May Xinjiang Travel Guide
May in Xinjiang is like a natural palette, with every place displaying stunning scenery. Below is a detailed travel guide for May in Xinjiang, including weather, dress code, must-visit attractions, and food recommendations to help you better plan your itinerary.
I. Weather and Dress Code Suggestions
Weather Conditions: In May in Xinjiang, the temperature ranges from 9°C to 30°C, with a large temperature difference between day and night. It is warm like spring during the day, but you may need to add clothing for warmth at night
Dress Code Suggestions: It is recommended to adopt layered dressing for easy addition or subtraction of clothing. For the inner layer, you can choose lightweight and breathable T-shirts or shirts; for the middle layer, pair with a sweater or thin wool sweater; for the outer layer, options include a trench coat, denim jacket, or rain jacket. When it’s colder in the morning and evening, you may also need to prepare a hoodie or lightweight down jacket. For the lower wear, jeans or casual pants can be chosen, paired with sneakers or hiking shoes for comfort and practicality
II. Must-visit Attractions
Sayram Lake: It is known as the "Last Tear of the Atlantic Ocean", with breathtaking lake and mountain scenery. The lake water is clear and bottomless, and white swans dance gracefully in the lake, making it an excellent spot for photos
Nalati Grassland: With grasslands, valleys, forests, and other natural landscapes, it is a paradise for nature lovers. The scenery here is beautiful, allowing you to experience grassland culture and relax
Karajun: Flowers bloom in spring and summer, and the scenery is enchanting. It is famous for its magnificent mountains and grasslands and is an ideal choice for hikers and adventure enthusiasts
Qiongkushitai: You can enjoy the pristine scenery on the back mountain. The flower sea all over the mountain makes you feel like you are in a fairy tale world. There are also pristine log cabins here, making people reluctant to leave
Guozigou Bridge: With a total length of about 700 meters, it is a milestone in Xinjiang’s highway construction history. With stunning scenery, it is known as the "First Scenery of Yili"
III. Food Recommendations
Xinjiang Lamb Kebabs: The lamb kebabs here are very famous. Biting into it, you will find it full of oil and fat and lean meat alternating, making it one of the representatives of Xinjiang cuisine
Pepper and Spicy Chicken: Order and tear the chicken by hand, served with onions and tofu sheets, it has a crispy and sweet taste, and has a unique flavor
Hand-grabbed Rice: Each grain of rice is full and glossy, and the sauce is mixed to perfection. It is one of the traditional delicacies in Xinjiang
IV. Travel Tips
Transportation: You can choose to fly to Urumqi Diwopu Airport or arrive by train at Urumqi Station/Yining Railway Station/Altay Station. After that, you can choose public transportation, taxi, or self-driving to visit various attractions
Precautions: The temperature difference between day and night in summer is large, so bring a thick coat; Xinjiang in early summer in May is already very beautiful, but the Duku Highway may not be open; bring your ID card as you may be checked at any time
I hope this May Xinjiang travel guide can provide useful reference for your trip and wish you a pleasant journey!