There are many tourist attractions worth visiting around Xinjiang, covering natural scenery, ethnic cultures, and more. Here are some recommended tourist attractions around Xinjiang:?
Kanas Lake:?
Known as the ‘Mystical Dream Lake’, the lake water exhibits different colors with the changes in seasons and light.?
Surrounded by natural landscapes such as forests and snow-capped mountains, it is lush green in spring, colorful in summer, golden and fiery in autumn, and snow-covered in winter.?
Hemu Village:?
A hidden paradise deep in the mountains, an original ancient village inhabited by the Tuwa people, tranquil and serene.?
Scenic all year round, it is an excellent location for photography and experiencing ethnic cultures.?
Sayram Lake:?
Known as the ‘Last Tear of the Atlantic’, the lake water is clear and blue, surrounded by rolling mountains.?
There are numerous photo spots, such as Moon Bay, Waterfront Beach, and S-shaped Highway.?
Nalati Grassland:?
The summer pasture of the Kazakhs, with beautiful scenery, including attractions such as valley grasslands and aerial grasslands.?
Summer is the grazing season, and they return in autumn, forming a grand spectacle of cattle and sheep migration.?
Kalajun Grassland:?
The summer pasture of the King of Wusun, with graceful curves, it is known as the ‘Human Body Grassland’.?
Wildflowers bloom in May and June, making it an excellent time for photography.?
Tianshan Tianchi Lake:?
Located near Urumqi, the lake water is clear and bottomless, surrounded by green tree-shaded mountains and the snowy peaks of the Tianshan Mountains.?
Absolutely stunning scenery, it is one of Xinjiang’s famous scenic spots.?
Duku Highway:?
A highway connecting southern and northern Xinjiang, with picturesque scenery along the way, where the weather changes every ten li (a traditional Chinese unit of length approximately equal to half a kilometer).?
Open from June to September, it offers great opportunities for taking highway photos. The sunset over the Nine-Bend Golden River at Bayinbuluke in the evening is especially breathtaking.?
In addition, there are many scenic spots worth visiting, such as Baihaba Village, Bosten Lake, Qiaxi Forest Park, Anjihai Grand Canyon, and more. These scenic spots each have their unique characteristics, some renowned for their natural scenery, while others highlight ethnic cultures, providing tourists with a rich travel experience.?