[2025 Zhaosu Attraction] Travel Guide for Zhaosu Wetland Park Scenic Area (Updated Mar)

But if you don't want to go to Xinjiang in winter, then you definitely shouldn't miss it in summer! 😍 Visiting Yili after April is simply a divine level of beauty! The ice and snow melt away, the grass and spruce are dripping with greenery😀, passing through snow-capped mountains, steep ridges, and meadows, you can also see the adorable flocks of sheep🐏. The little houses on the green slopes and the clouds in the sky☁ make you feel like you're in a fairy tale world. The most beautiful season of the Yili grassland has arrived, come and feel it! 👣 ✅Must-see attractions in Yili: 🌲Shata Tourist Area: The dreamy staircase to the snow mountains. 🌲Zhao Su·Yili: A beautiful two-dimensional fairy tale world. 🌲Tianma Yuhe: The homeland of the heavenly horses. 🌲Kalajun Scenic Area: Here is the summer of Miyazaki's manga. 🌲Qiongkushitai: The village from the fairy tales. 🌲Narati Grassland: Stroll through the endless sea of flowers on the aerial grassland. 🌲Sailimu Lake: The last tear of the Atlantic. 🌲Lavender Manor: The Eastern Provence, encounter the purple romance. 8-day tour itinerary recommendation for Yili: 👇👇 🔷Day 1: Urumqi→Pick up from the airport 🔷Day 2: Urumqi→Sailimu Lake→Lavender Farm→Yining 🔷Day 3: Yining→Shata→Zhao Su Wetland Park→Zhao Su 🔷Day 4: Zhao Su→Qiongkushitai→Tekes 🔷Day 5: Tekes→Kalajun→Xinyuan/Narati 🔷Day 6: Xinyuan/Narati→Narati Aerial Grassland→Bayinbuluke 🔷Day 7: Bayinbuluke→Duku Highway→Tangbula Hundred Mile Gallery→Urumqi 🔷Day 8: Urumqi→Send off to the airport Xinjiang food recommendations: 🔴Xinjiang's internet-famous big plate chicken, Xinjiang barbecue, roasted buns...😍

Hey, travel lovers! Don't stay at home for the New Year, let's go out and have fun! This brand new 5-day Yili-Bortala travel guide is definitely worth a read. Follow the guide and let's explore the unknown beauty of Xinjiang in early spring! . 🌏Itinerary: Day 1: Yili Tianshan Flower Sea Scenic Area -> Zhaosu Rapeseed Flower -> Zhaosu Grassland -> Xiata Ancient Road National Forest Park -> Zhaosu Wetland Park Scenic Area On this day, we have the opportunity to admire the magnificence of the Tianshan Flower Sea, gaze at a sea of rapeseed flowers, step into the grassland, walk along the Xiata Ancient Road, and feel the tranquility of the wetland. Day 2: Kalajun Scenic Area -> Kuokesu Grand Canyon As the sun rises, we step into Kalajun and explore the grandeur of the Kuokesu Grand Canyon. On this day, the ever-changing geographical features are the main attraction. Day 3: Chaxi Grassland Scenic Area -> Kurdening Scenic Area In the morning light, we head to Chaxi Grassland and then to Kurdening Scenic Area to experience the perfect blend of nature and culture. Day 4: Nalati Tourist Scenic Area -> Air Grassland -> Yili Old Town Kazanqi Folk Tourism Area -> Yining City Six Star Street The fairyland-like Nalati, the heavenly grassland, the ancient charm of Yili Old Town, and the vitality of Six Star Street will bring you beauty and freshness on this day. Day 5: Sayram Lake -> Guozigou Before the end of the trip, we will admire the clarity of Sayram Lake and visit the beauty of Guozigou, ending the trip with full memories. . 🧳Travel Checklist: ❄️Clothing: In Yili-Bortala, the weather in January is cold, so down jackets, wool hats, gloves, scarves, and windproof and snowproof long boots are essential. In the evening, we can also gather around the campfire and tell adventure stories, so warm pajamas are also a must. 👜Accessories: Camera, power bank, smartphone, and a thermos bottle for hot water. Also, don't forget sunglasses and sunscreen, as the sunlight reflected by the snow can burn your skin, so be sure to protect yourself. 📚Documents: ID card, household registration, bank card, cash, and some common medicines. Keep these small items safe, especially documents and money, don't lose them. Also, try to buy travel insurance in advance, just in case. . This concludes our Yili-Bortala trip. I hope you find your little happiness in that unique grassland paradise!

Winter in Yili, Xinjiang, is uniquely romantic. The snow-covered mountains are covered with rime, and swans are the most lively creatures in the lake. In Zhaosu Wetland Park, you can also see the spectacular scene of horses galloping through the snow. There's another reason to love Yili! This Lunar New Year, why not come to Xinjiang and experience the quiet beauty of the snow-covered forests for yourself? ​​​

Zhaosu Wetland Park is a national 4A-level scenic area located at 17 km on County Road 758, Zhaosu County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang. Scenery - Wetland scenery: As the largest and highest typical plateau wetland in Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, it covers an area of about 1.04 million mu and has various wetland types such as swamps, lakes, and rivers. - Flora and fauna: There are rare animals such as wild boars, storks, and cranes, including 29 species of national first- and second-class protected animals and 90 species of birds, such as great bustards and grey cranes. There are also 143 species of higher plants, including one national second-class protected plant. - Special performance: The "Heavenly Horse Bathing in the River" performance is a highlight. From May to October every year, a large number of Ili horses gallop and frolic in the Tekes River. Activities - Winter activities: In winter, you can enjoy rime, ice sculptures, and snow sculptures, and experience the 100-meter ice slide. - Outdoor activities: There are wetland sightseeing areas and hiking trails, and bicycle rental services are available. You can hike or cycle around. Cultural experience There are facilities in the park that showcase local ethnic culture, such as the Ethnic Style Park, where you can learn about the folk culture of ethnic groups such as the Kazakhs. Tickets and opening hours Tickets are CNY 40, and visitors from the eight counties and three cities of Ili Prefecture can enjoy a 50% discount with valid ID. Opening hours are 9:00 am to 7:00 pm daily. Transportation You can fly to Yining Airport and then transfer to the park; or take a train to Urumqi or Yining, and then transfer to Zhaosu County by car; or drive from Urumqi, and drive about 700 km along the G30 Lianhuo Expressway.

Zhaosu County, Ili, Xinjiang is located on the northern slope of the Tianshan Mountains, within the world's "golden snow latitude belt." Winter lasts from November to mid-April, with the following ten characteristics: early snow season, long snow period, good snow quality, large drop, long snow trails, low wind, pleasant temperature, good body feeling, excellent ecology, and beautiful environment. With abundant snow resources and unique climate and terrain, it is home to unique snow wonders. Zhaosu in winter is breathtakingly beautiful, with many activities to enjoy! In this "Tianshan Snow City," you can: enjoy the Tianshan Ice and Snow Park in the Wetland Park Scenic Area, slide down the snow trails, experience aerial snow drifting, snowmobiles, bumper cars on ice, spinning on ice, and other entertainment projects, watch horses galloping in the snow, watch equestrian performances, and ride horses in the Tianma Tourism and Culture Park, enjoy glaciers, hot springs, and explore the mysterious realm in the Xiata Scenic Area, enjoy the "blue ice wonderland" in the Yuhu Scenic Area, watch swans dancing, take photos of "swan dance," and enjoy the rime in the Swan Bay Scenic Area. In Zhaosu, winter tourism is a full experience!

Hey, dear friends! Today, I'm going to take you to a place that will refresh your heart and soul—the Zhaosu Wetland Park, where you can witness the spectacular sight of heavenly horses trotting on waves! 🌊 🌿 As soon as you step into the wetland, you can feel the fresh breath of nature. The grass is green and lush, and wildflowers are scattered about, as if you've walked into a vivid painting. 🐴 What's most heart-stirring are the free-running heavenly horses. They frolic in the wetland, kicking up layers of spray, like dancing on the water's surface, a beauty too dazzling to take in all at once. 📸 Take out your camera and capture these moments! Whether it's the majestic posture of the heavenly horses or the tranquility of the wetland, both are rare and beautiful scenes. 🌅 When evening comes, the afterglow of the setting sun spills over the wetland, and the golden light interweaves with the silhouettes of the heavenly horses, creating a touching picture. 🦆 There are also various waterfowl in the wetland, leisurely gliding on the water or foraging in the grass, adding endless vitality to this area. 🍃 You can stroll along the wooden walkway, feel the closeness of the wooden planks under your feet to the wetland, listen to the birdsong and the sound of the wind around you, and enjoy this peace and harmony. 🌌 At night, the wetland under the starry sky is even more enchanting. The stars twinkle as if responding to the fireflies in the wetland, making one feel as if they are in a dreamy world. 🍲 Hungry? Why not try the local delicacies, fresh fish and shrimp paired with the natural flavor of the wetland, each bite is an ultimate temptation for your taste buds. 💬 Zhaosu Wetland is not just a place to watch heavenly horses, it is also a sanctuary for relaxing the mind and returning to nature. 🌟 Come join me, let's explore this natural wonder together and experience the grandeur of heavenly horses trotting on waves! Don't forget to like and share! 👍🔄✨

If there is one place you must visit in 2024, it definitely has to be the summer in North Xinjiang and Ili, where wildflowers bloom unrestrained, and everywhere you look is an ocean of flowers. Strolling through the grasslands with cattle, sheep, and steeds, the outlined fir forests, the sacred and pure azure lake waters, and the vast mountains and seas, the unfiltered beauty of Xinjiang is truly captivating. D1: Arrive in Urumqi and pick up from the airport. D2: Urumqi → S101 → Kuitun D3: Kuitun → Sayram Lake → Yining Liuxing Street D4: Yining → Zhaosu Wetland Park → Tianma Culture Park → Zhaosu D5: Zhaosu → Aqtas D6: Aqtas → Kuerdening → Qiaxi → Gongliu D7: Gongliu → Nalati Grassland → Nalati D8: Nalati → Duku Highway → Urumqi D9: Departure from Urumqi airport, ending the tour.

| Unlock the spring wonderland, a summer feast of blooming flowers.🌈 After April in spring, Yili is picturesque, with winter snow melting and all things reviving. The emerald green grass complements the spruce trees, and between the mountains and ridges, the ice and snow begin to thaw. Strolling around, you can see the leisurely argali sheep herds, the tranquil cottages on the green hillsides, and the clouds in the sky. At this moment, the Yili grassland is welcoming its most beautiful season, waiting for you to explore👣. 📍Must-visit attractions in Yili: 🍃Xia Ta: The staircase to the summit of the snow mountain 🍃Zhao Su: Step into a dreamy fairy tale world 💧Tianma Yuhe: The homeland scroll of the heavenly horses 🌿Kalajun Grassland: As if you are in the summer of a Miyazaki animation 🌹Qiongkushitai: The village like a fairyland 🏞️Nalati Grassland: A walk in the endless sea of flowers on the sky grassland 💦Sayram Lake: The legend of the last tear of the Atlantic 🌸Lavender Manor: The Oriental Provence, feel the purple romance 📅Seven-day essence tour itinerary of Yili: First day: Full airport pick-up service in Urumqi Second day: Urumqi → Sayram Lake Sapphire → Lavender fields → Stay in Yining Third day: Depart from Yining → Explore Xia Ta Scenic Area → Visit Zhao Su Wetland Park → Stay in Zhao Su Fourth day: Depart from Zhao Su → Head to Qiongkushitai → Visit the Bagua City Teks Fifth day: Depart from Teks → Admire the scenery of Kalajun Grassland → Arrive at Xinyuan or Nalati Sixth day: In-depth tour of Xinyuan/Nalati → Free time on the sky grassland → Night on the Bayinbuluke Grassland Seventh day: Bayinbuluke → Legendary journey on the Duku Highway → Tangbala Hundred Mile Scenic Corridor → Return to Urumqi 🍲Xinjiang food exploration: 🔥Xinjiang big plate chicken, crispy roasted meat, delicious roasted buns 🍚: Lamb shank pilaf, oily meat with noodles, authentic hand-grabbed meat, pit-roasted lamb 🍲Warming lamb offal soup, spicy pepper chicken to stimulate the taste buds, Naan pit roasted meat for an unforgettable taste 🍜Noodle lung, rice intestine, cold skin, stir-fried rice noodles, meatball soup, and other local snacks are not to be missed

It’s not that you can’t afford to go to Altay, Xinjiang, it’s just that there are fewer people here and it’s more cost-effective! Harbin is the first city to be hit by snow this winter. Although it is beautiful and has a lot of charm, if you don't like to go to crowded places and want to go to niche attractions without spending too much, you can go there. In fact, the niche area of ​​Yili in Xinjiang is more cost-effective, and the snow scenery of the grassland and the sea make you feel like you have reached the end of the world and have experienced the "Ice Harbin·Heilongjiang Island". If you don’t like it, please don’t criticize me, I will cry 😭. · DAY1⃣️: 📌The first destination I strongly recommend is [Kurdnin]. Even if you don’t stay there, I still suggest you go and see it. This place is really beautiful. The snow-covered forests of Kurdnin in winter look like a scene from Game of Thrones. The spruce meadow covered with heavy snow is a fairy tale world in Europe. · DAY2⃣️: 📌【Zhaosu Wetland Park】Ferghana horses are raised here, and there will be horse performances. I also saw the nomadic people’s picky sheep, which was quite shocking. The park also has ice and snow sculptures, as well as slides and other amusement projects similar to the Northeast Ice and Snow World. The point is that the ticket is only 40! Super cost-effective, you can play for a day. · DAY3⃣️: 📌Go to see the [Swan Spring] in the morning. Siberian swans gather here in winter. The sunrise + rime + swans + misty lake are so beautiful. 📌【Sailimu Lake】I don’t need to say much, there is a classic quote from Mr. Sa Beining: “If you haven’t even been to Sailimu Lake, you have lived in vain.” Sailimu Lake in winter is really comparable to Iceland, with straight roads, snow-capped mountains in the distance, lakes nearby, ice-covered lakes, and heavy snow all around. · DAY4: 📌Go to see the [Sunrise at Sailimu Lake] in the morning. The ticket for Sailimu Lake is valid for 24 hours, so you can also watch the sunrise and play in the scenic area for a whole morning. If it's too cold outside, get in the car and wait for the sun to shine on the golden mountains and the sunrise over the sea. 👕About dressing: Everyone should bring thick clothes, down jackets, coats, hats, earmuffs, face protectors, non-slip fleece shoes, gloves, and hot packs. Although it is not as cold as Northeast China and Altay, 🥘About eating: The food in Yining city is so delicious. Cheap and delicious, I highly recommend Liuxing Street, where all the delicious food is concentrated.