Many people choose the Duku Highway for self driving tours in Xinjiang. In fact, there is also a small Duku Highway in Xinjiang, which is the S101. It is also very beautiful. So, how should we play on this highway reasonably? Below is a detailed introduction
Highway Introduction
The S101 line starts from Urumqi in the east and ends at Wusubayin Gou in the west, with a total length of 301.6 kilometers. It is known as the "Tianshan Geographic Scenic Corridor" and offers beautiful natural scenery such as Yadan, Gobi, canyons, and meadows along the way. This highway is divided into four scenic sections: Yaxin Landmark, Colorful Danxia, Muyou Tianshan, and Huahai Grassland
Scenery Along the Way
The S101 line, which crosses the Tianshan Mountains, features undulating Danxia landforms and diverse mountain ranges, attracting many self driving enthusiasts every year for photography and sightseeing along the way
The first scenic section is Yaxin - Rainbow Mountain (Yaxin landmark). Not far west from Xishan Farm, it is the geographical center of the Asian continent. After entering the Toutun River Valley, one can reach Miaoergou Ranch and Ashri Kazakh Township in Changji City to the south, and Urumqi Economic and Technological Development Zone (Toutun River District) to the north
The second scenic section is from Rainbow Mountain to Shimenzi (Rainbow Danxia). From the west of Sulphur Gully Town, you enter the Rainbow Mountain Canyon. The terrain here is characterized by earthquake induced faults and wind erosion, with various rocks and loess forming a magnificent canyon scenery. The mountain has beautiful shapes, such as generals, soldiers, camels, lions, tigers, monkeys, caves, etc. Occasionally, river water flows at the bottom of the valley
The third scenic section is Shimenzi - Lujiaowan (Muyou Tianshan). Entering the grassland area from the fork of the Santonhe coal mine, there are cattle, sheep, and horses on the grassland, as well as felt houses and sheep pens of Kazakh herdsmen
The fourth scenic section is from Lujiaowan to Bayingou (Flower Sea Grassland). In summer, various flowers bloom in full bloom on the grassland, with colorful hues
Scenic spots along the way
The landscape throughout the journey continues to change, with scenic spots such as Chibi Tianhu, Jiangshan Duojiao, and Jinxiu Heshan appearing one by one before everyone's eyes
Asian Geographic Center - The First Surprise on the Journey
Xishan Farm is the starting point of S101. Not far west from Xishan Farm, you will see the landmark tower of the Asian continent's geographic center. In July 1992, Chinese geographers conducted rigorous scientific calculations. The specific location of the "Asian Center" has been established
Colorful Mountain Canyon - Colorful Yadan Landform
The section between S101K33 and K36 kilometers is the most colorful section of the entire provincial road. On this road, the beautiful Colorful Mountain Canyon will accompany you. The terrain here is composed of earthquake faults and wind erosion zones, with various rocks and loess forming a magnificent canyon scenery.
Baili Danxia Scenic Road Zero Kilometer - Experience the artistic conception of small mountains at a glance.
After entering Baili Danxia Scenic Road, you will definitely be connected.
The undulating Danxia scenery of nearly a hundred miles is stunning. The Danxia scenery is like a screen with various strange shapes, majestic and steep, with a mix of reddish brown, orange, yellow, blue, and green colors, shining brightly in the sunlight Nurga Canyon - Enter the World of Colors Experience the amazing craftsmanship of nature in Nurga Canyon, where the vast expanse of land imitates an endless "ink painting" Looking around, the reddish brown mountains are like knife cuts, with rich and vibrant colors that are so beautiful that they are unforgettable Ziniquan Town - The "Alps" of Xinjiang There is a beautiful small lake on the roadside near Ziniquan Town, where snow capped mountains, green hills, and red soil form a rare and beautiful picture. At first glance, one might think they have arrived in the Alps Lujiaowan Summer Ranch - Dream Grassland Scenery S101 The 32 kilometer road from Jingou River Valley to the west is the most classic section of Lujiaowan Summer Ranch. How beautiful is this road? When you come here, you forget the road you have walked before Especially in summer, yellow flowers on the vast green lawn are like stars in the sky, and herds of cattle and sheep are leisurely grazing. The galloping horses in the mountains are even more beautiful like fairy tales Kangjia Shimenzi Rock Painting - Rare Rock Paintings in the World Kangjia Shimenzi Rock Painting is a rare rock painting in the world, featuring hundreds of characters with diverse postures and vivid scenes, giving people a strong artistic appeal The rock paintings use the technique of shallow relief, and the carved characters have thin and long facial shapes, developed eyebrow arches, large eyes, high nose, and small mouth, with beautiful images. They wear high hats and feathers on their heads, and dance like movements Kenswat Reservoir - Oil Painting Reflected on the Lake Do you remember this place that was once searched for The emerald green water surface is calm like a piece of jade embedded in the mountains and valleys, and the Yadan landform is reflected on the lake surface like a beautiful oil painting Anjihai River originates from the Tianshan Mountains and rushes all the way, forming a large-scale alluvial fan valley under the northern slope of the Tianshan Mountains. The alluvial fan is large in scale and opens northward in an umbrella shape, which is known as a geological wonder Bayingou Ranch - Scenery of Majun Yangfei's Grassland The scenery along the way is always changing and can give people different surprises unintentionally. Just now, it was a unique valley with deep mountains and valleys crisscrossing, and in the blink of an eye, the scenery along the way has become the scenery of Majun Yangfei's grassland Bayingou Ranch is the last stop of the S101 sightseeing tour. It is nestled among the rolling mountains, with snow capped peaks entering the clouds, glaciers sparkling and pine waves rolling, and a pleasant climate throughout the year Two day tour of Baili Danxia Scenic Road: Day 1: Baili Danxia Scenic Road - Chibi Tianhu - Jiangshan Duojiao - Jinxiu Heshan - Kangjia Shimenzi - Wudaoya - Kenswat Reservoir It is a colorful photography journey, where billions of years of wind and rain erosion have created magnificent landscapes. It is a long and adventurous road, preserving true records from thousands of years ago, and has been passed down to this day. It is a vibrant and energetic road, and in the blink of an eye, it is a grassland scenery full of horses, horses, horses, sheep, and fat Experience the amazing craftsmanship of nature to the fullest in the Nurga Canyon, feel the colorful flowing water under the Ken Swat Reservoir, and record stories from more than three thousand years ago in the rock paintings of Kangjia ShimenziRecommended routes
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