Things to do in Luntai

The West Sea lives up to its reputation, with an endless expanse of turquoise blue and emerald green nearby. Seagulls fly, waves crash against the riverbank, and how can you not be mesmerized by the tranquility? Let the love song of the West Sea ring out!

Qiongkushitai is nestled deep in the mountains, with rustic wooden villages and vast grasslands behind it, accompanied by spruce trees and streams. The winding mountain road is bumpy, but staying overnight to watch the sunset and starry sky offers a truly immersive mountain atmosphere, perfect for a slow-paced trip.

The sea of flowers in Tianshan is a palette kissed by the wind - lavender spreads into purple mist, rapeseed spreads like a golden carpet, and the snow-capped mountains in the distance are the white space that has not dried yet. You can ride a horse in the flower path, watch the shadows of clouds passing over the tips of the flowers, and even the air is soaked with sweetness.

白天的特克斯八卦城略显平淡，但是夜晚的特克斯八卦城真美啊，围绕太极坛绕场一周，八条街灯火阑珊，各有特色。尤其用无人机的上帝视角，更是美的不可方物。

Qiaxi National Forest Park is located in the southeastern part of Gongliu County, Ili Prefecture, Xinjiang, in the heart of the Tianshan Mountains. Formed by an ancient glacial moraine dammed lake, it was approved as a national forest park in 2004 and is renowned as "the most beautiful place in Ili." The valley ranges in altitude from 1270 to 1600 meters, with the Qiaxi River meandering through it. The banks are lined with towering, majestic spruce trees, and the grassland offers different scenery in each season. Scenic spots include the Swallow Bridge, the King of Spruce, the pine forest roaring in the wind, and the waterfall at the valley entrance. This is a summer pasture for the Kazakh people, dotted with yurts, exuding a rich nomadic atmosphere. Wildflowers bloom across the slopes in summer, making it an ideal retreat for summer sightseeing, experiencing local customs, and creating photographic masterpieces.

This is a highly recommended attraction, but the experience is significantly diminished without a car. The scenic area is vast; even with a car, the journey takes about three hours, including a short rest at the cliffside café (less than an hour). It's senior-friendly; you won't need to walk much if you don't visit the cliffside café. The entire area is by car. The roads are excellent, and all types of vehicles can pass. Visiting in the morning is ideal; there's no need to wait for the afternoon sun. The canyon doesn't feel deep, but rather expansive. A visit to the adjacent Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon in the afternoon would be perfect.

Autumn also offers a unique experience for visitors to Meixian's Baili Gallery. While the thousand-acre lotus pond mentioned in the reference primarily showcases its summertime lotus spectacle, there are other things worth experiencing around the area in autumn: Enjoying the Autumn Scenery In autumn, the trees surrounding the Meixian Baili Gallery transform into a vibrant array of colors, with maple leaves turning red and ginkgo trees turning yellow. These colors complement the surrounding landscape, creating a beautiful natural canvas. Strolling or cycling along the gallery will allow you to experience the rich autumn atmosphere. Tasting Autumn Fruits Autumn is harvest season, and Meixian may have abundant fruits, such as kiwis, ripening. Participate in picking, savor the fresh, delicious fruits, and experience the joy of harvest. Nearby Leisure Activities Along the route to the Meixian Baili Gallery, you may find farmhouses and unique shops nearby. After exploring the area, you can sample local delicacies at the farmhouses and enjoy a leisurely and relaxing autumn experience. In addition, although the lotus flowers in the thousand-acre lotus pond have passed their flowering period in autumn, the surrounding ecological landscape is still worth seeing. The wooden trails, the Wei River embankment and other scenery also have a unique charm in autumn. You can stroll along the trails, feel the autumn breeze on your face, and enjoy the scenery of the Wei River.

Tangbula, located in Nileke County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, is a collective name for the canyon and grassland landscape of the upper reaches of the Kashgar River. It gets its name from a rock formation on the eastern ridge that resembles a jade seal (the Kazakh word "Tangbula" means "seal"). It is known as the "Hundred-Mile Gallery." This natural scenic belt stretches for over a hundred miles along Provincial Highway S315, integrating snow-capped mountains, spruce trees, grasslands, streams, and alpine lakes. The route is crisscrossed by valleys, offering breathtaking views at every turn. Completely free, it is a pristine, off-the-beaten-path summer retreat and a perfect destination for self-driving tours in the Ili River Valley.

Time freezes here, heartbeats awaken here—the Taklamakan Desert Highway, the most solitary and breathtakingly beautiful journey on Earth. This is no ordinary road. The soft rustling of wheels over the asphalt is the most luxurious silence on Earth. Ahead, yellow sand and sky merge at the horizon, the world simplified to its purest elements—blue and yellow, sky and earth, you and infinity. On the chest of the world's second largest shifting sand desert, a black ribbon cuts straight through the golden ocean. The Taklamakan, a place that means "once you go in, you can't come out" in Uyghur, now, you can drive your modern motorcycle into this territory once forgotten by time!