According to China’s topographical division, Xinjiang belongs to the second tier, similar to Gansu, Shaanxi, Yunnan, Guizhou, and other regions, so there is no need to worry about altitude sickness. Unless you go to individual high mountain peak areas, basically there is no need to worry about altitude sickness.
For details, please contact: Xinjiang Tourism Xiao Guo: (same) 0991-8585456
Xinjiang – China’s largest autonomous region (province), occupying one-sixth of China’s total land area. Xinjiang’s terrain is also metaphorically called ‘three mountains sandwiching two basins’. The Altai Mountains are in the north, the Kunlun Mountains in the south; and the Tianshan Mountains are located in the middle. Meanwhile, what we habitually refer to as Southern Xinjiang and Northern Xinjiang are actually differentiated by the Tianshan Mountains in the middle as the boundary.
There are two common ways to travel in Xinjiang:
The first method is to travel with a tour group. The advantages include no need to worry and lower costs, but the disadvantages are rigid itineraries, with many small scenic spots along the way unable to be freely stopped at for appreciation, and shorter stays at scenic areas.
The second common travel method among most backpackers is to freely form groups and rent vehicles such as SUVs or business vans for tourism. Nowadays, most roads are in good condition, and business vans are fully capable in all regions except for a few specific areas!
Ps: In recent years, a new semi-self-help travel method has emerged, also known as outdoor travel clubs. The editor is the leader of an outdoor travel club.
Introduction to Major Attractions in Xinjiang?
Urumqi: Tianshan Heavenly Lake, Nanshan, Shuimogou, Grand Bazaar, Glacier No. 1, Red Mountain, Colorful City
Karamay: Devil’s City, Karamay River, Jiulongtan, Mud Volcano, Bayingou, Populus Euphrates River Grand Canyon, Populus Euphrates Tribe, Wulungu Lake,
Turpan: Flaming Mountain, Grape Valley, Tuyugou, Karez Wells, Jiaohe Ancient City, Gaochang Ancient City, Kumtag Desert, Bozkrik Thousand Buddha Caves, Toksun Yardang Landform,
Yili: Nalati Grassland, Karakjun Grassland, Khorgos Port, Guozigou Valley, Yili River, Zhaosu, Huocheng Lavender Base, Qiongkushitai, Tekes Eight-Trigram City, Apricot Blossom Valley, Kurding, Koksu Grand Canyon,
Altay: Kanas, Burqin, Koktokay, Hemu, Bahabai Village, Moon Bay, Jiadengyu, Colorful Beach, Tuwa Village, Dianjiangtai, Baisha Lake, Irtysh Grand Canyon, Xiaoheihu,
Hami: Hami Hui Palace, Wubao Devil’s City, Barkol Lake,
Aksu: Kuqa Grand Canyon, Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon, Big and Small Dragon Lakes, Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves, Tomur Peak, Kizil Devil’s City, Wensu Grand Canyon, Subashi Ancient City, Kuqa Grand Mosque
Kashgar: Pamir Plateau, Xiangfei Tomb, Kashgar Old Town, Qogori Peak, Stone City, Hongqilapu, Golden Populus Euphrates Forest National Park, Karakul Lake, Yarkand,
Hotan: Niya Ruins, Hotan Populus Euphrates Forest, Moyu River, Kunlun Lake, Taklamakan Desert,
Bortala: Sayram Lake, Alataw Pass, Ebi Lake Wetland, Ghost Canyon,
Bayingol: Lop Nur, Loulan Ancient City, Taklamakan Desert, Bayanbulak Grassland, Tarim Populus Euphrates Forest Park, Lopnur Village, Bosten Lake, Gongnais, Naren Summer Pasture,
About Xinjiang’s Cuisine:
You can taste Xinjiang’s cuisine in various regions of Xinjiang. Here, I won’t recommend any specific restaurants. You can explore based on online reviews, etc.
Recommended Travel Routes in Xinjiang:
D1: Urumqi
D2: Urumqi – Sayram Lake Circuit
D3: Sayram Lake Sunrise – Guozigou Valley – Khorgos Port – Tekes
D4: Tekes – Karakjun Aerial Grassland – Gongliu or Xinyuan
D5: Gongliu or Xinyuan – Bayanbulak (Swan Lake, Nine-Bend and Ten-Turn Sunset)
D6: Bayanbulak – Tianshan Daban – Turpan
D7: Turpan — Shanshan (Tuyugou Mazhavillage, Kumtag Desert Sunset)
D8: Shanshan — Urumqi
Kanas Loop Route
Day 1: Urumqi Gathering
Day 2 Urumqi – Shepherds’ Migration (Stops along the way) – Kekusuli Lake (Sunset)
Day 3: Koktokay – Burqin – Colorful Beach
Day 4: Burqin – Baihaba
Day 5: Baihaba (Sunrise) – Kanas
Day 6: Kanas – Hemu (Hemu River, Sunset)
Day 7: Hemu (Sunrise) – Burqin – Colorful Beach (Sunset)
Day 8: Burqin – Urho (Populus Euphratica Forest) – Urumqi
Day 9: Urumqi Dismissal
Yili + Southern Xinjiang
Day 1: Urumqi Gathering
Day 2: Urumqi – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Valley
Day 3: Sayram Lake Sunrise – Princess Jieyou Lavender Manor/Yining Six-Star Street – Zhaosu
Day 4: Zhaosu – Xiate Ancient Road – Zhaosu Grassland – Tekes
Day 5: Tekes – Kalajun Grassland – Koksu Grand Canyon – Human Body Mountain – Kuerdai Folk Customs Park
Day 6: Kuerdai Folk Customs Park – Qiongkushitai – Tekes
Day 7: Tekes – Gongnais Valley Grassland – Bayinbuluke – Nine-Bend and Eighteen-Turn Sunset
Day 8: Bayinbuluke – Duku Highway – Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon – Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves – Kuqa
Day 9: Kuqa – China Red Bed Highway – Kashgar Cattle and Sheep Bazaar – Kashgar Old Town – Kashgar
Day 10: Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Aral Golden Grassland – Taxkorgan
Day 11: Taxkorgan – China-Pakistan Highway – Hongqilapu – Kashgar
Day 12: Kashgar End
Yili + Northern Xinjiang
Day 1: Urumqi Gathering
Day 2: Urumqi – Shepherd’s Pasture – Burqin
Day 3: Burqin – Baihaba
Day 5: Baihaba (Sunrise) – Kanas
Day 6: Kanas – Burqin
Day 7: Burqin – Sayram Lake Circuit
Day 8: Sayram Lake Sunrise – Guozigou Valley -霍尔果斯 Port – Tekes
Day 9: Tekes – Kalajun Aerial Grassland – Gongliu or Xinyuan
Day 10: Gongliu or Xinyuan – Bayinbuluke (Swan Lake, Nine-Bend and Ten-Turn Sunset)
Day 11: Bayinbuluke – Urumqi
Every holiday, I head to the northwest of the motherland, which always brings me different surprises. The final destination of my northwest trip really lived up to expectations. As the grand finale, it amazed me every day. Our beautiful motherland is truly vast in territory and abundant in resources. Before I have the ability to travel around the world, I really should first see the great rivers and mountains of the motherland.
For details, please contact: Xinjiang Tourism Xiao Guo: (same) 0991-8585456