The Jimsar travel guide in Xinjiang mainly includes visits to attractions such as Tianshan Tianchi, Beiting Ancient City Site, and Qianfodong, as well as reasonable itinerary planning and budget planning.?
Main attractions?
Tianshan Tianchi: A famous tourist attraction in Xinjiang, located in the middle of the Tianshan Mountains. You can enjoy the beauty of Tianchi and Yaochi. It is recommended to take a shuttle bus for the tour and walk to the lakeside of Tianchi to take photos. Additionally, you can take a cable car to Mayashan to overlook the magnificent scenery of the entire Tianchi and Mount Bogda?
Beiting Ancient City Site: Located north of Jimsar County, it was the seat of the Tang Dynasty’s Beiting Duhu Fu. It was once an important hub on the Northern Silk Road. The ancient city site is magnificent, with walls, palaces, temples, marketplaces, and other relics clearly visible. It is a great place to learn about Silk Road history and culture?
Qianfodong Scenic Area: Located 5 kilometers southwest of the county town, it is a Buddhist architectural complex combining grottoes and ground temples. The Buddhist cultural atmosphere here is strong, with countless caves on the cliffs that are eye-catching. Each mural is brightly colored and intricately detailed?
Itinerary planning?
One-day tour: You can choose a combination of Tianshan Tianchi or Beiting Ancient City Site + Qianfodong for a one-day tour. Tianshan Tianchi is suitable for morning visits, and you can head to Beiting Ancient City Site or Qianfodong in the afternoon. Pay attention to reasonably arrange your time to avoid fatigue driving?
Two-day tour: Visit Tianshan Tianchi and Beiting Ancient City Site on the first day, and head to Qianfodong and nearby attractions such as Xiaomolei Artists’ Village and Butterfly Valley on the second day. Xiaomolei Artists’ Village has a strong artistic atmosphere, while Butterfly Valley is a paradise for butterflies, suitable for taking photos and relaxing?
Budget planning?
Transportation fees: The cost of self-driving from Urumqi to Jimsar County is approximately 400 yuan?
Lodging expenses: Lodging costs in Jimsar County are approximately 200-400 yuan/night?
Ticket fees: Tianshan Tianchi ticket is 100 yuan, Beiting Ancient City Site ticket is 48 yuan, Qianfodong ticket is 40 yuan (prices may vary, please refer to actual prices)?
Dining expenses: Dining costs in Jimsar County are approximately 50-100 yuan/person/day?
Precautions?
Check the vehicle’s condition before departure and stock up on fuel and necessary repair tools.?
Familiarize yourself with local weather, road conditions, and other information to reasonably plan your itinerary.?
Sample local specialty foods such as hand-grabbed meat and roasted whole sheep.?
Choose a hotel with a good reputation to ensure comfortable accommodation.?
Abide by the regulations of the scenic area, protect the environment, and do not litter; respect local customs and habits?
The above guide is for reference only. Specific itineraries and expenses may vary based on personal preferences and actual circumstances. Please make adequate preparations and plans before traveling. Wish you a pleasant journey!?