Traveling to Xinjiang in July and August is an excellent choice. Xinjiang at this time has beautiful scenery, pleasant weather, and an abundance of fruits and ethnic festivals to experience.?
. Here are some specific travel recommendations:?
Must-visit attractions?
Duku Highway: Experience the amazing landscape of four seasons in one day and different weather conditions within ten li (a Chinese unit of length, approximately 0.5 kilometers), with breathtaking scenery.?
Sailimu Lake: Known as the ‘Last Tear of the Atlantic Ocean’, its blue lakes are complemented by snow-capped mountains, creating a delightful scene.?
Nalati Grassland: One of the four great grasslands in the world, more beautiful than Switzerland, and worth visiting.?
Kanas: One of the most beautiful lakes in China, it is a fairyland on earth, the garden of gods, and its beauty will make you reluctant to leave.?
Yizhao Highway: Known as the ‘Little Duku’, it crosses mountains and grasslands, being both steep and beautiful.?
In addition, there are many other scenic spots worth visiting, such as Tianshan Tianchi Lake, Keketuohai, Colorful Beach, Hemu Village, Ghost City, Tangbula Grassland, Qiaxi Grassland, Xiata Ancient Road, Kalajun Grassland, Kurdening Scenic Area, Guozigou Bridge, and Qiongkushitai.?
Recommended routes?
Ili Grand Loop Route: Crossing the grasslands, snow-capped mountains, canyons, rivers, and glacial zones of the Ili River Valley, with numerous highlights. You can tour the most beautiful landscapes of Xinjiang in just 10 days.?
Kayi Loop Route: A combination of the Ili Loop Route and Kanas Loop Route, allowing you to tour both Ili and Kanas scenic areas. If you have enough time, you can go to witness their charm.?
Northern Xinjiang Grand Loop Route: In addition to Ili and Kanas, it also passes through fruit-growing regions such as Turpan, offering a rich variety of landscapes, including deserts. Summer is the season when fruits in Turpan ripen, with watermelons available freely on the streets, displaying a distinctive Yadan landscape of the Western Regions.?
Travel tips?
Clothing preparation: Due to the large diurnal temperature variation in Xinjiang, it is recommended to bring clothes for all four seasons, including light-colored long dresses, strapless dresses, denim skirts, hats, sunglasses, warm underwear, thick outerwear (such as a rain jacket), sunscreen masks, sunscreen gloves, pajamas, disposable underwear, comfortable shoes and boots, etc.?
Sunscreen and rain protection: Xinjiang has strong ultraviolet rays and unstable weather. It is recommended to bring sunscreen, sun hats, sunglasses, and other sun protection items, as well as an umbrella or raincoat to prevent rain.?
Off-peak travel: July and August are the peak tourist seasons in Xinjiang, and it will be crowded. It is recommended to travel off-peak or enter scenic areas at 9 or 10 am to avoid the rush of people.?
Food experience: Xinjiang offers a rich variety of cuisine, but the flavors tend to be spicy, so it is recommended to try them cautiously. Meanwhile, you can buy specialties at Jinquan Market in Urumqi, and head to Hetian Erjie Street and Lingguan Alley to buy delicious foods.?
In short, traveling to Xinjiang in July and August will be an unforgettable experience, as both the natural scenery and cultural landscapes will captivate you and make you reluctant to leave.?