The November travel guide for Xinjiang mainly includes attraction recommendations, weather and clothing suggestions, food recommendations, and route planning.
Attraction Recommendations:
Kanas: In winter, the Kanas Lake surface freezes, and the surrounding mountains and forests are covered in snow, creating a scenery reminiscent of a fairy tale world.
Hemu Village: Known as the "God’s Own Backyard", it is peaceful and beautiful in winter, making it a paradise for photographers.
Tianshan Tianchi Lake: The winter scenery is magnificent, with snow-capped mountains and pine forests forming a breathtakingly beautiful scene.
Sayram Lake: In winter, the lake surface freezes, and the surrounding snow-capped mountains and grasslands form a peaceful winter scene, where visitors can also enjoy the unique blue ice landscape.
Altay: Snowfall begins in late October to early November, with picturesque snowscapes and some ski resorts already open, allowing visitors to experience snow appreciation and skiing.
Weather and Clothing Suggestions:
In November, the temperature in Xinjiang drops to around 0℃, with mostly sunny and dry weather and increasing winds. Lightweight, windproof, and cold-resistant clothing, such as softshell jackets and down-filled cotton coats, should be worn.
Roads may be icy, so anti-slip shoes should be worn to ensure safety.
Although the weather is cold, the ultraviolet rays are still intense, so sunscreen measures should be taken.
Food Recommendations:
Big Plate Chicken: As Xinjiang’s first major culinary landmark, it is steaming hot and an excellent choice for winter.
Hand-Grabbed Rice: The rice is loose and distinct, covered with large pieces of meat, and the aroma is refreshing.
Mutton Kebabs: Well-grilled mutton kebabs are a hallmark of Xinjiang cuisine.
Baked Buns: The crust is crispy, and the filling is delicious, making it a warm choice for winter.
Pigeon Soup: The pigeon soup is sweet and delicious, and the pigeon meat is tender and smooth.
Route Planning:
Northern Xinjiang Route: Urumqi – Tianchi Lake – Fuyun – Burqin – Koktokay – Colorful Beach – Kanas – Hemu – World Devil City – Karamay – Sayram Lake – Anjihai Grand Canyon – Urumqi
Southern Xinjiang Route: Kashgar – Kashgar Old Town – Baisha Lake – Starting Point of Wahan Corridor – Panlong Ancient Road – Bandier Lake – Jincaotan + Stone City – Taxkorgan County – Karakul Lake, etc.
The above strategies are for reference only, and the specific itinerary needs to be adjusted according to personal interests and actual situations. During the trip, please pay attention to safety and respect local customs and habits.