The travel guide for Xinjiang in January is as follows:?
In January, Xinjiang is covered in a blanket of snow, making it the perfect time to enjoy the winter scenery. You can visit Hemu Village to experience the ink painting scroll of small wooden cabins dotted across the snowy plains; or go to Tuwa Village to feel the lifestyle of ‘seven months of winter and five months of summer in a year’. The winter at Tianchi is calm and mysterious, like a large mirror reflecting the pure snowy scenery.?
. Here are the recommended travel routes for Xinjiang in January:?
D1: Airport pick-up in Urumqi?
D2: Urumqi – S21 Desert Highway – Wulungu Lake/Sea Ghost City – Burqin?
D3: Burqin – Kanas – Kanas/Hemu. There is a tourist center at the entrance of Kanas Scenic Area, providing hot food, restrooms, and comfortable hotels. Don’t worry about the cold, as it won’t be too cold inside the scenic area.?
D4: Kanas/Hemu – Hemu. In the winter of Hemu, small wooden cabins dot the snowy plains, resembling an ink painting scroll. You can continue onward to Swan Lake, where ice bubbles, ice flowers, and large ice blocks make it an excellent location for photos.?
D5: Hemu – Ghost City – Urho. You can enjoy magnificent icy and snowy wonders.?
D6: Urho/Karamay – Sayram Lake. The winter full-area ticket price for Sayram Lake Scenic Area is 100 yuan per person (valid for 3 days), including scenic areas such as Kanas and Hemu.?
D7: Sayram Lake – Dushanzi Grand Canyon – Urumqi. The magnificent scenery of Dushanzi Grand Canyon will surely amaze you.?
D8: Transfer to the airport in Urumqi, ending a delightful journey?
In addition, Xinjiang experiences low temperatures in January, so be sure to take proper precautions against the cold. Bring thick clothes, gloves, hats, and non-slip shoes. You can also carry a vacuum flask, hot drinks, moisturizing cream, lip balm, etc., to cope with the low-temperature and dry environment.?
. At the same time, it is recommended that you keep an eye on the latest information of scenic spots, as some may be temporarily closed due to weather conditions. If you want to save more trouble, you can choose to travel with a group. Many travel agencies offer specialized winter routes, such as skiing, snow appreciation, etc. Traveling with a group also allows you to meet like-minded friends, share the joy of the journey together, and better understand the local culture and customs.?