What are some fun attractions to visit in southern Xinjiang
Xinjiang is a major tourism province with abundant tourism resources. The landscapes here are beautiful, and there are numerous delicacies. Many people travel to Xinjiang every year. I believe many people know that northern Xinjiang’s scenery is enchanting, but southern Xinjiang is less known. In fact, southern Xinjiang is a perfect combination of nature and humanity. Here, snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and magnificent plateau landscapes emerge; here, the southern and middle routes of the ancient Silk Road have left hundreds of ancient cities in southern Xinjiang. So what are some fun things to do when traveling to southern Xinjiang? What are some fun attractions in southern Xinjiang? I have brought you recommendations for fun attractions in southern Xinjiang. Let’s take a look!
Plateau scenery that encapsulates the essence of Tibet
There are also mysterious canyons pretending to be in the western United States
Separated from Tibet by just a mountain, southern Xinjiang also boasts pure and crystal-clear plateau scenery with grasslands, glaciers, and blue skies. If you think southern Xinjiang is only ordinary deserts and Gobi, you are greatly mistaken. A desert highway leading to freedom will take you to explore the wild charm comparable to the western United States.
| | Baisha Lake – A serene lake lost among the deserts
Entering the Baisha Lake scenic area is a fascinating experience all the way. It is surrounded by sand mountains, yet in its hinterland lies a bright and clear lake with azure waters. It neighbors the Gurbantunggut Desert, yet its water level has remained unchanged over the years, neither increasing nor decreasing with the seasons. During the golden autumn, the brilliant red and yellow hues embellish the green water and blue sky, making them even more charming and delightful. It is no wonder that it has the beautiful name of "a little Jiangnan (south of the Yangtze River) beyond the Great Wall".
| | Mount Mushtag – The "Father of Snow Mountains" that all mountaineering enthusiasts dream of day and night
Reaching the 7745-meter-high Mount Muztagh marks the peak of your southern Xinjiang journey. This highway with a large altitude difference winds like a ribbon around the mountain. It is also a holy site for all mountaineering enthusiasts. It is said that one must conquer Mount Muztagh before attempting Mount Everest. At the foot of Mount Muztagh, Karakul Lake is a perfect match. Looking far into the scenery as clear as water, it feels like one’s soul has been purified.
| | Wensu Grand Canyon – A ‘Living’ Geological Textbook
Wensu Grand Canyon was once a necessary passage on the Xiate Ancient Road connecting the southern and northern Tianshan Mountains. Locally known as ‘Kuduluk Grand Canyon’, it means ‘thrilling and mysterious’ in Uyghur. It has five different geological structures: Danxia, Yadan, sub-Yadan, salt rock karst, and rock hill underthrust. The mountains as a whole appear reddish, and the deeper you go, the darker the color becomes. The scenic area here is very large, with very few tourists. You can unleash your imagination and wander through this mysterious landscape comparable to the Grand Canyon in Colorado, USA.
Small Streets and Alleys with More Exotic Flavors Than Morocco
With the Only White Village in China
Near Lop Nur, which is full of mysteries and strange events, a group of indigenous people have lived for generations. Over time, the Lop people, one of the ancient ethnic groups in Xinjiang, have gradually decreased to only a few dozen households. Although living in the Gobi Desert, the villagers here do not farm grains or engage in nomadic herding but rely on fishing and hunting for sustenance. The ‘primitive’ lifestyle of Lop Nur Village has made it a longevity village, with many residents over a hundred years old.
A More Spectacular Distribution Area of Populus euphratica Forests Than Ejina
Experience Three Autumn Sceneries at Once
The northwest in autumn is a dazzling landscape like a painting. While most tourists flock to Ejina, they may not realize that 90% of the Populus euphratica forests in China are concentrated in Xinjiang, and a global distribution of Populus euphratica forests also hides in the Taklamakan Desert in southern Xinjiang. In the desert with nothing, the resilient Populus euphratica forests grow. In autumn, they display vigorous vitality with their blazing yellow hues.
| | Tarim River Populus euphratica Forest – Large Area, Dense Distribution, Good Survival
The primitive forests on both banks of the Tarim River are among the primitive forests in the country, concentrating over 90% of the Populus euphratica forests and representing one of the world’s largest distribution areas of Populus euphratica forests. The presence of trees may mislead people into thinking they have encountered an oasis.
| | Dead Populus euphratica – A Hero Weathered and Decayed Yet Unyielding
Populus euphratica is the only arbor species growing in the desert and holds the title of ‘living fossil of plants’, making it very precious. The growth of this miraculous species has always been inseparable from legends of ‘phoenixes and blood’. With a tenacious life span of thousands of years, even when withered, it does not decay but still stands on this land, quietly observing the passage of time.
| | Water Populus euphratica – The Beautiful Maiden of the Desert
If the Tarim River is the mirror of the gods, the eye of the desert, and the paradise of stars, then the Populus euphratica in the water is the maiden in this fairyland. The tenacious vitality of Populus euphratica is always praised for its unyielding spirit, while the water Populus euphratica resembles a graceful maiden dancing by the riverbank. The morning mist has not yet dispersed, and the cheerful chirping of birds has already heralded the start of a new day. The water Populus euphratica by the Tarim River stands quietly, peacefully watching the beauty before it.
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