The December Xinjiang travel guide mainly includes recommended attractions, preparation for travel, and itinerary planning.
I. Recommended Attractions
Kanas Scenic Area: Mysterious natural landscapes. Winter Kanas is even more breathtakingly beautiful, with azure lake water and surrounding mountains covered in snow, forming a stunning landscape painting
Hemu Village: The primitive forest and wooden cabins complement each other, making it feel like a fairy tale world. Known as the Snow Village, it exudes the charm of winter
Tianshan Heavenly Lake: The lake is frozen, surrounded by snowy peaks, resembling an ink-wash landscape painting
Sayram Lake: The frozen lake water and surrounding snowy mountains and grasslands complement each other, forming a unique ice and snow landscape
Ghost City: The Yadan landform seems to be endowed with life in the cold winter wind, presenting various peculiar shapes
II. Preparation for Travel
Essential Items: ID card, power bank, snacks, sunglasses, gloves, hat, scarf, hand warmers, hand cream, etc.
Clothing Preparation: 3-in-1 jacket, down jacket, and other warm clothing, as well as brightly colored clothes for taking photos
Medication Preparation: Motion sickness pills, gastrointestinal medicine, and other commonly used medications, as well as Vitamin E for applying to lips to prevent chapping
III. Itinerary Planning
A typical 7-day itinerary plan is as follows:
Day1-2: Depart from Urumqi and visit Wulungu Lake, Burqin, and other places
Day3: Head to Kanas and visit attractions such as Wolong Bay, Moon Bay, and Shenxian Bay
Day4: Enjoy the snow-covered cabin in Kanas/Hemu Village, experience the吉克普林 Ski Resort, and admire the starry sky at night
Day5: Watch the sunrise and morning mist in Hemu Village, take travel photos, and then proceed to Karamay
Day6: Visit Sayram Lake and experience activities such as UTV tracked sightseeing vehicles and super snow tubes
Day7: Visit Sayram Lake again and return to Urumqi
The above itinerary is for reference only and can be adjusted according to personal preferences and schedule. During the trip, please pay attention to safety, respect local customs and habits, and enjoy a wonderful trip to Xinjiang