Northern and Southern Xinjiang each have their unique tourist charm, providing tourists with a rich variety of travel experiences.?
The tourist highlights of Northern Xinjiang mainly include magnificent alpine lakes, forests, grasslands, and geological wonders. For example, Kanas Lake, Sayram Lake, and Tianshan Tianchi are famous lakes in Northern Xinjiang. With clear lake water and picturesque surroundings, they are must-visit destinations for tourists.?
In addition, grasslands such as Xiata and Nalati are connected to forests and are lush and green, providing tourists with excellent opportunities to get close to nature.?
Geological wonders such as the Devil City and Ulungur Lake attract many explorers and photographers with their unique natural landscapes.?
Southern Xinjiang is famous for its profound historical and cultural heritage and unique desert scenery. Kashgar Old Town is a living ancient city with a thousand years of history, filled with rich Uyghur customs. The ancient streets and traditional houses make people feel like they have traveled back in time to the historical depth of the Western Regions.?
The Taklamakan Desert is the largest desert in China. Tourists can experience thrilling desert off-road driving here and feel the vastness of the sandy sea.?
Additionally, ancient sites such as Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves are cultural treasures that cannot be missed in Southern Xinjiang. They witness the prosperity of Buddhism in ancient Western Regions, and the exquisite murals are breathtaking.?
In terms of travel time, Northern Xinjiang is suitable for flower viewing in April and May, exploring grasslands, snow-capped mountains, and flower seas in June and July, while from August to National Day, you can enjoy lakes, villages, and autumn scenery.?
Southern Xinjiang boasts beautiful scenery throughout the year. In April, the mountains in Taxkorgan County are covered with flowers; in May, the scenery is breathtaking; and in October, you can admire the golden Hu Yang forests.?
In general, tourists who love natural scenery or cultural exploration can both find suitable tourism projects in Northern and Southern Xinjiang.?