There are numerous attractions worth visiting in Xinjiang tourism. Here are some recommendations:?
Kanas Scenic Area: Known as a ‘Fairyland on Earth’, it features Kanas Lake, whose water is as green as jade, surrounded by mountains and gleaming snow peaks, creating a picturesque scene. In addition, attractions such as Hemu Village and Baihaba Village offer a quaint and peaceful atmosphere, like a hidden paradise.?
Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area: A high-altitude lake in the hinterland of the Tianshan Mountains, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and featuring clear and emerald-green water. Visitors can stroll along the lake to admire the beauty of Bogda Peak or take a boat ride to experience the lakeside scenery. Tianshan Tianchi is not only a landmark attraction in Xinjiang but also part of UNESCO’s World Heritage List.?
Sayram Lake: Known as the ‘Last Tear of the Atlantic Ocean’, it features an expansive lake with azure and clear water seamlessly connected to the blue sky, creating a stunning landscape where the water and sky meet. It is a paradise for photographers, where breathtaking photos can be taken of sunrises, sunsets, and starry skies.?
Nalati Scenic Area: One of the six most beautiful grasslands in China, it boasts magnificent aerial grasslands and expansive pastoral scenery. The grasslands, snow-capped mountains, forests, and streams blend together to form a beautiful picture scroll. Visitors can ride horses, picnic, and take photos on the grassland to feel the vastness and freedom of nature.?
Bayanbulak Grassland: Known as the ‘Hometown of Swans’, it features shimmering lakes and vast grasslands that complement each other beautifully. Especially the meandering Kaitu River with its nine bends and eighteen turns creates a breathtaking landscape at sunset, where the afterglow casts its light on the grassland, blending perfectly with the river and sunset to form a dreamlike oil painting with rich colors.?
Duku Highway: A highway connecting northern and southern Xinjiang, offering views of grasslands, snow-capped mountains, forests, and canyons along the way, it is known as the ‘Most Beautiful Highway in China’. This highway spans hundreds of kilometers, crossing the Tianshan Mountains with magnificent and ever-changing scenery.?
Furthermore, sites such as Turpan’s Grape Valley, Bosten Lake, Yili Valley, and Pamir Plateau are also must-visit attractions in Xinjiang.?
In Turpan’s Grape Valley, you can taste the sweetest grapes in the world during summer and enjoy Uyghur customs; Bosten Lake is China’s largest inland freshwater lake, home to the country’s largest wild water lily population and a spectacular fisheries production base; the almond blossoms in Yili Valley in spring create a picturesque scene; while the spring in Pamir Plateau presents a breathtaking view of half desert and half lake.?
In short, Xinjiang boasts diverse tourism resources, and both its natural scenery and cultural landscapes are captivating and unforgettable.?