June is an excellent time to travel to Xinjiang. At this time, Xinjiang boasts stunning scenery and numerous attractions. Here are some reasons and attractions to recommend:?
Beautiful scenery: Xinjiang enters midsummer in June. Northern Xinjiang is like a dream, with each attraction showcasing its most beautiful scenery. For example, Altay Prefecture’s Kanas, Hemu, and Baihaba feature picturesque landscapes with clear mountains and waters; Yili is a heaven of flowers and grass, with endless green grasslands and beautiful blooming flowers everywhere, while snow-capped mountains in the distance form a stunning painting scroll.?
Opening of Duku Highway: Dubbed as China’s most beautiful highway, the Duku Highway opens in early June each year. It is a stunning route running north and south of the Tianshan Mountains and is a must-drive for first-time visitors to Xinjiang.?
Fewer people, beautiful scenery: June has not yet reached summer vacation, and students are still in school, so there are relatively fewer tourists, allowing you to enjoy a quieter and more comfortable travel experience.?
Recommended attractions:?
Sayram Lake: Known as the ‘Last Teardrop of the Atlantic Ocean’, Sayram Lake in June is enchantingly blue, with blooming flowers on the lakeside grassland, making it a paradise for photographers.?
Nalati Grassland: The vast grassland in June feels like a fairyland, with wild lilies blooming in the aerial grassland, creating a mesmerizing scene.?
Jongkushitai: This small village, resembling a fairy tale world, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and forests, is an excellent escape from the hustle and bustle.?
Qiaxi: With rolling meadows and lush green grass, it feels like you are immersed in a natural painting scroll.?
Kanas: Known as the ‘Fairyland on Earth’ and ‘God’s Back Garden’, Kanas in June boasts breathtaking scenery with mountains, rivers, lakes, forests, and grasslands, making it a must-visit destination for traveling in Xinjiang.?
In addition, there are numerous attractions worth visiting, such as Kurdening Grassland, Guozigou Bridge, Aktas Grassland, and Zhaosu Jade Lake.?
In June in Xinjiang, you can not only enjoy stunning natural scenery, but also taste authentic Xinjiang cuisine such as spicy pepper chicken, big plate chicken, and mutton skewers, satisfying your taste buds.?
In summary, traveling to Xinjiang in June is an experience that cannot be missed. Whether it is natural scenery or cultural landscapes, they will all make you reluctant to leave.?