Xinjiang tourist attractions, recommended Xinjiang tourist attractions, Xinjiang scenic spots
Private Customized Travel Planner for Xinjiang, Xiao Guo
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[Best Travel Time] The best time to visit Xinjiang is from May to October.
Southern Xinjiang is dominated by human landscapes, with unique natural scenery as well; Northern Xinjiang is mainly known for its beautiful natural scenery, including snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, rivers, sheep flocks, yurts, primitive forests, etc., making people reluctant to leave.
Either your body or soul should be on the road. If you yearn for the mysterious Xinjiang, don’t hesitate. Beautiful Xinjiang is looking forward to your arrival!
1 [Scenic Spot] Tianshan Tianchi
Tianshan Tianchi, anciently known as ‘Jade Pool’, is located in Fukang City, Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. It is a natural scenic area centered around a mountain lake. Throughout history, literati and poets have composed numerous poems and essays, heaping praise upon it.
2. Keketohai Scenic Area
Keketohai Scenic Area and Keketohai National Geopark are located in Fuyun County, Altay Prefecture, northern Xinjiang.
It integrates natural scenery such as the beautiful峡谷 (gorge) river source landscapes, marsh wetland landscapes, cold lakes, geological and mineral resources, and blends human landscapes such as nomadic grassland culture, ethnic customs of the Western Regions, and folk customs with regional characteristics.
A national 4A-level tourist attraction and an international original ecological tourist attraction mainly featuring sightseeing tours, leisure vacations, special tourism (hiking, photography, etc.), and scientific research.
3 Turpan’s Flaming Mountain
Turpan’s Flaming Mountain is the hottest place in China, with a maximum summer temperature of 47.8 degrees Celsius and a maximum surface temperature of over 70 degrees Celsius. Eggs can be cooked in sand pits. Flaming Mountain has its unique natural landscape. In addition, in the late Ming Dynasty, Wu Cheng’en wrote the story of Tang Sanzang being obstructed by Flaming Mountain and Sun Wukong borrowing the芭蕉扇 three times into the famous ancient novel "Journey to the West", making Flaming Mountain mysterious and a wonderful mountain in the world.
4 Sayram Lake
Sayram Lake is located in the Northern Tianshan Mountains within the territory of Bole City, Bortala Prefecture, Xinjiang, China. It is backed by snow-capped mountains, with vast grasslands by the lake and clear blue water.
5 Tianshan Grand Canyon
Tianshan Grand Canyon is located in Urumqi County, 48 kilometers away from the urban area. Surrounded by mountains on three sides with an average altitude of 2020 meters, it is the most complete and most ornamental primitive Picea schrenkiana forest on the northern slope of Tianshan Mountain.
Tianshan Grand Canyon encompasses all the natural landscapes of Xinjiang except the desert. It has extremely high values for tourism appreciation, scientific research, and historical culture, and has been rated as a national forest park, a national sports and leisure base, and a national AAAAA scenic area.
Kashgar Old Town
Kashgar Old Town, located in the center of Kashgar City, Xinjiang, has a history of several hundred years. It is the classic representation of Kashgar and Uyghur culture and one of the most famous tourist attractions in Kashgar and even Xinjiang.
Most of the buildings in the old town are full of Uyghur style. The streets are crisscrossed and uniformly styled, making it very suitable for taking photos. Walking among them, tourists feel like they have entered an exotic land in Central Asia, which is very magical.
In addition, Kashgar Old Town is also an important filming location for the movie "The Kite Runner". You can come here to find familiar scenes from the movie.
Precautions for Traveling in Xinjiang
"Wearing a fur coat in the morning and silk in the afternoon, eating watermelon around the fireplace" is a typical portrayal of Xinjiang’s climate. Therefore, it is necessary to prepare for cold prevention and heatstroke prevention.
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Xinjiang has long sunshine hours and high summer temperatures, so you need to bring sunscreen items such as sunscreen lotion, sun umbrellas, hats, etc.
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Xinjiang has a dry climate and strong winds. Female friends are advised to prepare corresponding moisturizing and sunscreen cosmetics, bring plenty of water, and have a lip balm with them.
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There are many scenic spots in Xinjiang, and many of them are along the way. Therefore, renting a car for self-guided tours is a good choice, free and flexible, which saves time and allows you to see more attractions.
Either your body or soul should be on the road. If you yearn for the mysterious Xinjiang, don’t hesitate. Beautiful Xinjiang is looking forward to your arrival!
Xinjiang tourist attractions, recommended Xinjiang tourist attractions, Xinjiang scenic spots
Private Customized Travel Planner for Xinjiang, Xiao Guo
Consultation: (same as above) 0991-8585456
We will arrange the best and most comfortable tour route for you according to your number of people, time, and attractions you want to visit! Looking forward to your arrival!