The August travel guide for Northern Xinjiang mainly includes must-visit attractions, itinerary planning, and practical tips.
Must-Visit Attractions:
Colorful Beach: Separated by a river, the two banks are colorful, making it feel like stepping into a fairy tale world.
Kanas’ Three Bays: Wolong Bay, Moon Bay, and Shenxian Bay, which are beautiful to hike and admire.
Hemu: In summer, the wildflowers in Hemu Village bloom, and the night sky is dazzling with stars.
Sayram Lake: Known as the "last blue tear of the Atlantic Ocean", with a panoramic view of the Tianshan Mountains, it is extremely spectacular.
Nalati Grassland: With lush green grass, snow-capped peaks, and blue skies, it is one of the more representative alpine grasslands in Xinjiang.
Bayinbuluke: Tianshan grassland with pastoral scenery, like a dream.
Duku Highway: Gobi deserts, snow-capped mountains, lakes, alpine meadows, and constant wonders with breathtaking scenery along the way.
Itinerary Planning:
Day 1-2: Urumqi, adapt to the plateau environment, and visit the downtown area, such as the Grand Bazaar Market, Hongshan Park, Xinjiang Museum, etc.
Day 3-4: Visit Tianshan Tianchi to admire the snow-capped mountains, lakes, and engage in outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling.
Day 5-6: Head to Ili to visit Sayram Lake and feel the grandeur of the "last tear of the Atlantic Ocean".
Subsequent Itinerary: Burqin, Kanas, Hemu, Ghost Town, Duku Highway, etc., to experience the natural scenery and cultural customs of Northern Xinjiang.
Practical Tips:
In August, the temperature in Xinjiang is moderate, with a maximum temperature of about 30°C and a minimum temperature of about 20°C, making it ideal for tourism.
Sunscreen measures are essential due to the intense UV rays in Xinjiang.
Kanas, Hemu, Baihaba, and other places are all inhabited by the Tuwa people. The wooden cabins are similar, so it is recommended to choose two out of the three.
The three grasslands of Nalati, Karajun, and Bayinbuluke are all very famous. It is also recommended to choose two out of the three.
The Duku Highway is generally open in mid-June, with breathtaking scenery along the way.
The above guide is for reference only. Specific itineraries and attractions can be adjusted according to personal interests and actual situations.