What are the precautions for tourist attractions in Southern Xinjiang?
Southern Xinjiang is a vast desert in the Chinese interior with few inhabitants, only the lonely echo of wind and sand in the sky. However, no matter how desolate the desert is, there are always oases, demonstrating the perseverance of life. Before the changes in time, this place was once abundant with water and grass, and flowers were blooming. Follow me to see what tourist attractions there are in Southern Xinjiang!
Everyone who has visited Southern Xinjiang leaves a good reputation for its towns: the hometown of songs and dances, fruits and vegetables, gold and jade, etc. With the advent of the new century, Southern Xinjiang’s economy and society have developed rapidly, and great changes have taken place in Southern Xinjiang. New cities and old towns, new factories and old houses, modernity and tradition coexist in Southern Xinjiang. So, what are the tourist attractions in Southern Xinjiang?
1. The temperature difference between day and night is large, and there are significant climate differences between different seasons and altitudes. In case of bad weather, the temperature may fluctuate rapidly. Therefore, please be sure to add or remove clothing in a timely manner to prepare for cold and heatstroke prevention. The temperature difference between morning and evening can reach about 10 to 15 degrees Celsius. For example, on the Pamir Plateau, you need to prepare autumn clothes or a thin sweater even in summer nights. Ten li (about five kilometers) apart on the plateau can mean different weather conditions, and there can be four seasons in a single day. In the lower-altitude desert hinterland, afternoon temperatures can reach over 40 degrees Celsius. The colder seasons in Southern Xinjiang are different from those in Northern Xinjiang, with only December to the end of January being cold, and temperatures not dropping below -15 to -20 degrees Celsius, unlike the long winters in Northern Xinjiang.
2. Some areas in Southern Xinjiang, such as the Pamir Plateau, have high altitudes and strong ultraviolet radiation. In places like the Turpan Basin, summer temperatures can reach over 45 degrees Celsius. Therefore, please bring sunscreen items and also equip yourself with heat-clearing and heatstroke-preventing medications or granules, as well as oxygen and medications to prevent altitude sickness.
3. Southern Xinjiang has a dry climate with strong winds and sandstorms. It is recommended that you drink plenty of water and prepare lip balm to prevent dryness and heatstroke.
4. Routes in Southern Xinjiang are long, and attractions are scattered. Therefore, long car rides can be tiring. Please be prepared for hardships and rest well. During your travel in Southern Xinjiang, some attractions require you to get off and walk, hike, or ride horses. It is recommended that you prepare a pair of comfortable outdoor shoes for walking before departure.
5. Be aware of the time difference: Xinjiang is geographically located in UTC+8, while Beijing is in UTC+6. Southern Xinjiang has a two-hour or longer time difference with Beijing and other mainland cities. Tourist activities are usually arranged between 9:00 and 21:00, and the time difference is even greater in the western part of Southern Xinjiang. Summers have long days, and during the summer solstice, dusk occurs around 11:00 Beijing time. Therefore, there is a long period of daylight available for tourism.
6. Xinjiang is known as the "Hometown of Fruits and Vegetables", with major fruits abundant in Southern Xinjiang. Southern Xinjiang has longer sunshine hours, making the fruits and vegetables sweeter. Eating fruits in Southern Xinjiang is a great pleasure, but be sure not to drink hot tea after eating fruits to avoid diarrhea.
10. The distances between attractions in Southern Xinjiang are relatively long, and the drive can be long and boring. Prepare some snacks and plenty of water.
11. Southern Xinjiang is relatively hot in summer. Depart early in the morning and choose cooler times to travel, which is also convenient for watching sunrises. For example, on desert highways, it is very hot in the afternoon, so you should avoid passing during high temperatures.
Xinjiang Tourism Consultation: (Same) 0991-8585456