Recommended essential attractions for traveling to Xinjiang in August:
Sailimu Lake: Known as ‘The Last Tear of the Atlantic Ocean’, it boasts white swans, blue lakes, snow-capped mountains, and grasslands filled with blooming flowers, offering breathtaking lake and mountain scenery.
Kanas: A pure land on earth, with lakes as blue-green as jade, a perfect combination of natural scenery and human landscapes,被誉为 as one of the most beautiful lakes in China.
Nalati Grassland: One of the four major grasslands in the world, with blooming wildflowers, herds of cattle and sheep, coexistence of grasslands, forests, and snow-capped mountains, offering breathtaking grassland scenery.
Duku Highway: A magnificent experience of driving through the Tianshan Mountains, a fantastic journey through the four seasons, where the scenery changes every ten li, feeling the magnificent work of nature.
Hemu: An ancient village with fairy tale-like cottages, a picturesque hideaway, where log cabins and starry skies create ultimate romance.
Kalajun Grassland: A 3D grassland with vast and boundless pastoral scenery, allowing you to experience a different kind of grassland charm.
Yizhao Highway: Picturesque scenery, known as the ‘Little Duku Highway’, suitable for self-driving tours, traversing the steep and rugged roads of mountains and grasslands.
In addition, attractions such as Xiata Ancient Road, Qiaxi, Tangbula Grassland, Tianshan Heavenly Lake, Turpan’s Grape Valley, and Huoyan Mountain are also worth visiting.
. However, it should be noted that although Huoyan Mountain (Flame Mountain) has distinctive features, it is hot and dry in summer and may not be suitable for visiting during this season.
. When planning your itinerary, you can choose suitable attractions based on your interests and time.