Bazhou Prefecture in Xinjiang boasts diverse tourism activities covering culture, ice and snow, cross-border, and other aspects.?
Culturally, Bazhou holds colorful activities during traditional festivals such as the Lantern Festival. For example, during the Lantern Festival in 2025, various locations in northern and southern Xinjiang prepared activities for tourists such as eating Lantern Festival rice balls in the desert, strolling through the ‘Journey to the West Bazaar’ under the Flaming Mountain, and admiring lanterns in the ancient city, providing tourists with a unique festival experience.?
In terms of ice and snow tourism, Bazhou also excels. As the largest inland freshwater lake in China, Bosten Lake has introduced ice and snow tourism activities with innovative models such as ‘Ice and Snow + Night Sky’ and ‘Day and Night’, attracting a large number of tourists. Tourists can enjoy the northern scenery at Bosten Lake Ice and Snow World, experience large-scale ‘colored snow sculptures’ and other ice and snow entertainment projects, and feel the joy of ice entertainment.?
Furthermore, Bazhou actively engages in cross-border tourism cooperation. For example, the Tacheng Prefecture welcomed the first cross-border tourist group from Abai Prefecture, Kazakhstan. Tourists can visit places such as the Tacheng Accordion Culture Exhibition Hall and the Tacheng Prefecture Museum to experience the unique charm of China’s excellent traditional culture.?
In addition to the above activities, Bazhou has introduced multiple quality tourism routes, such as the ‘Explore Ancient Sites and Enjoy Red Culture Tour’ and the ‘Silk Road Yanqi and Bohu Lake Tour’, allowing tourists to gain a deeper understanding of the natural scenery and cultural history of Bazhou.?
In summary, Bazhou Prefecture in Xinjiang offers a wide variety of tourism activities, ranging from cultural experiences, ice and snow tourism, to cross-border tourism, all of which provide tourists with a fulfilling travel experience.?