Here are some recommendations for niche tourism destinations in Xinjiang. These places have unique scenery and relatively few tourists, allowing you to experience a different journey in Xinjiang:?
Kanas Lake?
Recommendation reason: Surrounded by legends of lake monsters, Kanas Lake presents various fantastic colors with changes in seasons and light. It is a dazzling pearl in northern Xinjiang.?
Qiaxi Forest Park?
Recommendation reason: As one of the earliest green grasslands in Yili Prefecture, it has maintained the pristine appearance of a forest park without excessive development. It is an excellent destination for getting close to nature.?
Kuerdining?
Recommendation reason: This place has the densest distribution of Picea schrenkiana in the world, making it a natural oxygen bar. It is suitable for tourists who enjoy outdoor activities and breathing fresh air.?
Jongkushitai?
Recommendation reason: As the starting point of the Wusun Ancient Road, Jongkushitai boasts pristine grasslands and architecturally significant wooden buildings. It is a paradise for hikers and photographers.?
Xiata?
Recommendation reason: An ancient and mysterious passage connecting Zhaosu County in Xinjiang with Aksu Prefecture in southern Xinjiang. It is like a real-life ‘Wizard of Oz’, filled with the joy of exploration and discovery.?
Red Stone Forest?
Recommendation reason: The last tear of southern Xinjiang, located near the Kizil Devil’s City. The Yadan landform group and salt marsh in the Red Stone Forest create various wonders, showcasing the magnificent workmanship of nature.?
Wulungu Lake?
Recommendation reason: The lake in Xinjiang that most resembles the sea, with fine sand along the lakeshore and seagulls flying above the lake. The unique landform makes people feel like they are by the seaside.?
Dahaidao in Hami?
Recommendation reason: This is the Devil’s City from ‘Tomb Raider Notes’, exuding the mystery, wildness, and excitement of a no-man’s land. It is an excellent location for exploration and photography.?
Bandier Lake on the Pamir Plateau?
Recommendation reason: A niche paradise in southern Xinjiang, with lake water as clear as sapphires, hidden deep in the mountains, it is a perfect combination of water conservancy engineering and natural beauty.?
Each of these places has its own unique characteristics, whether it’s natural scenery or cultural landscapes, they are all worth exploring. I hope you will be filled with surprises and wonderful memories on your niche tourism journey in Xinjiang.?