Southern and northern Xinjiang each have their own unique characteristics and are both great destinations for tourism.?
Southern Xinjiang is mainly characterized by historical and cultural sites, desert scenery, and ancient ruins:?
Historical and cultural sites: Kashgar Old Town is a living ancient city with a thousand years of history, filled with rich Uyghur customs. The ancient streets and traditional dwellings all showcase the historical heritage of the Western Regions.?
Desert scenery: The Taklamakan Desert, the largest desert in China, allows you to experience exciting desert off-road driving and feel the vastness of the sandy sea.?
Ancient ruins: Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves witness the prosperity of Buddhism in ancient Western Regions, with exquisite murals that are breathtaking.?
Northern Xinjiang mainly features alpine lakes, alpine forest-type grasslands, valley forest-type grasslands, and geological wonders as its main attractions:?
Alpine lakes: Kanas Lake, Sayram Lake, and Tianshan Heavenly Lake have clear lake water like a mirror, surrounded by beautiful scenery.?
Alpine forest-type grassland: Places such as Xiata and Nalati, where grasslands meet forests, are so green that they intoxicate the heart.?
Valley forest-type grassland: Places like the Tangbula Hundred-Mile Gallery and Kurdining allow you to stroll among them as if walking into a flowing landscape painting.?
Geological wonders: The Devil City, with its unique wind-erosion landforms, showcases the magnificent workmanship of nature.?
In addition, the Kuqa area in southern Xinjiang has attractions such as the Mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan, while the Altay area in northern Xinjiang, besides the Kanas scenic area, also has places worth visiting such as the Hemu Valley and the Naren Grassland.?
In general, southern Xinjiang and northern Xinjiang each have their own unique characteristics. Tourists can choose suitable travel routes according to their interests and time.?