Scenic spot introduction:

Tacheng Yumin Barluk Scenic Area is known as "the world of flowers, the garden of wild plants, and the natural museum of wild animals." It is the most ecologically charming natural scenic area in Tacheng area and a paradise for hiking enthusiasts. Balluk has landscapes such as Scottish hilly grasslands and New Zealand mountains, canyons, forests, meadows, lakes, etc. It is the iconic mountain range of Yumin County. People can come here to appreciate the different folk customs, history, culture and natural scenery. It is an excellent place to "appreciate the blooming mountain flowers, travel through thousand-year pastoral roads, feel the riverside culture, and experience the customs of the frontier fortress".

Attractions distribution:

Balluk Tourist Scenic Area is located in the south-central part of Yumin County, between the Tianshan Mountains and the Altai Mountains. The scenic area is composed of mountains, canyons, grasslands, wild almond nature reserves, wild peony valley and other scenic spots. It is also surrounded by red tourist attractions such as Little Baiyang Post, Sun Longzhen Martyr Cemetery, and the former site of the Yumin County Government of the Republic of China.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 4A-level scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

Leisure, sightseeing, hiking, photography, adventure, mountains, grasslands, flora and fauna

Scenic spot map:

Scenic spot map
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

travelling guideline:

Barluk Mountain crossing route: Yumin County - Bashbai Cemetery - Original rock paintings - Turgaliao Pasture - Peak Asafoetida Grassland - Company 11 - Sun Longzhen Martyr Cemetery - Xiaobaiyang Post - Bulgan River Estuary → Wild Almond Forest → Tasti Valley

From late April to August every year, it is the best time to go to Barluk Mountain to see the wild almond forest.

Best time to visit:

Summer and Autumn

Shopping recommendations:

Shopping: almonds, asafoetida mushrooms, deer blood wine and deer products.

Food: Bashbai lamb, Russian-style naan.

Scenic spot map:

Scenic spot map
Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region>Counties directly under the autonomous region>Yumin County

How to get there:

Bus route: Public transportation in the scenic area is not very convenient. Visitors can take a long-distance bus to Yumin County, and then find a local tourist bus or chartered bus to go there.

Self-driving route: Take S201 → S221 → S318 in Tacheng area; take Lianhuo Expressway → G312 → S305 → S205 → S318 in the direction of Urumqi.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Barluk Mountain ticket prices:

free

Scenic area opening hours:

All day

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