Xinjiang has many small tourist towns worth visiting, each with its own characteristics, providing visitors with a rich travel experience. Here are some recommended small tourist towns in Xinjiang:
1. Aksu
As the main venue of the 2025 China Ring Tower International Rally, Aksu has abundant tourism resources. Visitors can enjoy beautiful scenery and delicious food here, and jointly experience the unique charm of "Ancient Kizil on the Silk Road, Magical Aksu". In addition, various counties and cities in the region will also launch more than 60 related supporting activities and a series of cultural tourism discount measures, allowing visitors to fully appreciate the magnificent scenery of Aksu.
2. Tekes County
Tekes County is known as the "World’s Largest Bagua City" and is famous for its unique bagua layout. This county town does not have traffic lights, but traffic is well-organized because the city streets radiate outward like a bagua diagram, interconnected in rings. Visitors can visit the Bagua City Tower here to learn about the magic of this city.
3. Yining
Yining, with its refreshing blue charm, gives people the feeling of being in a fairy tale world. It has famous attractions such as Kazanqi, Liuxing Street, Baitula Mosque, and unique cultural venues like the Alexander Accordion Collection Museum, allowing visitors to fully experience the charm of this small town.
4. Kuqa
Kuqa is a laid-back small town with attractions such as Resitan Road, Kuqa王府 (Wangfu, meaning prince’s mansion), and the Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves. The boutique shops and leisurely atmosphere here make visitors reluctant to leave, making it an excellent destination for relaxing and unwinding.
5. Burqin
Burqin is a small town full of Russian flair. Strolling down the streets, you can see colorful Russian-style spired buildings and Russian nesting doll sculptures. Located at the juncture of Mongolia, Kazakhstan, and Russia, the Kazakh residents occupy half of the town, providing visitors with a unique exotic experience.
In addition, Xinjiang also has many other small tourist towns worth exploring, such as Aheqi County, Yiwu County Town, Wenquan County Town, Ruoqiang County Town, and Tashkurgan Tajik Autonomous County.
. These small towns each have their own unique characteristics, and whether it’s natural scenery or cultural landscapes, they all leave visitors mesmerized and reluctant to leave. Visitors can choose based on their own interests and schedules, and are sure to have an unforgettable trip to Xinjiang.