To make a good plan for traveling to Xinjiang, you need to focus on budget, choose a tourist route, understand the best travel time, and make corresponding preparations.?
Budget planning:?
Xinjiang is vast, with distant distances between scenic spots, and relatively high transportation costs. Whether choosing airplanes, trains, or self-driving, transportation costs need to be budgeted in advance.?
In terms of accommodation, during the peak tourist season, the prices of hotels and homestays in Xinjiang generally rise. It is recommended to book in advance and consider price factors.?
Catering expenses should not be underestimated. Xinjiang cuisine is rich but not cheap, so sufficient catering budget needs to be allocated.?
Considering transportation, accommodation, catering, as well as possible ticket and entertainment expenses, it is recommended to allocate a budget of over 1000 yuan per day for a more comfortable travel experience.?
Choose a tourist route:?
There are multiple classic tourist routes in Xinjiang, such as the Kanas loop, Yili loop, Kanas-Yili loop, Northern Xinjiang Grand Loop, and Southern Xinjiang Grand Loop. Each route has its unique scenery and culture.?
Choose a suitable route according to your own time and interests to experience different natural scenery and cultural customs.?
Understand the best travel time:?
The best travel time in Xinjiang is mainly concentrated from May to October, during which Xinjiang’s natural scenery is most enchanting.?
From June to August, Xinjiang enters its full beauty mode, with every place being enchanting; in September, although the grasslands of Yili gradually turn yellow, the scenery of Kanas and southern Xinjiang remains charming.?
Make corresponding preparations:?
Document preparation: ID card, driver’s license (if self-driving is needed), and border defense permit (required in some areas).?
Vehicle preparation: if self-driving, check the brake system, spare tire, vehicle tools, etc., to ensure driving safety.?
Living essentials: sunscreen, vacuum flask, commonly used medicines, etc., to cope with Xinjiang’s changeable climate and geographical conditions.?
Understand and respect the local cultural traditions and folk taboos to better integrate into local life and avoid unnecessary troubles.?
Through planning in the above aspects, you can better enjoy your trip to Xinjiang.?