There are many great destinations for summer tourism in Xinjiang. Here are some recommended scenic spots:?
1. Sayram Lake?
Features: Known as the ‘Last Tear of the Atlantic Ocean’, the lake is crystal clear with a blue transparency. In summer, the shore is covered with colorful flowers, and walking on the plank road feels like walking through a dreamy landscape with the scent of flowers carried by the wind.?
Address: Dalete Town, Bole City.?
2. Kanas?
Features: The ultimate scenic spot in northern Xinjiang, the lake’s color changes with the seasons and weather, appearing as a deep blue in summer. The scenic area includes forests, grasslands, lakes, and snowy mountains, each a picture in itself.?
Address: Northern part of Burqin County, Altay Prefecture.?
3. Nalati?
Features: One of the world’s four major grasslands, the subalpine meadow offers endless green grasslands dotted with white yurts, complemented by blue skies and white clouds, making it a natural landscape painting. The best time to visit is from May to August each year.?
Address: Xinyuan County, Ili Prefecture.?
4. Duku Highway?
Features: This magical highway allows you to experience four seasons in a single day and different weather conditions within ten li (a Chinese unit of length, approximately 0.5 kilometers). From Dushanzi Grand Canyon to Kuqa, it gathers various high-quality natural landscapes such as canyons, snowy mountains, glaciers, grasslands, lakes, and flower seas.?
Address: From Dushanzi in Northern Xinjiang to Kuqa in Southern Xinjiang.?
5. Tianshan Heavenly Lake?
Features: It is the birthplace of Chinese mythology and is also known as the Fairyland of Yao Pool. With stunning scenery, it boasts eight major landscapes such as Stone Gate Line, Anchoring the Sea God’s Needle, Viewing Pines on South Mountain, Viewing Snow on West Mountain, etc. In summer, you can overlook snowy mountains and glaciers, and enjoy the rippling waves nearby.?
Address: Fukang City, Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang.?
In addition, Jiangbulake, Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon, Kalajun Grassland, Xiata, Bayinbuluke, etc., are also great destinations for summer tourism in Xinjiang.?
. Each scenic spot has its unique charm and scenery. It is recommended to arrange your itinerary according to your interests and time.?