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If you think that southern Xinjiang only has endless deserts and Gobi, you are greatly mistaken!

🏞️ 🔍 Shh! The secret garden of southern Xinjiang, rivaling the snowy mountains of Ili, is near Kashgar! If you think that southern Xinjiang only has endless deserts and Gobi, you are greatly mistaken! 🏞️ 🏞️ 🌈 Imagine, without having to travel far, in the embrace of Kashgar, the Oytagh Glacier Park is like a low-key noble, quietly displaying its scroll of snowy mountains, grasslands, and glaciers. Here, the low-altitude glaciers gently welcome every visitor, sparing them the trouble of altitude sickness, and easily getting a glimpse of the stunning scenery! 👣 🚗 **Let's go, adventurers!** 🚀 Set your destination to Oytagh Glacier Park and start your journey beside National Highway 314 to the snowy wonderland. Friendly reminder: This will be upgraded to a national park in the future, and the privilege of direct self-driving access will become history, so seize the time to enjoy this last bit of freedom! 🚗💨 🎟️ **Ticket Tips:** 💳 Easily get your entrance ticket for only 45 yuan, plus 6 yuan for a round-trip shuttle, great value for money! 🕒 Opening hours are from 10 am to 8 pm, giving you plenty of time to immerse yourself in nature's embrace. 🏞️ **Explore the secret realm, surprises at every step!** 🚌 Once inside the scenic area, the shuttle takes you straight to the starting point of the hike. Don't worry, the 3 km uphill is a small test of determination, after which comes the reward of a visual feast. Don't want to hike? No problem, horse riding service is available, 50 yuan for a single trip, 100 yuan for a round trip, easily enjoy the scenery from horseback. 🐎 🎒 **Travel Tips:** 🍞 Bring your own dry food and water, as the small shops in the scenic area are limited edition! And remember to check the weather forecast, a sunny day is the right way to truly meet the glacier! ☀️ 📸 **Photographer Master Plan:** 1. 📍 Viewing platform, the full view of the glacier is in sight, the mystery of the black glacier mixed with soil, the story under the lens is explosive! 2. 🌿 On the way back, the grassland and snowy mountains are framed together under the long-focus lens, as if you are on the Shata Ancient Trail, each frame is wallpaper-level beautiful. 3. 💑 A broader grassland view, this is a favorite spot for couples, the perfect background for wedding photos, happiness witnessed by the snowy mountains. 4. 🛣️ Don't forget the scenery along the way, the strange peaks and rocks of National Highway 314, capturing photos as you go, every step is a surprise!
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Posted: May 23, 2024
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