Recommended attractions for short-distance travel in Xinjiang include:
Tianshan Tianchi: Known as ‘Jade Pool’, it attracts countless tourists with its clear, green lake water. It is the birthplace of Chinese myths and has eight major landscapes such as Stone Gate, Anchoring Pillar, Pine Viewing on Southern Mountain, Snow Viewing on Western Mountain, etc.
Kanas: Known as the ‘God’s Backyard’, it is a long-standing 5A-level scenic spot in Xinjiang. The scenery varies in the four seasons: green in spring, dazzling with summer flowers, colorful in autumn, and winter resembles a fairy tale ice and snow wonderland.
Sayram Lake: Known as the ‘Eye of Tianshan’, it is Xinjiang’s largest alpine lake. The lake water is clear and blue, with different charms in different seasons. In summer, the shore is covered with colorful flowers; in autumn, autumn colors climb up the hills; in winter, there are ice pushes, ice holes, and other landscapes.
Devil’s City: With unique Yardang landforms, it was rated as one of China’s three major Yardang landforms by Chinese National Geography and is a paradise for photography enthusiasts.
Nalati Grassland: With majestic snowy mountains and herds of cattle and sheep, it has an average altitude of up to 2,200 meters, reaching 3,500 meters at its highest point. The grassland is like a beautiful painting scroll, making you feel like you are in a world of comics.
Kashgar Old Town: Located in the center of Kashgar, the old town has 99 characteristic streets crisscrossing each other. The民居 are simple and beautiful, and the handicrafts are dazzling.
Xiangfei Garden Scenic Area: Located in the northeastern suburbs of Kashgar, it is a tourist attraction themed around the culture of ‘Xiangfei’, telling the legendary story of Xiangfei from birth to death.
Pamir Plateau: With an average altitude of over 4,000 meters, it boasts majestic snowy mountains, vast lakes, mysterious glaciers, and winding rivers. Every spring, there is also a sea of delicate pink apricot blossoms.
These attractions each have their own unique characteristics. You can choose suitable attractions for short-distance travel based on your itinerary and interests.