Things to do in Fuhai

Ulungur Lake, located in Fuhai County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang, is the largest inland freshwater lake in northern Xinjiang and one of China's ten largest inland freshwater lakes. The lake comprises two parts: Ulungur Lake (a large, saltwater lake) in the north and Jili Lake (a small, freshwater lake) in the south, covering a total area of ​​approximately 1035 square kilometers. Situated deep in the Gobi Desert of the Junggar Basin, it is known as the "Gobi Sea" and "the sea furthest from the sea." Ulungur Lake integrates lakes, wetlands, Gobi Desert, and Yardang landforms, boasting silver-white sand beaches on its golden coast, the "Sea Devil City" Yardang landforms along Jili Lake, and rich wetland ecology, making it an important stopover point for migratory birds. At the same time, Ulungur Lake is the largest natural fishing ground in northern Xinjiang, abundant in high-quality cold-water fish such as pike and Baikal wrasse, and its winter fishing culture is highly distinctive. With its magnificent scenery, it serves as an important ecological barrier and tourist destination in northern Xinjiang.

It was my first time in Xinjiang and my first time seeing the Yadan landform. I was amazed by the wonders of nature. On the edge of Ulungur Lake, the lake and the Devil City reflected each other. I was amazed! It was worth our trip.

Ulungu Lake, also known as Buluntohai, Dahaizi and Fuhai, is located in Fuhai County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang, China. The color of the lake water amazed me, as green as emerald, and it is known as the farthest sea from the sea. After leaving Ulungu Lake, we went to Kelan Grand Canyon, which is also quiet and pleasant. The Kelan River, the mother river of Altay City, flows out from here.

The Altai Mountains (Russian: Алтай; English: Altai Mountains) are northwest-southeast oriented, diagonally crossing the borders of China, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Mongolia, stretching for more than 2,000 kilometers; the Altai Mountains in China belong to the middle section of the southern slope, with a mountain body of more than 500 kilometers and an altitude of 1,000-3,000 meters. The main ridge is above 3,000 meters high, and the highest peak in the north is Friendship Peak, with an altitude of 4,374 meters. The forest line is generally at an altitude of 1,800-1,900 meters, covering an area of ​​1,611,457 hectares, of which 1,002,000 hectares are special protection areas, rich in forest and mineral resources. The average annual temperature is 0 degrees Celsius, of which the average temperature in the area below the alpine snow line in July is 15-17 degrees Celsius, the lowest temperature in winter reaches minus 62 degrees Celsius, and the average annual precipitation is between 500-700 mm.

The changes of the sunset at Ulungur Lake in Altay in 30 minutes. This is a seaside sunset that belongs to Xinjiang alone. 🌇 A thick layer of ice has formed on the Ulungur Lake in winter. 🧊 The team leaders will wait at the best viewing point of Ulungur Lake according to the time. ❗Best sunset time: arrive around 17:00 and leave after 19:30.

Kanas is even more beautiful in autumn, especially after a rain when a thin mist hangs over the mountains, adding to its ancient charm. The shuttle buses are fairly frequent, but the only downsides are the expensive accommodations and the long bus journeys – it takes two hours to get there and back. Overall, it's well worth a visit.

The village is quite commercialized, but the forest trail from Hemu Bridge to Yuanjiang Bridge is absolutely fantastic! Autumn colors are vibrant, small animals leap among the trees, and babbling brooks flow merrily. I even bumped into our hike guide—a little black dog—by Hemu Bridge; he looked imposing but was friendly inside 😘 I'll definitely go play with him again next time. We went to the much-praised Meili Peak, but it was just okay; not as beautiful as the scenery around Kanas New Village, not worth making a special trip for.

Karamay's World Devil City is a Yardang landform sculpted by wind and sand over millions of years. A ride on the scenic train through the Gobi Desert reveals uniquely shaped rock formations rising from the barren landscape. The wind howls through the ravines, giving the place its name, "Devil City." At sunset, the changing light and shadow bathe the hills in a warm gold, creating a desolate yet breathtaking scene. The area possesses a vast, wild atmosphere, perfect for photography. Remember to bring sun and wind protection; it's a must-see natural wonder on the Northern Xinjiang loop.

The scenic area is small, not far from Burqin County. It features typical cliff-style Yardang landforms, with rock layers displaying vibrant colors of red, yellow, purple, and green due to varying mineral composition. On the opposite bank are a river valley oasis and poplar forests. At sunset in October, the combination of the sunset and the golden poplar forests on the opposite bank creates an exceptionally high saturation of colors.

98 yuan is a great deal, highly recommended, and it's right in the city center. The sunset is absolutely stunning, far more beautiful than any sunset at Baihaba. The concert after sunset features really good music. A great choice to come here after returning from Kanas. General Mountain, I feel like I owe you a skiing experience. Our short visit of just over an hour left me wanting more. This project is very well managed. If you need to take the train, don't wait until 9:30 PM to go down the mountain, as it will likely be crowded.