The travel guide for Xinjiang in February mainly includes warm measures, recommended attractions, and itinerary planning.
Warm Measures:
Due to the low temperature in Xinjiang in February, with an average temperature around -10℃, and in some areas, it may reach -30℃ in extreme cases.
. Therefore, tourists need to take adequate warm measures. It is recommended to bring down jackets, thermal underwear, fleece-lined vests, cotton pants, snowmobile boots, gloves, scarves, hats, and other warm clothing.
. At the same time, in order to cope with outdoor activities, sunscreen and sunglasses are also required.
Recommended Attractions:
Kanas: Take a walk along the lakeside of Kanas in winter to enjoy the beauty of rime ice on the lake and frost flowers in the forest.
. Avoiding the peak season during the Spring Festival, Kanas is quiet and beautiful, making it an excellent choice for photographers.
Hemu: The Hemu village in winter is as beautiful as a fairy tale world. The roofs of the cabins are covered with thick snow, sparkling in the sunshine. You can watch the sunrise and curling smoke in the morning, and enjoy the starry sky on the soft snow at night.
Sayram Lake: In winter, the lake surface of Sayram Lake freezes, becoming crystal clear. On sunny days, you can see the sun shining on the golden mountains in the distance, which is very beautiful and magical.
Jikepulin Ski Resort: Beautiful scenery, good snow quality, long and wide ski runs, suitable for skiers of all levels.
Kashgar Old City: This ancient city has a long history and rich ethnic flavor. Walking in the alleys of the old city, you can feel the ancient atmosphere. The traditional buildings on the street make people feel like they have traveled back in time, and you can also visit the Id Kah Mosque in the evening.
Itinerary Planning:
You can choose different itinerary arrangements such as a 6-day or 7-day tour. For example, the 6-day tour route can include Urumqi, attractions along S21, Haishang Devil’s City, Burqin, Kanas, Hemu, Karamay, and Sayram Lake, etc.
. A 7-day tour can add attractions such as Nalati and Duku Highway on this basis.
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In addition, you can consider joining local one-day or two-day tours, such as the two-day tour of Kashgar Old City and Pamir Plateau in southern Xinjiang, or in-depth tours of attractions such as Nine-Bend-Eighteen-Turn River, Qiongkushitai, and Nalati in the Yili region.
During the trip, attention should also be paid to sunscreen, food hygiene, traffic safety, accommodation selection, and other issues. It is recommended to purchase travel insurance to prevent accidents.
The above information is for reference only. Specific itinerary and attraction selection need to be adjusted according to personal actual situation.