July 1st is an excellent choice to travel to Xinjiang. At this time, the weather in Xinjiang is pleasant and the scenery is charming, making it the perfect opportunity to explore this vast land. Here are some recommended tourist attractions and activities:
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In July, Kanas is amid lush greenery, with birch forests and morning mist, making it feel like being in a fairy tale world.
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In summer, Sayram Lake is mesmerizingly blue, making it one of Xinjiang’s rare beautiful lakes.
Nalati Grasslands:
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In July, the grasslands are greener, and small flowers still bloom everywhere, making it a heaven for horse riding, grazing, and picnicking.
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In July, the alpine lakes reflect the snow-capped peaks in the emerald-green lake water, creating a very spectacular scenery.
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Self-driving is an excellent experience and the best choice for exploring Xinjiang’s natural scenery.
Other recommended attractions:
Hemu Village: In July, Hemu Village is filled with blooming wildflowers, and the night sky is very beautiful, but attention should be paid to the internal environment and accommodation conditions of the scenic area.
Koktokay: It has unique scenery and features minerals such as aquamarine and tourmaline.
Colorful Beach: A national 4A scenic area, it幻化出种种异彩due to different minerals and is a great place to watch the sunset.
Kashgar: July in Kashgar is a season of enthusiasm, with singing and dancing Uyghur girls and delicious night markets not to be missed.
In addition, Xinjiang’s cuisine is also a major highlight, with dishes such as big plate chicken, naan wrapped in meat, hand-grabbed rice, mutton skewers, grilled lamb chops, yogurt, etc., all being delicious treats not to be missed.
. During the trip, you also need to pay attention to sunscreen, bring a jacket (because of the large temperature difference between day and night), adjust to the time difference (there is a two-hour time difference with the mainland), save a screenshot of the Xinjiang Health Code (for backup when the network is unstable), and carry necessary documents such as ID card, driver’s license, student ID card, etc.