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Xinjiang is beautiful, even in summer. However, when traveling to Xinjiang in summer, you must choose the right scenic areas and accommodation to enjoy a good trip while escaping the heat.
Scenic Spots
1. Sayram Lake
This lake is very transparent and clear, more beautiful than the lakes in other cities. It is called ‘the last tear of the West’, which shows how precious it is. Its elegance and tranquility are unparalleled by other lakes.
Ticket Price: 70 yuan/person
2. Bosten Lake
Known as the largest freshwater lake on the continent, Bosten Lake is located on the southern slope of Tianshan Mountain. Its area is astonishingly large, and the legends here are also very beautiful. When visiting here in summer, not only is the water scenery breathtaking, but the surrounding waterside towns are also a major folk custom feature.
Ticket Price: 45 yuan/person
3. Tianshan Tianchi
This place, which is closer to fairyland, is at a high altitude. Because it is closer to the sky, it is called ‘Jade Pool’. Tianshan Tianchi is always filled with fairy-like charm at any time, making people yearn for it.
Ticket Price: 125 yuan/person
4. Nalati Grassland
Here, not only are there different scenery on the sunny and shady slopes, but also local folk customs, attracting tourists from all over the country. The perfect combination of natural and cultural landscapes constitutes a unique frontier scenery.
Ticket Price: 100 yuan/person
Food;
1. Zhua Fan
One of the specialties is ‘Zhua Fan’ (seized rice), which is indispensable on the dining table during festivals and gatherings.
2. Roasted Buns
In Xinjiang, roasted buns are also called ‘Samusa’ and are one of the local favorites. They can be bought at small restaurants and stalls in both urban and rural areas. They can rival Beijing’s Roujiamo.
3. Nang
This food has a long history and has been loved by locals since ancient times. Foreign tourists must try it when they visit. Common types include meat nang, wowo nang, and sesame nang.
4. Fen Tang
Fen Tang (a type of soup) is a favorite dish of the Hui people. No matter which festival it is, every household here will cook Fen Tang. Hui girls must learn how to make it before they get married, so everyone here is skilled at making Fen Tang.
Transportation:
1. Car: There is a highway from Urumqi to Kashgar, so it is very convenient to drive or rent a car anywhere.
2. Train: If you suffer from motion sickness or think driving is too far, you can choose to travel by train. No matter which city in Xinjiang you are going to, there are several trains with many stops in between. You can choose your destination freely.
3. Airplane: Several major cities in Xinjiang have airports. No matter where you depart from or arrive, there are multiple flights every day, making it very convenient.
Precautions:
1. Xinjiang has a dry climate, and the temperature difference between morning and night is relatively large, so special attention must be paid to clothing.
2. Xinjiang has long sunshine hours, especially with excessively high temperatures in summer. Therefore, be sure to pay attention to sunscreen to avoid sunburn.
Xinjiang Chartered Tour: 0991-8585456 1813962-2229 (same as WeChat)