There are many great places to visit in Xinjiang. Here are some recommended attractions:?
Kanas: Known as ‘The gods’ backyard, a pure land on earth’, it has famous scenic spots such as Shenxian Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay, as well as the beautiful Kanas Lake. The scenery varies in each season, especially the colorful forests in autumn and the icy wonderland in winter, which make people reluctant to leave.?
Hemu: The entire village is made up of fairy tale-like log cabins, as if one is placed in a fairy tale world. In summer, wildflowers cover Hemu Village, and the night sky is breathtakingly beautiful. Hadeng Platform is an excellent location for capturing sunrises, with the village shrouded in morning fog resembling an ink painting.?
Tianshan Tianchi: The lake water is clear as a mirror, surrounded by verdant spruce trees and wild plants, presenting a delightful scenery. It is also a sacred place for summer escapes. Anciently known as ‘Yaochi’, it is like the Yaochi in a fairyland, providing excellent photo opportunities.?
Sayram Lake: Known as ‘The last tear of the Atlantic Ocean’, the lake water is clear and blue like the sea. Taking a walk around the lake, you can feel the charm of the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean. In summer, wildflowers cover the hillsides by the lake, and the S-shaped highway offers a spectacular view of rushing towards the snowy mountains.?
Nalati Grassland: With an average altitude of 2,200 meters, it boasts majestic snowy mountains and cattle and sheep everywhere, presenting a beautiful landscape. Galloping on the aerial grassland of Nalati, you can feel the collision between freedom and passion. There are also valley streams and spruce trees here, and the popular wooden bridge offers a fairy tale-like atmosphere for photos.?
Bayinbrook: Before sunset, climb up to the observation deck to overlook the nine-bend, eighteen-turn river under the play of light and shadow, which is breathtakingly beautiful. The grassland here is surrounded by snowy mountains, and the miracle of nine suns at sunset is even more breathtaking.?
Duku Highway: This highway is known as ‘Experiencing four seasons in a day, with different skies every ten li’. It is not only a road of heroes but also a road that shakes one’s soul. Along the way, you can experience the changes of the four seasons, which is very spectacular.?
In addition, Keketuohai, Grape Valley, Pamir Tourist Area, Kashgar Old Town, and other places are also must-visit destinations for tourism in Xinjiang.?
. These attractions each have their own unique characteristics, covering various aspects such as natural scenery, historical culture, and folk customs, providing tourists with a fulfilling journey in Xinjiang.?