Traveling to Xinjiang in summer is excellent and a fantastic travel season. Here are detailed recommendations for traveling to Xinjiang in summer:?
Unique natural scenery:?
Xinjiang showcases its unique natural scenery in summer. For example, the Duku Highway, this scenic route from Dushanzi Grand Canyon to Kuqa, gathers various high-quality natural landscapes such as canyons, snow-capped mountains, glaciers, grasslands, lakes, and flower fields. It opens from June to September each year and is an excellent choice for experiencing the wonderful journey of ‘passing through four seasons in a day and encountering different skies every ten li’.?
Kanas Lake, known as the ‘jasper left by God on earth’, displays milky blue water in summer, which contrasts beautifully with the morning fog at Moon Bay, Immortal Bay, and Wolong Bay, creating a breathtaking beauty.?
Charming grassland scenery:?
Nalati Grassland, in summer, presents a picture of cotton candy-like clouds intertwined with herds of cattle and sheep, making it a great place for afternoon tea and photo-taking.?
In addition, Nalati is also known as the most beautiful grassland, with endless green grasslands dotted with white yurts, accompanied by blue skies and white clouds, forming a natural landscape painting.?
Kalajun Grassland, rated by National Geographic as the most three-dimensional grassland, boasts dozens of wildflowers blooming freely in June and July, changing the landscape of the earth within just a few days and displaying the grandeur of the vertical landscape of the Tianshan Mountains.?
Numerous summer resorts:?
Xinjiang’s summer is not only picturesque but also a great destination to escape the heat. For example, Xiata National Forest Park, with natural landscapes such as glaciers, grasslands, and forests, is a paradise for hikers and a popular summer resort.?
Bayinbuluke Grassland is a typical wetland grassland, whose vastness and beauty are beyond description. Swan Lake, with its clear water and mirror-like surface, is an excellent place to escape the summer heat and observe swans.?
Abundant cultural experiences:?
When traveling in Xinjiang, tourists can not only appreciate natural scenery but also deeply experience the local culture. For example, watching the intangible cultural heritage iron flower performance at Nanhu Park in Kuqa City to feel the charm of traditional culture.?
Tourists can also visit traditional Uyghur villages to understand their way of life and folk culture, taste local delicacies such as baked buns and meat cooked in pots, and experience ‘Xinjiang on the tip of the tongue’.?
Well-developed tourism facilities:?
Xinjiang’s tourism facilities have been continuously improved in recent years. Whether in terms of transportation, accommodation, or dining, they can meet the needs of tourists. For example, in the Aksu region, transportation accounts for 26.86% of tourists’ expenses, and dining accounts for 20.49%, indicating that the tourism facilities and services in this region are relatively complete.?
In summary, traveling to Xinjiang in summer not only offers unique natural scenery, charming grassland views, and numerous summer resorts, but also abundant cultural experiences and well-developed tourism facilities. Whether visitors prefer natural scenery or cultural exploration, they can find their own travel joys in Xinjiang.?