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——Northern Xinjiang and Southern Xinjiang are different
By Shixinshuo
What are the different characteristics of traveling to Northern Xinjiang and Southern Xinjiang?
There is a scenery in the world that is rugged and melancholic. The echo is intricate and winding, while what awaits is the perseverance of dreaming of returning to the Western Regions. Just like the Gobi Desert under the night sky, with a smile as desolate as the moon – this is Xinjiang!
Wow, once you arrive in Xinjiang, you will know that Xinjiang is really beautiful! Besides being remote, Xinjiang is perfect in every other way. It is much more beautiful than Switzerland, because Switzerland is only beautiful in a delicate way, while Xinjiang is beautiful in a vast and magnificent way, in a heroic and desolate way. If you want to take a trip around Xinjiang, I’ll provide you with some useful tips that will definitely be helpful to you.
Xinjiang is very, very large. The five thousand li of Tianshan snow-capped peaks stretch across Xinjiang from east to west, geographically dividing Xinjiang into Northern Xinjiang and Southern Xinjiang. Northern Xinjiang has the Junggar Basin, and Southern Xinjiang has the Tarim Basin. Let me take you to see the differences between Southern Xinjiang and Northern Xinjiang in Xinjiang!
I. Geographic characteristics of Northern Xinjiang and Southern Xinjiang
Difference in geographical location between Northern Xinjiang and Southern Xinjiang: Southern Xinjiang and Northern Xinjiang are separated by the Tianshan Mountains. It is customary to refer to the area south of the Tianshan Mountains as Southern Xinjiang and the area north of the Tianshan Mountains as Northern Xinjiang. If divided by cities, it is Korla. South of Korla is Southern Xinjiang, and north of Korla is Northern Xinjiang.
Difference in urban distribution between Northern Xinjiang and Southern Xinjiang: Northern Xinjiang has the regional capital Urumqi, as well as cities such as Changji, Shihezi, Kuitun, Karamay (Dushanzi), Bole, Yining, Tacheng, Altay, etc. Southern Xinjiang has cities such as Korla (Kuqa), Aksu, Atush, Kashgar (Shache, Yecheng), Hotan, etc.
Difference in climatic conditions between Northern Xinjiang and Southern Xinjiang: Southern Xinjiang is arid, with sandstorms blocking out the sun every spring and summer, as well as late spring cold spells that wilt cotton seedlings and fade apricot blossoms, along with dry and hot winds, hail, floods, etc. Northern Xinjiang has a temperate continental arid to semi-arid climate, while Southern Xinjiang has a warm temperate continental arid climate. Generally speaking, the climate in Northern Xinjiang is more temperate than that in Southern Xinjiang.
The differences in landform between Northern and Southern Xinjiang: Northern Xinjiang generally refers to the vast area north of the Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang. Compared with the arid landscapes of Southern Xinjiang, the natural scenery of Northern Xinjiang is mainly characterized by mountain grasslands and alpine lakes. Historically, it was the crossing place of the new northern route on the Silk Road.
How does Northern and Southern Xinjiang feel overall? Northern Xinjiang signifies mountains and grasslands, signifying Kanas and the Nalati Grassland, signifying Kazaks and Oirats, signifying grassland civilization, signifying horses and songs, signifying Muqam and dances.
Women in Northern Xinjiang are as sweet, enthusiastic, and generous as the Hami melons. The embroidery of the Kazak people is exquisite and unparalleled in the world. The specialty dish that women in Northern Xinjiang excel at cooking is Chicken with Potatoes. They capture the hearts of their men with delicious food. Women in Southern Xinjiang resemble the ancient city of Kashgar, embodying an ancient beauty and a selfless spirit. The Aidiles silk worn by women on the Silk Road is the pride of women in Southern Xinjiang. Women in Southern Xinjiang are skilled in singing and dancing, which are their strengths. They make Xinjiang’s sons and daughters fall in love with them with their graceful dances.
Men in Northern Xinjiang are as open-minded as the Nalati Grassland,包容 their beloved women just like nature. They herd sheep, ride horses, and rush around for their families. When sitting on horseback, their agility and vigor are impressive. On the grassland, men in Northern Xinjiang are like galloping horses. Men in Northern Xinjiang pursue their beloved girls and protect their families by riding horses. Men in Southern Xinjiang are as tall and strong as the Kunlun Mountains, giving a sense of security. People in Southern Xinjiang tend to raise sheep in captivity rather than herd them. Being attentive is a characteristic of men in Southern Xinjiang. They make many musical instruments, tableware, and handicrafts by hand. They often give the handicrafts they made themselves to the elderly and sing songs to their families with musical instruments.
Old people in Southern Xinjiang, like the Taklamakan Desert, contain many treasures of knowledge. They sit there rolling a Mohe cigarette and tell you every historical story, which sounds very wise. Old people in Southern Xinjiang are very kind to their grandchildren, sitting there all day telling them stories about their youth. This generation is truly sons and daughters of Xinjiang. Whether from Northern Xinjiang or Southern Xinjiang, their love for Xinjiang and their hometown is so exquisite and profound.
Due to the differences in lifestyle and living environment since childhood, children in Northern Xinjiang have different ways of speaking and playing games. Their pets are also sheep babies after one month. Children in Northern Xinjiang are born to love riding horses and running on the grasslands. Their dream is to fly freely in the sky like eagles. Children in Southern Xinjiang can only have dogs or exotic birds caught by their fathers as pets. Their games involve comparing who can pick more watermelons in a minute. Children in Southern Xinjiang like to play the tambur made by their fathers, and several of them gather together to sing the Twelve Muqam.
Whether it’s women from Northern Xinjiang or Southern Xinjiang, they are all wonderful daughters and mothers of Xinjiang. They are not only beautiful but also warm-hearted, hospitable, polite, and diligent. Whether it’s men from Southern Xinjiang or Northern Xinjiang, they are all good men of Xinjiang, good role models for their sons, and good bodyguards for their daughters. Old men in Northern Xinjiang are legends passed down from generation to generation!
III. Scenic Features of Northern and Southern Xinjiang
The Magnificent Southern Xinjiang: Southern Xinjiang, this beautiful and magical place, has a dreamlike charm and fairy tale-like colors. It satisfies the desire for all beautiful scenery and the ambition for an adventurous life that is not content with dullness and monotony. The climate of southern Xinjiang is dry, and its natural landscapes are mainly deserts, plateaus, and poplar trees. The religious sites and ancient city ruins left over from the Silk Road more than a thousand years ago have also been preserved due to the dry climate, becoming an important part of the human landscape of southern Xinjiang. The climate of southern Xinjiang is basically unaffected by ice and snow, with spring arriving early and winter coming late. The tourist season is about four months longer than that of northern Xinjiang. Except for January to March, which are not suitable for tourism, all other times of the year are very suitable. In April and May, you can go to southern Xinjiang to see apricot and peach blossoms; June, July, August, and September are the seasons when fruits ripen in southern Xinjiang; after October, you can go to southern Xinjiang to see the golden autumn poplar trees… Therefore, no matter which season it is, it is suitable to travel to southern Xinjiang.
Colorful Northern Xinjiang: Northern Xinjiang is praised as a photographer’s paradise. Relax and wander through the primitive forests. You can stop and go as you please, and you don’t even need a DSLR camera. You can take stylish photos with your phone and print them on postcards to record the soul-touching memories of your trip. Northern Xinjiang has a humid climate, which has nurtured a large number of natural landscapes such as forests, grasslands, and lakes. The famous ones include the Kanas Lake tourist area and the Yili Grassland tourist area. The spring, summer, and autumn scenery of northern Xinjiang each have their own unique charm, but autumn stands out with its blue-green skies and lakes, as well as the bright yellow hues of the birch forests and yellow pine trees.
Tip: The autumn in Hemu comes earlier than that in Kanas, so the best time should be at the end of September, around the 20th to National Day. However, due to different climate changes, the time for the leaves to change color is different every year. Check the local situation online before departure. In addition, the northern Xinjiang is full of blooming flowers in June, and the scenery is picturesque. The flower sea of the grasslands in June, the spring of the Tianshan Mountains!
Xinjiang occupies 1/6 of China’s total land area and borders eight countries. Here, there is the world’s second highest peak at 8,600 meters above sea level, and China’s lowest depression at 154 meters below sea level. It has rivers flowing rapidly, vast grasslands, fantastic gobi deserts, and mysterious sandstorm wonders. Only when you come here can you understand what vast territory means and what it feels like to wander to the ends of the world.
Having been to Xinjiang is equivalent to seeing the world, and driving through Xinjiang is like traveling to every corner of the world. Throughout the four seasons, with flowers blooming and snow falling, Xinjiang becomes a paradise unintentionally: grasslands, canyons, gobi deserts, lakes, and snowy mountains. All the beautiful scenery in the world is presented here. Those who have been to Xinjiang know. The scenery of southern and northern Xinjiang has similarities, but also great differences. Some say that you must go to Xinjiang once in your lifetime.
I say southern Xinjiang vs. northern Xinjiang, you can’t miss either. Burn through the cycles of the seasons and wander to the ends of the world. If southern Xinjiang is magnificent and majestic, then northern Xinjiang is beautiful and gentle. After visiting southern Xinjiang, why not experience northern Xinjiang once more. If you love Xinjiang, do you prefer northern or southern Xinjiang?
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