Xinjiang oasis
A picturesque country speaks only for the motherland.
0 1. nalati
Where the sunrise kisses you.
As soon as the sun came out, it kissed the grassland with the first ray of sunshine, so the herdsmen's ancestors gave this land a poetic name: Nalati, which means: the place where the sun was first seen. Nalati grassland is one of the four largest alpine canyon grasslands in the world. It is a combination of blue sky and white clouds, glacier and snow peak, forest and grassland, canyon and river. It is the grassland with the most concentrated Kazakh population in the world. It was once rated as "the grassland with the largest Kazakh population" and "the grassland with the largest Kazakh yurts" by Guinness World Headquarters in Shanghai, and it is an "open-air museum" that reflects and displays the traditional lifestyle of Kazaks.
April-June is the best flower viewing season in Nalati grassland. From the wild lily in full bloom with ice in early April to the golden lotus and sage in late June, all kinds of mountain flowers are blooming. Air grassland is also called the Hanging Garden at this time. From July to September, in full of green, the grassland, the sheep are walking in clouds and the climate is very pleasant. This is a good place to enjoy the cool in the summer. From July to September, it is a good place to enjoy the cool. 59660.6866868666 1
02. Bayinbuluke
Oasis in the hinterland of the western regions
Bayinbuluke Mongolian means abundant spring-"abundant spring water". Grassland is a typical meadow grassland with flat terrain and abundant aquatic plants. It is one of the most important animal husbandry bases in Xinjiang. There are not only the Kaidu River with "nine twists and eighteen bends", but also the elegant and charming Swan Lake.
03. Blue cocoa holds the sea.
Looking for the sweetheart in the song
Cocoto Sea is located in the northern part of Xinjiang, at the southern foot of the middle section of Altai Mountain and the upper reaches of Irtysh River. It is a natural tourist attraction with pleasant climate and beautiful environment in the county. There is Kalamaili Nature Reserve in the south, with silicified wood, colorful city and dripping spring. There are mountains and lakes, hot springs, rock paintings and stone carvings in the north.
Pit 3, which has a long reputation in the world geography field, is also located here. There are more than 80 kinds of rare metal deposits, which are stored in layers and mined in open pit. Now we can clearly see the layers of context, which is the holy land that the world geographers yearn for.
04. Kanas Lake
On the cover of National Geographic magazine.
Kanas Lake and its surrounding snow-capped mountains, grasslands and birch forests are famous for their beautiful scenery and are known as "Oriental Switzerland, a photographer's paradise". Kanas is a comprehensive scenic spot with glaciers, lakes, forests, grasslands, pastures, rivers, ethnic customs and rare animals and plants. Here, spectacular glaciers set off quiet lakes, and vast grasslands contain deep virgin forests. Mysterious lake monsters, primitive Tuwa people and changing lakes are fascinating.
05. Sailimu Lake
The last tear in the Atlantic Ocean
Sailimu Lake is backed by snow-capped mountains, surrounded by vast grasslands, and the lake is clear and blue. It has always been one of the most famous scenic spots in Xinjiang because of its beautiful scenery. The perennial snow-capped mountains near Sailimu Lake are mainly located on the west side. From the east side of the lake, there is a good perspective, which can capture the beauty of the lake under the snow-capped mountains. The most interesting seasons are June and July every year. At this time, the grassland near the lake is full of all kinds of wild flowers, which are set off in the blue lake under the snow-capped mountains. Every year from the end of July to the beginning of August, local ethnic herdsmen will hold the Nadam Festival here, and the scenery wrapped in silver in winter is also beautiful.
06. Harmony
Western version of Xanadu
Harmony is the best preserved Tuwa village in China. At present, there are only more than 2,000 Tuwa people in China, most of whom live in wooden houses in this virgin forest. This small village with hundreds of families and thousands of people is said to be inhabited by descendants of Genghis Khan, and the local people mainly make a living by nomadism. The idyllic mountain village is located on the flat ground surrounded by mountains, and the village is surrounded by rows of Populus euphratica and birch. On the hillside around HeHe Village, you can overlook the panoramic view of HeHe Village and HeHe River: ghosts in empty valleys, flowing water on small bridges, herders crossing the jungle.
07. Tianshan Tianchi
UNESCO World Heritage List
Tianchi, known as Yaochi in ancient times, is a half-moon lake on the north side of Bogda Peak in Tianshan Mountain, a famous tourist attraction in Xinjiang. The lake is as clear as jade, reflecting Bogda Peak, surrounded by mountains and covered with tall and straight spruces and tassels, just like a fairyland. It is recommended to go later in the afternoon, because with the change of light, the lake will appear green in the vicinity and blue in the distance.
Part 2
Strange planet
Explore the geological wonders of the western region
0 1. Rainbow Beach
The beauty of the strange planet Ya Dan.
The north bank is a cliff-like landform of Ya Dan, with undulating mountains and changeable colors, which is formed by the fierce erosion and cutting of rivers and the erosion of strong winds. Due to the different weathering resistance between banks, uneven contours are formed. The colors of the rocks here are changeable. Under the sunshine of sunset, the colors of the rocks are mainly red, including green, yellow, white, black and transitional colors, which are colorful and charming. Whenever the wind blows, strange cries of different lengths are made everywhere in the ravine and under the rocks, which makes people feel mysterious.
There are oases, deserts and blue sky on the south bank, and the scenery is panoramic. There is also a large-scale wind power website in front of the Rainbow Beach Scenic Area, which adds a dynamic and energetic life melody to the broad vision. Green grass, flowers in full bloom, flocks of cattle and sheep, galloping horses, and flocks of camels are interspersed between oasis and desert. The landscape of the big scene reflects the simple feelings and simple life of Kazakh herdsmen, which makes you feel the spring breeze and sing along the way.
02. Mutt thar desert
The Beauty of Life in the Lonely Smoke in the Desert
Desert park, a Jinghe country in Xinjiang, is a magnificent picture full of yellow sand.
This is a part of Ebinur Lake Wetland Nature Reserve, where Haloxylon ammodendron, willow and other shrubs unique to desert areas are distributed, and Hu Yangshu, a lobular in northern Xinjiang, stands here. The green color in summer can feel the exuberant vitality of plants, and the golden leaves in autumn are spectacular.
03. Ghost Town
The Fantasy and Mysterious Beauty of Movies
Also known as "Wuerhe Wind City", because it is located in the tuyere, the ghost town is constantly windy all the year round, and the maximum wind force can reach 10- 12. The strong northwest wind gave the ghost town a "name", making it a "shape" of the devil and a strange shape. Overlooking the windy city, it is like a big castle in medieval Europe. There are many castles, large and small, uneven. For millions of years, due to wind and rain erosion, the ground has formed ravines with different depths, and the exposed stone layer has been blown grotesque by strong winds. This is a typical landform of Ya Dan. You can enjoy the huge stone pillars with different shapes on the Gobi, which is very spectacular. This landform was selected as the first of the "Three Most Beautiful Ya Dan in China" by chinese national geography and China Beauty Contest.
On the rolling hillside, there are blood red, blue, white, orange and other stones, just like the beads left by the witch, which adds a bit of mystery. The windy city is located in the tuyere. Whenever it is windy, flying sand and stones, and it is dark, it is very strange for fans to leave. Arrow-like airflow shuttles between grotesque mountaineers, making sharp sounds, such as wolves howling and tigers crying. If the moonlight is bleak, the situation is even more terrible.
Part 3
Western cities
Experience exotic customs in depth
0 1. Luobu Village: Listen to the ancient sound.
The Luobu village with only 20 indigenous people is one of the largest villages in northwest China. It is a paradise where the Rob people have lived for generations. There are many wonders in the village. Taklimakan Desert, Swimming Lake, Tarim River, the largest desert in China, the longest inland river and the eternal Silk Road meet here, forming a unique natural landscape. A clear spring in the desert, green and clear, crystal clear, is called "Goddess Lake" by Rob people. She is like a bright pearl in the vast desert. Birds in the vicinity and hills in the distance are close to the Goddess Lake. They complement each other and form a unique desert lake scene.
02.turfan
Turpan is a magical place, the fusion of ancient civilization and modern civilization, the intersection of eastern and western cultures and religions, and the richest Silk Road site in China. The flaming mountain under the scorching sun, Karez, one of the three major projects in ancient China.
The mountain of fire
Xinjiang Flame Mountain is the most famous scenic spot in Turpan. Located in the northern margin of Turpan Basin, north of the ancient Silk Road, Mesozoic is mainly composed of Jurassic, Cretaceous and Tertiary songkhla red sandstone, conglomerate and mudstone. The locals call it "Qizil Tage", which means "Red Mountain".
karez
Xinjiang Uighurs have been engaged in agricultural production in Gobi Oasis for generations, and water irrigation is very important. The famous karez is a major feature of the local irrigation system. Karez irrigation system has been paid attention to for a long time because of its peculiar structure and extraordinary function.
03. Kashgar: Worship of the Old City
Kashgar is the westernmost city in China, bordering Tarim Basin in the east and Pamir Plateau in the west. As early as 265,438+0,000 years ago, it was the intersection of the north and south roads in China section at the western end of the Silk Road, and it was the transportation hub and gateway for economic and cultural exchanges between China and the West. There are two cities in Kashgar, one is the old city and the other is the new city. Almost all the main streets in the old city lead to the Aitig Mosque. On Friday morning, people can hear Maizeng (a religious official) standing on the steeple in the temple to worship. In addition to the scenic spots in the city, such as Aitig Mosque, ChristianRandPhillips Tomb and Grand Bazaar, visitors to Kashgar will also visit Lake Karakuli, Mustag Atta, Stone Town and the Hongqilapu Port in the south of Kashgar.
04. Hotan: Glory of the Silk Road
Hotan city is located in Hotan area, southwest of Xinjiang, in the oasis on the southern edge of Taklimakan Desert. It is an important town on the ancient Silk Road, famous for Hetian jade, Hetian carpet and Hetian silk. Hotan has a long history, which has been recorded since the Han Dynasty. Hotan is also the hub of cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries, where various cultures collide and blend, creating a splendid ancient civilization including the myth of Kunlun. Hetian jade has a history of at least 7,000 years in China, and is the main body of Chinese jade culture. In addition, Hotan has various unique natural scenery, cultural sites and many delicious foods. In addition to feeling the desert customs, you must have a taste.
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