Winter Xinjiang Travel Guide – Traveling to Xinjiang in Winter

　　North and South Xinjiang Consultation: 0991-8585456 (same number)

　　Winter Xinjiang Tourism Consultation: (same number)

　　It will be a wonderful and distant journey

　　Between the vast Tianshan Mountains and Altai Mountains

　　You will encounter everything you desire about Xinjiang

　　[Best Travel Time]

　　The best time to visit Xinjiang is from May to October.

　　Southern Xinjiang is dominated by cultural landscapes, but its natural scenery also has unique features; Northern Xinjiang is mainly known for its beautiful natural scenery, including snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, rivers, sheep flocks, yurts, primitive forests, etc., making people reluctant to leave.

　　[Scenic Spots]

　　Tianshan Tianchi

　　Tianshan Tianchi, anciently known as "Jade Pool", is a natural scenic area centered around a high-mountain lake, located in Fukang City, Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Throughout history, poets and scholars have composed numerous poems and essays, praising it highly.

　　Ili Guozi Valley

　　Guozi Valley is known as the "First Scenery of Ili". It is located 40 kilometers northeast of Huocheng County and is a necessary passage on the Urumqi-Ili Highway of National Highway 312. Its northern end exits the valley and leads to the famous Sayram Lake.

　　Guozi Valley is characterized by towering peaks, lush pine and birch trees, fruit trees, blooming flowers, bubbling springs, waterfalls, a cool climate, and beautiful scenery.

　　Nalati Grassland

　　Nalati Grassland, located in Xinyuan County, Ili Prefecture, is one of the world’s four grasslands and a subalpine meadow plant area. Intersecting rivers, flat valleys, towering peaks, and dense forests add radiance and beauty to each other.

　　From June to September each year, various wildflowers bloom on hills and grasslands, with red, yellow, blue, purple, and other colors, making the grassland colorful and charming.

　　The beautiful grassland scenery is combined with local Kazakh folk customs, making it a famous tourist and resort area in Xinjiang.

　　Koktokay Scenic Area

　　Koktokay Scenic Area and Koktokay National Geological Park are located in Fuyun County, Altay Prefecture, northern Xinjiang.

　　It integrates beautiful canyon and river source scenery, marsh wetland landscapes, cold lakes, geological and mineral resources, and other natural landscapes, blending grassland nomadic culture, Western Regions’ ethnic customs, and local folk customs with regional characteristics.

　　A national 4A-level tourist attraction and an international pristine ecological tourist attraction featuring sightseeing tours, leisure vacations, special tourism (hiking, photography, etc.), and scientific research.

　　Turpan Flaming Mountain

　　The Flaming Mountain in Turpan is the hottest place in China, with a maximum summer temperature of 47.8 degrees Celsius and a maximum surface temperature of over 70 degrees Celsius. Eggs can be cooked in sand pits.

　　The Flaming Mountain has its unique natural landscape. In addition, in the famous ancient novel Journey to the West written by Wu Cheng’en in the late Ming Dynasty, the story of Tang Sanzang being blocked by the Flaming Mountain on his pilgrimage to fetch Buddhist scriptures and Sun Wukong borrowing the Banana Leaf Fan three times added a rich mythical color to the Flaming Mountain, making it a unique mountain in the world.

　　Karamay Devil’s City

　　Devil’s City, also known as Ulho Wind City, is located in the downstream乌尔禾 mining area of Jiamu River at the northwestern edge of the Junggar Basin. It was voted first place in the "China’s Most Beautiful Yardan Landforms" by the "Beautiful China" event of Chinese National Geography.

　　Viewed from afar, you will marvel at its grandeur and majestic beauty, and marvel at the wonders of nature. When you venture into the Wind City, you will feel its extraordinary terror.

　　Sayram Lake

　　Sayram Lake is located in the Northern Tianshan Mountains within the territory of Bole City, Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang. It is backed by snow-capped mountains, with vast grasslands by the lake and clear blue water.

　　Every June and July, the lakeside grassland is covered with colorful wildflowers, making it a scene not to be missed.

　　Kuqa Grand Canyon

　　Kuqa Grand Canyon is located beside National Highway 217, 72 kilometers north of Kuqa County, Aksu Prefecture. It stretches east to west for about 5.5 kilometers and is formed by red-brown rocks carved by wind and rain.

　　The canyon winds through secluded paths and leads to a hidden world. The mountains take on various forms, with peaks piercing the sky. It combines majesty, danger, seclusion, tranquility, and mystery, and all who experience it in person cannot help but praise its beauty.

　　Tianshan Grand Canyon

　　Tianshan Grand Canyon is located in Urumqi County, 48 kilometers away from the urban area. Surrounded by mountains on three sides with an average altitude of 2020 meters, it is the most complete and most scenic primitive Picea schrenkiana forest on the northern slope of Tianshan Mountain.

　　Tianshan Grand Canyon encompasses all the natural landscapes of Xinjiang except for deserts. It has extremely high value for tourism appreciation, scientific research, and historical culture, and has been rated as a national forest park, a national sports and leisure base, and a national AAAAA scenic area.

　　Qitai Jiangbulake

　　Jiangbulake is located in the southern mountainous area of Banjiegou Town, Qitai County, Xinjiang, more than 60 kilometers away from the county seat. Its unique geographical location endows it with spectacular natural scenery.

　　Here, there is no severe cold in winter and no scorching heat in summer. Every plant, every mountain, and every stream are filled with greenery and beauty, brimming with magic and temptation.

　　She proudly exposes her beautiful chest, peacefully lying in the arms of East Tianshan Mountain, appearing so pure, so kind, so gentle, and so holy.

　　Kashgar Old Town

　　Kashgar Old Town is located in the center of Kashgar City, Xinjiang, and has a history of several hundred years. It is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Kashgar.

　　In addition, Kashgar Old Town is also an important filming location for the movie ‘The Kite Runner’. You can come here to search for familiar scenes from the movie.

　　[Travel Tips for Xinjiang]

　　"Wearing a fur coat in the morning and a gauze dress in the afternoon, eating watermelon around the stove" is a typical portrayal of Xinjiang’s climate. Therefore, attention needs to be paid to cold prevention and heatstroke prevention.

　　Xinjiang has long sunshine hours and high summer temperatures, so bring sunscreen items such as sunscreen lotion, parasols, hats, etc.

　　Xinjiang has a dry climate and strong winds and sandstorms. Female friends are advised to prepare corresponding moisturizing and sunscreen cosmetics, bring enough water, and keep a lip balm handy.

　　Either your body or soul is always on the way,

　　If you long for the mysterious Xinjiang,

　　Then don’t hesitate, beautiful Xinjiang is looking forward to your arrival!