The main attractions of northern Xinjiang include Kanas, Hemucun, and Sailimu Lake, each with its own unique characteristics, providing tourists with a rich travel experience.?
Kanas Scenic Area is known as a ‘fairyland on earth’. The lake water is clear and the mountains rise in layers, with different scenery in each season. Whether it is the spring with melting ice and snow, the summer with blooming flowers, the autumn with colored forests, or the winter with snow-covered landscapes, they are all breathtakingly beautiful. In addition, Kanas Lake is also famous for the ‘Kanas Lake Monster’, adding a mysterious touch to the scenic area.?
Hemucun is a primitive and peaceful village where the houses are built with logs, emitting a faint fragrance of wood. In the morning, when the first ray of sunlight shines on the village and wisps of cooking smoke rise, the peaceful scene makes people reluctant to leave. Hemucun is also a concentrated residence of the Tuwa people, where tourists can experience the unique Tuwa culture.?
Sailimu Lake is known as the ‘Last Tear of the Atlantic Ocean’. The lake water is pure and deep blue, as if it can cleanse the soul. The scenery by the lake is enchanting, making it a paradise for photographers.?
Apart from these main attractions, the Yardang landform of Wucaitan, the unique landscape of Keketohai National Geological Park, the vast and magnificent beauty of Nalati Grassland and Bayanbulak Grassland, as well as the desolate and mysterious Wuerhe Devil City are all attractions in northern Xinjiang that cannot be missed.?
When planning a travel itinerary in northern Xinjiang, you can choose attractions suitable for yourself based on personal interests and schedule. At the same time, it is important to understand the local weather and traffic conditions in advance to better enjoy the travel process.?