August is one of the most suitable travel seasons in Xinjiang throughout the year. At this time, the scenery in Xinjiang is magnificent, featuring not only the magical Kanas Lake, the fairyland-like Tianshan Heavenly Lake scenic area, the "most beautiful Yardang landform in Xinjiang" Colorful Beach, and Hemu Village, one of China’s top ten beautiful villages, but also natural scenery such as the Nalati Grassland and Sayram Lake. Meanwhile, August is also the harvest season for fruits and vegetables in Xinjiang, where tourists can taste various delicious fruits.?
In the northern Xinjiang region, such as Ili and Altay, due to their higher altitudes and mountainous terrain, summer temperatures are relatively low and the climate is cool, making it ideal for summer vacations. In contrast, southern Xinjiang regions like Turpan and Kashgar have higher summer temperatures and are hotter, so it is more recommended to visit northern Xinjiang in August.?
For specific itinerary planning, tourists can choose to depart from Urumqi and pass through the S21 Desert Highway, Colorful Beach, Burqin, Kanas, Hemu, and other places to experience the stunning scenery of Xinjiang. In addition, they can visit attractions such as the Northernmost Village – the fairy tale town of Baihaba, the magnificent horse-racing scene in Zhaosu, and the ten-thousand-mu sunflower field in Gongliu.?
During their visit, tourists can also taste the exotic cuisine of Xinjiang, such as grilled mutton kebabs, naan bread, stuffed lung and stuffed rice sausage, baked stuffed buns, etc., allowing their taste buds to enjoy a trip as well.?
In general, August in Xinjiang is a place full of surprises and delicious food. Both natural scenery and cultural customs are worth exploring and experiencing by tourists.?
. During the trip, it is recommended that tourists plan and prepare their itinerary in advance to ensure a smooth trip.?