The travel guide for northern Xinjiang in early August mainly includes the following highlight attractions and route planning:?
Highlight Attractions:?
Wucaitan: Separated by a river, the two banks are colorful, as if you are in a fairy tale world.?
Kanas Lake and its ‘Three Bays’: The lake water is clear and the lake surface is like a mirror, reflecting the surrounding snow-capped mountains and forests, like a fairyland; Wolong Bay, Moon Bay, and Shenxian Bay are breathtakingly beautiful.?
Hemu: In summer, Hemu Village is full of wildflowers, and the starry sky at night is dazzling, which is a portrayal of the desired idyllic life.?
Narati Grassland: With lush grass, the snow-capped peaks of Tianshan Mountain and the blue sky with white clouds complement each other, forming a beautiful view. It is one of the more representative alpine grasslands in Xinjiang.?
Bayinbrook Grassland: Tianshan Grassland, pasture scenery, like a dream, watching the sunset at the Nine-Bend and Eighteen-Turn River is an excellent experience.?
Route Planning:?
Day 1: Hometown-Urumqi, after arriving, take a short rest to adapt to the plateau environment.?
Day 2: Urumqi-Wucaitan-Burqin, admire the unique landforms of Wucaitan.?
Day 3: Burqin-Kanas, visit Kanas Lake and its ‘Three Bays’, and feel the tranquility and peace of nature.?
Day 4: Kanas-Hemu, experience the rural scenery and sparkling starry skies of Hemu Village.?
Subsequent Route: You can choose to continue to Devil’s City, Sayram Lake, Yining, and other places, ultimately returning to Urumqi to end the trip, or adjust according to personal interests and time.?
In addition, during the trip, pay attention to weather changes and make reasonable arrangements for the itinerary to ensure a pleasant and safe journey. Meanwhile, tasting local cuisine and purchasing handicrafts are also experiences that should not be missed.?