Xinjiang Chartered Tour Bus: 0991-8585456 1813962-2229 (WeChat ID also available)
You won’t realize how vast China is until you visit Xinjiang, and you won’t appreciate the beauty of Xinjiang until you see Yili. The pristine natural landscapes and unique local customs and traditions are definitely worth a once-in-a-lifetime trip. Below, I will recommend a comprehensive travel guide for a free-and-easy trip to Xinjiang in June. June is a great time to travel to Xinjiang and enjoy its beauty. The weather is particularly nice, especially in Turpan, Xinjiang, where you can taste many fresh fruits. The scenery is beautiful, and the weather is neither too hot nor too cold. Remember to visit Xinjiang in June!
Xinjiang is a region with long sunshine duration in China. Therefore, in June, it usually gets dark after 10 p.m. every day in Xinjiang. The average temperature in Xinjiang in June ranges from 17°C to 28°C. The large diurnal temperature variation is a major characteristic of Xinjiang’s climate. Many places in Xinjiang have a temperature difference of 20 to 25 degrees. In Turpan, which has a arid desert climate, the annual average temperature difference is about 14 degrees, and the largest temperature difference has reached 50 degrees. It seems like experiencing changes between cold and heat within a day in Xinjiang. During the day, you may still sweat even if you only wear a vest, while at night, you need to cover yourself with a quilt to sleep peacefully. Xinjiang is far away from the ocean and located deep in the interior, surrounded by high mountains that block oceanic air currents, resulting in a distinct temperate continental climate. The temperature has large variations, and there is sufficient sunshine (with annual sunshine duration reaching 2,500 to 3,500 hours). The precipitation is low, and the climate is dry. The annual average precipitation in Xinjiang is about 150 millimeters, but there are significant differences in precipitation across regions. The temperature in southern Xinjiang is higher than that in northern Xinjiang, while the precipitation in northern Xinjiang is higher than that in southern Xinjiang. In the coldest month (January), the average temperature in the Junggar Basin is below -20°C. The absolute lowest temperature in Fuyun County, on the northern edge of the basin, has reached -50.15°C, making it one of the coldest regions in China. In the hottest month (July), the average temperature in Turpan, known as the ‘Flaming Valley’, is above 33°C, with the highest temperature reaching 49.6°C, which is the highest in the country. Due to the extremely large diurnal temperature variation in most parts of Xinjiang during the transitions between spring and summer, and autumn and winter, there is a saying that ‘you wear a fur coat in the morning, a gauze shirt in the afternoon, and eat watermelons around a stove at night’.
What should I wear for traveling in Xinjiang in June?
1. Due to the high altitude and intense ultraviolet radiation in Xinjiang, it is recommended to prepare high-SPF sunscreen products, UV-blocking umbrellas, long-sleeved shirts, sunglasses, and other protective gear.
2. Additionally, it is recommended to pack light clothing. In June, you only need to wear shirts and T-shirts in the urban areas of Xinjiang. If you are going to the mountains, you must bring a thick coat to keep warm in the morning and at night.
In June, wear summer clothing such as short-sleeved shirts, dresses, and T-shirts when visiting Xinjiang. Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, abbreviated as Xin, is located in the northwest of China. Its capital is Urumqi. It is one of the five ethnic minority autonomous regions in China and also the largest provincial administrative region in terms of land area, covering an area of 1.66 million square kilometers, which accounts for one-sixth of China’s total land area.
The local climate of Xinjiang is a temperate continental climate with large temperature variations, long sunshine duration, and low precipitation. Relatively speaking, the temperature in southern Xinjiang is higher than that in northern Xinjiang, while the precipitation in northern Xinjiang is higher than that in southern Xinjiang. The languages spoken in Xinjiang include Uyghur, Chinese, and other multi-ethnic languages. Xinjiang has many beautiful scenic spots, such as Kanas Scenic Area, which is located in the deep mountains and dense forests of the Altay Region. It belongs to China’s nine major hiking routes and has now become a favorite route for outdoor enthusiasts from both home and abroad. Another scenic spot is Sayram Lake, which is a must-see when visiting Xinjiang. Sayram Lake is backed by snowy mountains, with vast grasslands by its side. The lake water is blue and clear. The best time to visit is from June to July each year, when the grasslands around the lake are covered with wildflowers of various colors, which complement the blue lake water under the snowy mountains, creating a breathtaking view that should not be missed.
Kanas
Kanas is located in the Altay region in northern Xinjiang. It is a comprehensive scenic area that integrates glaciers, lakes, forests, grasslands, pastures, rivers, ethnic customs, and rare animals and plants. It is known as the "Eastern Switzerland, Photographer’s Paradise". The surrounding mountains rise in layers, and the forests resemble a painted screen. Different plant communities are clearly stratified and colorful. Every autumn, the trees compete in brilliance: gold, crimson, and dark green display their unique charm.
Tianshan Tianchi
Tianshan Tianchi in Xinjiang is located in the Tianshan Mountains, a major mountain range in the central-eastern part of Central Asia, running across the middle of Xinjiang, China, and extending westward into Kazakhstan. In June 2013, it was added to the World Natural Heritage List. There are many famous tourist attractions in the Tianshan Mountains, such as the Bogda Peak with perpetual snow and the Tianchi Lake fed by melting snow and ice. It is also the habitat of the rare "Saussurea involucrata", a superior medicinal herb.
Guozi Valley, Yili
The Guozi Valley in Yili, Xinjiang, is known as the "First Scenery of Yili". It is located 40 kilometers northeast of Huocheng County and is a necessary passage for the Urumqi-Yili highway on National Highway 312. The northern end of the valley opens out to the famous Sayram Lake. Inside the valley, peaks rise steeply, pine and birch trees flourish, fruit trees are abundant, flowers bloom, springs and waterfalls flow, the climate is cool, and the scenery is beautiful.
Nalati Grassland
The Nalati Grassland, located in Xinyuan County, Yili Prefecture, is a subalpine meadow vegetation area and one of the world’s four major grasslands. Interlaced rivers, flat valleys, towering peaks, and dense forests complement each other. From June to September each year, various wildflowers bloom on the hills and grasslands, adding a colorful splash of red, yellow, blue, and purple to the landscape. The beautiful grassland scenery combined with local Kazakh folk customs has made it a famous tourist and resort area in Xinjiang.
Flame Mountain, Turpan
Flame Mountain in Turpan, Xinjiang, is one of the hottest places in China, with summer temperatures reaching up to 47.8°C and surface temperatures exceeding 70°C. Eggs can be cooked in sand pits. Flame Mountain has its unique natural landscape, and in the late Ming Dynasty, Wu Cheng’en included the story of Tang Sanzang being blocked by Flame Mountain in his novel Journey to the West.
Ghost City, Karamay
Also known as the魔鬼城 (Ghost City) Wind Town, it is located in the Ulho Mining Area at the downstream of the Jiamu River on the northwestern edge of the Junggar Basin. It was ranked first among the "Three Most Beautiful Yadan Landforms in China" by the "Beautiful China" contest organized by Chinese National Geography. Due to its unique scenery, many films have used the Ghost City as a location, such as the Oscar-winning film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. From a distance, you will marvel at its grandeur and the magnificent work of nature. When you venture into the Wind Town, you will feel its extraordinary eeriness.
Tianshan Tianchi
Tianshan Tianchi in Xinjiang is located in the Tianshan Mountains, a major mountain range in the central-eastern part of Central Asia, running across the middle of Xinjiang, China, and extending westward into Kazakhstan. In June 2013, it was added to the World Natural Heritage List. There are many famous tourist attractions in the Tianshan Mountains, such as the Bogda Peak with perpetual snow and the Tianchi Lake fed by melting snow and ice. It is also the habitat of the rare "Saussurea involucrata", a superior medicinal herb.
Guozi Valley, Yili
The Guozi Valley in Yili, Xinjiang, is known as the "First Scenery of Yili". It is located 40 kilometers northeast of Huocheng County and is a necessary passage for the Urumqi-Yili highway on National Highway 312. The northern end of the valley opens out to the famous Sayram Lake. Inside the valley, peaks rise steeply, pine and birch trees flourish, fruit trees are abundant, flowers bloom, springs and waterfalls flow, the climate is cool, and the scenery is beautiful.
Xinjiang Chartered Tour Bus: 0991-8585456 1813962-2229 (WeChat ID also available)