Summer is the best time for tourism in Xinjiang, which boasts rich natural landscapes and unique ethnic cultures, making it an excellent destination for summer vacations and adventures. Here are some recommended summer tourist attractions in Xinjiang:?
Sayram Lake: Known as the ‘Last Tear of the Atlantic Ocean’, the lake water is clear and bottomless, with forests, grasslands, snow-capped mountains, and swans along the shore. The meadow blooming with flowers in July resembles an oil painting.?
. It is suitable to wear clothing in white, blue, or light green, such as pure white fairy dresses or blue long dresses, which produce excellent photo effects.?
Nalati Grassland: Surrounded by mountains on all sides, Nalati Grassland is dotted with wildflower meadows and babbling streams, making it an ideal place to experience natural harmony. In summer, herds of cattle and sheep graze on the grassland, and the clouds resemble marshmallows, making it perfect for afternoon tea and photo taking.?
. It is recommended to wear clothing in white, blue, or yellow, such as denim style, white short skirts, or light yellow long dresses.?
Kanas: Kanas is the ultimate scenic spot in northern Xinjiang, encompassing attractions such as Kanas Lake, Three Bays, Hemu Village, Baihaba Village, and Naren Pasture. In summer, Kanas Lake appears milky blue, and the morning mist hovers over Moon Bay, Shenxian Bay, and Wolong Bay. The village surrounded by birch forests is even more breathtakingly beautiful.?
Duku Highway: This is a scenic avenue spanning the north and south of Tianshan Mountain, stretching from Dushanzi Grand Canyon to Kuqa. Within just a few hundred kilometers, it gathers various high-quality natural landscapes such as canyons, snow-capped mountains, glaciers, grasslands, lakes, and flower seas. It opens for traffic from June to September each year, and any viewpoint along the way can produce stunning photos.?
Xiata: Xiata National Forest Park boasts glaciers, grasslands, and forests, making it a paradise for hikers. In the hot July and August, you can see the snow-capped mountains all year round and the verdant grasslands up close here, as if the landscapes of two seasons appear in one scene at the same time.?
In addition, attractions such as Huocheng Lavender Fields, Guozigou Golden Peak, Yuhu Lake, Karajun Grassland, Qiongkushitai, Kurdning, Qiaxi Grassland, Mengkete Ancient Road, and Bayinbrook are all great destinations for summer tourism in Xinjiang.?
. In terms of travel preparations, due to the strong ultraviolet rays in Xinjiang, it is recommended to wear hats and sunscreen products; at the same time, the temperature difference between morning and night is large, so one should bring warm clothing.?