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KEIRA ABBOTTUnited States

I Promise You'll Fall in Love with Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture During Your Holiday

The holiday is here! Want to experience a unique journey in Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture? Cuddle with cute animals on the grassland, sail on the lake, capture aerial views with drones, drive along popular scenic routes, stay in cozy wooden cabins at two scenic spots, and photograph beautiful morning mists, starry skies, sunrises, and sunsets! Check out this travel guide! 🚗Suggested 10-Day Xinjiang In-depth Tour: DAY1: Arrive in Urumqi, airport/station pickup, half-day city walk, stay in a 4-diamond hotel for a comfortable night. DAY2-3: Cross the S21 desert highway, explore Altay and Hemu. Stay in Hemu wooden cabins, enjoy sunrise and sunset, experience the serenity of the spruce highway and forest village. DAY4-5: Visit Kanas Lake, explore the lake monster legend, stay in scenic area cabins to observe dawn and starry skies. Take a light hike at Three Bays to view morning mist, then head to Karamay to experience the oil city landscape. DAY6-7: Head directly to Sayram Lake, drive around the lake, experience sailing. Visit Nalati Grassland, drive through the sky grassland, stay in a 4-diamond town hotel, enjoy grassland scenery. DAY8: Visit the Tianshan Spruce Grassland in Tangbula, experience the beauty of the hundred-mile gallery. Stay in a 4-diamond scenic area hotel with grassland at your doorstep. DAY9: Challenge the Duku Highway, experience four seasons in one day. If Duku Highway is closed, adjust itinerary and return to Urumqi, stay in a 4-diamond hotel. DAY10: Half-day tour in Urumqi, airport/station transfer, end the unforgettable Xinjiang journey. Must-Visit Attractions: 🌟 Hemu Scenic Area 🌟🌟 Recommendation Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Address: Hemu Village, Hemu Hanas Mongolian Township, Burqin County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Opening Hours: October 16, 2024-April 30, 2025 10:00-18:00 Suggested Duration: 1-2 days A filming location for "Shh, The King is Hibernating," rustic wooden cabins scattered among mountains, beautiful as wallpaper! Come experience this unique charm and capture your own special scenery. 🌿 Nalati Scenic Area 🌿 Recommendation Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Address: Nalati Town, Xinyuan County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture Opening Hours: 10:00-18:00 Suggested Duration: 1-2 days A winter paradise for kite skiing with powder snow soft as silk. Dance with the wind and sing with the snow, experience unique skiing excitement! 🛣️ Duku Highway 🛣️ Recommendation Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Address: Kuytun City, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture Suggested Duration: 1 day A road trip through deep mountains and valleys, with dreamlike apricot blossoms. Accompanied by the beautiful scenery of Ili River Valley and Sayram Lake, experience nature's magnificence! 🌊 Sayram Lake 🌊 Recommendation Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Address: Along National Highway 30, Bole City, Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Opening Hours: 09:00-21:00 Suggested Duration: 1-2 days Crystal clear blue water surrounded by wildflowers. Experience nature's tranquility and beauty, as if in a fairyland. 🏞️ Kanas Scenic Area 🏞️ Recommendation Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Address: Provincial Road 232, Burqin County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang Opening Hours: October 16, 2024-April 30, 2025 10:00-18:00 Suggested Duration: 1-2 days Mysterious lake monster, changing water colors, Kanas's charm is endless. Explore this magical land and experience nature's mystery and grandeur! Some tips: - Food: Changji Snack Street is great for authentic Xinjiang cuisine 🍢, and Yuxiang Lapopo's Sichuan cuisine is worth trying! - Local Products: When buying specialties like Changji Tianshan Queen sunflower seeds, compare prices at different stores for the best deal. - Local Customs: In Changji, it's important to respect local Hui customs, avoid smoking near mosques 🚭, and maintain silence when visiting. - Airport Transportation: Qitai Jiangbulake Airport is Changji's main airport, check flight information before departure to avoid delays! ✈️ 🎉Follow this guide for an easy and free journey in Changji! Don't forget to like and save, and find me for your next trip! 🎉
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Posted: Mar 29, 2025
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