The relatively small number of tourists visiting Xinjiang is mainly due to its remote geographical location, vast area, complex terrain, inconvenient transportation, and high tourism costs.?
Firstly, Xinjiang covers a vast area with complex and diverse terrain, and the distances between various attractions are far apart. This geographical characteristic makes it necessary for tourists to spend more time and energy when planning their itineraries, while also increasing the difficulty and cost of tourism. Especially in southern Xinjiang, the distances between scenic spots are even farther, making tourism even more inconvenient.?
Secondly, transportation in Xinjiang is relatively inconvenient. Although Xinjiang’s aviation and railway transportation are constantly developing, due to its remote geographical location, tourists often need to spend more time and money to arrive. And once in Xinjiang, visiting various scenic spots also faces many difficulties. Although self-driving is an option, it also requires tourists to have enough time and money.?
Furthermore, some tourists may lack sufficient understanding and awareness of Xinjiang, worrying about issues such as local security and dietary habits, which also limits the willingness of some tourists to visit Xinjiang.?
In summary, despite Xinjiang’s unique natural scenery and profound cultural heritage, the relatively small number of tourists visiting Xinjiang is due to various factors such as its geographical location, terrain, transportation, and tourists’ awareness.?