July Travel Guide for Xinjiang: A 7-day itinerary recommendation is as follows:?
I. Itinerary Overview?
Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi, free time to visit the Xinjiang Museum to learn about local history, culture, and ethnic customs. Check into a hotel to rest.?
Day 2: Depart from Urumqi and head to Tianshan Heavenly Lake to admire the scenery of the lake and mountains, feeling the wonders of nature. Proceed to Yining for overnight stay.?
Day 3: Visit Sayram Lake, with its azure and clear water surrounded by snow-capped mountains, presenting a mesmerizing scenery. Stay overnight in Qingshuihe or Yining.?
Day 4: Explore Nalati Grassland, a vast and green paradise for horse riding, grazing, and picnicking. Stay overnight in Nalati.?
Day 5: Depart from Nalati and visit Tuergen Apricot Blossom Valley (or other local special attractions such as Kazanqi Folk Village) to experience the natural scenery and folk customs of Xinjiang. Stay overnight in Yining.?
Day 6: Depart from Yining and head to Kanas Lake. Along the way, enjoy the magnificent scenery of Xinjiang. Upon arrival, visit Kanas Lake and its surrounding attractions. Stay overnight in Burqin or within the Kanas scenic area.?
Day 7: Continue exploring within the Kanas scenic area, such as Moon Bay and Wolong Bay. Return to Urumqi in the afternoon to end your pleasant journey.?
II. Recommended Scenic Spots?
Tianshan Heavenly Lake: Known as the ‘Fairyland on Earth’, the lake’s water is emerald green and surrounded by mountains, making it an ideal place to escape the summer heat.?
Sayram Lake: With azure and clear water surrounded by snow-capped mountains, it is one of the famous tourist attractions in Xinjiang.?
Nalati Grassland: Known as the ‘Eastern Switzerland’, the grassland is vast and green, making it a paradise for horse riding, grazing, and picnicking.?
Kanas Lake: One of the most beautiful alpine lakes in China, the lake’s water presents different colors due to seasonal and weather changes, surrounded by dense primitive forests and magnificent snow-capped mountains.?
III. Precautions?
The summer temperatures in Xinjiang are high, but there is a large temperature difference between day and night. It is recommended to bring long-sleeved clothing to cope with the coolness in the morning and evening.?
Xinjiang is a vast region with long distances between attractions. It is recommended to plan your itinerary and mode of transportation in advance.?
When visiting scenic spots, please pay attention to protecting the environment, do not litter, and respect local customs and religious beliefs.?
This itinerary is for reference only, and specific arrangements can be adjusted according to personal interests and actual conditions. Wish you a pleasant holiday in Xinjiang!?