If you plan to travel in Fuhai (possibly referring to Fuhai County, as Fuhai is not usually a directly related tourist destination in Xinjiang, while Fuhai County is a famous tourist destination in Xinjiang), here are some key information and recommended scenic spots:?
1. Basic Information?
Location: Fuhai County is located in the north of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and the middle of the Altay Region.?
Climate and Best Travel Time: The best travel time is from June to September, when the climate is pleasant and the scenery is picturesque.?
2. Transportation Methods?
Airplane: You can choose to fly to Altay Airport in Altay City or Fuyun Airport in Fuyun County, both of which are about 2 hours’ drive from Fuhai County.?
Self-driving: Starting from Urumqi, passing through the desert highway, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Wulungu Lake along the way and finally arrive in Fuhai County.?
3. Main Scenic Spots?
Wulungu Lake?
Specialty: The second largest freshwater lake in Xinjiang, with crystal-clear water and abundant delicious fish, such as the whole fish banquet that makes people drool.?
Activities: You can participate in Xinjiang-specific activities such as rock collecting and enjoy the fun of close contact with nature.?
Fuhai Gold Coast Scenic Area?
Grade: National AAAA-level tourist attraction?
Activities: You can take a boat tour on the lake, try a motorboat, and participate in an adventure tour of Bird Island.?
Jintas Grassland Forest Reserve?
Specialty: The protected area has diverse landforms, including high and sub-alpine mountains, middle and low mountains, as well as ancient gravel alluvial valleys.?
Altay Mountains?
Location: Located on the northeastern side of the Junggar Basin in Xinjiang, it is a northern branch of the Tianshan Mountains and also the boundary mountain between Xinjiang and Mongolia.?
Specialty: Beautiful scenery and pleasant climate, it is a famous scenic spot and is also named for its rich gold production.?
Jili Lake?
Specialty: An important fishery production base in Xinjiang, producing 23 kinds of precious coldwater fish from the Arctic Ocean system, integrating unique landscapes such as ten thousand acres of reeds and Thousand Birds Island.?
4. Food Recommendations?
Coldwater Fish: In Fuhai County, you must not miss the local coldwater fish. It has a delicious taste and is rich in nutrition.?
Xinjiang Special Dishes: Such as lamb kebabs and hand-grabbed rice, which can be tasted at snack bars near the scenic areas.?
5. Travel Tips?
Equipment: Remember to bring swimming suits, sand-digging toys, bath towels, water bottles, etc. There are many mosquitoes near the beach, so don’t forget to prepare insect repellent.?
Activity Choices: You can choose different travel methods according to personal preferences, such as self-driving or participating in local outdoor activities.?
Hope this information can help you plan a pleasant trip to Fuhai, Xinjiang!?