A trip to northern Xinjiang is an excellent journey to explore natural beauty and cultural customs.?
Northern Xinjiang attracts countless tourists with its magnificent natural scenery and rich cultural history. There are breathtakingly beautiful places known as ‘heaven on earth’ such as Kanas and Hemu Village. Kanas is famous for its crystal-clear lake water and mysterious legend of water monsters. Whether standing on the Fish Viewing Pavilion to overlook the entire Kanas Lake or strolling along the lakeside pathway, one can feel the grandeur and tranquility of nature.?
Hemu Village is a primitive and peaceful village where houses are built with logs. Morning chimney smoke and wooden cabins under the setting sun form beautiful scenes, making it a paradise for photographers.?
In addition, Sayram Lake is also one of the must-visit attractions in northern Xinjiang. It is known as the ‘Last Tear of the Atlantic Ocean’. The lake water is pure and deep blue, while the vast grassland and blooming wildflowers alongside the lake constitute a harmonious rural landscape. Here, tourists can ride horses and roam the grasslands, or sit quietly by the lake to enjoy tranquility and comfort.?
Apart from natural scenery, northern Xinjiang also boasts rich cultural history. For example, Tianshan Heavenly Lake is not only scenic but also a product of ancient glacial activity. Its unique geographical location and climatic conditions have nurtured rich biodiversity.?
While the Colorful Beach is famous for its Yadan landform, with unique hill geology and dazzling, fantastical colors. The diverse-leaved poplar forest across the river is even more breathtakingly beautiful under the sunshine.?
For tourists who want to deeply explore northern Xinjiang, they can choose to self-drive or join a tour group. Self-driving allows for freer exploration of various attractions, while joining a tour group can be more worry-free and effortless. No matter which way is chosen, tourists will gain immense joy and memories in northern Xinjiang.?
Overall, a trip to northern Xinjiang is an unforgettable travel experience, worth exploring and discovering for tourists, both in terms of natural scenery and cultural history.?