The travel guide for Xiata in Yili, Xinjiang mainly includes transportation guide, ticket information, travel suggestions, and precautions.?
I. Travel Guide?
External Transportation:?
Plane: You can fly to Yining Airport first. As the capital of the Ili Prefecture, Yining has many air routes and has direct flights from places like Urumqi. After arriving in Yining, transfer to a bus bound for Zhaosu County.?
Train: There are direct trains from Urumqi to Yining. You can arrive after a good night’s sleep and enjoy the vastness of Xinjiang along the way. After arriving in Yining, you will also need to transfer to a bus bound for Zhaosu.?
Internal Transportation:?
To get from Zhaosu County to the Xiata Scenic Area, you can take a bus to Xiata Township at the county passenger station and tell the driver to drop you off at the Xiata Scenic Area. The ticket price is about 20 yuan. You can also choose to charter a car, with the round-trip cost being around 300 yuan.?
Self-driving is also a good choice. The scenery along the way is super beautiful, allowing you to feel the vastness and beauty of Xinjiang throughout the journey.?
II. Ticket Information?
There are various statements about ticket prices, with one being 40 yuan per person.?
, and there are also options of 80 yuan including a round-trip sightseeing bus.?
. It is recommended to book in advance through the "Zhiyou Zhaosu" mini-program to get the most accurate price and avoid queuing on-site.?
The cost of the shuttle bus also varies, with one option being 60 yuan per person.?
, and there are also ones costing 40 yuan for a round trip.?
. It is also recommended to purchase it to save energy and time.?
III. Travel Suggestions?
Recommended photo spots: On the shuttle bus from the hot spring hotel to General’s Bridge, get off at the second-to-last stop, Transfer Bridge. There is a path on the left leading to a viewing pavilion where you can capture a perfect frame of grassland, forest, and snowy mountains. You can also find great spots for photos on the way to General’s Bridge.?
Hiking or Horseback Riding: If you are physically fit, you can choose to hike into the scenic area and feel the charm of nature. If you don’t engage in physical activities very often, it is recommended to choose horseback riding, which costs around 400 yuan for both going up and down the mountain.?
Bring your own food and water: There is no signal at the top of the mountain, so bringing cash will be more convenient.?
. Meanwhile, prepare some high-calorie snacks such as beef jerky, chocolate, and Snickers bars for any unexpected needs.?