ㅤ 【transportation】 ① Starting


【transportation】
① Starting from Urumqi, it takes about 2-3 hours to drive on the Beijing-Xinjiang Expressway, and you can directly navigate to "Jiangbulake Scenic Area".
② If you don’t want to drive yourself, you can take a bus from Urumqi Station to Qitai County, and then transfer to local transportation to reach the scenic spot.

【Tickets】
Adult ticket is 43 yuan/person, zone ticket is 35 yuan/person, self-driving car ticket is 100 yuan/car.

【Play time】
It is recommended to visit for at least one day. If you have enough time, you can stay in the scenic area for 1-2 days, so that you can enjoy the sunrise and sunset and fully visit various attractions.

【Recommended attractions】
Tianshan Wheat Sea: The scenery of the wheat sea is absolutely stunning. You must walk on the plank road from Tianshan Wheat Sea to Lover's Valley. Standing on a high place and looking at the endless wheat sea plain is super spectacular!
Huahaizi: As the altitude increases, the scenery changes from wheat fields to Kazakh pastures. It is a good place to take photos of the sunrise and sunset over the wheat fields, with a very high success rate and a very broad view.
Jiangbulake Grand Canyon: It is a great place for RV camping and also the highest point of the whole journey. The two-story viewing platform makes you feel that the Tianshan Mountains are right in front of you and within reach. The scenery is super shocking!
Happy Valley: It has entertainment projects such as tube slides, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of mountains and rivers while having fun.

【FOOD】
You can eat at a restaurant outside the scenic area before going in. Some stations in the scenic area sell dairy products and snacks. Starting from the Jiangbulake Grand Canyon station, simple meals such as yellow noodle cold skin are available.

【Notes】
1. There are herdsmen in the scenic area, you can ride horses and take photos, the price ranges from 10-20 yuan, you can bargain.
2. The altitude here is quite high and the temperature is relatively low, so be sure to bring a thick coat and don't wear short skirts.
3. There are many stops in the scenic area, so pay attention to passing vehicles when taking photos.
4. Bring some dry food with you as there are few commercial shops in the scenic area.
5. Comply with the regulations of the scenic area and do not photograph wild animals in prohibited areas or enter dangerous areas.
6. Protect the environment, carry a garbage bag with you, and don’t litter.

Post by Xinjiang Joy West liangliang | Feb 26, 2025

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