Traveling to Xinjiang in August allows you to appreciate diverse natural landscapes and unique folk cultures. Here are some highlights not to be missed:
1. Grassland Scenery:
Karajun Grassland: As the largest grassland in Xinjiang, August is the season when it is lush and blooming with flowers. The vast grassland, clear rivers, and flocks of cows and sheep constitute a beautiful picture.
Yili River Valley Grassland: Also showcasing vastness and grandeur in August, it is an excellent destination to experience the grassland style.
2. Lake Scenery:
Sayram Lake: With a mirror-like surface surrounded by snow-capped mountains and grasslands, it is known as the ‘Last Tear of the Atlantic’ and is a paradise for photographers.
Wulungu Lake: Appreciate the beautiful scenery of the lake and farmland along the lakeside highway, and witness the colorful sunset in the evening.
3. Natural Wonders:
Kanas Lake: Known as the ‘Fairyland on Earth’, with crystal-clear lake water and breathtaking scenery, hiking the Three Bays and exploring the ‘Mystery of the Color-Changing Lake’ are experiences not to be missed.
Devil City: Unique Yadan landforms, take the popular mini train to admire the百里 Oilfield and desert scenery, which has a unique charm.
4. Folk Culture:
Yili Kazak Folk Culture Tourism Area: You can enjoy traditional Kazak songs and dances, taste local cuisine, experience folk activities, and gain an in-depth understanding of Yili’s folk culture.
5. Other Recommended Scenic Spots:
Hemu Village: Visit Hemu, the god’s reserved land, wander through the village, feed cows and sheep, stay in a log cabin at night to admire the starry sky, and experience leisurely times.
Nalati Grassland: Visit the Nalati Aerial Grassland, check-in at the hometown of the beekeeping ladies, and enjoy the sunset over the Kaidu River with its Nine-Bend and Eighteen-Turn.
Bayin布鲁克 Grassland: In August, it resembles a huge green carpet adorned with wildflowers. Standing on the viewing platform of the Nine-Bend and Eighteen-Turn River to wait for the sunset is a breathtakingly beautiful experience.
Tianshan Tianchi: One of the iconic scenic spots in Xinjiang, with picturesque scenery and a cool climate, it is a great place to escape the summer heat.
In addition, Xinjiang’s cuisine is also a major highlight, such as hand-grabbed mutton, roasted whole sheep, mutton kebabs, and other local specialties, as well as fresh fruits and dried fruits, such as Hami melons and grapes, which are all delicious treats not to be missed.
. During the trip, you can also try to participate in the local herdsmen’s life, ride horses, make dairy products, and feel the pure grassland style.