The complete travel guide to Xinjiang includes the best travel time, must-visit attractions, and recommended routes.?
Best Travel Time:?
Xinjiang has a vast territory, and the best travel times vary in different regions. Overall, May to October is the golden period for visiting Xinjiang. From May to June, the grasslands in the Yili region are lush and wildflowers bloom in competition, making it an excellent time to appreciate natural scenery; from July to August, temperatures rise across Xinjiang, and fruits ripen, making it the peak season for visiting Northern Xinjiang scenic areas such as Kanas and Hemu; from September to October, autumn in Xinjiang is colorful and a paradise for photographers.?
Must-visit Attractions:?
Kanas Scenic Area: Located in the Altai Mountains, it is known as the ‘God’s Back Garden’. It is picturesque throughout the four seasons, especially in autumn, with the Three Bays (Shenxian Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay) offering stunning scenery.?
Hemu Village: With morning light and curling smoke, it feels like entering a fairy tale world, where you can experience the primitive wooden house life.?
Sayram Lake: The lake and snow-capped mountains complement each other, creating a pleasant scenery.?
Koktokay, Ghost Town, Nalati, Xiata, and other places are also worth visiting, each with unique natural scenery and cultural customs.?
Recommended Routes:?
Kanas Loop: 5-7 days, including attractions such as Kanas, Hemu, Koktokay, and Ghost Town, each being a fairyland.?
Yili Loop: 6-10 days, covering the breathtaking scenery at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains, such as Sayram Lake, Nalati, and Xiata.?
Kanas-Yili Loop: 11-13 days, combining the essence of Kanas and Yili attractions, experiencing the most natural scenery of Northern Xinjiang.?
Northern Xinjiang Grand Ring Road: 13-17 days, self-drive around Northern Xinjiang, with deserts, gobies, snow-capped mountains, and grasslands available.?
Southern Xinjiang Grand Ring Road: 13-17 days, explore the Pamir Plateau, Kunlun Mountains, Taklamakan Desert, and other places, experiencing the perfect fusion of cultural customs and natural landscapes.?
In addition, pre-trip information includes practical information such as the need to apply for a pass in advance for border scenic areas.?
. When planning your trip, you can choose suitable routes and attractions according to your time and interests, and enjoy an unforgettable journey to Xinjiang.?