Traveling in Xinjiang in November is an excellent opportunity to experience ice and snow along with natural beauty. At this time, Northern Xinjiang and Southern Xinjiang present completely different scenery and atmospheres.?
Northern Xinjiang:?
Scenery: In the middle to late November, Northern Xinjiang is covered by vast snow, with snow-capped mountains, coniferous forests, and log cabins in the valleys forming a picturesque winter scene.?
Kanas Lake, Sayram Lake, and other places exhibit unique ice and snow landscapes in winter, such as Kanas Lake’s frozen waters and surrounding snow-capped mountains, resembling a moving landscape painting.?
Activities: In addition to enjoying snowy scenery, tourists can also experience the fun of skiing in Northern Xinjiang, with some ski resorts opening as early as the end of October.?
In addition, the Hemu Ice and Snow Park also offers a variety of snow mountain projects, allowing tourists to fully experience the excitement and joy of winter.?
Food: Northern Xinjiang’s cuisine is equally not to be missed, such as earth pot stew, Baersake, and milk tea, all of which are local specialties.?
Southern Xinjiang:?
Scenery: Unlike the icy world of Northern Xinjiang, Southern Xinjiang maintains a crisp autumn atmosphere in November. The snow-capped mountains and glaciers of the Pamir Plateau, the ancient Western Region cultural architecture of Shache Ancient City, and China’s largest wild poplar forest are all highlights of Southern Xinjiang’s autumn.?
Especially the poplar forests, which turn fully golden from mid-October to early November, entering their most beautiful viewing period.?
Activities: Southern Xinjiang’s tourist activities mainly combine cultural customs with natural landscapes. Tourists can take a small train through ten thousand acres of golden poplar forests, explore extreme landscapes such as plateaus, snow-capped mountains, and deserts, and also encounter ancient Western Region civilizations, such as the Silk Road and camel bells of the Western Region.?
Food: Southern Xinjiang’s cuisine is equally diverse and delicious, such as kebab, skewered meat, and pilaf, all of which are local specialties.?
Travel tips:?
Clothing: As the temperature in Xinjiang gradually decreases in November, especially in Northern Xinjiang, tourists need to prepare windproof and cold-resistant clothing, such as windbreakers and down jackets.?
Accommodation: In popular scenic areas such as Kanas and Hemu, accommodation needs to be booked in advance to avoid not being able to find a room during holidays.?
Itinerary arrangement: Depending on your preferences and time, you can choose to visit Northern Xinjiang or Southern Xinjiang separately, or consider a combined trip of both. But regardless of which way you choose, it is recommended to first arrive in Urumqi, as it is the tourist hub of Xinjiang with relatively abundant transportation and tourism resources.?
In summary, traveling in Xinjiang in November, whether it is the icy world of Northern Xinjiang or the crisp autumn air of Southern Xinjiang, can bring tourists unforgettable travel experiences.?