Xinjiang Travel Guide is here

【Stunning Arrival】Xinjiang Travel Guide: Take you across the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains and start a breathtaking wilderness adventure! 🌵🏔️

🌈 Did you know? This place is not Switzerland but more beautiful than Switzerland, not the Middle East but wilder than the Middle East! Xinjiang, a mysterious region covering 1/6 of China's area, hides countless natural wonders that amaze the world~

【Hot Spots to Check In】💥
🌊 Kanas Lake:
📍 Location: Burqin County, Altay Prefecture
✨ Known as "God's Palette"! Recommended to visit from June to September, the lake water changes color with the seasons, and the golden and emerald colors in September are stunning! Drone shots are amazing!

🏜️ Taklamakan Desert:
📍 The world's second largest shifting sand desert! You must experience desert camping and stargazing the Milky Way 🌌 Recommended to go in October when it’s not too hot~

【Foodies Must-See】🍢
✔️ Urumqi International Grand Bazaar: Lamb skewers at 2 yuan/skewer, so good you'll be full to bursting
✔️ Hotan Night Market: Grilled buns + pomegranate juice, a divine combo
✔️ Hidden Menu: Grapes and Hami melon in Turpan, sweet to the heart!

【Practical Tips】📝
🚗 Transportation: Renting a car and self-driving in Urumqi is the most convenient (bring your driver's license)
⏰ Time difference: Actually 2 hours behind Beijing time
📸 Outfit: White/red long dresses are super photogenic in the desert!

【Accommodation Recommendations】🏨
💎 Kanas: Lakeside cabins (book 3 months in advance during peak season)
🌇 Urumqi: Recommended Global International Hotel, very convenient location
✨ Turpan: Experience a unique vineyard homestay

⚠️ Special Attention:
1️⃣ Always carry your ID card! There are many security checks
2️⃣ Sunscreen SPF50 or higher! The UV rays are very strong
3️⃣ Respecting ethnic minority customs is very important

🌸 Interaction Time:
Who do you most want to go to Xinjiang with? Tell me in the comments~
If you’re preparing to go, remember to save ⭐️ and share with your travel buddies!

Finally, here’s my secret itinerary:
D1 Urumqi → Heavenly Lake of Tianshan
D2 Koktokay
D3 Kanas Lake
D4 Hemu Village
D5 Ghost City
D6 Sayram Lake
D7 Nalati Grassland
D8 Turpan

Post by Brooks-~Christopher-36 | Aug 14, 2025

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