Qiongkushitai, Xinjiang | A Primitive Village in a Fairy Tale World

Welcome to the real-life fairy tale world! Qiongkushitai, a primitive village hidden deep in the Tianshan Mountains of Xinjiang, is breathtakingly beautiful✨ The best season to visit is from June to August, when the golden grasslands, lush spruce forests, and snow-capped mountains create a stunning contrast. Here’s a detailed guide for you~

🚗【Transportation Guide】
📍Address: Qiongkushitai Village, Kaladala Town, Tekes County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture
👉For self-drivers:
Tekes County ➡ Qiongkushitai Village 80km
Takes about 3 hours⏳
Winding mountain roads, folks! Experienced drivers recommended, and fill up your gas tank!
👉For carpoolers:
50 RMB/person for a small car carpool is the best! Scenic mountain roads all the way🗻
Stops for photo breaks for 30 minutes📸
👉For shuttle bus riders:
Tekes Bus Station shuttle 30 RMB/person
(Not recommended❌ doesn’t reach the scenic section)

🏞️【Must-Visit Spots】
✨Wusun Ancient Trail:
Navigate to "Qiongkushitai Village Committee" to park
Horseback riding or hiking through the spruce forest
Every shot looks like a scene from "The Lord of the Rings"~
✨Back Mountain Swing:
Navigate to "Shanye Homestay"
Exclusive viewing platform + popular swing!
Overlooking the sunset glow on the snow mountains and grasslands🌄
✨Alpine Lake:
A 6-hour round-trip hike
A secret lake reachable through fields of flowers and grasslands💧
✨Village Stroll:
Wooden houses, ancient wells, pastures...
Experience Kazakh culture√
Don’t forget to take a photo with the "National Historic and Cultural Village" stone sign

🏡【Accommodation Guide】
👉Front Mountain Village:
Old village facilities are basic but cheap
New village is more recommended~
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Muji - Meiyu Meisu (800-1000 RMB)
24h water and electricity + scenic restaurant
👉Back Mountain Village:
An excellent location with views of three scenes at once
But the 2k+ RMB price scared me off😭
⚠️ Water and electricity are still unstable

📸【Photo Spots You Must Learn】
1. Tekes - Qiongkushitai Mountain Road
2. Stream Popular Bridge (right side after entering the village)
3. Mid-mountain "Heidi and Grandpa" wooden house
4. Spruce forest (5km outside the village)
Learn the poses! Back shots are absolutely stunning~