The best places to visit in Xinjiang during the May Day holiday include multiple attractions, each with its unique characteristics, providing visitors with a rich travel experience. Here are some recommendations:?
Sayram Lake: Known as the "Last Teardrop of the Atlantic Ocean", in May, the ice and snow of Sayram Lake gradually melt, and wild tulips bloom by the lake. The scenery around the lake is charming, with mountainous forests and lakeside grasslands forming a beautiful lake-type scenic area.?
Getting up early to watch the sunrise at Sayram Lake is even more enchanting.?
Qiaxi Grassland: It is one of the earliest green grasslands in Yili. The grassland forest is vast, with rich layered slopes and cute marmots often seen. Strolling through the forest, you can breathe in fresh air and feel the charm of nature.?
Kanas Lake: Located in the Altay Prefecture of Xinjiang, it is known as the "Fairyland on Earth". The lake water is emerald green, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and forests, creating a breathtaking view. Kanas Lake is also a famous color-changing lake, with its water color changing with sunlight, taking on different hues throughout the day, adding a sense of mystery.?
Nalati Grassland: Snow-capped peaks, dense forests, undulating hills, and flat meadows, along with winding streams, constitute a stunning picturesque scene. From May to July, various wildflowers can be seen everywhere. You can swim in the sea of green, and ride horses across the vast grasslands.?
Qiongkushitai: It is even more beautiful than popular grasslands like Nalati. The pristine villages are so beautiful that they touch people’s hearts. The vast grasslands, clouds within reach, and dense forests make every place a scenic spot, as if you are in the movie scene of ‘Heidi’.?
In addition, Tianchi, Guozigou Bridge, Bayinbuluk Grassland, S21 Desert Highway, Wucaitan, Hemu Village, and Urho World Devil City are also great places to visit in Xinjiang during the May Day holiday.?
These attractions each have their unique characteristics. Some are famous for their mountains and rivers, some attract tourists with their peculiar landforms and scenery, and some highlight their primitive mountain wilderness and unique ethnic cultures.?
In general, Xinjiang has numerous tourist destinations during the May Day holiday. Whether visitors prefer natural scenery or cultural landscapes, they can find suitable tourist destinations here.?