Living in a forest cabin, listening to the rain and brewing tea

## ⛰️【Must-Visit Attractions】 **❶ Wusun Ancient Trail Entrance Section** 👉🏻 **Why Visit**: - A condensed highlight of Xinjiang's top hiking route, featuring streams, snow-capped firs, and herdsmen in one frame - **Photo Tips**: Capture portraits at 4 PM when sunlight slants through the forest—felt hats and fringed shawls make for great shots! **❷ Snow Fir Forest Morning Mist Viewing Platform** 👉🏻 **Why Visit**: - A hidden gem of the homestay! At sunrise, mist flows through the fir trees like a fairyland. - Just a 20-minute hike away, with chances to spot marmots along the way. ### 🍜【Must-Try Food】 **Food Spot**: - Homestay’s specialty dinner (Book ahead! Their signature beef hotpot requires reservation.) ### 🏡【Accommodation Guide】｜Sleep in a Fairytale Cabin Amidst Snowy Mountains and Fir Forests **🌟 Highlights of Snow Fir Vacation Homestay**: - **Top-Notch Views**: Floor-to-ceiling windows face the snow-capped mountains, and the bathroom skylight lets you stargaze while lying down. - **Cultural Harmony**: Built by Kazakh craftsmen using century-old spruce logs, with a fireplace decorated by meteorites from the grasslands. ### 🚗【Transport Guide】 **❶ Self-Drive**: Yining → Tekes → Qiongkushitai (~4 hours, with the last hour on winding mountain roads) ✅ Tip: An SUV is recommended. Check road conditions in advance during the rainy season (July-August). **❷ Public Transport**: Ili Prefecture Bus Station → Tekes County → Shared taxi to Qiongkushitai (~¥100/person) ✅ Money-Saving Hack: Ask the homestay to arrange a reliable driver at a lower rate than the market price. ### ❤️【TIPS】 1️⃣ **Best Seasons**: - June-August (enchanted green wilderness) - Late September-October (golden autumn firs + breathtaking herder migrations) 2️⃣ **Essentials to Pack**: - Moisturizing cream (the mountains are dry!), windproof jacket, waterproof high-top hiking boots 3️⃣ **Cultural Etiquette**: - Don’t step on the threshold when entering a yurt, and receive milk tea with both hands. 4️⃣ **Safety Notes**: - Hike with a guide—weather changes rapidly on the grasslands. Avoid solo hikes after 6 PM.