When traveling to Xinjiang, you can look forward to rich natural landscapes, profound cultural heritage, and diverse culinary experiences.?
I. Natural Landscapes?
Xinjiang has many breathtaking natural landscapes. For example:?
Kunlun Mountain Scenic Area: Famous for its magnificent and majestic appearance and snow-covered purity, it was one of the filming locations for the movie ‘Nezha 2’. The scenic area has also launched a tourism experience project related to the movie’s ‘same photo spot’.?
Flame Mountain Scenic Area: Located in Turpan, it has unique red mountains with deep gullies crisscrossing. From a distance, it looks like jumping flames, making it an excellent place to experience the unique landforms of Xinjiang.?
Bayinbrok Grassland: Known as the ‘Second Largest Grassland in China’, it has a breathtaking Swan Lake and magnificent Nine-Bend and Eighteen-Turn landscapes. It is a paradise for self-driving tour lovers.?
II. Cultural Heritage?
Xinjiang is not only rich in natural landscapes but also has a profound cultural heritage. You can visit:?
Urumqi Museum: To understand the history and culture of Xinjiang, the museum is grand in scale and rich in exhibits. You need to reserve at least three hours or more for a visit.?
Duku Highway: This highway is beautiful and steep, with breathtaking scenery along the way. It was started in 1974 and took a full 10 years to complete. It carries too many stories and is a scenic highway that must be traveled once in a lifetime.?
III. Culinary Experience?
The culinary delights of Xinjiang are also not to be missed. You can taste:?
Big Plate Chicken: The chicken is firm, the potatoes are soft and waxy, and the flavor is rich. It is one of the specialty dishes of Xinjiang.?
Xinjiang Fried Rice Noodles: Sticky and elastic, every rice noodle is wrapped in sauce, super delicious.?
Xinjiang Hand-Grabbed Rice: Oily rice paired with large pieces of mutton, taking a bite is super satisfying.?
Moreover, there are also thin-skinned stuffed buns, Dingding fried noodles, Xinjiang desserts, and other delicacies waiting for you to taste.?
In summary, traveling to Xinjiang will be an unforgettable travel experience, whether it’s the natural landscapes, cultural heritage, or culinary experiences, all of which will make you reluctant to leave.?