For many people, Xinjiang is a place that must be visited once in a lifetime. There are snow-capped mountains, deserts and all kinds of forests and lakes here ... If you want to see all these scenery at once in Xinjiang in a few days, you must not miss Turpan City, Tianshan Mountain in fukang city and Kanas Scenic Area in Altay.

1. Tianchi Lake in Tianshan Mountain-what is the Yaochi Lake of the Queen Mother?

Tianchi Lake in Tianshan Mountain is actually a big scenic spot, and Tianchi Lake is only the biggest bright spot in the scenic spot. According to the distribution of scenery, the whole scenic area is divided into five areas: Tianchi Scenic Area, Denggan Mountain Scenic Area, Maya Mountain Scenic Area, Niangniang Temple Scenic Area, Bogda Peak Scenic Area, Huaergou Scenic Area, Baiyanggou Scenic Area, Shuimogou Scenic Area and Northern Desert Scenic Area. Besides the Tianchi Lake, you can also see two small Tianchi Lake and two small Tianchi Waterfalls, two ancient icehouse, Dongyue Temple ruins, Niangniang Temple, Dharma Zen Cave, Bogda Peak and other natural and cultural landscapes.

second, what are the highlights of Tianshan Tianchi?

Tianchi Scenic Area in Tianshan Mountain has eight major landscapes: Shimen Line, Longtan Biyue, Dingtian Sanshi, Dinghai Shenzhen, Nanshan Snow Watching, Xishan Pine Watching, Haifeng Dawn, and Hanging Spring Waterfall. These eight landscapes all depend on the various scenic spots in the scenic area, some are beautiful and some are magnificent, so that we can see the beauty of various styles in one scenic area.

Shimen first line

Shimen first line is actually a canyon washed out by the ancient river. However, this canyon happens to be located at the gate of Tianchi Lake in Tianshan Mountain. The stone walls on both sides are shaped like two stone gates, and there is only one line in the middle, so it is named Shimen Line. The biggest attraction of the Shimen Line is that the Sangong River rushes down from the side of the "gate", which is very spectacular. After walking out of the narrow canyon, you can overlook the Tianchi Lake in Tianshan Mountain, and there is a feeling of "suddenly enlightened".

Blue Moon in Longtan

Blue Moon in Longtan refers to the scene that the shadow of the moon is reflected in the clear and deep pool water of Xixiao Tianchi on a clear night. However, due to the limited opening hours of the scenic spot, it is probably impossible to see this landscape. However, there is a large area of Tasong surrounding the quiet West Small Tianchi Lake, and the edge of the pool is a waterfall that flows down like a jade with a silver curtain. It is not a pity to see such a combination of movement and stillness.

west small Tianchi

three stones in the sky

the three stones in the sky are three huge stones with three halberds on the lamp pole mountain. From the word "sky", we can see the huge volume of these three huge stones at the top of the mountain. At the top of the lamppost, you can not only see three huge stones that are big enough to reach the sky, but also see the sunset in Tianshan Mountain and the ancient glacier landform from the best angle.

Dinghai Shenzhen

Dinghai Shenzhen is an ancient elm tree that grows near Tianchi Lake. Although there is nothing unusual about the elm, this elm is the only one in Fiona Fang within a few kilometers and the one with the highest growth altitude. What is even more strange is that no matter how the water level in Tianchi rises, the roots of this elm will not be flooded.

Looking at the snow in Nanshan

Looking at the snow in Nanshan is not standing on the mountain in the south, but standing on the edge of Tianchi Lake and looking south, you can see the beautiful scenery of the snowy Bogda Peak shining with silver light in the sun. If it happens to be cloudy that day, you will see Bogda looming in the misty clouds, just like the fairy mountain.

pine viewing in the western hills

pine viewing in the western hills refers to the best place for forest tourism-the hillside in the southwest of Tianchi. Although we are talking about pine viewing, spruces are all over the hillside, so dense that it is almost dark when walking in the forest. In addition, the hillside was formed by ancient moraine, so the cold in the forest forced people.

Bogda Peak

Haifeng Dawn

In fact, Haifeng Dawn has nothing to do with the sea in the traditional sense. The sea here refers to the sea in Tianchi Lake. The main attraction of this landscape is that the colors of lakes and mountains in Tianshan Mountain and pine forests are unpredictable and colorful with the change of sunlight at sunrise.

Suspended Spring Waterfall

Seven of the eight scenic spots have been dominated by scenic views, and the suspended spring Waterfall not only looks at the splendor of Bailongxia Waterfall between Tianchi and Dongchao Tianchi, but also listens to the earth-shattering roar of Bailong when the waterfall falls.

Is there a difference between Tianchi Lake in Tianshan Mountain and Tianchi Lake in Changbai Mountain?

as we all know, there are two Tianchi in China-Tianshan Tianchi and Changbai Mountain Tianchi. Moreover, in legend, there are monsters in both Tianchi Lake, so what is the difference between these two places?

In fact, there are many other differences between them besides the differences in causes and regions. First of all, Tianshan Tianchi will be smaller and shallower than Changbai Mountain Tianchi in terms of area and lake depth. In terms of scenery, Tianchi Lake in Changbai Mountain is a typical volcanic landform, and Tianchi Lake in Tianshan Mountain is a lake with irregular shape. The Tianchi Lake in Changbai Mountain is dominated by volcanic rocks with little vegetation, while Tianchi Lake in Tianshan Mountain overlooks Bogda Peak, and there are spruce forests, lush green grass and wild flowers everywhere. Although the lake area of Tianchi Lake in Changbai Mountain is larger, there will be more scenic spots around Tianchi Lake in Tianshan Mountain.

Generally speaking, Tianchi Lake in Changbai Mountain and Tianchi Lake in Tianshan Mountain have their own beauty and attractions. There is no question of who should be taken and who should be abandoned. If you have time, you'd better go and experience the wonders of nature.

what else can I do in Tianchi Lake in Tianshan Mountain besides seeing the scenery?

The most important thing when traveling is what you can do besides seeing the scenery after you arrive at your destination. Then let's talk about what we can do in Tianshan Tianchi besides seeing the beautiful scenery.

First of all, the most important thing that everyone will do is to take photos. There are all kinds of landforms and vegetation in Tianchi Scenic Area of Tianshan Mountain, and many different scenery can be taken only in this scenic area.

Another thing you must do in Tianchi is to buy a boat ticket, take a boat around Tianchi, get in touch with Tianchi at close range, and blow the wind from the distant snow-capped mountains.

If you want to overlook the scenery of Tianchi, you can also take the Tianchi cableway to experience what kind of perspective the immortals look at Tianchi in the sky.

If you are an ice and snow enthusiast in winter, there is a ski resort at the foot of Tianchi Scenic Area in Tianshan Mountain to satisfy your love for ice and snow.

is it really enough to play in Tianshan Tianchi for one day?

If the itinerary is very tight, you can actually spend only one day walking around the Tianchi Scenic Area in Tianshan Mountain. There are mountains, water and a large area of forest and grassland in the scenic spot. The scenery is very good, and the trip will not be too tight if you only visit this scenic spot one day.

where do you stay when you visit Tianchi Lake in Tianshan Mountain? Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area is located in fukang city, only about an hour's drive from Urumqi. You can choose to stay in Urumqi. If you don't want to get back to Urumqi after the trip, there are hotels in fukang city.

Tianshan Tianchi ticket & Traffic information

Tickets: 125 yuan/person in peak season (April 1-October 31) and 6 yuan/person in low season (November 1-March 31); Shuttle (round trip) to 9 yuan/person; Tianchi Cruise 8 yuan/person, 4 minutes around.

opening hours: 8: 3-2: in peak season (April 1-October 31); Off-season (November 1st-March 31st) 1:-18:

Transportation: You can take the through train to Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area from the west gate of Ergong Gymnasium in Urumqi, and the round-trip fare is 6 yuan. From Changji City, you can take the scenic spot through train at changji city Tourism Distribution Center next to Huimin Snack Street in Jianshe Road North Park, and the round-trip fare is also 6 yuan.

tips:

1. There is still a long distance from the gate of Tianchi Lake in Tianshan Mountain to the scenic spots inside. If you are in poor health, it is recommended to spend money to take the shuttle bus.

2. The temperature in Tianchi area of Tianshan Mountain is relatively low all the year round, so it is recommended to bring cold-resistant and warm clothes.

3. Noodles are the main food in the scenic spot, so it is recommended to bring some dry food with you.

3. How rich are Turpan's tourism resources?

Turpan has been named "the richest open-air museum in the world" by Swedish orientalist gunnar Yalin, so let's introduce some places worth visiting in Turpan ~

Flame Mountain Grand Canyon

First of all, although Turpan is an oasis in terms of natural scenery, we can know from the name of "Fire Island" that the biggest highlight here is heat. When it comes to heat, we have to mention the Flame Mountain Grand Canyon in Turpan. In the Flame Mountain Grand Canyon, you can deeply understand how hot it is in the driest place in China. Of course, going to the Flame Mountain is not only to experience how hot it is there, but also to see the ravines, the rugged canyon scenery, the Tuyugou Thousand Buddha Cave, the Islamic Muslim Temple and the Tibetan Buddhist Temple in the Grand Canyon, etc. It is a good place to integrate natural scenery and human landscape.

kumutage desert

kumutage desert on the eastern edge of Turpan basin is the nearest desert to the city. In Kumutage desert park, you can take photos, experience sand skiing, desert off-road vehicles and other entertainment projects. If you are an adventurous hiker, you can also hike in the desert.

Kumutage Desert

is 9 kilometers away from Turpan, which is the closest desert to the city in the world. For thousands of years, it is very rare for sand not to enter or retreat. It is a mobile desert with shawo, sand mountain, etc., and its scenery is diverse and spectacular. The Uighur word "Kumutage" also means "sand mountain". Formed in the Han Dynasty, it is a museum that condenses the typical landscapes of the world's major deserts, and it is also the last holy place to explain the disappearance of the ancient Loulan kingdom.

Karez

Since Turpan is called the "Open-air Archaeological Museum", you can definitely see many historical cultural landscapes here. When it comes to Turpan's most famous cultural landscape, we have to mention Karez, one of the three major ancient projects in China. The distribution, principle, function and internal structure of Karez can be seen intuitively in Karez Museum, which makes people feel that the great wisdom of the ancients is not inferior to that of us today.

Jiaohe Old Town & Gaochang Old Town

Historians and people who like to take photos with a sense of historical vicissitudes must not miss the Jiaohe Old Town and Gaochang Old Town in Turpan. These two places may be a little boring for ordinary tourists, but here we can see the ancient cities that once occupied their respective places in history, which were submerged in history after being eroded by war and sand. Only here can we really understand what the wheel of history is rolling forward.

Eating in Turpan

In addition to seeing the scenery, there is one thing you must do when you arrive in Turpan, that is, eating the famous Turpan fruits and local specialties.

During the period from May to September, all kinds of fresh fruits will be on the market in Turpan almost every day. There are not only hundreds of grapes with different tastes, but also watermelons, cantaloupes, cantaloupes, Xinger and so on. You don't have to go to the grape valley specially, and the fruit you buy at a street stall or a local yard is extremely sweet. If you like fruit very much, you can buy some fruit for dinner.

If you haven't had enough fruit, you must try some authentic Xinjiang kebabs, naan and pilaf. There is no need to worry about whether what you eat is fake mutton with unknown raw materials.

tips:

1. The Flame Mountain is really hot. You should take measures to prevent heatstroke and cool down. If you go there by yourself, don't go deep into the Flame Mountain to avoid accidents due to heatstroke or physical exhaustion.

2. The Thousand-Buddha Cave is built on the cliff, so you should pay attention to safety when visiting.

3. In order to protect cultural relics, photographs are not allowed in the caves of the Thousand Buddha Cave.

how to visit Turpan in one day?

Route: Kanerjing+Baizikeli Thousand Buddha Cave+Grape Valley+Flame Mountain Grand Canyon

From the map, we can see that these four scenic spots are not far apart, among which Baizikeli Thousand Buddha Cave is located in the Flame Mountain Grand Canyon. If you choose this route, you can visit all the four most famous and distinctive scenic spots in Turpan in one day and eat the most authentic and sweet Xinjiang fruits in the Grape Valley. After visiting these scenic spots, you can find a local restaurant in the city to taste the most authentic Xinjiang cuisine.

where do you live in Turpan? Turpan is a small city, and the accommodation places are basically concentrated on several main roads, such as Qingnian Road, Gaochang Road, Oasis Road, Wenhua Road or near the railway station in Shanshan County.

how to get to various scenic spots? Karez is located in Yaer Township, Turpan City, about 6km away from the urban area. You can take the tourist bus No.1, No.11 and No.12 to get there. Drive in the direction of Xincheng Road by car and drive north along Xincheng Road for about 1.6 kilometers.

There is no bus stop near Baizikeli Thousand Buddha Cave. In addition to chartered buses, you can take the shuttle bus from Turpan to Shanshan or Sanbao Township at Turpan Bus Terminal, get off at Shengjinkou and hitchhike or take a local three-wheeled motorcycle to Baizikeli Thousand Buddha Cave.

Grape Valley is located in the Flame Mountain Grand Canyon, 1km northeast of Turpan City. If you take a bus from downtown, you can take Bus No.4 and get off at Grape Valley Reception Station. If you want to go from Baizikeli Thousand Buddha Cave, you need to charter a car, drive by car or take the shuttle bus back to Turpan from Shengjinkou, and then transfer to the grape valley by bus.

The Flame Mountain Grand Canyon is located behind the Flame Mountain in the Flame Mountain Scenic Area. You can take the shuttle bus to the Flame Mountain Scenic Area from the urban area. From Grape Valley to Flame Mountain Grand Canyon, the public transportation is not very convenient. It is recommended to charter a car or drive there.

fourth, why is Kanas so mysterious?

Kanas means "beautiful, rich and mysterious" in Mongolian. Why Kanas is mysterious and why it is called "the back garden of God" depends on Kanas' four wonders, namely, the Color-changing Lake, the Buddha's Light in the Sea of Clouds, the Lake Monster and the Kilometers Long Dyke.

Discolored Lake

The most famous spectacle in Kanas is Discolored Lake. This color-changing lake is Kanas Lake. With the change of surrounding environment and temperature, the water in Kanas Lake will show different colors. In April and May, when the snow and ice melt, the lake will be blue-gray. In June, when the surrounding green plants are lush, the lake will turn light green or blue-blue. In July, the supply of white lake to Kanas Lake in the upper reaches will increase, and the color of the lake will turn milky white mixed with blue-green. In August, it will turn dark green with the rainfall. In September, when the rainfall decreases, the color of the lake will turn back to emerald. Sometimes the lake will even be in a day due to the sun