and must pay attention to the environmental protection of the water source.

Coordinates: Urumqi, Baluntai, Toksun

Special delicacies: Kazakh food, Toksun noodles

Note: The weather is changeable when crossing the Tianshan Mountains, so you need to prepare sufficient supplies. It is recommended to have more than 2 vehicles It is best to set out in an off-road vehicle. The weather changes greatly in the north and south of Tianshan Mountains, so you need to bring not only cold-proof clothes, but also cool clothes. Ultraviolet rays in the snow-capped mountains are very strong, so pay attention to sun protection and wear sunglasses.

2. Tianshan Mountains are deep. The grassland here - Jiangbulake

Jiangbulake is located in the southern mountainous area of ​​Banjiegou Town, Qitai County, more than 60 kilometers away from the county town. Its unique geographical location gives it beautiful and colorful natural scenery. It captures the aura of the Tianshan Mountains and incorporates many beautiful legends. Here, the distant mountains and close waters complement each other, the forest and snow peaks blend together, the green waves and the sea of ​​flowers are like the tide, the black waterlogged dam is bright and quiet, the pastoral scenery is criss-crossed, and the world's most bizarre slopes of the Tianshan Mountains are found. It is mysterious and strange, attracting countless curious people.

"Jianbulak" means "source of holy water" in Kazakh language. The scenic area has a total area of ​​48 square kilometers. It is one of the important scenic spots on the ancient Silk Road and consists of the strange slopes of Tianshan Mountain. , 10,000 acres of wheat fields, Hanshule City (located on the hillside of Magouliang, Banjiegou Town, 64 kilometers south of Qitai County. The stone city is built on the cliffs on the west bank of the Magou River. The city is made of stone, so the local scenery It consists of five areas and eighteen scenic spots, including the "Shichengzi" wooden plank road and Heilao Dam. The scenic spot was identified by the Chinese Academy of Sciences as one of the earliest oasis cultures with the most complete national protection. In 2003, it was approved as a national forest park.

Coordinates: Qitai County

Self-driving tour route: from Urumqi City - (Tuwu-Dalian Expressway, National Highway 216 Dahuangshan Intersection - (Provincial Highway 303 Line Jimusar County - Qitai County - Qitai County Crossroads of Taiyang Farm - (Rural Road Banjiegou Town - Qitai County Forest Farm (Jiangbulake Scenic Area - (Return to Urumqi City.

Specialties: Qitai noodles, shelf meat

Note: Jiangbulake is located deep in the Tianshan Mountains, and the temperature is relatively low. You need to bring cold-proof clothing, and it is best to have hiking shoes, so that you can avoid slipping on the grass platform even on rainy days.

3. Beiting Ancient City-Cheshi Ancient Road-Huaergou

Beiting Ancient City is one of the famous cities in the ancient Western Regions. It is located 20 years north of Jimusar County. kilometers. The ancient city of Beiting once stood at the northern foot of the Tianshan Mountains for six hundred years. It began to decline in the mid-14th century and was destroyed in the wars in the early 15th century. "Xida Temple" is located about 70.5 meters west of Beiting Old City, 43.8 meters wide from east to west, and the main hall is more than 14 meters high. To the east, there is a sleeping Buddha with a residual length of 13 meters, with its head north and feet south, sleeping peacefully, and a large mural of "Dividing Relics", which is well preserved. The 15 Buddhist niches on the east side of the main hall have been repaired, and each cave has Buddha statues and murals.

Huaer Valley is located 6.2 kilometers southwest of the Xindi Township Government. There are nearly a thousand acres of flower grassland in the ditch. The plant landscape is natural, simple, rich, gorgeous and unconventional. The green stream cascades down from a high place, splashing water and flowers. The flowers beside the stream are scattered high and low, colorful and gorgeous, forming a rich and colorful three-dimensional landscape.

The Cheshi Ancient Road spans the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains. It is an ancient road with a history of more than 2,000 years. It was an important transportation artery in the early Western Regions and the most representative route of the climate vertical zone and vegetation vertical zone in my country. 200 kilometers long. On the ancient Silk Road, among the many passable mountain roads for merchants and armies to cross the Tianshan Mountains in the east and enter northern Xinjiang from southern Xinjiang, the Cheshi Ancient Road was the most convenient. It shortened the journey by more than 170 kilometers than the detour to Urumqi. There were many stations along the way and the traffic was busy.

Coordinates: Jimsar

Self-driving tour route 1: Cheshi Ancient Road; Urumqi City-(Tuwu-Dalian Expressway, National Highway 216 Dahuangshan Intersection-(Provincial Highway 303 Jimusar County-(County Road Xindi Township (same direction as Huaergou)-Xindigou Village-Dayou Township-Quanzi Street Town-Forest Park.

Self-driving tour route 2: Beiting Ancient City; Jimu Santai Town, Saar County - Hongqi Farm - Beiting Town - Jimusar County - Thousand Buddha Cave.

Note: Beiting Ancient City and Huaergou are suitable for sightseeing and leisure. The entire Cheshi Ancient Trail requires a professional team to lead a group to cross it. For general travel, you can choose to hike to Sandao River, where the scenery is beautiful and colorful. Huaergou and Cheshi Ancient Trail are located on the northern slope of Tianshan Mountain. The temperature is relatively low, so you need to bring cold-proof clothing, preferably non-slip hiking shoes.

4. Alpine Grassland - Lujiao Bay

Lujiao Bay is located 80 kilometers southwest of Shawan County. It is one of the best grasslands at the northern foot of the Tianshan Mountains and is a low valley hill in the Habiga Mountains. In this area, the surface is gently undulating, and the grassland stretches as far as the eye can see, with a width of 50 square meters. The Lujiao Bay area was once a breeding ground for Tianshan red deer. Groups of red deer shed their horn shells every year, leaving a large number of antler shells in mountain streams and watersides, hence the name Lujiao Bay. The natural scenery of Lujiao Bay is beautiful, and the scenery combinations are well-proportioned and full of layers. The scene of "one mountain has four seasons and ten miles of different weather" is vividly expressed here, making it an ideal tourist and summer resort.

There are not only beautiful grasslands but also natural hot springs. The water temperature is as high as 52°C and as low as 39°C. There are Egg Spring, Virgin Spring, Eye Spring, etc. The trace elements contained include manganese, iron, magnesium, calcium, etc. According to the analysis and measurement by water conservancy experts in the autonomous region, the water temperature and water quality are considered to be very good in the country. The water contains sulfur, which makes your skin extremely smooth after washing.

Coordinates: Shawan County

Self-driving route: From Urumqi, take the Dushanzi exit of the expressway. After passing Dushanzi, take G217. When you reach Shankou Kazi, turn left toward Lujiao Bay. Urumqi---Shawan(180KM---Lujiao Bay-(60KM--Hot Spring(30KM--Shawan(60KM---Urumqi(180KM).

Specialty Food: Shawan Big Plate Chicken

Note: Lujiao Bay is located in the Tianshan Mountains, and the temperature is relatively low. You need to bring cold-proof clothing, and it is best to have hiking shoes, so that you can prevent slipping on the grass platform even on rainy days.

5. Colorful Wucai Bay - Fantasy Gobi Jade - Ancient Sea Hot Spring

Wucai Bay Scenic Area, as early as the "Jurassic" hundreds of millions of years ago, here deposited thick coal seams, which have experienced wind erosion and rain The sand and stone on the surface of the coal seam were eroded away, exposed to the sun, struck by lightning and set on fire. After the coal seam was burned out, the sintered rock accumulated. In addition, the mineral content in each geological period was different, and the continuous hills in this area were colored ocher. Mainly, mixed with various colors such as yellow, white, black and green, and then blown by the wind, sun and rain, it looks like an "elegant landform" from a distance and looks like an ancient castle, hence its name. At dawn or dusk, under the morning sun or sunset, it seems to be still burning. Careful people can also pick up agate stones, Gobi jade, gemstones, ancient sea fossils, etc. in the scenic area. The hot spring is located in the vast and mysterious Gurbantunggut Desert, within the Kalamaili Nature Reserve, close to National Highway 216. Hundreds of millions of years ago, this place was once a vast ocean. After several geological movements, it changed from an ocean to a lake. , transformed from a lake into a swamp, our ancient sea hot springs were born from the sedimentary water of the ancient sea. According to the water quality analysis of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the water is 770 million years old and is rich in bromine, lithium, strontium, boron, silicic acid, etc. 26 kinds of active elements have significant effects on arthritis, gout, frozen shoulder, hemiplegia, muscle atrophy, skin diseases, etc., and have great skin beautifying effects.

Coordinates: Jimusar. < /p>

Note: The Gobi has strong ultraviolet rays and few shelters, so be sure to protect yourself from the sun, preferably all over your body. The whole process is relatively dry, so you need to prepare enough drinking water for hot springs. It is best to prepare your personal belongings in advance. , there are not many restaurants along the highway, so it is recommended to bring your own snacks

6. Grape Valley-Flaming Mountain-Kumtag Desert

Turpan City is located in the central and eastern part of Xinjiang, also known as "Fire." "Continent", here you can truly understand the meaning of high temperatures in summer. Turpan is not only an important town on the ancient Silk Road, but also an important transportation hub in Xinjiang and a treasure of the Gobi. The main attractions include Sugong Pagoda, Tuyugou, Gaochang Forbidden City Jiaohe Ancient City, Flame Mountain, Grape Valley, Thousand Buddha Cave, Aiding Lake, etc.

Self-driving tour route: Enter the Lianhuo Expressway from Hetan, take G312, and enter the Turpan section, the urban area. On the right side, the scenic spot is on the left, and the road conditions are very good.

Special food: roasted whole lamb, Uyghur hand-made cold skin, barbecued meat

Note: The highest temperature in Turpan has soared in May. At 38 degrees, June is a hot summer day. It can be cooler when traveling, but the temperature difference between morning and evening is large, so those with weak constitutions need to wear a thin coat. When traveling, be sure to prepare enough drinking water and pay attention to food deterioration due to high temperatures. The most important thing is to wear sunscreen, preferably all over the body. Do not wear sandals when going to the Kumtag Desert, otherwise it will be very bad.

7. Bosten Lake - Tianshan Grand Canyon

Bosten Lake means "oasis" in Uyghur. Bosten Lake is a submerged lake in the mountains. Its main water supply source is the Kaidu River and the Kongque River. source. The lake body can be divided into two parts: the large lake area and the small lake area. The large lake area is nearly a thousand square kilometers, and the small lake area is only more than a hundred square kilometers. There are abundant reeds growing around the lake area and it is an important reed production base in China. In addition, Bosten Lake is rich in various freshwater fish and is the largest fishery production base in Xinjiang.

The Uyghur word "Kizilia" means "red cliff". The mysterious "Tianshan Grand Canyon" is a canyon in the Kiziliya Mountains, a branch of the Tianshan Mountains. It is formed from reddish-brown rocks that have been carved by wind and rain for hundreds of millions of years. The reddish-brown mountains of the "Tianshan Grand Canyon" reach straight into the sky, and look like clusters of burning flames under the sunlight. The charm of the "Tianshan Grand Canyon" lies not only in its majesty and steepness, but also in its depth, tranquility and mystery. Standing at the bottom of the valley and looking up at the mountains, you feel as if the steep peaks are about to collapse at any moment, making you feel suffocated and dizzy.

Coordinates: Bayingoleng, Yanqi County, Korla City, Kuqa County

Self-driving route: It is more than 400 kilometers from Urumqi to Bosten Lake, and from Korla to Kuqa The Grand Canyon is more than 300 kilometers away by car. You can take Uku Highway and enter 216 south, then go to Baluntai and enter National Highway 218 and continue south to Bosten Lake.

Note: The weather in southern Xinjiang is very windy and sandy. You can bring a gauze scarf to look beautiful and prevent sand, and at the same time do a good job of sun protection.

8. Tianshan Tianchi - Bogda Peak

Tianshan Tianchi was called "Yaochi" in ancient times. It is located in Fukang City, on the mountainside of the north slope of Bogda Peak. The planned area of ​​the scenic spot is 548 square meters. kilometers, divided into 8 major scenic spots, 15 scenic groups, and 38 scenic spots. It is a typical mountainous natural landscape in the arid area of ​​northwest my country. The lake is 1910 meters above sea level, 3.5 kilometers long from north to south, 0.8 to 1.5 kilometers wide from east to west, and the deepest point is 103 meters. Surrounded by spruce trees and reflected by snowy peaks, the lakeside is very spectacular and is a famous summer resort and tourist destination. There are two theories for the formation of Tianchi: ancient ice erosion - terminal moraine barrier lake and landslide and landslide barrier lake. Tianshan Tianchi, with snow-capped peaks reflected in it, surrounded by spruce trees, clear water like a mirror, and a picturesque scenery.

The Tianshan Mountains stretch for thousands of miles across the hinterland of the Eurasian continent, and a steep and steep mountain rises from its east. At that time, the descendants of Genghis Khan came here and were impressed by its majesty. They named the mountain "Bogda", which means "god" in Mongolian. The Bogda Peak Mountains run east-west with an altitude of 5,445 meters. The mountains are high and precipitous, with exposed foundation stones, piles of rocks, snow all year round, severe cold and dangerous conditions, and numerous glaciers. They are natural mountain solid reservoirs and the birthplace of many rivers. It is also one of the peaks of China’s opening up to the outside world.

Don’t just go to Nanshan from now on. These scenic spots around Urumqi are also very good! Save up and make appointments with relatives and friends.

You have time to visit all these places!