Featured Hotels Near Taoyuan Pavilion

Urumqi Tian Shan Snow Peak Resort Hotel is a top choice near Jiu Long Ecological Park-Tao Yuan Ge, offering traditional Kazakh architectural design combined with modern comfort. Guests enjoy panoramic views of the park’s ecological lake and snow-capped mountains from their rooms. The hotel provides complimentary shuttle service to the park, just a 10-minute drive away. It also features an organic farm experience zone, where visitors can participate in apple picking, making homemade yogurt, and learning about local sustainable farming practices, offering an authentic taste of northern Xinjiang’s natural and cultural heritage.

The recommended option is taking a dedicated tour bus from Urumqi city center or HopeGoo a electric shuttle service, which takes about 45 minutes via the Tianshan Greenway and Hongliu Sand Area, offering scenic views of the desert-steppe transition landscape. For self-drive travelers, simply navigate to "Tao Yuan Ge Ecological Cultural Park"—the site has ample free parking and clear signage. On-site, the park offers eco-friendly electric sightseeing shuttles connecting five themed zones: Peach Blossom Valley, Bamboo Grove Path, Cloud Water Pavilion, Ancient Tree Corridor, and Starlight Camping Area, ideal for families and photography enthusiasts seeking immersive nature experiences.

Visitors to Xinjiang Jiu Long Ecological Park-Tao Yuan Ge can enjoy immersive eco-experiences such as a plant specimen collection workshop in the Four Seasons Flower Garden, identifying native species like sea buckthorn, snow lotus, and tamarisk. At the Starlight Camping Zone, join an astronomy night tour led by experts explaining the Milky Way and Big Dipper myths. Participate in a Kazakh herder culture camp, learning milking techniques, wool weaving, and horseback riding. The on-site Eco-Science Pavilion features interactive displays showcasing desertification control achievements and water recycling systems, blending education with entertainment to deepen environmental awareness.

Yes, Tao Yuan Ge Ecological Park features a dedicated family discovery playground with a children’s ecological maze, mini farm feeding area (where kids can feed lambs and rabbits), and outdoor nature classrooms. Interactive parent-child craft workshops offer activities like making natural soap, painting clay pots, and crafting animal figures from recycled materials sourced onsite. All facilities meet safety certification standards and include shaded rest areas. Weekly family eco-challenges combine map reading with nature observation tasks, turning learning into fun and making it a favorite among families visiting the park.

Overnight guests can enjoy unique nighttime experiences such as a bonfire storytelling session under the stars, featuring local folk artists recounting legends of the Queen Mother of the West and Tianshan deities. Alternatively, relax at the Tranquil Tea Pavilion, sipping Xinjiang lavender tea and sampling almond pastries while listening to ambient music. The park offers nighttime ecological tours using infrared night vision scopes to observe nocturnal creatures like desert cats and stone martens, tracking their movements. Some guest rooms feature floor-to-ceiling skylights, allowing direct stargazing at the vast, crystal-clear northern Xinjiang night sky, creating a peaceful and awe-inspiring experience.