Traveling to Xinjiang in August is excellent. Below are detailed reasons and attractions introductions:
Pleasant Climate:
August is one of the most suitable travel seasons in Xinjiang throughout the year, with magnificent scenery and a cool climate. Especially in northern Xinjiang regions such as Yili and Altay, due to their higher altitudes and mountainous terrain, summer temperatures are relatively low, making it ideal for summer getaways.
Rich Natural Scenery:
Xinjiang possesses numerous breathtaking natural landscapes. For example, Kanas Lake is praised as ‘a pure land on earth’, with its lake water as blue-green as jade.
; Sayram Lake is known as ‘The Last Tear of the Atlantic Ocean’, with white swans, blue lakes, snow-capped mountains, and grasslands filled with blooming flowers.
; and there’s also Nalati Grasslands, with blooming wildflowers, herds of cattle and sheep, grasslands, forests, and snow-capped mountains coexisting.
Unique Cultural Customs:
Xinjiang not only boasts captivating natural scenery but also unique cultural customs. Kashgar Old Town preserves a complete old town culture, with streets and alleys crisscrossing, walking on the streets of Kashgar Old Town feels like being in a Moroccan alley.
; while Turpan’s Grape Valley resembles a picture scroll of a desert oasis, with grapevines covering the sky, forming a natural green corridor.
Enticing Cuisine:
Xinjiang is also a paradise for food. August is the harvest season for fruits and vegetables in Xinjiang, and tourists can taste various delicious fruits.
. Additionally, Xinjiang’s grilled lamb kebabs, nang (a type of Uyghur flatbread), stuffed lung and rice sausage, baked buns, and more are must-try delicacies.
Recommended Attractions:
Northern Xinjiang: Kanas, Hemu, Tianshan Heavenly Lake, Sayram Lake
Southern Xinjiang: Kashgar Old Town, Baisha Lake, Panlong Ancient Road
Yili Region: Nalati Grasslands, Xiata Ancient Road, Qiaxi Forest, Bayin布鲁克 (Bayin布鲁克 is retained as it’s likely a specific location name)
Others: Colorful Beach, Baihaba Village, Zhaosu’s Ten Thousand Acres of Flowers, Gongliu’s Sunflower Fields, etc.
In summary, traveling to Xinjiang in August is a must-visit destination for tourists, not only because of its pleasant climate, rich natural scenery, unique cultural customs, but also its enticing cuisine.