A Naturally Painted Stunning Scroll

Have you ever imagined a place that looks like an endless scroll painted by nature with the most delicate brushstrokes and the most brilliant colors? The Hundred-Mile Gallery is exactly such a place. Traveling along the winding road, the mountains on both sides stand like green guardians, solemn yet full of vitality. The trees on the mountains are lush and dense, like a green ocean gently swaying in the breeze (personification). The streams flowing through the mountains murmur as if telling ancient stories (personification). Every scene here is a masterpiece of nature. From the first light of dawn to the setting sun, the light changes colors among the mountains, rivers, and forests, like an endless magic show of light and shadow. The Hundred-Mile Gallery is a fairyland that makes people linger, where every step feels the deep embrace of nature. 1. Transportation Guide 1. Recommended self-driving (flexible and free): Route: Yining → Chaxian Expressway → Nileke → Tangbula (about 150 km, 3 hours). Duku Highway section: The scenery from Qiaerma to Tangbula is stunning and open to the public for free. 2. Car rental/shared ride: From Yining, about 500-800 RMB/day, local drivers familiar with off-the-beaten-path spots. 3. Notes: Some sections (such as the Menkte Ancient Trail) have poor road conditions; an SUV is recommended. Download offline maps in advance; signal is weak inside the scenic area. 2. Must-Visit Attractions 1. Fairy Lake: A high mountain lake surrounded by snow-capped mountains, with wildflowers blooming densely by the shore. Horseback riding round-trip saves effort; bring cash (poor signal). 2. Menkte Ancient Trail: Snow mountains + wildflowers + streams + hot springs. Original self-driving requires an SUV; entrance fee 200 RMB per vehicle. 3. Bear Valley: A secret spot of local herders, with herds of cattle and sheep, quiet and pristine, free of charge. Navigate near "Black Bee Manor." 4. Grassland Starry Sky/Sunrise: Low light pollution, clear Milky Way; spectacular scenes of herding sheep in the early morning. Stay in a yurt for convenient stargazing 🌌, bring a thick jacket. 3. Accommodation Options Grassland Yurts: Immerse in nomadic life (about 200-300 RMB/night), recommended Tangbula Halasu Camp. Bee Town Homestays: Better facilities (300-500 RMB/night), such as Nileke Xiaoman Homestay. High-end option: Duku Tangbula Wild Luxury Resort, with scenic views from the window. 🍖 4. Food Recommendations Hand-pulled lamb/roast whole lamb: freshly slaughtered in the pastoral area, tender meat. Horse Meat Naren: Kazakh traditional noodle dish with rich horse meat flavor. Grassland Milk Tea + Baursak: savory milk tea paired with fried pastries. Wild Black Bee Honey: specialty of Bee Town, excellent quality. ⚠️ 5. Practical Tips 1. Clothing: Large temperature difference between day and night; bring a windbreaker + light down jacket; strong UV rays during the day, wear sunglasses and high-SPF sunscreen. 2. Environmental protection: Take all trash with you to protect the pristine grassland. 3. Safety: Choose a regular horse team for riding (Fairy Lake horse team is more reliable). Do not enter undeveloped areas to avoid wild animals. 4. Others: Bring cash (some spots have no signal). Insect repellent is essential (many ticks on the grassland). 5. 💡 Photography Guide: Use a wide-angle lens for panoramas, telephoto for snow mountain details; best lighting from 7-9 AM and 7-9 PM.