There is no official or widely recognized term called the ‘Three Treasures of Xinjiang Tourism’. However, if one were to select three major features or treasures of Xinjiang from a tourism perspective, they could be summarized based on Xinjiang’s well-known products, cultural elements, or tourism experiences. The following is one possible way of summarizing:
Natural Scenery: The natural scenery of Xinjiang is a major highlight of its tourism, including magnificent snow-capped mountains, vast deserts, beautiful grasslands, etc. These natural landscapes provide visitors with a unique travel experience.
Special Cuisine: The cuisine of Xinjiang is also a major attraction of its tourism, such as roast whole sheep, roast buns, and meat cooked in a缸子 (a type of container). These delicacies not only have unique flavors but also incorporate the diverse cultures of Xinjiang.
Cultural Experience: The diverse ethnic cultures of Xinjiang are also a major feature of its tourism. Visitors can visit local ethnic villages, experience traditional ethnic handicrafts such as Hetian jade carving and ethnic costume making, and gain an in-depth understanding of Xinjiang’s ethnic cultures.
It should be noted that this categorization is not absolute, as there is no fixed definition of the ‘Three Treasures of Tourism’. Different people may summarize different ‘Three Treasures of Tourism’ based on their own travel experiences and feelings. Meanwhile, the ‘Three Treasures of Xinjiang’ usually refer to Hami melon, Hetian jade, and Turpan grapes, which are three special local products of Xinjiang.
, which differs from the concept of the ‘Three Treasures of Tourism’.