Traveling to Xinjiang in December is a very good choice, especially for tourists who like snowy scenery and winter landscapes. December in Xinjiang belongs to winter, which is a good time to appreciate snow. Moreover, since it is the off-season for tourism, there are relatively fewer tourists, allowing for a more leisurely appreciation of the scenery.
Here are some recommended attractions for traveling in Xinjiang in December:
Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area: Like a dreamy silver-wrapped snowy coat, Tianshan Tianchi in winter feels like being in a fantasy snow country. Walking in the snowy land, the echoes of footsteps in the snow are like the symphony of winter, making people intoxicated.
Koktokay Scenic Area: As a national 5A scenic area, Koktokay in winter is like a exquisite ice and snow painting adorned with falling snow. The mountains and forests are covered with thick snow, as if one is in a snow-covered fairy tale world.
Kanas Scenic Area: In late December, the Kanas Scenic Area is covered by stunning winter scenery. Snow lightly jumps among the mountains, forming a beautiful winter painting. In addition, Kanas is also known as "God’s Private Reserve", where tourists can enjoy the scenic beauty of the Three Bays shrouded in clouds, watch morning fog and sunrise, look for snow mushrooms, and encounter little foxes.
Hemu Scenic Area: Known as the "God’s Backyard", tourists can enjoy scenery, play with snow, experience skiing here, and feel the Tuwa culture. The snowy scenery of Hemu Village is particularly enchanting and is an excellent spot for taking photos.
Sayram Lake Scenic Area: In winter, Sayram Lake has unique landscapes such as blue ice and bubble ice. Tourists can drive around the lake, enjoy swans playing in the water, and experience UTV snowmobiles.
In terms of travel preparations, due to the colder weather in December in Xinjiang, especially in the northern regions, the daily maximum temperature is around -6°C, and the temperature in northern areas such as Altay is even lower, around -20°C to -30°C.
. Therefore, tourists need to prepare enough warm clothing, such as thick down jackets, thick cotton-padded clothes, fleece-lined gloves, high-density fleece hats, anti-slip high-waisted snow boots, etc. At the same time, sunscreen, moisturizing cream, lip balm, and other skincare products are also essential.
In addition, tourists can also taste the special delicacies of Xinjiang, such as Xinjiang fried rice noodles, baked buns, big plate chicken, hand-seized rice, mutton skewers, earth pot hotpot, etc., adding more flavor to the trip.
In general, December in Xinjiang is a place full of charm and mystery, whether it is the snowy scenery or cultural experiences, both of which can captivate tourists and make them reluctant to leave.