Xinjiang Tourism: Koktokay, Northern Xinjiang
Xinjiang is surrounded by three mountains and two basins, with the Tianshan Mountains, Kunlun Mountains, and Altay Mountains stretching across the entire region. Therefore, no matter where you are in Xinjiang, you will always be accompanied by snow-capped peaks.
Leisure travel can be roughly divided into two regions: southern Xinjiang and northern Xinjiang. Southern Xinjiang focuses on local customs and is not limited by seasons; northern Xinjiang focuses on natural landscapes, with different beauty in different seasons.
Xinjiang’s autumn is like a painter’s palette knocked over by God, colorful. At this time, the 5th boundary marker in Baihaba, the northwesternmost village, is extremely beautiful. The Red Tree Gully in Koktokay is a season of alternating yellow and red around September 25th. There is also Baisha Lake, which looks like an oil painting in this season.
After a few autumn rains, the leaves of the birch forest in northern Xinjiang fall successively, with the trunks standing in the wind, presenting a melancholy and desolate oil painting effect. Go to the desert to see the thousand-year-old poplar forest. The blue sky, golden leaves, and the twisted trunks in various poses showcase its resilience and grandeur in the desert. In early October, the poplar forest in Mulei, northern Xinjiang, and in late October, the poplar forests in Luntai and Yuli, as well as Zepu Golden Lake Yang, a 5A scenic area in Kashgar, are waiting for you to appreciate their weathered beauty and glory.
In winter, Xinjiang becomes a world of ice and snow, with禾木’s icy fairy tale, Tianshan Tianchi icy style tourism, Kashgar folk customs tourism, etc. In addition, Xinjiang’s long winter is a paradise for outdoor sports enthusiasts such as skiing, ice skating, and desert hiking.
The Koktokay Tourist Attraction is located in the middle southern slope of the Altay Mountains at an altitude of 1200-1500 meters. Due to its special geological structure, weather erosion, and water cutting, many deep gullies and valleys have formed. [8] The Koktokay scenic area is mainly characterized by granite landforms. [9]
Transportation Information
1. Travel by Coach: Go to Nianzigou Bus Station in Urumqi City and take the Urumqi – Fuyun County coach. Upon arrival in Fuyun County, take the Fuyun County – Koktokay Town dedicated taxi (at Fuyun Passenger Transport Station), and arrive at Koktokay. Alternatively, directly take the Urumqi – Koktokay Town dedicated coach and arrive at Koktokay Town.
2. Self-drive Travel: Start from Urumqi City and drive to Xingfu Road Intersection in Fukang City. Follow National Highway 216, passing through Urumqi City – Wucai Bay – Karamay hoofed wildlife reserve (where there are protected animals such as Przewalski’s horse and Mongolian gazelle) – Qiakuertu (with a toll station, usually where lunch is taken) – Fuyun County (along Provincial Highway 226) – Koktokay Town (along the way, you can enjoy the beauty of Koksuli Lake and Yileimu Lake).
Xinjiang Tourism Consultation: (Same) 0991-8585456