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BackDon't run away! Many scenic spots in Xinjiang suspend operations seasonally and adjust opening hours
Don't run away! Many scenic spots in Xinjiang suspend operations seasonally and adjust opening hours
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Don't run away! Many scenic spots in Xinjiang suspend operations seasonally and adjust opening hours

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  • The Xinjiang Department of Culture and Tourism reported that due to the approach of winter, scenic spots such as Bayinbuluk, Yeguo Lin, Gongnaisi, and Hohko Suli have successively suspended operations or adjusted their opening hours since October.
  • The Tianshan Grand Canyon has implemented winter operating hours, the Nalati Tianshentai line is seasonally closed, and the White Birch Forest scenic spot has dynamically adjusted its opening arrangements.

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The temperature in Xinjiang is low in winter, and some scenic spots will seasonally adjust or suspend their opening to the public due to climatic conditions to ensure tourist safety and landscape protection.

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The reporter learned from the Xinjiang Department of Culture and Tourism that due to the approaching winter, some scenic spots in Xinjiang will temporarily suspend operations and adjust their opening hours.

Bayinbuluke Scenic Area

From 0:00 on October 12, 2026, the business will be officially suspended.

Wild Fruit Forest Scenic Area

The park will be officially closed from October 8, 2026, and is scheduled to reopen on May 1, 2027. The specific time will be announced separately.

Gongnaisi Scenic Area

It will be suspended from October 9, 2026. The planned resumption time will be subject to the official subsequent announcement of the scenic spot. During the suspension period, all tourist activities and tourism supporting services in the scenic area will be suspended.

Cocosuli Scenic Area

The park will be closed from October 7, and the reopening time will be notified later.

Tianshan Grand Canyon Scenic Area

The winter operation period is from October 8, 2026 to April 30, 2027. The park opens at 10:00, stops selling tickets at 17:30, and closes at 18:30.

Nalati Scenic Area Tianshentai (Snow Lotus Valley) Route

Starting from September 24, 2026, the Tenshindai (Snow Lotus Valley) line will be closed seasonally, and sightseeing vehicles (shuttle buses) going to this line will be suspended. The operation hours of the Nalati Cableway are adjusted simultaneously to: start operation at 9:00 every day; stop selling tickets for the cableway at 17:30; stop ticketing and entering the park at 18:00; and complete the entire line out of service at 18:30. During the closure period, tourists can go to the scenic Sky Grassland Route, River Valley Grassland Route, and Panlong Valley Route for sightseeing.

Birch Forest Scenic Area

Opening hours 9:30-20:00. The scenic spot will dynamically adjust its operating hours based on changes in passenger flow and weather conditions. In case of special weather such as rain, snow, strong wind, etc., the opening arrangements will be subject to the on-site announcement of the scenic spot. Please plan your travel accordingly.

(Headquarters reporter Wang Xinyu Zhou Yu)

Open Questions

  • Will the specific dates for the reopening of various scenic spots be further adjusted due to weather conditions?
  • Are there alternative travel routes or service arrangements for tourists to use during the closure of the scenic spot?

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