A hiker's paradise, get lost in Kurdening!

Kurdening Scenic Area Travel Guide｜Boundless Travel|||🌟 【Kurdening｜A niche wonderland in Xinjiang, a dream world of snowy mountains and grasslands🏞】 🌟 📍Location: Kurdening Scenic Area, Gongliu County, Ili, Xinjiang 🕒Best season: May-October (lush green grass in summer, golden yellow in autumn) 🚗Transportation: About 3 hours by car from Yining, or take a bus to Gongliu and then a chartered car to the scenic area 🚶‍♂ Recommended tour routes 1⃣ Gongliu County → Kurdening Scenic Area Entrance This section is the only way to enter the scenic area. Along the way, you can see the vast grasslands and the distant snow-capped mountains, perfect for panoramic photos! 2⃣ Entrance → Kurdening Grassland This section is the starting point of the hike. The entire route is a flat grassland path, easy and comfortable. Along the way, you will pass streams and wildflower seas, perfect for taking photos! Photo spots: Wildflowers on the grassland, streams and snow-capped mountains in the same frame, and silhouettes on the hiking trail. 3⃣ Grassland → Forest Hike This is the essence of Kurdening. The forest is dense, the air is fresh, and the snow-capped mountains are close at hand, as if entering a natural oxygen bar! Photo spots: The forest and streams in the same frame, the curves of the wooden boardwalk, and the herds of cattle and sheep on the road. 4⃣ Forest → Snow Mountain Viewing Platform This section is relatively steep and suitable for experienced hikers. The end point is at the foot of the snow-capped mountains, where you can experience the shock of the snow-capped mountains up close! Photo spots: Panoramic views of the snow-capped mountains and forests, and silhouettes on the hiking trail. 📸 Must-see photo spots ✅ Kurdening Grassland The grassland is vast, with cattle and sheep grazing leisurely, capturing the idyllic pastoral scene! ✅ Forest and Streams The dense forest and gurgling streams create a healing forest atmosphere! ✅ Snow Mountain Viewing Platform The towering snow-capped mountains form a sharp contrast with the grasslands and forests, capturing magnificent landscape photos! ✅ Wildflower Sea The sea of wildflowers on the grassland is colorful, capturing a girly forest atmosphere! 🏕 Accommodation recommendations 🏠 Camping on the Kurdening Grassland Camping is allowed in the scenic area. Bring your tent and sleeping bag, watch the stars at night, and watch the sunrise in the morning. It's so romantic! 🏠 B&Bs in Gongliu County There are many characteristic B&Bs outside the scenic area, which are affordable and suitable for budget travelers. 🍖 Food recommendations 🔥 Roasted Whole Lamb Xinjiang's roasted whole lamb is tender and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. It's super satisfying after a hike! 🔥 Hand-Grabbed Rice The rice grains are distinct, the lamb is tender and flavorful, and it's paired with carrots and raisins for an energy boost! 🔥 Naan A must-have dry food for hiking, it's easy to store and filling! 🔥 Milk Tea Kazakh-style salty milk tea warms the stomach.