The July Xinjiang free-and-easy travel guide mainly includes weather conditions, must-visit attractions, and itinerary planning.
Weather Conditions:
In July, Xinjiang has higher temperatures, sunny weather, and plenty of sunshine, making it the best time to appreciate Xinjiang’s natural scenery. However, there is a large temperature difference between day and night, with temperatures reaching over 30°C during the day and cooler nights. It is recommended to bring long-sleeved clothing to cope with the chill in the morning and evening, and to take precautions for sun protection and moisturizing.
Must-Visit Attractions:
Sayram Lake: With its azure lake water, snow-capped mountains, meadows, and flower fields, it forms a breathtaking landscape and is a paradise for photographers.
Kanas: Known as the "God’s Backyard", with jade-green lake water surrounded by mountains, it offers picturesque scenery. July is the period when wildflowers are in full bloom and the scenery is enchanting.
Nalati Grassland: Known as the "Eastern Switzerland", with vast and lush grasslands, it is a paradise for horse riding, grazing, and picnicking. The grassland is greener in July, with flowers still blooming everywhere.
Colorful Beach: With colorful landscapes on both banks of a river, it resembles God’s palette, and is especially photogenic during sunset.
Tianshan Heavenly Lake: Known as the "Fairyland on Earth", with emerald-green and clear lake water surrounded by mountains, it is an ideal place to escape summer heat.
Itinerary Planning:
You can refer to the following 6-day tour itinerary planning:
D1: Urumqi – Colorful Beach – Burqin
D2: Burqin – Kanas – Kanas Scenic Area
D3: Kanas Scenic Area – Hemu – Hemu
D4: Hemu – Wuerhe Devil’s City – Karamay
D5: Karamay – Dushanzi Grand Canyon – Bole
D6: Bole – Sayram Lake – Urumqi
In addition, according to personal interests and schedules, you can choose to visit places such as Huoyan Mountain and Grape Valley in Turpan, or Kashgar and Pamir tourist areas in southern Xinjiang, to experience a richer and more diverse flavor of Xinjiang.