Tourism in Xinjiang is indeed very fascinating, with abundant natural landscapes and cultural characteristics.?
Xinjiang’s natural landscapes are colorful and breathtaking. Kanas Lake is known as a ‘fairyland on earth’, with its jade-green lake water surrounded by snow-capped mountains, as if a dreamy protective armor has been draped over the lake.?
Sayram Lake is known as the ‘Last Tear of the Atlantic Ocean’. With its vast expanse of water and azure, clear lake that contrasts beautifully with the blue sky, it forms a stunning picture scroll.?
And the Nalati Grasslands, known as the ‘Sky Grasslands’, feature scenery reminiscent of scenes from Hayao Miyazaki’s anime, making people feel like they are in a fairy tale world.?
Besides natural landscapes, Xinjiang’s cultural characteristics are also extremely charming. Kashgar Old Town, as one of the largest existing earth-built architectural groups in the world, preserves a labyrinthine street area, making people feel like they have traveled back to the ancient Western Regions era.?
In addition, Xinjiang has many historic cultural sites, such as the Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves, which have a history earlier than the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang and are important sites for studying the Qiuci culture.?
Tourism activities in Xinjiang are also diverse. In winter, Xinjiang’s ice and snow economy thrives, with ski resorts bustling with customers, making skiing and playing in the snow a popular way for many to celebrate festivals.?
In summer, you can visit the Grape Valley in Turpan, taste the sweetest grapes in the world, and enjoy the sight of Uyghur girls picking grapes.?
For self-drive travel enthusiasts, the Duku Highway is an excellent choice, allowing you to experience the changing seasons within a single day, with breathtaking scenery along the way.?
In short, Xinjiang’s tourism is fascinating, whether it’s the natural landscapes or cultural characteristics, all of which make people reluctant to leave. Whether you are an adventure-loving traveler or a culture-enthusiastic tourist, you can find your own travel joys in Xinjiang.?