Recommended travel routes and tips for traveling from Sichuan to Urumqi, Xinjiang
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You won’t realize how vast China is until you visit Xinjiang. Xinjiang occupies one-sixth of the country’s land area, and tourist attractions are mainly concentrated in the Altay Mountains in northern Xinjiang, the Ili River Valley in the middle Tianshan Mountains, and the Pamir Plateau and Taklamakan Desert loop in southern Xinjiang.
So, when is the best time to travel to Xinjiang?
In March, Xinjiang is covered in a blanket of snow. The ice layer on Tianchi Lake has not yet thawed, so it’s still great fun to play ice skating, skiing, and snowmobile riding on it. In April, spring has gradually arrived in Xinjiang. The Ili Grasslands, which have been silent for a whole winter, are slowly reviving. However, to see lush grasslands, you will have to wait another month. Winters in Xinjiang are too long, and you can only go up there at the end of April or beginning of May.
Visiting Kashgar at this time is a good choice. Karakul Lake at the foot of the "Father of Ice Mountains" is very suitable to visit during this season.
May marks the true beginning of spring in Xinjiang. Tianchi Lake, Nanshan Pasture, Turpan, and Jiang布拉克 (Jiangbulake) are all covered with green grass and have charming scenery. Especially the apricot blossoms in Ili are exceptionally beautiful, like a hidden paradise. The benefit of visiting Xinjiang at this time is that prices are also relatively affordable.
In June, there is a lot to see in Xinjiang. The Ili Grasslands, Kanas, and Bayanbulak offer a feast for the eyes with lush greenery and wildflowers everywhere, filling people with hope and imagination from the bottom of their hearts.
In mid-June, Sayram Lake is breathtakingly beautiful: the azure lake water is set off by the delicate yellow wildflowers covering the mountains, and the distant snow-capped mountains seem within reach, creating a harmonious and beautiful natural scene.
July, August, and September are the "traditional" tourist seasons in Xinjiang. Fruits are abundant everywhere, with grapes, Hami melons, and all kinds of fruits available.
In October and November, there is a place in Xinjiang that people flock to, and that is Kanas! The fairy tale world of autumn visits this magical border area every year at this time.
If you have long been yearning for this place, and if you are a photography enthusiast, then seize the moment. If you’re not the type to enjoy crowds, you can also go to southern Xinjiang at this time. The Wensu Grand Canyon, Pamir Plateau, Taklamakan Desert, and Tarim胡杨林 (Populus euphratica forest)… They will all bring you another kind of visual impact and awe.
In January and February, Xinjiang’s icy and snowy charm begins again. Do you like ice and snow? Do you like that pure white fairy tale world? Then come on over! Feel the excitement of various fancy snow activities under the warm winter sunshine, and enjoy the beautiful and romantic fairy tale-like scenes. It’s really great!
No matter when you come to Xinjiang, we are here to warmly welcome you!
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