Late August is a good time to visit Xinjiang, as you can avoid the summer tourist peak and enjoy a more comfortable travel experience.
Recommended attractions
Sayram Lake: Known as the "Last Tear of the Atlantic Ocean", it is a paradise for photographers with breathtaking lake and mountain scenery.
Duku Highway: A magnificent experience of driving through the Tianshan Mountains, with ever-changing scenery, experiencing four seasons in one day.
Kanas: A perfect combination of natural scenery and human landscapes, with clear lake water, known as the "Fairyland on Earth".
Nalati Grassland: The grassland scenery is breathtaking, where you can ride horses and listen to music, experiencing Kazakh culture.
Tangbula Grassland: The grassland scenery is peaceful and serene, with a different view at every step, as if you are in a painting.
In addition, attractions such as Karajun Grassland, Hemu, Anjihai Grand Canyon, and Saike Cloud Grassland are also worth visiting.
Suggestions to avoid pitfalls
Flame Mountain: Hot and dry in summer, not suitable for tourism.
Ancient Loulan City: Site protection, not suitable for ordinary tourists to visit.
Ghost City: Although the natural scenery is unique, it is hot in summer.
Kumtag Desert: Desert environment, hot and dry in summer.
Meanwhile, Tekes Eight Trigrams City may not be worth a special visit without aerial viewing methods such as drones or ferris wheels; Kazangqi Homestay Village has a high degree of commercialization, so if you prefer natural scenery, you can consider other attractions.
Practical tips
Sunscreen: Xinjiang has intense UV rays, so it is recommended to bring sunscreen with SPF ≥50.
Hydration: Xinjiang has a dry climate, so it is recommended to bring hydrating face masks or aloe vera gel.
Clothing: Due to the large temperature difference between morning and night, it is recommended to bring thick coats and down jackets.
Itinerary arrangement: Departing in late August can avoid the tourist peak and allow enough time to travel around Northern Xinjiang and Southern Xinjiang, enjoying the autumn scenery of Xinjiang.
In summary, late August is an ideal time to visit Xinjiang. Tourists can choose suitable attractions based on their interests and schedules.