Xinjiang, a place of magical beauty straight out of a fairy tale.
Xinjiang is an autonomous region of China with unique and distinct cultural colors. This place has the intersection of many different ethnic groups and religions, creating a brilliant and impressive cultural picture.
Xinjiang – The Mysterious Land of China.
Full Name: Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region
Capital: Ürümqi
Ethnicities: Uyghur, Han and others
Languages: Uyghur, Standard Chinese, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Mongolian, Orirat and others
Xinjiang, with its majestic and rich landscape, is an ideal destination for those who are passionate about exploring and experiencing historical culture. With an area of about 1.6 million km², Xinjiang is fortunate to be blessed with many magnificent beauties that captivate visitors.
Xinjiang is the border of China with 8 Asian countries such as Russia, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India. It has a border of up to 5700 km.
Previously, Xinjiang was also called Western Regions, then changed its name to Xinjiang at the end of the Qing Dynasty. This place is also part of the famous Silk Road stretching from Chang’an (Xi’an) to European countries.
Best time to travel to Xinjiang.
Xinjiang has four distinct seasons, each with its own beauty. When traveling to Xinjiang at different times of the year, you will find that each place has its own charm.
Spring Travel
March – May is spring in Xinjiang. The weather in Xinjiang in March and April is still very cold and will gradually warm up by May.
At this time, the Ili Plum Valley will begin to bloom, and Xinjiang’s grasslands will also begin to cover themselves in a fresh green color. This is the ideal time for tourists to visit.
Summer Travel
Summer is the peak tourist season, falling from June to August. The temperature at this time usually fluctuates between 20 and 25 degrees, which is very suitable for tourists to visit the scenic areas in the Altai and Tianshan Mountains. Thanks to the glacier flow that nourishes the grasslands, the scenery of Xinjiang in the summer is extremely poetic.
Traveling in Autumn
Xinjiang in autumn has a relatively cool temperature. If you travel to Xinjiang from September to November, you will see a large temperature difference between day and night. However, in general, autumn in Xinjiang is one of the most suitable seasons for traveling and exploring here. The cool temperature, fresh air and beautiful scenery of the forests and grasslands of Kashgar, Kucha, Tashkurgan in Southern Xinjiang will certainly not disappoint you.
Travel in Winter.
Xinjiang winter brings a more unique beauty for those who love snow. December – February, snow will cover the vast grasslands in Xinjiang, covering the colors of the vast grasslands in Xinjiang.
But it is also the white snow that helps Xinjiang put on a new coat, becoming a fairyland, where there are many ski resorts and many interesting activities at Kanas Lake and Hemu Village.
Means of transport when traveling to Xinjiang.
Xinjiang is quite large, you can choose some of the following ways to travel in Xinjiang when exploring tourism.
– Airplane: Urumqi Airport has many domestic flights for you to connect beautiful places in this land.
– Car rental: You can rent a private car to be able to travel around and admire the beauty of Xinjiang tourist attractions. With this option, you may spend a lot of time but will have the opportunity to admire the beautiful scenery.
– Train: Xinjiang has a railway network between major cities so it is quite easy to travel. The only inconvenience of this means of transport is that it often takes a long time to wait for the train.
Some scenic spots in Xinjiang.
Kanas Lake is as poetic as a fairy tale painting.
The poetic Kanas Lake with its emerald-colored water has painted Xinjiang tourism with a very gentle color. At first glance, you will feel that Kanas Lake is like a fairyland coming out of a fairy tale painting. This destination will be even more wonderful when the weather turns to autumn.
Hemu Village with its dreamy, magical beauty.
Hemu Village is the largest and most isolated of the three remaining Tuva villages in Xinjiang. The scenery here evokes a peaceful, gentle and extremely quiet beauty. Here, the traditional lifestyle is still preserved by the villagers, creating an extremely attractive ancient mark.
Kashgar Old Town – A Land of Vibrant Cultural Colors.
The old town is the soul of Kashgar with its unique cultural colors. It is like a vivid picture that clearly shows the history and culture of Xinjiang. The beautifully decorated yellow old houses and the crisscrossing roads have created a unique planning complex of the old town.
The magnificent paradise lake at Thien Son Mountain.
The paradise lake at Thien Son Mountain is crescent-shaped with a vast forest cover. In the morning, the lake surface shines with a jade color, evoking a peaceful and gentle feeling. Together with the majestic scenery of Thien Son Mountain, the lake has created an impressive but also very gentle landscape painting.
Giao Ha Ancient Citadel – UNESCO World Cultural Heritage.
Giao Ha Ancient Citadel now only has leaf-shaped ruins. However, this place still preserves many unique cultural and historical values of this land. Giao Ha is recognized as the largest and oldest city built on earth. In addition, this is also the best preserved structure in the world with more than 2000 years of history.
Lake Karakul and Muztagh Ata with majestic scenery.
The peaceful Lake Karakul and the majestic Muztagh Ata range are a group of landscapes that will make you feel amazed when you stop to admire the scenery. The clear emerald green lake in front of you, in the distance is the impressive snow-capped mountain scenery, all creating a landscape painting that will leave everyone in awe.
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