The February Xinjiang travel guide mainly includes warmth measures, recommended attractions, and itinerary planning.
I. Warmth Measures
Due to the low temperatures in Xinjiang in February, with an average temperature around -10℃, and some areas may even reach -20℃ to -30℃, warmth is key. Tourists need to bring warm clothing such as down jackets, thermal underwear, cotton-padded pants, fleece-lined vests, snow boots with non-slip soles, heated insoles, gloves, scarves, and hats.
In addition, to prepare for outdoor activities, you also need to bring sunscreen and sunglasses.
II. Recommended Attractions
Kanas: Take a winter stroll by Kanas Lake and enjoy the beauty of rime in the forest and the frozen lake surface.
Avoiding the peak Spring Festival season, Kanas is particularly quiet and a great place to experience the winter atmosphere.
Hemu: Winter Hemu village looks like a fairy tale world. The roofs of the log cabins are covered with thick snow, sparkling in the sunshine. In the morning, you can watch the sunrise and curling smoke, and at night, you can enjoy the sparkling starry sky on the soft snowfield.
Sayram Lake: Winter Sayram Lake boasts blue ice wonders, with strings of bubbles frozen under the lake surface, creating a beautiful and magical scene.
Jikepulin Ski Resort: Beautiful scenery, good snow quality, and long and wide ski runs, suitable for skiers of all levels.
Kashi Ancient City: With a long history and rich ethnic customs, you can stroll through the alleys of the ancient city, feel the ancient atmosphere, and taste local cuisine.
Pamir Plateau: Enjoy the magnificent snow-capped mountain scenery and feel the vastness of the grasslands.
III. Itinerary Planning
Below is an example of a six-day February travel itinerary in Xinjiang:
Day 1: Urumqi – S21 – Ulungur Lake Ice Viewing on the Way – Sea魔鬼城 – Burqin
Day 2: Burqin – Rime Ice Scenery – Kanas Lake – Kanas
Day 3: Kanas – Snow Mushrooms – Shenxian Bay – Moon Bay – Wolong Bay – Century-old House – Hemu
Day 4: Hemu – Sunrise and Morning Fog – Skiing – Karamay
Day 5: Karamay – Sayram Lake Circumnavigation – Sayram Lake
Day 6: Second Visit to Sayram Lake – Urumqi
Additionally, you can also choose to visit places like Kashi Ancient City and the Pamir Plateau in southern Xinjiang to experience different natural scenery and cultural customs.
Or visit the Nalati area to explore attractions such as the Nalati Flower Sea, Aerial Grassland, Sayram Lake, and Karakun Grassland, and experience the magnificent beauty of Xinjiang’s grasslands.
When planning your itinerary, it is recommended to arrange it reasonably according to your interests and time, while paying attention to details such as transportation, accommodation, and diet. Wish you a pleasant February in Xinjiang!