【Xinjiang Adventure Diary｜A College Girl's Firsthand Account: This Is No Filter!!

Girls! Just returned from Xinjiang three days ago
My soul is still floating on the surface of Sayram Lake!!
Can y'all believe this isn't a desktop wallpaper
But an actual fairyland you can see with your eyes and touch with your hands?!

As a solo female college student who travels on a whim
I was bombarded with warnings from every relative before departure
But arriving in Xinjiang made me realize...
This is literally THE most female-friendly travel paradise!!

✨「Free makeup by grasslands & snow mountains」
Morning: Snapping selfies with fluffy lambs in Nalati (that soft wool gives natural soft-focus vibes!)
Afternoon: Rolling down the windows on Duku Highway
One second shooting summer baddie photos
Next moment turning a corner straight into a snow-capped mountain's embrace!!
Seamlessly switching between down jackets and slip dresses
This southerner finally understood "experiencing four seasons in one day"

🍇「365G feast for fruit lovers」
$1.5 for three huge honeydew slices so sweet they need insulin
Raisins? Here they're just snack-tier beginners
Night markets offer pilaf with yogurt rice dumplings, kebabs paired with kvass
Waking up daily wondering:
"Should I indulge in white apricots or fig jam ice cream today?"

👵「Everyone's extroverted happy place」
Getting pulled into a Uyghur grandma's yard for milk tea in Kazanqi
Bazaar shopkeepers teaching me neck-twisting dances
A Kazakh guy suddenly asking during horseback riding: "Wanna try galloping?"
Ending up screaming with laughter through tears on horseback
These glittering moments outshine any souvenir

💡Pro tips from your college girl:
1️⃣ Apply sunscreen 3x! UV rays here bite HARD
2️⃣ Book Duku Highway carpool in advance (use verified platforms)
3️⃣ Hostels in Urumqi/Yining are full of fellow sisters
4️⃣ Wear pretty dresses freely! Local aunties will shower you with compliments

Standing at the foot of Xiate Ancient Road staring at snow peaks, it hit me:
The bravery of your 20s is life's limited-time experience voucher
All those hesitations about "danger/hassle/no company"
Would've made me miss the galaxy reflecting on the lake

So here's the deal—
Rather than staring at Sayram Lake's blue hues on your phone 10,000 times
Book that flight to witness
How many shades of blue this land truly holds

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