Coming to Bayinbuluke this summer? Stay at the Castle Hotel and get a free self-driving route

Friends who love self-driving trips, check this out~📢, is definitely your top choice! The average summer temperature is 25℃, completely say goodbye to the scorching city heat~
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🚗 3 days 2 nights self-driving route: Duku Highway + explore all the secret spots
📍Day 1: Duku Highway → Sunset at the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns
■ Northern section of Duku: Depart at 7 AM! Along the way, check in at the Qiaolma Martyrs' Cemetery and Hashilergen Snow Wall, spend 4 hours capturing stunning seasonal photos📸.
■ Chase the sunset: At 8 PM, wait for the reflection of the "Nine Suns," the orange, purple, and blue skyline is breathtaking.
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📍Day 2: Full prairie adventure → Starry Milky Way
■ Morning: Explore Swan Lake, bring your own naan bread to feed the swans, which is more economical than buying bread at the scenic spot. Hidden viewing platform for snow mountain reflections + swans in the same frame🦢.
■ Afternoon: Self-driving privilege to rush to secret check-in spots:
➤ Marmot spot + Yak spot: Cute prairie spirits for close interaction🧚🏻‍♂️
➤ Swan egg spot + white flower basket: Perfect for Instagram-style photoshoots📸
➤ Barunku Hot Temple: Mobile temple with golden roof light and shadow, perfect for instant photos🎞️.
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📍Day 3: Link to Gongnaisi → Return trip with lamb feast
Self-drive through Gongnaisi Valley (Xinjiang’s Little Switzerland), breathe in the fresh air in the spruce forest🌲, and enjoy roasted black-headed lamb🐏 along the way! The meat is tender and free of gamey taste, with an average cost of 80 yuan per person for meat freedom.
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✨ Castle Hotel: The resting stop for your prairie journey
■ Must-stay for tech lovers at Dongguige: Voice-controlled XiaoDu adjustments + private screen casting, latex mattress + functional pillows to relieve self-driving back pain.
■ Open the window to see snow mountains and prairie from the 40㎡ Prairie Pavilion room, with a three-part bathroom + flat quiet design, perfect privacy for families/couples💯.
■ Free fun services: 24-hour front desk shuttle (no worries about late-night arrivals), Mongolian bonfire party with prairie disco🔥, set up your own canopy camping to watch the stunning Milky Way🌌! Laundry room + gym are life-saving essentials for long-distance drivers.
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💡Pro tips: Money-saving and pit-avoidance guide
■ Self-driving costs:
Tickets + self-driving service fee total 127 yuan/person, core scenic spots require shuttle bus transfer (round trip 18 yuan).
■ Essential gear:
Temperature warning: short sleeves + sun protection during the day, thin down jacket at night (25℃→10℃).
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Post by Andrew Clark Jack-24 | Aug 18, 2025

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