When traveling to Xinjiang, it is important to plan the itinerary well, choose a suitable tourist route, and fully experience the natural scenery and cultural customs of Xinjiang.?
Firstly, determine the best travel time. Xinjiang has a vast territory and diverse climates, with different beautiful scenery in different seasons. During spring and summer (May to August), the grasslands are green and flowers bloom, making it suitable to visit Ili, Nalati, and Karajun; in autumn (September to October), the autumn scenery of Kanas is picturesque, and the poplar forest turns golden, making it a paradise for photographers; in winter (November to February of the next year), the snow-covered Tianshan Mountains and Kanas also have a unique charm, suitable for skiing and snow appreciation.?
Secondly, choose a suitable tourist route. Xinjiang is rich in tourism resources. One can choose the natural scenery route in Northern Xinjiang, such as Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Sayram Lake, and Nalati Grassland; or the cultural and natural integration route in Southern Xinjiang, such as Kashgar Old City, Pamir Plateau, and Taklamakan Desert; or the historical and natural combination route in Eastern Xinjiang, such as Turpan Flaming Mountain, Grape Valley, and Tianshan Tianchi.?
Additionally, popular online roads such as the Duku Highway and Yizhao Highway are also good choices for self-driving tourists, along which one can enjoy magnificent natural scenery.?
In terms of itinerary planning, one can plan according to their own time and interests. For example, one can choose a 7-day classic itinerary (Northern Xinjiang loop route), starting from Urumqi and visiting Tianshan Tianchi, Fuyun, Koktokay, Burqin, Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Devil’s City, Karamay, Sayram Lake, Yining, and other places in sequence.?
Or choose a 12-day itinerary starting from Urumqi, passing through Burqin, Kanas, Hemu, Devil’s City, Kuitun, Yining, Zhaosu, Tekes, Nalati, Bayanbulak, and finally returning to Urumqi.?
Lastly, apart from enjoying the beautiful scenery, it is also necessary to fully experience the cultural customs of Xinjiang. One can taste Xinjiang’s cuisine such as mutton kebabs, large plate chicken, and hand-grabbed rice; visit local folk villages to understand the culture and lifestyle of ethnic groups such as the Tuvas and Uyghurs; and also participate in local festive activities such as the Gurbang Festival and Roza Festival to feel the strong ethnic atmosphere.?
In summary, when traveling to Xinjiang, it is important to plan the itinerary and time well, choose a suitable tourist route and attractions, and fully experience the natural scenery and cultural customs of Xinjiang.?