There are many great places to visit in Xinjiang, with Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, and Nalati Grassland being extremely popular attractions:?
Tianshan Tianchi: Known as ‘the Fairyland of the Jade Pool’, it is the birthplace of Chinese mythology, covered with snow firs and rich in negative oxygen ions. The melted snowwater from Mount Tianshan nourishes the people of Urumqi and its surroundings. Tianshan Tianchi boasts stunning scenery, including Stone Gate, the Anchoring Needle, and Pine Viewing on South Mountain.?
Kanas: As an established 5A-level scenic spot in Xinjiang, Kanas offers different landscapes throughout the four seasons. It is lush and green in spring, with dazzling summer flowers, colorful forests in autumn, and a fairy-tale-like icy wonderland in winter. The beauty of Kanas lies in its mountains and waters, with Moon Bay, Immortal Bay, and Wolong Bay being must-visit attractions.?
Sayram Lake: Known as ‘the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean’, it is an alpine lake with clear and blue water. Sayram Lake has different charms in different seasons, with a variety of flower colors by the lake in summer, deepening autumn colors in autumn, and unique landscapes such as ice pushing and ice holes in winter.?
Nalati Grassland: It is one of the six most beautiful grasslands in China, surrounded by mountains on three sides with a dazzling sea of flowers, as if immersed in a green ocean. Here, you can ride horses and feel the wind blowing through your hair, or enjoy a leisurely picnic, savoring the tranquility and comfort of nature.?
In addition, Xinjiang also boasts apricot blossoms in Turpan, valley scenery in Yili, the vast grasslands of Bayinbruke, the exotic charm of Kashgar Old Town, and many other places worth visiting.?
. Overall, every place in Xinjiang has its unique charm, whether it is natural scenery or cultural landscapes, all of which can captivate tourists and make them reluctant to leave.?