The most suitable places for tourism in Xinjiang include multiple famous attractions, each with its own unique characteristics, providing tourists with a rich travel experience. Here are some recommended tourist attractions in Xinjiang:
Tianshan Tianchi: Known as the "Fairyland of the Jade Pool", it is the birthplace of Chinese mythology. Here, the lake water is clear, surrounded by lush spruce trees and wild plants, presenting delightful scenery. Visitors can enjoy eight major landscapes here, including Stone Gate and a Single Line of Light, the Anchoring Pillar of the Sea God, Viewing Pines on the Southern Mountain, and Viewing Snow on the Western Mountain.
Kanas: As a long-standing 5A-level scenic spot in Xinjiang, Kanas attracts a large number of tourists with its scenery that changes throughout the seasons. It is lush and green in spring, vibrant with summer flowers, colorful with autumn foliage, and resembles a fairy-tale icy wonderland in winter. Kanas Lake, Moon Bay, Shenxian Bay, Wolong Bay, and other attractions are must-visits for tourists.
Sayram Lake: Known as "the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean", its lake water is clear and transparent. The scenery of Sayram Lake varies in the four seasons, especially the ice pushing, ice holes, blue ice, and other landscapes in winter, which are breathtaking. In summer, wildflowers cover the mountainsides around the lake, making it an excellent spot for taking photos.
Nalati Grassland: With an average altitude of 2,200 meters, it boasts majestic snow-capped mountains and cattle and sheep everywhere, presenting breathtaking scenery. Visitors can experience the wonderful feeling of "stepping into Hayao Miyazaki’s cloud meadow" here.
Grape Valley Scenic Area: Located in Turpan City, it is named for its abundant grape production. Here, there are grape corridors everywhere. Visiting in summer allows you to not only taste the sweetest grapes in the world but also enjoy song and dance performances by Uyghur girls.
In addition, World魔鬼城 Scenic Area, Kashgar Old Town, Hemu Village in Altay, Duku Highway, and Keketuohai Scenic Area are also unmissable tourist attractions in Xinjiang.
They attract numerous tourists with their unique Yardang landforms, historic ancient cities with exotic flavors, the self-reserved land of gods·secret realm with cooking smoke, the highway scenes that change every ten li, and the beautiful scenery of valleys and river sources.
In general, Xinjiang boasts a rich variety of tourist attractions, whether natural scenery or cultural landscapes, which are all fascinating and memorable. Tourists can choose their own suitable destinations according to their interests and time.