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Fairyland! One-Day Trip Around Urumqi!

🏔️ Xinjiang Fairyland! Venture into the Primordial Forest of Nanshan Xibaiyang Valley🌿 Super Photogenic! Xibaiyang Valley is the GOAT! Ultimate combo of snow-capped mountains + meadows + waterfalls💥 Perfect for May Day trips! 📍Address: Xibaiyang Valley Scenic Area, Nanshan, Urumqi County 🚙Transport Tips: Drive to "Xibaiyang Valley" (about 1.5h from downtown); Alternatively, take Tourist Bus Line 1 from Urumqi Bus Station (departs at 8:00 in summer); For chartered cars, check Ctrip for reasonable prices and great service~ 1️⃣ Scenic Area Entrance ➡️ Baiyang Valley Waterfall Hike 3.5km through primordial forest trails, encounter grazing sheep and Kazakh yurts along the way (chartered cars can enter but still require tickets) 📸Tips: The rocky area below the waterfall is the golden spot for panoramic shots (It was still snowing when we visited in May, so check the season for waterfall views~) 2️⃣ Fairy Bathing Pool Legend says this was the Jade Pool where the Queen Mother bathed! Emerald waters reflect snow peaks, most beautiful when wildflowers bloom June-August 🍢 Food Recommendations Whole Roasted Lamb: Freshly slaughtered and grilled by herders, crispy skin and tender meat beats night markets Kurt: Traditional Kazakh dried cheese, perfect with milk tea (note: local milk tea tastes very different from regular milk tea💥) Baursak: Crispy fried dough, amazing with jam 🐎 Unique Experiences Horseback riding through canyons: 80-120 CNY/hour (remember to bargain) Stay in Kazakh yurts: 100+ CNY per person, enjoy hand-torn lamb under starry skies ⚠️ Anti-Scam Tips - Fog often rolls in after noon, enter before 10am - Rocks near waterfall are slippery, wear anti-slip shoes! - Politely decline souvenir peddlers - Big temperature difference between day/night, dress accordingly! Feel free to leave questions in comments~ Hope this helps🥰
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