Must-visit tourist attractions in Xinjiang, essential destinations for traveling in Xinjiang, recommended scenic spots in Xinjiang

　　Must-visit tourist attractions in Xinjiang, essential destinations for traveling in Xinjiang, recommended scenic spots in Xinjiang​

　　Have you ever been to Xinjiang? Do you know which tourist attractions are fun to visit in Xinjiang? Below is an introduction for friends who want to travel to Xinjiang about which scenic spots are a must-visit. (Same as above)​

　　Which scenic spots are a must-visit when traveling to Xinjiang: 1. Flaming Mountain – City of Fire​

　　The "Eight Hundred Li Flaming Mountain" mentioned in "Journey to the West" is here. Locals call the Flaming Mountain the "Red Mountain", which is composed of medium-red sand, conglomerate, and mudstone. Every summer, the intense sunshine shining on the red mountain creates rolling heatwaves.​

　　Which scenic spots are a must-visit when traveling to Xinjiang: 2. Balikun Grassland – situated in a basin​

　　Driving along the 312 National Highway on the Silk Road into Xinjiang, the first place you will arrive at is the Hami region, yes, the place where Hami melons are produced. The Balikun Grassland is located in Hami. It is not as vast as the Inner Mongolia grassland but is situated in a basin surrounded by continuous mountains.​

　　Which scenic spots are a must-visit when traveling to Xinjiang: 4. Tian Chi – "The Pearl of the Tianshan Mountains"​

　　Tian Chi (Tian Shan Heavenly Lake) is a World Natural Heritage site, a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction, a national geological park, a national key scenic spot, a national civilized scenic tourism area, an international man and biosphere reserve, a top Chinese tourist destination, one of China’s top ten scenic spots for resource conservation, and one of China’s top ten charming leisure and tourism lakes.​

　　Which scenic spots are a must-visit when traveling to Xinjiang: 5. Kumtag Desert​

　　Kumtag Desert is located on the eastern edge of the Turpan Basin in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, south of Shanshan County, and 280 kilometers away from the capital Urumqi. Traveling west for 90 kilometers will take you to Turpan, a famous tourist city in China. The scenic area is 62 kilometers long from east to west and 40 kilometers wide from north to south, covering a desert area of 1,880 square kilometers. It is the desert closest to a city in the world and is also one of the three national key scenic spots in Xinjiang, along with Tian Chi and Bosten Lake.​

　　Which scenic spots are a must-visit when traveling to Xinjiang: 6. Kanas Lake – Eastern Switzerland​

　　There are countless beautiful sceneries in Xinjiang. If you have to choose where is the most beautiful, many people would choose Kanas Lake. Kanas is known as the "Eastern Switzerland" because of its special geographical location, which resembles the vegetation landscape of the European Alps. Different plant communities are well-layered and colorful.​

　　Which scenic spots are a must-visit when traveling to Xinjiang: 7. Nalati Grassland 0991-8585456​

　　There are many grasslands along the Ili River, among which the famous one is the Nalati Grassland. At the same time, the Nalati Grassland is also a well-developed grassland suitable for visiting, with thousands of tourists staying there every day. The grass on the Nalati Grassland is more than half a meter tall, and it rains a lot there, so the cattle and sheep are fatter. Historically, the Nalati Grassland was known as the "Deer Park", and it is also called the "Aerial Grassland" due to its high altitude.​

　　Which scenic spots are a must-visit when traveling to Xinjiang: 8. Sayram Lake – where you can see the lakebed 10 meters below​

　　Some compare Xinjiang’s Sayram Lake to Tibet’s Namtso Lake because Sayram Lake is also a high-altitude lake, being one of the highest and largest high-altitude cold water lakes in Xinjiang. Sayram Lake is known as the ‘Pure Sea’, allowing you to see the lakebed 10 meters below. The most beautiful time to visit Sayram Lake is during late spring and early summer, when the lakeside is covered with alpine wildflowers. Every July, local Mongolians hold the traditional ‘Nadam’ festival on the grassland by the lake.​

　　A must-book tour route in Xinjiang​

　　[Southern Xinjiang Carpooling] Lop Nur Village, Tarim Populus Euphratica, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Thousand Buddha Caves, Pamir Plateau, Kashgar Old Town 6-day carpooling tour – click to view itinerary​

　　Itinerary Highlights:​

　　1. [Young Companions]: Designed specifically for the post-80s, 90s, and 00s generations, young enough to go high;​

　　2. [Carpooling Travel]: Super popular group carpooling tours, starting from 1 person and capping at 6;​

　　3. [Folk Customs]: Meet the ancient Lop Nur people, the enthusiastic Uyghurs, and the highland Tajiks, each with their unique customs;​

　　4. [Western Regions Scenery]: Gobi Desert, resilient Populus Euphratica, Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon, and Mount Muztagh Ata, all exuding a desolate and magnificent charm;​

　　5. [Cultural Journey]: Explore Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves, Fragrant Concubine Tomb, Kashgar Old Town, and Id Kah Mosque;​

　　6. [Gastronomic Experience]: Enjoy authentic Xinjiang cuisine during free meals, including naan, kebab, pilaf, baked stuffed bun, and pigeon soup;​

　　7. [Flexible Return]: Arrange your own return trip after the group disbands in Kashgar, saving you the bumpy 1500km journey;​

　　Package​

　　April​

　　May​

　　June​

　　July​

　　August​

　　September​

　　October​

　　Car + Room + Entrance Ticket​

　　3220​

　　3260​

　　3460​

　　3460​

　　3460​

　　3660​

　　3660​

　　Single room supplement​

　　500​

　　540​

　　640​

　　640​

　　640​

　　660​

　　660​

　　————————————– Simplified Itinerary ————————————​

　　Day 1: Urumqi – Lop Nur Village – Korla Accommodation: Korla City​

　　Day 2: Korla – Populus Euphratica Forest Park – Kuqa Accommodation: Kuqa​

　　Day 3: Kuqa – Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon – Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves – Aksu Accommodation: Aksu​

　　Day 4: Aksu – Kashgar Accommodation: Kashgar City​

　　Day 5: Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Mount Muztagh Ata – Karakul Lake – Kashgar Accommodation: Kashgar City​

　　Day 6: Kashgar – Kashgar Old Town – Group Disbands​

　　Yili Carpooling Tour Route:​

　　[Yicheng Scenery] Sayram Lake, Lavender Field, Eight Trigrams City, Karajun, Nalati, Bayanbulak, Duku Highway 5-day carpooling tour – click to view itinerary​

　　Itinerary Highlights:​

　　1. 【Young Companionship】: Designed specifically for the post-80s, 90s, and 00s generations, young enough to go high;​

　　2. [Grassland Atmosphere]: The grassland scenery in Yili area is magnificent, with three 5A-level grassland scenic areas – Karajun, Nalati, and Bayanbulak;​

　　3. [Photo Taking]: Taking photos at Sayram Lake, Lavender Field, Eight Trigrams City, Karajun, and Duku Highway;​

　　4. [Duku Highway]: Tianshan Duku Highway, stunning scenery, four seasons in one day, the road of heroes;​

　　5. [Carpooling Travel]: Super popular group carpooling, starting from 1 person, up to 6 people;​

　　Package Details:​

　　Package​

　　May​

　　June​

　　July​

　　August​

　　September​

　　Car + Room + Entrance Ticket​

　　1980​

　　2680​

　　3080​

　　3280​

　　3280​

　　Single room supplement​

　　440​

　　540​

　　680​

　　740​

　　740​

　　——————————————Simplified Itinerary—————————————​

　　Day 1: Urumqi – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Qingshuihe. Accommodation: Qingshuihe​

　　Day 2: Qingshuihe – Lavender Field – Kazanqi Folk Customs Street – Tekes (Eight Trigrams City). Accommodation: Tekes​

　　Day 3: Tekes – Karajun or Koksu Canyon – Xinyuan County. Accommodation: Xinyuan County​

　　Day 4: Xinyuan – Nalati Aerial Grassland – Bayanbulak Grassland. Accommodation: Bayanbulak Town​

　　Day 5: Bayanbulak – Duku Highway – Urumqi. Group解散​

　　Kanas Carpooling Tour in Xinjiang​

　　【Kanas and Hemu】Kanas, Hemu, Guanyutai, Colorful Beach, Devil City 5-day Carpooling Tour — Click to Enter​

　　Itinerary Highlights:​

　　1. 【Young Companionship】: Designed specifically for the post-80s, 90s, and 00s generations, young enough to go high;​

　　2. [Flexible Time]: Truly enjoy Kanas, stay overnight in Kanas and Hemu scenic areas, saving queuing time, staying within the scenic areas for 24 hours;​

　　3. [Photography Spots]: Selected photo spots – Ghost City, Colorful Beach, Kanas, Fish Viewing Terrace, Hemu Village, meeting your photography needs;​

　　4. 【Carpooling Travel】: The super popular way to travel with others by carpooling, starting from 1 person and up to 6 people;​

　　5. [Horse Riding Gift]: Horse riding experience included in the itinerary, feel the nomadic culture;​

　　6. [Adjustable Return]: Option to leave the group by train on the fourth night, saving 600 km of bumpy ride;​

　　Package Details:​

　　Package​

　　May​

　　June​

　　July​

　　August​

　　September​

　　October​

　　Car + Room + Entrance Ticket​

　　1990​

　　2490​

　　2990​

　　3390​

　　3790​

　　3790​

　　Single room supplement​

　　320​

　　520​

　　820​

　　1020​

　　1120​

　　1120​

　　——————————————Simplified Itinerary—————————————​

　　Day 1: Urumqi – Ghost City – Colorful Beach – Burqin. Accommodation: Burqin​

　　Day 2: Burqin – Kanas – Fish Viewing Terrace – Kanas. Accommodation: Kanas Scenic Area​

　　Day 3: Kanas – Shenxian Bay – Moon Bay – Wolong Bay – Hemu Accommodation: Hemu Scenic Area​

　　Day 4: Hemu – Beitun Accommodation: Beitun​

　　Day 5: Beitun – Wucai Bay – Urumqi​

　　Carpooling Routes Around Urumqi, Xinjiang​

　　【Tour Around East Tianshan】Tianshan Heavenly Lake, Wolf Valley, Jiangbulake, Muzhan Highway, Kumtag Desert, Tuyugou, Grape Valley 3-day Carpooling Tour — Click to Enter​

　　Itinerary Highlights:​

　　1. 【Young Companionship】: Designed specifically for the post-80s, 90s, and 00s generations, young enough to go high;​

　　2. 【Gold Route】: A tour around East Tianshan with a wide range of scenery, including Tianshan Heavenly Lake, Wolf Valley, Kumtag Desert, Tuyugou, and Grape Valley;​

　　3. 【Wolf Base】: Experience the atmosphere of fierce beasts up close, thrilling and exciting;​

　　3. 【Muzhan Highway】: Crossing the Muzhan Highway without taking the same route back;​

　　4. 【Carpooling Travel】: The super popular way to travel with others by carpooling, starting from 1 person and up to 6 people;​

　　Package​

　　April​

　　May​

　　June​

　　July​

　　August​

　　September​

　　October​

　　November​

　　December​

　　Car + Room + Entrance Ticket​

　　950​

　　950​

　　1550​

　　1750​

　　1750​

　　1750​

　　1550​

　　1250​

　　1250​

　　Single room supplement​

　　150​

　　150​

　　300​

　　350​

　　350​

　　350​

　　300​

　　150​

　　150​

　　——————————————Simplified Itinerary————————————–​

　　D1: Urumqi – Tianshan Heavenly Lake – Wolf Valley – Jimsar Accommodation: Jimsar County​

　　D2: Jimsar – Jiangbulake – Muzhan Highway – Kumtag Desert – Shanshan Accommodation: Shanshan County​

　　D3: Shanshan – Tuyugou – Grape Valley – Turpan – Urumqi​

　　Carpooling: More flexible travel time​

　　Recommended Routes — Detailed Itinerary:​

　　【Seven-day Northern Xinjiang Enjoyment】Kanas, Hemu + Yili, Nalati Duku Road 7-day Carpooling — Click to Enter​

　　【Kanas and Hemu】Kanas, Hemu, Guanyutai, Colorful Beach, Devil City 5-day Carpooling Tour — Click to Enter​

　　【Yicheng Mountains and Rivers】Duku Road 5-day Carpooling Tour — Click to Enter​

　　【South Xinjiang Carpooling】Lop Nor Village, Tarim Populus Euphratica Forest, Pamir Plateau, 6-day Carpooling Tour — Click to Enter​

　　Recommendation Index: ★★★★​

　　The carpooling travel mentioned here refers to carpooling products offered by travel agencies, not carpooling self-drive tours arranged privately by tourists!​

　　If you choose to carpool for travel, the route is fixed. You can select the carpooling routes that interest you. Recommended professional customization: Xiao Guo​