Many people may misunderstand when thinking about going to Xinjiang, wondering if there is also altitude sickness like in Tibet. In fact, Xinjiang belongs to the second tier according to China’s terrain classification, the same as Gansu, Shaanxi, Yunnan, Guizhou, and other places. There is no need to worry about altitude sickness unless visiting individual high mountain areas. So basically, there is no need to worry about altitude sickness.
What are the ways to go to Xinjiang?
The many ways to enter Xinjiang can be summarized into several categories:
The first is the “comfortable type”, entering by plane;
The second is the “masochistic type”, referring to entering by foot, bicycle, and motorcycle;
The third is the “uncomfortable type”, involving entering by private car;
The fourth is the “professional type”, referring to chartered tourist buses and long-distance coaches.
Ps: When airfares are expensive, consider taking the high-speed rail to Lanzhou and then transferring to a bullet train to Urumqi. In 2017, high-speed rail to Lanzhou has been opened from major cities across the country, and at the same time, Lanzhou has had bullet trains to Urumqi for many years. The disadvantage is that you need to transfer in Lanzhou.
There are two common ways to travel in Xinjiang:
The first method is to travel with a tour group. The advantage is that you don’t have to worry and the cost is lower. The disadvantage is that the route is rigid, and many small scenic spots along the way cannot be freely stopped to appreciate, and the stay time in scenic areas is shorter.
The second travel method is common among most backpackers, generally freely forming groups and choosing to rent vehicles such as SUVs or business vans for travel. Most road conditions are now very good, and business vans are fully capable in all regions except for a few!
Ps: In recent years, a new semi-self-help travel method has emerged, also known as an outdoor travel club. The editor is the leader of such an outdoor travel club. The advantages are no shopping, no self-expense, long playtime in scenic areas, reasonable route design, and fewer people. The disadvantage is that the cost is slightly higher than that of travel agencies.
Introduction to major attractions in Xinjiang?
Urumqi: Tianchi Lake of Mount Tianshan, Nanshan, Shuimogou, Grand Bazaar, Glacier No.1, Hongshan, Wucaicheng
Karamay: Devil City, Karamay River, Jiulongtan, Mud Volcano, Bayingou, Baiyanghe Grand Canyon, Populus Euphratica Tribe, Wulungu Lake,
Turpan: Flaming Mountain, Grape Valley, Tuyugou, Karez Wells, Jiaohe Ancient City, Gaochang Ancient City, Kumtag Desert, Beziklik Thousand Buddha Caves, Toksun Yardang Landform,
Ili: Nalati Grassland, Karajun Grassland, Horgos Port, Guozigou, Ili River, Zhaosu, Huocheng Lavender Base, Qiongkushitai, Tekes Eight-Diagram City, Xinghuagou, Kurdening, Kuokesu Grand Canyon,
Altay: Kanas, Burqin, Koktokay, Hemu, Bahabai Village, Moon Bay, Jiadenyu, Colorful Beach, Tuwa Village, Commanding Platform, Baisha Lake, Irtysh Grand Canyon, Xiaoheihu,
Hami: Hami Hui Palace, Wubao Ghost Town, Barilkun Lake,
Aksu: Kuqa Grand Canyon, Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon, Dalongchi and Xiaolongchi Lakes, Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves, Tomur Peak, Kizil Ghost Town, Wensu Grand Canyon, Subashi Ancient City, Kuqa Grand Mosque
Kashgar: Pamir Plateau, Kashgar Old Town, K2 (Mount Qogir), Stone City, Hongqilapu, Golden Poplar National Forest Park, Karakul Lake, Yarkand,
Hotan: Niya Ruins, Hotan Poplar Forest, Moyu River, Kunlun Lake, Taklamakan Desert,
Bortala: Sayram Lake, Alataw Pass, Ebinur Lake Wetland, Monstrous Rock Valley,
Bayingolin: Lop Nur, Loulan Ancient City, Taklamakan Desert, Bayanbulak Grassland, Tarim Poplar Forest Park, Lop Nur Village, Bosten Lake, Kongnais, Naren Summer Pasture,
Regarding accommodation in Xinjiang?
With more and more tourists traveling to Xinjiang, the accommodation conditions throughout Xinjiang are constantly changing. Overall, various accommodation environments can be divided into three major categories:
1. Hotels
Characteristics: High hotel quality, complete room facilities, and good service.
Overview: In Urumqi, hotels of different sizes and grades can be seen everywhere. The advantage of choosing a hotel is that the room facilities are relatively complete, but the price is relatively expensive compared to the next two categories. The price of a standard room in a three-star hotel during the off-season is approximately 150 yuan, and the price during the peak season will slightly increase, to about 300-500 yuan.
2. Youth Hostels
Characteristics: Moderate prices, good hotel quality, and a gathering place for tourists from all over.
Overview: Youth hostels are also a relatively popular category of accommodation. This is because their prices are relatively moderate, and the room facilities are relatively complete. Besides these reasons, the main reason why youth hostels are deeply favored is that they gather many tourists from various places.
3. Family Inns (currently also较少 with slow development)
Overview: Compared to the two aforementioned categories of accommodation, family inns are cheaper. They are deeply loved by many who enjoy
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