If you plan to travel to Xinjiang in July, it is recommended to visit Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Duku Highway, Tianshan Tianchi Lake, Bayin布鲁克 Grassland, Wucaitan, Kurdning, and Xiata Grassland. Here are detailed introductions to these scenic spots:
Kanas:
Known as China’s most beautiful lake, a fairyland on earth, and a garden of gods.
In July, Kanas is a verdant green, with birch forests and morning mist. It boasts three famous scenic spots: Shenxian Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay.
You can take a cruise boat to get close to the lake water and feel its clarity and tranquility. You can also hike through the forest, visit the villages of the Tuvas, and experience the rich ethnic flavor.
Sayram Lake:
Known as ‘the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean’, the lake water is clear and blue, breathtakingly beautiful.
July is the best time to visit Sayram Lake, where the lake scenery and mountain views complement each other beautifully.
Nalati Grassland:
Known as the ‘Eastern Switzerland’, the grassland is vast and boundless, with lush green grass and flocks of cattle and sheep.
In July, the grassland is greener, and small flowers still bloom everywhere. It is a paradise for horse riding, grazing, and picnics.
Duku Highway:
It is known as the ‘landscape avenue running through the backbone of the Tianshan Mountains’. It is only open for four months a year. Along the way, you can enjoy natural landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, lakes, canyons, and grasslands.
Experience four seasons in one day and different weather in every ten li. An excellent self-driving experience.
Tianshan Tianchi Lake:
According to legend, this is the residence of the Queen Mother of the West. The lake water is emerald green and clear, like a huge jade inlaid in the valley.
In July, the alpine lakes reflect the snow-capped peaks in the emerald green lake water, creating a spectacular scene.
Bayin布鲁克 Grassland:
It means ‘never-drying spring’. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, the grassland scenery is worth visiting.
Wucaitan:
As a national 4A scenic area, due to different minerals, it creates various colorful scenes and is a great place to watch the sunset.
It is most beautiful at sunset and perfect for taking photos.
Kurdning:
Located in the eastern mountainous area of Gongliu County, with ever-changing scenery and a myriad of meteorological phenomena, it is an ideal place for painters and photographers to seek inspiration and create excellent works.
It spans the mountain gully, forming a unique wide valley, running parallel to the snow-capped mountains.
Xiata Grassland:
Its vast and boundless scenery is like a vast sea, endless, filled with the poetic scenery of ‘the sky is gray, the wilderness is vast, the wind blows and the grass bends, revealing cattle and sheep’.
The Xiata Scenic Area carries the legendary charm of Yili and is a tourist attraction that tourists compete to explore.
In addition, scenic spots such as the Kalajun Grassland, Yizhao Highway, Qiaxi, Guozigou Bridge, and Qiongkushitai are also worth visiting.
. When planning your itinerary, you can choose based on personal interests and schedule. Meanwhile, Xinjiang has strong UV rays and a large temperature difference between day and night, so tourists need to take measures for sun protection and warmth.