Must-Visit Routes in Qiongkushitai

🏔 Heavenly Mountain Hideaway! Horseback Riding Through Primeval Forests in Qiongkushitai 🌲 Why You Should Go: The Little Switzerland of Xinjiang! A triple visual feast of alpine meadows + snow-capped mountains + ancient forests ✨ Transportation Info: 📍 Address: Kaladala Town, Tekes County, Ili 🚗 Driving Tips: About 2.5 hours (90km) from Tekes town—winding mountain roads require experienced drivers Itinerary: 1️⃣ Qiongkushitai Village Entrance A fairytale log cabin village beneath snow peaks! Visit Kazakh herders' homes for milk tea 📸 Pro Tip: 4 PM light is perfect for photographing pasture cabins 2️⃣ Wusun Ancient Trail Entrance Horseback ride through virgin forests (¥80/hour), follow streams to hidden waterfalls 🐎 Experience: Beginners can choose 1-hour routes; experts recommend 3-hour treks Must-See Spots: 🌈 Backhill Swing The viral cliffside swing with endless mountain views (navigate to "Yunhai Villa") 🌊 Paradise Lake Alpine lake reachable by 3-hour horseback ride, surrounded by wildflowers June-August Unique Experiences: ✔️ Stay in Kazakh yurts under the Milky Way ✔️ Morning milking + homemade yogurt ✔️ Forage wild mushrooms for lamb hotpot Pitfall Avoidance: ⚠️ July-August requires advance bookings! ⚠️ Never ride horses in rain (muddy trails get dangerous) ⚠️ Only 2 small shops in village—bring snacks