The August travel guide for Northern Xinjiang mainly includes must-visit attractions, itinerary planning, and travel methods.?
Must-visit attractions:?
Colorful Beach: Separated by a river, the two banks are colorful, as if you have stepped into a fairy tale world?
Kanas’ "Three Bays": Wolong Bay, Moon Bay, and Shenxian Bay, a feast for the eyes as you hike and admire?
Hemu: In summer, wildflowers bloom in Hemu Village, and the night sky is dazzling with stars?
Sayram Lake: Known as the "Last Tear of the Atlantic", with a magnificent view of the Tianshan Mountains in the distance?
Nalati Grassland: Green grass and blooming wildflowers, as if you have traveled to the alpine meadows of Switzerland?
Bayinbrook Grassland: Tianshan grassland with dreamlike pasture scenery, and a sunset view at the Nine-Curve-Eighteen-Bends that cannot be missed?
Duku Highway: A constant display of wonders such as Gobi deserts, snowy mountains, lakes, and alpine meadows, open for only four months a year?
Itinerary planning:?
Recommended 9-day loop itinerary: Hometown – Urumqi – Colorful Beach – Burqin – Kanas – Hemu – Devil’s City – Karamay – Sayram Lake – Yining – Nalati – Bayinbrook – Duku Highway – Urumqi – Hometown?
You can also make appropriate adjustments according to personal time and interests, such as adding visits to attractions like Tianshan Tianchi?
Travel methods:?
Self-driving: Suitable for experienced tourists with plenty of time, but note that some roads are rugged?
Carpooling: Travel with friends, stop and go as you like, economical and affordable?
Chartered car: High degree of freedom in itinerary, suitable for family or group travel?
In addition, during the trip, you also need to pay attention to weather changes, altitude sickness, and other issues, and book hotels and transportation in advance. I hope this guide can help you plan a perfect trip to Northern Xinjiang!?