Late July is one of the best times to visit Xinjiang, when its natural and cultural landscapes are extremely charming. Here are some recommended tourist attractions and activities:?
Kanas Scenic Area:?
Kanas Lake: The lake’s color changes with the seasons and weather, surrounded by dense primitive forests and magnificent snow-capped mountains. Late July is when the scenery is most enchanting.?
Shenxian Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay: These three famous attractions are the highlights of Kanas Scenic Area. In late July, visitors can take a boat or hike to appreciate their unique natural scenery.?
Tianshan Heavenly Lake:?
Tianshan Heavenly Lake is known as a ‘Fairyland on Earth’ for its emerald-green and clear waters surrounded by mountains. It is an ideal place to escape the summer heat. In late July, the scenery at Heavenly Lake is particularly spectacular, making it an excellent choice for photography and hiking.?
Nalati Grassland:?
Nalati Grassland, located in the Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, is known as the ‘Eastern Switzerland’. In late July, the grassland is adorned with colorful blooming flowers, making it a paradise for horse riding, grazing, and picnics. Visitors can also taste authentic Kazak cuisine and experience traditional folk activities such as wrestling and archery.?
Sayram Lake:?
Sayram Lake is known as the ‘Last Tear of the Atlantic Ocean’ for its clear and azure waters. In late July, the lake and its surrounding mountains are a sight to behold, making it a popular tourist destination for visitors.?
Duku Highway:?
The Duku Highway is known as the ‘Scenic Avenue Running Along the Tianshan Mountains’s Backbone’, offering breathtaking views of snow-capped mountains, lakes, canyons, grasslands, and other natural landscapes along the way. Late July is when the Duku Highway opens, providing an excellent self-driving experience.?
Other recommended attractions:?
Hemu Village: In late July, Hemu Village is adorned with blooming wildflowers, and the starry night sky is breathtakingly beautiful, making it a paradise for photographers.?
Bayanbulak Grassland: Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, late July is a great time to enjoy the beauty of the grassland.?
Turpan’s Flaming Mountain: Although summer temperatures are high, the geological wonders and historical and cultural relics of Flaming Mountain still attract a large number of tourists.?
In late July, tourists visiting Xinjiang can also enjoy a wide variety of local cuisine such as big plate chicken, naan stuffed with meat, hand-grabbed rice, mutton kebabs, grilled lamb chops, and more. Meanwhile, due to Xinjiang’s vast territory and the long distances between attractions, it is recommended that tourists plan their itinerary in advance and pay attention to local weather and traffic conditions. Additionally, Xinjiang has strong UV rays and a large diurnal temperature variation, so tourists need to take sunscreen and warm clothing measures.?