There are many great destinations for tourism in Xinjiang in August. Here are some must-visit attractions:?
Sayram Lake: Known as ‘The Last Tear of the Atlantic’, the green grasslands here, with small yellow flowers and blue lake water under the snow-capped mountains, create a picturesque scene that is definitely worth visiting. You can also take a self-driving tour around the lake, experience the blue of Sayram Lake, see the mirror of the sky, even enjoy sailing, and encounter stunning sunsets.?
Nalati Grassland: One of the four major grasslands in the world, the Nalati Grassland is most beautiful from May to August each year, when many herdsmen move here. Spruce trees, streams, and grasslands, along with cows, horses, and sheep leisurely grazing on the grasslands, constitute a summer scene from a Hayao Miyazaki comic. You can also pass by the Guozigou Bridge, visit the Nalati Aerial Grassland, and check out the hometown of the beekeeping lady.?
Duku Highway: This is a scenic highway spanning the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains, from Dushanzi Grand Canyon to Kuqa. Within just a few hundred kilometers, it brings together various high-quality natural landscapes such as canyons, snow-capped mountains, glaciers, grasslands, lakes, and flower fields. The Duku Highway is open for traffic from June to September each year, only for a few months, but the scenery along the way is definitely worth it. You can experience the scenery of the four seasons in one day here and feel the difference in scenery between the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains.?
Kanas: The scenic ceiling of northern Xinjiang, it is the Altay of your dreams, spanning Burqin County and Habahe County. Kanas includes scenic spots such as Kanas Lake, the Three Bays, Hemu Village, Baihaba Village, and Naren Pasture. It takes several days to visit all the places. Kanas Lake in summer is a milky blue color, and the morning mist at Moon Bay, Shenxian Bay, and Wolong Bay gives off an ethereal feeling.?
Qiongkushitai: It’s like a real-life version of ‘Heidi and Her Grandfather’. The scenery here resembles Hayao Miyazaki’s depiction of summer. It is a famous historical and cultural village in China, with unique wooden cabins deep in the Tianshan Mountains.?
In addition, scenic spots such as Tangbula Fairy Lake, Qiaxi Forest Park, Kazhanqi Folk Village, Kumtag Desert, and Huocheng Lavender Fields are also great destinations for tourism in Xinjiang in August.?
. While enjoying the beautiful scenery, don’t forget to taste the delicious foods of Xinjiang, such as grilled mutton dishes, noodle-based staples, and chicken dishes.?