The Xinjiang travel guide mainly includes the best travel time, must-visit attractions, and route planning.?
I. Best Travel Time?
Xinjiang has a vast territory, and the best travel times differ in different regions. But overall, May to October is the prime time to visit Xinjiang.?
May to June: The grasslands in the Yili region are lush, and wildflowers bloom in competition. The ice and snow on Sayram Lake begin to melt, making it an excellent time to enjoy the natural scenery.?
July to August: The temperature rises in various regions of Xinjiang, and fruits and melons ripen. It is the peak season to visit Kanas, Hemu, and other scenic areas in Northern Xinjiang. The scenery is breathtaking, but there are relatively more tourists.?
September to October: Autumn in Xinjiang is like a palette overturned by nature, colorful. The trees and Populus euphratica forests in Kanas present a charming golden color, making it a paradise for photographers.?
II. Must-Visit Attractions?
Xinjiang has many desirable attractions, including but not limited to?
Kanas Scenic Area: Located in the Altai Mountains, it is called the ‘God’s Back Garden’. With mountains, lakes, and forests, it is picturesque throughout the four seasons, especially the scenery of the Three Bays (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay) in autumn is superb.?
Sayram Lake: Known as the ‘Last Drop of Tears from the Atlantic’, it is picturesque and one of the iconic attractions in Xinjiang.?
Hemu Village: An original Tuwa village, preserving the most primitive natural scenery. It is an excellent destination to experience the rural customs of Xinjiang.?
III. Route Planning?
The route planning in Xinjiang can be selected according to personal time and interests. Here is a recommended 10-day Grand Ring Route in Northern Xinjiang?
D1: Urumqi – S201 – Colorful Beach – Burqin?
D2: Burqin – Kanas Scenic Area?
D3: Kanas Scenic Area – Hemu Scenic Area?
D4: Hemu Scenic Area – World Devil’s City – Wuerhe?
D5: Wuerhe – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Qingshui?
D6: Qingshuihe – Huocheng Lavender – Yizhao Highway Xiata – Zhaosu?
D7: Zhaosu – Qiongkushitai – Tekes Eight Trigrams City?
D8: Tekes – Nalati Aerial Grassland – Nalati?
D9: Nalati – Duku Highway – Tangbula Hundred-Mile Gallery – Fairy Lake – Kuitun?
D10: Kuitun – Anjihai Grand Canyon – S101 National Defense Highway – Urumqi?
This route covers 90% of Northern Xinjiang?