The best travel tips for a comprehensive tour of both northern and southern Xinjiang include choosing the appropriate travel time, visiting must-see attractions, and planning a reasonable itinerary.?
I. Best Travel Time?
Xinjiang is vast, and the best travel times differ in different regions. Overall, from May to October is the golden period for visiting Xinjiang?
From May to June: The grasslands in Yili are lush and wildflowers bloom in competition. The ice and snow on Sayram Lake begin to melt, making it an excellent time to enjoy natural scenery?
From July to August: Temperatures rise across Xinjiang, and fruits and melons ripen, making it the peak season for visiting Kanas, Hemu, and other northern Xinjiang scenic areas. The scenery is breathtaking, but there are relatively more tourists?
From September to October: Autumn in Xinjiang is colorful, with trees and poplar forests in Kanas displaying a charming golden hue, making it a paradise for photographers?
II. Must-visit Attractions?
Northern Xinjiang:?
Kanas Scenic Area: Located in the Altay Mountains, it is known as the "God’s Back Garden", picturesque throughout the four seasons, especially the scenery of the Three Bays (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay) in autumn?
Hemu Village: A small village full of primitive charm, surrounded by mountains, with morning mist and distant snow-capped mountains and grasslands forming a picturesque beauty?
Sayram Lake: The largest alpine lake in Xinjiang, known as the "Last Tear of the Atlantic Ocean", with azure lake water surrounded by vast grasslands and snow-capped mountains?
Nalati Grassland: Located in the hinterland of the Tianshan Mountains, it boasts vast grasslands, dense forests, and majestic snow-capped mountains, and is inhabited by the Kazak people?
Southern Xinjiang:?
Kashgar Old Town: The only labyrinth-like urban block in China characterized by Islamic culture, with buildings in the town full of rich Uyghur style?
III. Suggestions for Itinerary Planning?
You can plan your trip by referring to the following route:?
D1: Depart from Urumqi, pass through the S21 Desert Highway, arrive at the Colorful Beach, and stay overnight in Burqin?
D2: Explore the mysterious Kanas and feel the grandeur of nature?