The Xinjiang Journey to the West travel guide mainly includes a tour of Huoyan Mountain and its surrounding attractions. Here is a detailed guide:?
I. Huoyan Mountain Scenic Area?
Tickets and Opening Hours: The ticket price for Huoyan Mountain Scenic Area is about 40 yuan (some say 38 yuan). The opening hours are from 9:00 to 20:30.?
Main Attractions:?
Golden Hoop Thermometer: As a landmark of the scenic area, it is a popular spot for tourists to take photos as a keepsake.?
Journey to the West Cultural Corridor: The inner wall of the corridor has 24 reliefs of ‘Journey to the West’, reproducing the journey of Tang Monk and his disciples to obtain Buddhist scriptures.?
Alchemy Furnace: A landmark building in the scenic area, closely linked to the image of Sun Wukong.?
Sun Wukong Borrowing the Banana Leaf Fan Three Times Scenic Spot: Built according to the story of ‘Journey to the West’, it has sculptures of Sun Wukong and Princess Iron Fan, etc.?
II. Huoyan Mountain Large Scenic Area (Geological Park)?
Tickets and Features: The ticket price is also around 40 yuan. It is marked by a large banana leaf fan and has many popular internet celebrity photo spots and beautiful mountain scenery.?
III. Surrounding Attractions?
Jiaohe Ancient City: A witness to the prosperity and vicissitudes of ancient Western Regions cities, it is one of the most preserved earthen architectural cities in the world.?
Karez Museum: Learn about the wisdom of Xinjiang’s water conservancy projects and experience the ancients’ awe and utilization of nature.?
Ancient Turpan City: Located at the northern foot of Huoyan Mountain, tourists can visit ancient sites such as Jiaohe Ancient City and Supong Pagoda to deeply understand the history and culture of the Turpan area.?
IV. Travel Tips?
Transportation: Take the high-speed rail from Urumqi Station directly to Turpan North Station, or return to Urumqi from Shanshan North Station. Chartering a car is also an option.?
Lodging: There are many hotels to choose from in the downtown area of Turpan, with moderate prices and complete facilities.?
Food: Taste local specialties such as grapes, Hami melons, hand-grabbed rice, roast whole sheep, etc.?
Precautions: It is colder in spring and winter, so it is necessary to take warmth measures; bring dry food, cash, medicine, etc., for unexpected needs; the temperature is higher in summer, so it is recommended to take sunscreen measures.?
In addition, Xinjiang also has many attractions such as Tianshan Tianchi Lake, Tianshan Grand Canyon, and Keketuohai. Tourists can choose and plan according to their own time and interests.?
. I hope this guide can help you gain lots of fun and memories during your journey to the West in Xinjiang!?