When traveling to Xinjiang, here are some recommended scenic spots:?
Kanas Scenic Area: Located in Burqin County, Altay Prefecture, in the northernmost part of China, it is known as a ‘fairyland on earth’. Kanas Lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in China, with picturesque scenery and water as green as a translucent jade. The surrounding mountains are majestic and towering, with snow-capped peaks shining with holy light.?
Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area: Also known as ‘Queen Mother of the West’s Jade Pool’, it is the birthplace of Chinese myths and legends. It is a crescent-shaped natural alpine lake with clear water. Surrounded by mountains, the scenery is enchanting, with verdant spruce trees and wild plants all around.?
Sayram Lake: Known as the ‘Last Tear of the Atlantic Ocean’, it is the highest and largest alpine lake in Xinjiang. The lake surface is vast and boundless, with water as blue and clear as the sky, seamlessly connecting with the blue sky. Standing by the lake, one can appreciate the stunning landscape where water and sky meet.?
Nalati Scenic Area: It is one of the six most beautiful grasslands in China and one of the most beautiful grasslands in the country, with an average altitude of 2,200 meters. Surrounded by mountains on three sides, it boasts majestic snow-capped mountains and cattle and sheep everywhere. The dazzling flower sea, undulating mountains, dense jungles, clear streams, and wildflower meadows constitute a picturesque scroll.?
Bayinbuluk Scenic Area: It is the second largest grassland in China, with vast wetlands. The nine-bend Naitu River is even more famous. At sunset, the afterglow resembles a golden veil, with the grassland, river, and sunset perfectly blending together, like a dreamlike oil painting with rich colors.?
In addition, Grape Valley, Kashgar Old Town, International Bazaar, Keketohai Scenic Area, Pamir Plateau, Duku Highway, etc., are also great destinations for tourism in Xinjiang.?
. Each scenic spot has its unique charm and scenery, whether it is natural landscape or cultural landscape, they are all worth visiting.?