During May Day in Xinjiang, it is suitable to visit various attractions such as Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Kuerdining Grassland, Qiaxi Grassland, Aktas Grassland, Kanas Lake, Tianchi, Colorful Beach, S21 Desert Highway, and Urho Devil City. Here are some specific recommendations:?
Sayram Lake: Known as the ‘last tear of the Atlantic Ocean’, the lake water is clear and transparent, with icy blue ice sparkling in the sunshine, making it a paradise for photographers.?
. Attractions such as Pine Tree Head and Commanding Heights by the lake are worth visiting all year round. The weather in May is still good, making it worth a trip.?
Nalati Grassland: As one of the four largest grasslands in the world, Nalati Grassland has various natural landscapes such as grasslands, valleys, and forests. With high vegetation coverage, various wildflowers can be seen everywhere from May to July. It is a paradise for nature lovers, and the magnificent scenery will surely captivate you.?
Kuerdining Grassland and Qiaxi Grassland: These two places green up early, basically starting in early April. The scenery is very beautiful, with snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and cabins framed together. There are also primitive cedar forests and ultra-long wooden plank roads, making them worth visiting.?
Aktas Grassland: Here, there is a landscape of human-shaped grassland. The scenery around the yellow cabin is particularly beautiful. The grassland at the top of the mountain offers an expansive view, making it a great place to watch sunsets and evening glow.?
Kanas Lake: Located in the Altay Region of Xinjiang, it is known as a ‘fairyland on earth’. The lake water is green, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and forests, creating a breathtaking view. Although there may still be snow in May, it does not detract from its beauty.?
Tianchi: Located in Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, it is one of China’s famous inland lakes. The lake water is clear, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, offering a picturesque view and a great place to enjoy the magnificent landscape of mountains and waters.?
Colorful Beach: The hills have unique geology and display multiple colors. When the setting sun shines every evening, the colors are dazzling and fantastic, making it a great place for photos.?
S21 Desert Highway: This is Xinjiang’s first desert expressway, passing through the edge of Gurbantunggut Desert, the second largest desert in China. You may be lucky enough to see Przewalski’s Horse, a national first-class protected animal, and experience the unique desert scenery.?
Urho Devil City: This is a typical representative of the Yadan landform, known as the ‘Gobi Plateau’ in geology. Because there are often strong winds roaring between the plateaus in the city, it sounds like ghosts and demons howling, so it is called the Devil City, a place full of mystery.?
In addition, Xinjiang has many other attractions worth visiting, such as Tekes Eight Trigrams City, Guozigou Bridge, and Kazanqi Folk Village.?
. During the May Day holiday, Xinjiang has a pleasant climate and beautiful scenery, making it a great time for tourism. Tourists can choose suitable travel routes and attractions based on their interests and schedules.?