November-December Xinjiang Travel Guide
I. Transportation Guide
Airplane: It is recommended to fly to Urumqi first. As Xinjiang’s main aviation hub, Urumqi has convenient flights connecting various parts of the country, and then transfer to other transportation tools to reach your destination. 1.
Train: Xinjiang’s railway network is developed. You can choose to travel to major cities by train. Although it takes longer, it is an economical choice. 1.
Self-driving Tour: Xinjiang’s highway conditions are good, but some roads may be closed due to weather conditions in winter. Long-distance driving can be tiring. Adequate preparation and attention to safety are required. 2.
Chartered Car/Carpooling/Group Tour: Suitable for first-time visitors to Xinjiang. It saves effort, allows for flexible itineraries, and provides convenient accommodations and tourism. 2.
II. Clothing Preparation
Warm Clothing: Xinjiang’s winter temperatures are low. It is necessary to prepare down jackets, thick leggings, hats, scarves, gloves, and other warm clothing. 3.
Waterproof and Non-slip Shoes: Snow boots or waterproof and non-slip shoes are essential to ensure walking safety on snowy or wet surfaces. 3.
Sunscreen Products: Xinjiang has strong ultraviolet rays. Even in winter, it is necessary to prepare sunscreen, sunglasses, sun hats, and other sunscreen products. 4.
III. Itinerary Recommendations
Five-Day Tour Itinerary:
Day1: Urumqi – Koktokay – Irtysh Grand Canyon – God’s Bell Mountain. 1.
Day2: Koktokay – Colorful Beach – Ahe Highway – Hemu. 1.
Day3: Kanas Lake – Three Bays – Tuwa People’s Home Visit – Qibaloyi. 1.
Day4: Qibaloyi – World魔鬼城 (Devil’s City) – Primitive Populus Euphratica Forest – Ulhor. 1.
Day5: Ulhor – Duku Highway – Dushanzi Grand Canyon – Urumqi. 1.
Or Six-Day Tour Itinerary:
Day1: Urumqi – S21 Desert Highway – Ulungur Lake – Colorful Beach. 5.
Day2: Burqin – Kanas Lake – Baihaba – Kanas Village. 5.
Day3: Three Bays – Hemu – Birch Forest – Hemu Village. 5.
Day4: Ulhor – World魔鬼城 (Devil’s City) – Karamay. 5.
Day5: Sayram Lake – Muttal Desert – Anjihai Grand Canyon – Urumqi. 5.
Day6: Explore Urumqi city and taste local cuisine. 5.
IV. Precautions
Weather Changes: Xinjiang’s weather is unpredictable in winter. It is necessary to check the weather forecast in advance and prepare for heavy snow and strong winds. 3.
Safety Precautions: Do not cross forests, valleys, or ice surfaces without permission. It is very dangerous. 3.
Medicine Preparation: It is recommended to bring some common medicines, such as cold medicine, stomach medicine, band-aids, etc. 4.
Cash Reserve: Some areas in Xinjiang have poor signals. It is recommended to prepare an appropriate amount of cash for unexpected needs. 4.
V. Food Recommendations