Xinjiang travel check-in spots, must-visit attractions in Xinjiang, recommended attractions in Xinjiang
Have you been to Xinjiang? Do you know which fun tourist attractions there are in Xinjiang? Below is an introduction for friends who want to visit Xinjiang about which attractions are a must-visit. (Same as above)
Must-visit attractions when traveling to Xinjiang: 1. Flaming Mountain – The City of Fire
The ‘Eight Hundred Li Flaming Mountain’ mentioned in ‘Journey to the West’ is located here. Locals call the Flaming Mountain ‘Red Mountain’, which is composed of medium-red sand, conglomerate, and mudstone. Every summer, the intense sunlight shining on the red mountain creates rolling waves of heat.
Must-visit attractions when traveling to Xinjiang: 2. Barkol Grassland – Situated in a basin
Driving along National Highway 312 on the Silk Road into Xinjiang, the first destination is the Hami region, yes, the place where Hami melons are produced. The Barkol Grassland is located in Hami. It is not as endless as the grasslands of Inner Mongolia, but sits in a basin surrounded by continuous mountain peaks.
Which attractions in Xinjiang are a must-visit: 3. International Grand Bazaar—you can buy all kinds of local specialties from Xinjiang here
Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar is located in Tianshan District, Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. It was completed on June 26, 2003. It is the world’s largest bazaar (meaning market or farmers’ market in Uyghur). It integrates culture, architecture, ethnic commerce, entertainment, and dining. It is the gathering and exhibition center for tourism products in Xinjiang and is the "Window of Xinjiang", the "Window of Central Asia", and the "Window of the World".
Which attractions in Xinjiang are a must-visit: 4. Tianchi Lake—the "Pearl of Tianshan Mountains"
Tianchi Lake in Tianshan Mountains is a World Natural Heritage site, a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction, a national geopark, a national key scenic spot, a national civilized scenic tourist area, an international man and biosphere reserve, a top tourist destination in China, one of China’s top ten scenic spots for resource conservation, and one of China’s top ten charming leisure and tourist lakes.
Which attractions in Xinjiang are a must-visit: 5. Kumtag Desert
Kumtag Desert is located on the eastern edge of the Turpan Basin in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, south of Shanshan County, and 280 kilometers from the capital Urumqi. A 90-kilometer westward journey will take you to Turpan, a famous tourist city in China. The scenic area stretches 62 kilometers east to west and 40 kilometers north to south, covering a desert area of 1,880 square kilometers. It is the desert closest to a city in the world and one of the three national key scenic spots in Xinjiang, along with Tianchi Lake and Bosten Lake.
Which attractions in Xinjiang are a must-visit: 6. Kanas Lake—Eastern Switzerland
The beautiful scenery in Xinjiang is countless. If you have to choose where is the most beautiful, I believe many people would choose Kanas Lake. Kanas is called the "Eastern Switzerland" because of its special geographical location, which resembles the vegetation landscape of the European Alps, with different plant communities having distinct layers and colors.
Which attractions in Xinjiang are a must-visit: 7. Nalati Grassland 0991-8585456
There are many grasslands along the Ili River, among which Nalati Grassland is famous. At the same time, Nalati Grassland is also a well-developed grassland suitable for tourism, where thousands of tourists stay every day. The grass on Nalati Grassland is more than half a meter tall. It rains a lot there, so the cattle and sheep are fatter. Historically, Nalati Grassland was known as the "Deer Park", and it is also called the "Aerial Grassland" due to its high altitude.
Which attractions in Xinjiang are a must-visit: 8. Sayram Lake—where you can see the lakebed more than 10 meters below
Some people compare Sayram Lake in Xinjiang with Namtso Lake in Tibet, because Sayram Lake is also a mountain lake, being a high-altitude and large cold-water mountain lake in Xinjiang. Sayram Lake is known as the "Pure Sea", and you can see the lakebed more than 10 meters below. The best time to appreciate the beauty of Sayram Lake is between spring and summer, when the lakeside is covered with alpine wildflowers. Every July, local Mongolians hold a traditional "Nadam" festival on the grassland by the lake.
A must-book tour route when visiting Xinjiang
[South Xinjiang Carpooling] Lop Nur Village, Tarim Populus Euphratica, Tian Shan Grand Canyon, Thousand Buddha Caves, Pamir Plateau, Kashgar Old Town – 6-Day Carpooling Tour – Click to view itinerary
Itinerary Highlights:
1. [Young Companions]: Designed specifically for the post-80s, 90s, and 00s generations, young enough to go high;
2. [Carpooling Tour]: Join the trendy carpooling tour with a minimum of 1 person and a maximum of 6;
3. [Folk Customs]: Meet the ancient Lop Nur people, the enthusiastic Uyghurs, and the highland Tajiks, each with their own unique charm;
4. [Western Regions Scenery]: Experience the Gobi Desert, resilient Populus Euphratica, Tian Shan Mysterious Grand Canyon, and Mount Mushtag, all exuding a desolate yet magnificent atmosphere;
5. [Cultural Journey]: Explore Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves, Xiangfei Tomb, Kashgar Old Town, and Id Kah Mosque;
6. [Food Experience]: Enjoy authentic Xinjiang cuisine during free meals, including naan, kebabs, pilaf, baked stuffed buns, and pigeon soup;
7. [Flexible Return]: Arrange your own return trip after the tour disbands in Kashgar, saving you from a bumpy 1,500km journey;
Package
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
Car + Room + Entrance Fee
3220
3260
3460
3460
3460
3660
3660
Single Room Supplement
500
540
640
640
640
660
660
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Day 1: Urumqi – Lop Nur Village – Korla Overnight: Korla City
Day 2: Korla – Populus Euphratica Forest Park – Kuqa Overnight: Kuqa
Day 3: Kuqa – Tian Shan Mysterious Grand Canyon – Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves – Aksu Overnight: Aksu
Day 4: Aksu – Xiangfei Tomb – Kashgar Overnight: Kashgar City
Day 5: Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Mount Mushtag – Karakul Lake – Kashgar Overnight: Kashgar City
Day 6: Kashgar – Kashgar Old Town – Id Kah Mosque – Tour Disbands
Yili Carpooling Tour Route:
[Yicheng Scenery] Sayram Lake, Lavender Field, Bagua City, Karakjun, Nalati, Bayanbulak, Duku Highway 5-day carpooling tour – click to view itinerary
Itinerary Highlights:
1. 【Young Companions】: Designed specifically for the post-80s, 90s, and 00s generations, young enough to go high;
2. [Grassland Atmosphere]: The grassland scenery in Yili is magnificent, with Karakjun, Nalati, and Bayanbulak as the three 5A-level grassland scenic areas;
3. [Photo Taking]: Sayram Lake, Lavender Field, Bagua City, Karakjun, Duku Highway for photo taking;
4. [Duku Highway]: Tianshan Duku Highway, with magnificent scenery, four seasons in one day, the road of heroes;
5. [Carpooling Travel]: Super popular group carpooling, starting from 1 person, up to 6 people;
Package Details:
Package
May
June
July
August
September
Car + Room + Entrance Fee
1980
2680
3080
3280
3280
Single Room Supplement
440
540
680
740
740
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Day 1: Urumqi – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Qingshuihe. Accommodation: Qingshuihe
Day 2: Qingshuihe – Lavender Field – Kazanqi Folk Customs Street – Tekes (Bagua City). Accommodation: Tekes
Day 3: Tekes – Karakjun or Koksu Canyon – Xinyuan County. Accommodation: Xinyuan County
Day 4: Xinyuan – Nalati Aerial Grassland – Bayanbulak Grassland. Accommodation: Bayanbulak Town
Day 5: Bayanbulak – Duku Highway – Urumqi. Group解散
Kanas Carpooling Tour in Xinjiang
【Kanas-Hemu】Kanas, Hemu, Fish Viewing Platform, Colorful Beach, Devil City 5-Day Carpooling Tour — Click to Enter
Itinerary Highlights:
1. 【Young Companions】: Designed specifically for the post-80s, 90s, and 00s generations, young enough to go high;
2. [Flexible Time]: Truly enjoy Kanas, stay overnight in Kanas and Hemu scenic areas, saving queuing time, staying in the scenic area for 24 hours;
3. [Photo Opportunity]: Selected landmarks for photos – Ghost City, Colorful Beach, Kanas, Fish Viewing Terrace, Hemu Village, satisfying your photography needs;
4. 【Carpooling Travel】: The super popular way to travel with others by carpooling, starting from 1 person and up to 6 people;
5. [Horse Riding Gift]: Horse riding experience included in the itinerary, feel the nomadic atmosphere;
6. [Flexible Return]: Option to leave the group by train on the fourth night, saving 600 km of bumpy travel;
Package Details:
Package
May
June
July
August
September
October
Car + Room + Entrance Fee
1990
2490
2990
3390
3790
3790
Single Room Supplement
320
520
820
1020
1120
1120
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Day 1: Urumqi – Ghost City – Colorful Beach – Burqin. Accommodation: Burqin
Day 2: Burqin – Kanas – Fish Viewing Terrace – Kanas. Accommodation: Kanas Scenic Area
Day 3: Kanas – Fairy Bay – Moon Bay – Wolong Bay – Hemu Accommodation: Hemu Scenic Area
Day 4: Hemu – Beitun Accommodation: Beitun
Day 5: Beitun – Wucaiwan – Urumqi
Carpooling Routes Around Urumqi, Xinjiang
【Traveling Around East Tianshan】Tianchi, Wolf Valley, Jiangbulake, Muxian-Shanshan Highway, Kumtag Desert, Tuyugou, Grape Valley 3-Day Carpooling Tour — Click to Enter
Itinerary Highlights:
1. 【Young Companions】: Designed specifically for the post-80s, 90s, and 00s generations, young enough to go high;
2. 【Golden Route】: Traveling around East Tianshan with a wide range of scenery, including Tianshan Tianchi, Wolf Valley, Kumtag Desert, Tuyugou, and Grape Valley;
3. 【Wolf Base】: Experience the atmosphere of fierce beasts up close, intense and exciting;
3. 【Muxian-Shanshan Highway】: Crossing the Muxian-Shanshan Highway without taking the same route back;
4. 【Carpooling Travel】: The super popular way to travel with others by carpooling, starting from 1 person and up to 6 people;
Package
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Car + Room + Entrance Fee
950
950
1550
1750
1750
1750
1550
1250
1250
Single Room Supplement
150
150
300
350
350
350
300
150
150
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D1: Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Wolf Valley – Jimusar Accommodation: Jimusar County
D2: Jimusar – Jiangbulake – Muxian-Shanshan Highway – Kumtag Desert – Shanshan Accommodation: Shanshan County
D3: Shanshan – Tuyugou – Grape Valley – Turpan – Urumqi
Carpooling: More flexible travel time
Recommended Routes — Detailed Itinerary:
【Seven-Day Northern Xinjiang Experience】Kanas, Hemu + Yili, Nalati Duku Road 7-Day Carpooling — Click to Enter
【Kanas-Hemu】Kanas, Hemu, Fish Viewing Platform, Colorful Beach, Devil City 5-Day Carpooling Tour — Click to Enter
【Yicheng Scenery】Duku Road 5-Day Carpooling Tour — Click to Enter
【Southern Xinjiang Carpooling】Lop Nur Village, Tarim Poplar Forest, Pamir Plateau, 6-Day Carpooling Tour — Click to Enter
Recommendation Index: ★★★★
The carpooling travel mentioned here refers to carpooling products offered by travel agencies, not carpooling self-drive tours organized privately by tourists!
If you choose to carpool for travel, the route is fixed. You can choose the carpooling routes that interest you. Recommended professional customization: Xiao Guo
