Scenic spot introduction:
Xinjiang West Tianshan National Nature Reserve is a comprehensive nature reserve of mountain forest ecosystem type. It mainly protects the mountain forest composed of snow mountain spruce and its variant Tianshan spruce, and rare plants such as wild apple and wild apricot. Grasslands, waters and other animal and plant resources with special functions are protected, including ecological protection, scientific research, publicity and education, eco-tourism and sustainable utilization.Attractions distribution:
The West Tianshan National Nature Reserve has the highest rainfall in Xinjiang and is known as the "wet island" in the arid desert. The reserve is rich in primeval forests, wild animal resources, and landscapes such as mountain glaciers.Scenic spot features:
Leisure, Nature, Sightseeing, Nature ReserveAttraction Address
Travel Guide
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Shopping recommendations:
(Shopping) Yingjisha knives, jewelry boxes, flower hats, etc.
(Gourmet food) Roast whole lamb, barbecue, noodles, pilaf, naan, baked buns, bone soup, etc.
Tourist Transportation
Scenic spot location:
China>Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region>Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture>Gongliu County
How to get there:
Driving route: Enter Jiefang South Road, turn right into Yingbin Road, turn left into Shengli North Road, toward the North Ring Road, take Exit 2 from the roundabout, go straight into Yipan Highway, toward Xinyuan/Nalati, and stay Enter the Yidun Expressway on the right, exit from Nileke/Gongliu/S315 and keep right, turn right into S315, go straight into S220, turn left into S316, keep right and enter X737.
Scenic area map:
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Attraction Tickets
West Tianshan ticket price:
No tickets
Scenic area opening hours:
All day
