The Guozigou is a valley full of wild fruit trees. In addition to these trees in this forest interspersed with waterfalls, you may even catch a glimpse of wolves, foxes and bears in the wild. It is impossible to miss because this valley is crossed by an expressway bridge that overlooks more than 200 meters.
Guozigou, hailed as "the most famous tourism resort in Yili," is a meandering valley across the Northern Tianshan Mountains. North of the valley is Sayram Lake, and to the south lies the Ili Valley.
With a total length of 28 km, Guozigou is the only way to reach the Ili Valley and also an important section of the ancient Silk Road. It has long been an essential passage to Central Asia and Europe. Currently, the Saiguo (Sayram Lake-Guozigou) Highway - a necessary part of the Lianhuo (Lianyungang-Horgos) Expressway - runs through Guozigou.
Guozigou is considered one of Xinjiang’s most well-known tourist attractions, featuring steep but beautiful scenery. It is also regarded as the most attractive valley in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region during spring and summer. The valley consists of 88 caves and 108 ditches. It has snow-capped mountain peaks, green forests, waterfalls and blooming flowers on both sides. Tourists can experience all four seasons in one day in the valley.
The valley boasts a large number of wild fruit trees and has been dubbed Guozigou (fruit valley). The colorful wild flowers, green forests, clean water and dramatic peaks make the valley attractive and mysterious.
On the road between Urumqi and Yining, an expressway bridge was built recently and passes into the Guozigou valley. This valley, which extends for 28 kilometers, contains fruit trees in an impressive landscape. With the expressway overlooking the valley, it is possible appreciate its landscapes below. The path is still visible in places of which was part of the ancient Silk Road from north of the Heavenly Mountains. Various fruit trees can be seen in the valley but also other trees and herbs grow in freedom. It is even possible to make a few stops to venture a little hilltop and see the flowers of the valley. Along the way, it is well-loved for the fruit trees and beautiful forest interspersed with waterfalls. In winter the valley is covered by a thick blanket of snow, but in May, the green takes over and then illuminates the valley as a patchwork of colors. From the highest point of the valley, it is even possible to see the shores of Lake Sayram not far away. Especially, you may even catch a glimpse of wolves, foxes and bears in the wild.
