Zhaosu Wetland Park: The Spectacle of Horses Bathing in the River, Here's How to Enjoy It to the Fullest!

Come to Zhaosu and dream about the grasslands🐎! The Wild Luxury Camp by the Horse Bathing River is definitely the most surprising hidden gem I've discovered this year. Witness the breathtaking spectacle of thousands of galloping horses, stay in luxurious tents on the grassland, and don’t forget to save this unique travel guide! ✨Must-Try Experiences 📍Horse Bathing Performance: Starts around 5 PM daily, where hundreds of Ili horses run and play in the Tekes River, creating a spectacular scene of splashing water! Arrive half an hour early to secure a good spot (the performance area is opposite the main tent of the camp). 📍Stargazing Glamping: The camp features over 20 panoramic 360° tents—just open the curtains at night to see the Milky Way! The tents are fully equipped with floor heating, private bathrooms, and skylights for stargazing (don’t forget a thick jacket, as nighttime temperatures drop to around 10°C). 📍Sunset Horseback Riding: The camp provides professional equestrian gear and Ili horses. Riding at dusk while chasing the sunset is pure romance! Beginners need not worry, as coaches accompany the entire ride (cost included in the accommodation package). 🍖Food Guide ✔The camp’s main restaurant serves roasted whole lamb—reserve in advance! The lamb is free-range and locally sourced, with crispy, juicy skin. ✔Must-try the specialty kumis (fermented mare’s milk)—tangy and refreshing (though it might take some getting used to for first-timers). ✔Breakfast features bauyrsaq (Kazakh fried dough) paired with milk tea—a perfect traditional snack. 📌Practical Tips 1. July-August is Zhaosu’s most beautiful season, with rapeseed flowers and perilla blooming across the grasslands, and daily horse bathing performances. 2. The camp is about a 30-minute drive from Zhaosu town—consider hiring a car (the camp can help arrange transportation). 3. Sun protection by day! Windproof layers by night! The temperature swings are extreme. 4. Bring extra camera batteries and memory cards—every shot looks like a Windows desktop wallpaper.