There are many great places to visit in Xinjiang in July and August. Here are some recommended attractions and routes:?
First, you can consider visiting Northern Xinjiang, where there are many breathtaking natural landscapes. Sayram Lake is known as the ‘Last Tear of the Atlantic Ocean’, and its clear lake water and surrounding beauty make people reluctant to leave.?
Kanas is one of the most beautiful lakes in China, described as a fairyland on earth and the garden of gods. Its beautiful scenery includes Kanas Lake, the Three Bays, and Hemu.?
In addition, Tianshan Tianchi, Keketuohai, Wucai Beach, and Urho Devil’s City are also unmissable attractions in Northern Xinjiang.?
The Ili region is also an excellent choice. Nalati Grassland is known as one of the four great grasslands in the world, and its beauty even surpasses Switzerland. July and August are the most beautiful times of the grassland.?
As a necessary pass to enter Ili, the Guozigou Bridge is also the first stop in opening up a beautiful scroll.?
At the same time, you can visit Qiongkushitai, a famous historical and cultural village, to experience the charm of the log cabins hidden deep in the Tianshan Mountains.?
If you like adventure and challenges, then the Duku Highway and Yizhao Highway are your best choices. The Duku Highway is praised as ‘Experiencing four seasons in one day, different skies every ten li’, and is a paradise for self-driving enthusiasts.?
The Yizhao Highway is called the ‘Little Duku’, crossing mountains and grasslands with equally picturesque scenery.?
In addition, there are other scenic spots worth visiting, such as Tangbula Grassland, Qiaxi, Xiata Ancient Road, and Karajun Grassland. Tangbula Grassland is known as the ‘Hundred-Mile Long Scroll, Natural Gallery’.?
Qiaxi hides a forest grassland among swirls of flowers, as if you have stepped into a fairy tale world.?
The Xiata Ancient Road is one of Xinjiang’s top three hiking routes, where challenges coexist with beautiful scenery.?
The Karajun Grassland is praised as the ‘Most Beautiful 3D Grassland’.?
When planning your itinerary, you can consider choosing routes such as the Ili Grand Circle Route, the Kaiyi Loop Route, or the Northern Xinjiang Grand Circle Route. The Ili Grand Circle Route crosses the grasslands, snow-capped mountains, canyons, rivers, and glacial zones of the Ili River Valley, with scenic highlights concentrated in one place.?
The Kaiyi Loop Route circles both the Ili and Kanas scenic areas. If you have enough time, you can also visit Altay to witness its charm.?
The Northern Xinjiang Grand Circle Route passes through more regions, including Turpan’s hometown of fruits and vegetables and the Kumtag Desert, among others, offering an even richer landscape.?
In general, Xinjiang offers a rich variety of tourist attractions and routes in July and August. Whether you prefer natural landscapes or cultural history, you can find a suitable travel destination here.?