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Main Photography Scenic Spots
Urumqi International Bazaar, Kashgar Old Town, Kanas Lake, Tekes Eight-Trigram City, Nalati, Koktokay, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Sayram Lake, Bayinbuluke, Zhaosu Grassland, Karakun Grassland, Tianshan Heavenly Lake, Turgen Wild Apricot Valley, Yili Lavender Fields, Yili Swan Lake, Jiaohe Ancient City, Karez Wells, Khorgos Port, Hongshan Grand Canyon, Dushanzi Grand Canyon, Xiate Ancient Road, Urho魔鬼城 (Urho Ghost Town), Hemu Village, Wucai Beach, Taklamakan Desert, Shanshan Desert, Hami Dahaiti, Loulan Ancient City, Lopnur Village.
Main Photography Scenic Spots
1. The Last Tear of the Atlantic — Sayram Lake
2. Colorful Wild Tree Species
3. Apricot Blossoms in Spring Rain — Turgen Wild Apricot Valley
4. One of the Four Great Grasslands in the World — Nalati Grassland
5. Snow-capped Mountain Reflection
6. Bayinbuluke — Sunset at Nine-Bend and Eighteen-Turn River
7. Jiaohe Ancient City, Karez Wells
Activity Schedule
D1: Various Locations — Urumqi
Recommended Photography Location: Urumqi International Bazaar
Adaptive rest and preparation for the trip. You can visit and take photos at the International Bazaar on your own!
Accommodation: Urumqi
D2: Urumqi — Sayram Lake
Photography Location: Sayram Lake
Photographing around Sayram Lake, the snowy Tianshan Mountains reflected in the deep blue lake surface, with refreshing and cool ‘sea breeze’ blowing in your face. Sayram Lake is situated at an altitude of 2073 meters above sea level and has a water area of 458 square kilometers, making it the highest and largest alpine lake in Xinjiang.
Accommodation: By Sayram Lake or Qingshuihe Town
D3: Sayram Lake — Huocheng — Yining
Shooting locations: Guozigou Bridge, Daxigou Sour Fruit Forest
In the morning, shoot the sunrise at Sayram Lake. Then cross the mountain to capture the magnificent view of the Guozigou Bridge, a viaduct on the Tianshan Highway.
Accommodation: Yining
D4: Yining – Xinyuan
Shooting locations: Swan Pond, Turgen Wild Apricot Gorge
Today, shoot the Swan Pond recently discovered on the north bank of the Ili River. Due to its unique geographical environment and abundant natural resources, this area has become a breeding, wintering, and habitat for large migratory birds such as the mute swan, including national first-grade protected birds like the hooded crane and the Mandarin duck, as well as national second-grade protected birds and aquatic birds. In the afternoon, arrive at Turgen Wild Apricot Gorge, where fruit blossoms and grass blossoms bloom successively on the mountains and grasslands, creating a breathtaking view! The first to bloom are wild apricot blossoms. During that season, wild apricot blossoms stretch for more than ten kilometers, decorating the mountains with pink and white blossoms. Cattle and sheep are scattered like pearls among the flower forests and grassy slopes, resembling a secluded paradise. Under permitted conditions, fly a drone to capture this fairyland on earth from different perspectives.
Accommodation: Xinyuan 71st Regiment
D5: Xinyuan – Alemale Township – Nalati
Shooting locations: Primitive wild fruit forest, Nalati grassland
Observe and shoot the largest and densest primitive wild fruit forest in Eurasia left over from the Middle Ages. Over 30,000 mu of pink wild apricot blossoms bloom all over the mountains, like patches of绯红 light clouds drifting endlessly over the undulating hills. It has both magnificent scenes and charming solitude, like a fairyland on earth. Head deep into the shallow mountainous areas of Jiawutuohai in Alemale Township to shoot the beautiful morning light and shadow on the ridge and the flourishing wild apricot blossoms. In the afternoon, arrive in Nalati to shoot the snowy mountains against which herds of cattle, sheep, and horses graze, presenting a lively Nalati grassland landscape brimming with spring vitality.
Accommodation: Xinyuan 71st Regiment
D6: Xinyuan 71st Regiment or Nalati – Bayinbrook
Shooting locations: Nalati sunrise, Nine-Bend-Eighteen-Turn River
Get up early to capture the sunrise at Nalati, then proceed to Gongnais Forest Farm, shooting scenery of the Tianshan Mountains along the way. Arrive at Bayinbrook for lunch and capture the sunset at Nine-Bend-Eighteen-Turn River.
Accommodation: Bayinbrook
D7: Bayinbrook – Turpan
Shooting location: Bayinbrook sunrise
In the morning, capture the sunrise at Bayinbrook, then proceed to Baluntai Town. Along the way, pass the 3200m Chahan Nuur Daban and shoot yaks in the mountains. After lunch, head to Turpan, passing through Hejing County along the way, then cross Yushu Gorge and Gangou to arrive in Toksun. Stay overnight in Turpan.
Accommodation: Turpan
D8: Turpan – Urumqi
Shooting locations: Jiaohe Ancient City, Karez Well, Huoyan Mountain
In the morning, capture the sunrise at Jiaohe Ancient City, then proceed to visit the Karez Well, one of China’s Four Great Ancient Water Conservancy Projects, and finally head to Huoyan Mountain for a distant view. After lunch, head to Urumqi to conclude the delightful journey.
Accommodation: Urumqi
D9: Urumqi – Return Home
Arrive in Urumqi, ending the delightful photography journey!
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