Xinjiang tourism is mainly divided into four major regions: Northern Xinjiang, Southern Xinjiang, Eastern Xinjiang, and Western Xinjiang, based on geographical features and landscape impressions.?
Northern Xinjiang: Renowned for its magnificent natural scenery, including Kanas Lake and Hemu Village. The landscape impression here is a fantastical and magnificent ‘lake blue’, suitable for viewing in autumn. Represented by Tacheng Prefecture and Altay Prefecture, it is a heaven for nature lovers.?
Southern Xinjiang: Famous for its combination of rich cultural landscapes and spectacular natural scenery, including Kashgar Old City and Mount Muztagh Ata. Represented by Aksu Prefecture and Kashgar Prefecture, the landscape impression is a heavy and rich ‘earthy yellow’, suitable for travel in non-winter seasons, and is the first choice for history and culture lovers.?
Eastern Xinjiang: Dominated by natural landscapes such as canyons, deserts, and uninhabited areas, with a hot and dry climate but exceptionally sweet fruits. Represented by Hami City and Turpan City, the landscape impression is represented by ‘purple’, making it a paradise for adventurers and foodies.?
Western Xinjiang: Famous for its vast grasslands, snow-capped mountains, glaciers, and other natural landscapes, such as Sayram Lake and Huocheng Lavender. Represented by Yili Prefecture, the best travel time is from June to August. The landscape impression here is ‘green’, symbolizing the revival of all things, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and outdoor sports enthusiasts.?
In addition, Xinjiang tourism can also be classified based on the difficulty and characteristics of the tourist attractions, such as Bronze Level, Silver Level, Gold Level, Diamond Level, and King Level, with each level containing different attractions and experiences.?
. This classification helps tourists better plan their travel routes and understand the diverse charms of Xinjiang.?