Where to have fun in Winter Xinjiang and what tourist attractions are recommended
Winter Xinjiang Tourism Consultation: (same contact)
It will be a wonderful and distant journey
Between the vast Tianshan and Altai Mountains
You will encounter everything you desire about Xinjiang
[Best Travel Time]
The best time to visit Xinjiang is from May to October.
Southern Xinjiang is dominated by human landscapes, with unique natural scenery; Northern Xinjiang is known for its beautiful natural scenery, including snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, rivers, sheep herds, yurts, primitive forests, etc., making visitors reluctant to leave.
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[Scenic Spots]
Tianshan Tianchi
Tianshan Tianchi, anciently known as the ‘Jade Pool’, is a natural scenic area centered around a high-altitude lake. Throughout history, poets and scholars have composed poems and essays in praise of it.
Ili’s Guozi Gorge
Guozi Gorge is located 40 kilometers northeast of Huocheng County and is a necessary passage on the Urumqi-Yili highway of National Highway 312; at its northern end lies the famous Sayram Lake.
Inside Guozi Gorge are towering peaks, lush pine and birch forests, fruit trees, blooming flowers, cascading springs and waterfalls, a cool climate, and beautiful scenery.
Nalati Grasslands
Located in Xinyuan County, Ili Prefecture, the Nalati Grasslands are part of the subalpine meadow flora, one of the world’s four major grasslands, with crisscrossing rivers, flat valleys, towering peaks, and dense forests all adding to its charm.
From June to September each year, various wildflowers bloom on hills and grass slopes, with red, yellow, blue, purple, and other colors adorning the grassland in a dazzling display.
The beautiful grassland scenery combined with local Kazakh folklore has made it a famous tourist and resort area in Xinjiang.
Koktokay Scenic Area
The Koktokay Scenic Area and Koktokay National Geological Park are located in Fuyun County, Altay Prefecture, northern Xinjiang.
It integrates natural scenery such as beautiful canyons, river sources, marsh wetlands, extremely cold lakes, geological and mineral resources, and blends human landscapes like grassland nomadic culture, Western Regions ethnic customs, and regional folk customs.
Turpan’s Flaming Mountains
Turpan’s Flaming Mountains are the hottest place in China, with maximum summer temperatures reaching 47.8°C and surface temperatures exceeding 70°C; eggs can be cooked in sand pits here.
Flaming Mountain has its unique natural appearance. Coupled with the famous ancient novel "Journey to the West" by Wu Cheng’en in the late Ming Dynasty, which tells the story of Tang Sanzang being obstructed by Flaming Mountain and Sun Wukong borrowing a basil leaf fan three times, Flaming Mountain has become a magical and extraordinary mountain.
Karamay Devil’s City
The Devil’s City, also known as Urho Wind City, is located in the Wulhe mining area at the downstream of Jiamu River on the northwest edge of the Junggar Basin. It was voted first place among "China’s Three Most Beautiful Yardangs" in the "Beauty of China" event by Chinese National Geography.
Viewed from afar, you will marvel at its grandeur and majestic beauty, and exclaim at the wonders of nature. When you venture into the Wind City, you will feel its extraordinary terror.
Sayram Lake
Sayram Lake is located in the Northern Tianshan Mountains within Bole City, Bortala Prefecture, Xinjiang. It is backed by snow-capped mountains, with vast grasslands by the lake and clear blue water.
Every June and July, the grassland by the lake blooms with colorful wildflowers, creating a spectacular scene that cannot be missed.
Kuqa Grand Canyon
Kuqa Grand Canyon is located beside National Highway 217, 72 kilometers north of Kuqa County, Aksu Prefecture. It stretches about 5.5 kilometers east to west and is formed by red-brown rocks carved by wind and rain.
The canyon winds through secluded paths, revealing a different world. The mountains are in various poses, with peaks piercing the sky. It combines grandeur, danger, seclusion, tranquility, and mystery, and those who experience it in person cannot help but praise it.
Tianshan Grand Canyon
Tianshan Grand Canyon is located in Urumqi County, 48 kilometers away from the urban area.
Tianshan Grand Canyon encompasses all the natural landscapes of Xinjiang except for deserts. It has extremely high value for tourism appreciation, scientific research, and historical and cultural studies, and has been rated as a national forest park, a national sports and leisure base, and a national AAAAA scenic area.
Qitai Jiangbulake
Jiangbulake is located in the southern mountainous area of Banshijiegou Town, Qitai County, Xinjiang, more than 60 kilometers away from the county seat. Its unique geographical location endows it with spectacular natural scenery.
Here, there is no severe cold in winter and no scorching heat in summer. Every grass, tree, mountain, and stream is filled with greenery and beauty, brimming with magic and temptation.
She proudly bares her beautiful chest, lying peacefully in the arms of East Tianshan Mountain, appearing so pure, so generous, so gentle, and so holy.
Kashgar Old City
Kashgar Old City is located in the center of Kashgar City, Xinjiang, and has a history of several hundred years.
In addition, Kashgar Old City is also an important filming location for the movie "The Kite Runner". You can come here to find familiar scenes from the movie.
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[Precautions for Traveling in Xinjiang]
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"Wearing a fur coat in the morning and a纱 dress in the afternoon, eating watermelon around the stove" is a typical portrayal of Xinjiang’s climate. Therefore, attention needs to be paid to preparing for cold prevention and heatstroke prevention.
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Xinjiang has long sunshine hours and high summer temperatures, so it is necessary to bring sunscreen items such as sunscreen lotion, sun umbrellas, hats, etc.
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Xinjiang has a dry climate and strong winds and sandstorms. Female friends are advised to prepare corresponding moisturizing and sunscreen cosmetics, bring plenty of water, and have a lip balm handy.
Either your body or soul is always on the way,
If you yearn for the mysterious Xinjiang,
Then don’t hesitate, beautiful Xinjiang is looking forward to your arrival!