The Xinjiang self-guided tour guide mainly includes key points such as the best travel time, must-visit attractions, and itinerary arrangements.?
I. Best Travel Time?
Xinjiang is vast, and the best travel times differ in different regions. But overall, from May to October is the prime time to visit Xinjiang. From May to June, the grasslands in the Yili region are lush and wildflowers bloom in competition, making it an excellent opportunity to appreciate natural scenery; from July to August, temperatures rise across Xinjiang, and fruits ripen, making it the peak season to visit northern Xinjiang scenic areas such as Kanas and Hemu; from September to October, autumn in Xinjiang is colorful, with the trees and poplar forests in Kanas displaying a charming golden hue, making it a paradise for photographers?
II. Must-Visit Attractions?
Xinjiang boasts numerous breathtaking scenic spots. The Kanas Scenic Area is known as the ‘God’s Back Garden’, featuring mountains, lakes, and forests, picturesque throughout the four seasons, especially in autumn, where the scenery of the Three Bays (Shenxian Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay) is superb. Additionally, Tianshan Heavenly Lake, Colorful Beach, Sayram Lake, Guozigou Bridge, Nalati Aerial Grassland, and others are also scenic spots not to be missed?
III. Itinerary Suggestions?
Here is a suggested itinerary for a self-guided tour of Xinjiang for your reference:?
DAY 1: Arrive in Urumqi, visit the Tianshan Heavenly Lake, then proceed to Fuyun, and finally arrive in Koktokay?
DAY 2: Depart from Koktokay, visit the Colorful Beach, and stay the night in Burqin?
DAY 3: Depart from Burqin, visit Kanas, and admire the beautiful scenery of Moon Bay, Wolong Bay, and Shenxian Bay?
DAY 4: Free activities in Hemu, return to Hemu in the evening?
DAY 5: Depart from Hemu, explore the Devil’s City, then proceed to Urho, and stay the night in Karamay?
DAY 6: Depart from Sayram Lake, visit the Guozigou Bridge, tour the Lavender Manor, and finally arrive in Yining?
DAY 7 and beyond: You can continue to explore attractions such as Nalati Aerial Grassland, Duku Highway, Bayinbuluke, etc., arranged flexibly based on your interests and time?
During the trip, you can flexibly adjust according to your preferences and time to ensure a full experience of Xinjiang’s natural scenery and cultural ambiance. Meanwhile, pay attention to checking the local weather and traffic conditions in advance to make adequate preparations. Wish you a pleasant trip in Xinjiang!?