For May Day travel to Xinjiang, you can choose multiple popular attractions and routes to experience the rich natural scenery and unique ethnic culture.?
I. Recommended popular attractions:?
Sayram Lake: Located in Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, it is one of the famous attractions in Xinjiang, famous for its clear lake water and beautiful lakeside scenery, known as "the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean". Here you can visit attractions such as Songshutou and Dianjiangtai?
Tianchi Lake: Located in Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, it is one of China’s famous inland lakes, with clear lake water surrounded by snow-capped mountains, painting a picturesque scenery?
Kanas Lake: Located in Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang, it is known as a "fairyland on earth", with emerald-green lake water and surrounding snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and forests forming a picturesque view?
Bazaar: Located in Urumqi, it is a more distinctive market in Xinjiang. Here you can taste various Xinjiang cuisines and purchase goods with ethnic characteristics?
II. Recommended tourist routes:?
6-day Yili loop tour:?
D1: Urumqi – Sayram Lake – Yining?
D2: Yining – Lavender – Xiata – Zhaosu/Tekes?
D3: Zhaosu/Tekes – Qiongkushitai – Tekes?
D4: Tekes – Qiaxi – Nalati?
D5: Nalati – Liuxing Street – Yining?
D6: Yining – Dushanzi Grand Canyon – Urumqi?
May Day 5-day tour of Xinjiang:?
Day 1: Urumqi – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Qingshuihe?
Day 2: Qingshuihe – Xiata Ancient Road – Zhaosu?
Day 3: Zhaosu – Qiongkushitai – Tekes?
Day 4: Tekes – Nalati Aerial Grassland – Nalati Town?
Day 5: Nalati – Bayinbrook – Hejing?
Day 6: Hejing – Crossing the Tianshan Mountains – Urumqi?
(Note: This itinerary is for 6 days, but it can be used as a reference for a 5-day trip, with appropriate adjustments based on time)?
III. Practical tips:?
Weather and clothing: Xinjiang in May is already beautiful in early summer, but there is a large temperature difference between day and night, so you need to bring a thick coat. At the same time, due to the hot weather in the west and late sunset, it is recommended to bring suitable dresses and sunscreen equipment?
Transportation tips: Generally, choose to arrive at Urumqi Diwopu Airport, which is centrally located and convenient for going to southern and northern Xinjiang. You can also choose to arrive by train at Urumqi Station, Yining Railway Station, or Altay Station?
Travel tips: Be sure to bring your ID card, as it may be checked at any time. In addition, the Duku Highway may not be open in May, so you need to plan your itinerary in advance?
IV. Other recommended attractions:?
Tulgun’s Apricot Blossom Valley: Ten thousand acres of apricot groves form a sea of pink flowers, very spectacular?
Kumtag Desert: A desert close to the city, taking beautiful photos?
Kashi Old Town: Feel the strong exotic atmosphere?
Anjihai Grand Canyon: With a huge drop, the scenery is spectacular?
Baisha Lake: A pure lake on the Pamir Plateau, echoing the azure sky, like a fairyland?
I hope these suggestions can help you plan an unforgettable trip to Xinjiang!?