The end of June and the beginning of July is an excellent period for traveling in Xinjiang, as both the natural scenery and cultural landscapes of Xinjiang showcase their unique charm at this time. Here are some reasons and attractions to recommend:?
Beautiful natural scenery: At the end of June and the beginning of July, Xinjiang enters midsummer, with Northern Xinjiang presenting a dreamlike landscape full of beautiful attractions. For example, Kanas Lake and its surrounding areas such as Hemu and Baihaba offer picturesque scenery with clear mountains and waters, birds chirping, and flowers fragrant, giving a sense of a hidden paradise.?
. At the same time, the best viewing period for grasslands such as Nalati Grassland and Karajun Grassland has also arrived, with vast grasslands and herds of cattle and sheep, making people feel as if they are immersed in a Studio Ghibli animation.?
Opening of the Duku Highway: The Duku Highway is known as the "Most Beautiful Highway in China" and is open from early June to late September each year. This road spans the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains, gathering various high-quality natural landscapes such as canyons, snow-capped mountains, glaciers, grasslands, lakes, and flower seas, making it one of the must-travel highways for countless travelers.?
Less crowded and beautiful scenery: Compared to the crowds during summer vacation, the number of tourists in Xinjiang at the end of June and the beginning of July is relatively small, but the scenery is equally charming. This way, you can avoid the crowded tourist experience and better appreciate the beauty of Xinjiang.?
When traveling to Xinjiang at the end of June and the beginning of July, here are some must-visit attractions:?
Sailimu Lake: The shimmering blue waters of the lake make it an excellent destination for summer getaways. Along the shore are forests, grasslands, snow-capped mountains, and swans, while the meadow blooming with flowers in July is even more breathtakingly beautiful.?
Nalati Grassland: The vast grassland and leisurely cows, horses, and sheep grazing constitute a harmonious picture. This is the most beautiful time of the grassland, with spruces, streams, and grasslands interplaying, as if you are immersed in a Studio Ghibli animation.?
Kanas: The scenic ceiling north of Northern Xinjiang, including attractions such as Kanas Lake, Sanwan, Hemu, Baihaba, and more. Kanas Lake in summer appears milky blue, and the morning mist at Moon Bay, Shenxian Bay, and Wolong Bay adds an ethereal atmosphere.?
Xiata: Among the Xinjiang grasslands in summer, Xiata stands out. Here, you can see snow-capped mountains and lush green grasslands up close during the hot summer, as if the landscapes of two seasons appear in one scene at the same time.?
In addition, attractions such as Qiongkushitai, Kuerdining, and Bayinbuluk are also worth visiting.?
. During your trip, it is recommended to plan your itinerary in advance, book tickets for attractions, and pay attention to time differences, temperature differences, sunscreen measures, etc., in Xinjiang.?
. I hope these suggestions will help you better enjoy the beautiful scenery and cuisine of Xinjiang, and wish you a pleasant journey!?