December in Xinjiang is suitable for travel. December in Xinjiang is winter, a great season for snow appreciation. During the off-season, there are relatively fewer tourists, and travel prices are more affordable. At the same time, you can experience a variety of winter activities such as ice and snow festivals, horse-drawn sledges, and water-throwing that instantly freezes.
In December in Xinjiang, you can admire snow-covered magnificent attractions such as Sayram Lake, whose ice-covered surface shimmers with blue ice, beautiful like a gem.
; Hemu Village, covered in thick snow, gives people a pure and mysterious feeling and is known as ‘God’s Private Reserve’.
; as well as Kanas Lake, which appears in a dreamy blue-green color after being covered in ice and snow.
. In addition, there are treasure trove attractions such as Tianshan Tianchi, Anjihai Grand Canyon, Baihaba Village, all worth visiting.
However, it should be noted that temperatures in Xinjiang are low in December. The temperature in Urumqi ranges from -14°C to 6°C, and the Altay region is even colder, with temperatures between -19°C and 8°C.
. Therefore, be fully prepared for warmth before traveling, such as wearing a three-in-one jacket, down jacket, thermal clothing, etc. Accessories like hats, scarves, and gloves are also essential.