For a seven-day family trip, which one is better, Xinjiang or Tibet?

I have been to both Xinjiang and Tibet. If you are going on a seven-day trip with your family, I would rather recommend you to go to Xinjiang. The scenic spots in both places are very beautiful, but in comparison, I think Xinjiang is more beautiful. Charm, let me compare and compare the two from 4 aspects, maybe you will understand~

1. Scenery

2. Accommodation conditions

3. Food aspects

4. Travel costs

Let’s talk about the first aspect of scenery. I believe this is also one of the issues that many people are most concerned about.

1. Scenery

Tibet: Almost the entire territory is plateau scenery, with endless high-altitude snow-capped mountains, such as Mount Everest, Kailash, Namjagbarwa, Shishapangma Peak and others. The most amazing thing is the lakes in Tibet, which are a visual feast after many measures. The Ngari area, with an average altitude of over 4,500, stretches as far as the eye can see with no vegetation. The beauty of the wilderness is here. You can see animals such as Tibetan antelopes and wild ass while traveling through the uninhabited area.

Xinjiang: Unlike Tibet, Xinjiang has diverse landforms, including plateau snow-capped mountains, blue lakes, numerous canyons, the Gobi Desert, and rich vegetation. It is said that northern Xinjiang is beautiful and southern Xinjiang is culturally diverse.

In addition to snow-capped mountains and lakes, there are so many beautiful places in Xinjiang, such as the majestic Tianshan Grand Canyon, the boundless Taklimakan Desert, the Luntai Populus euphratica forest, the colorful city of Ili Grassland, and the largest lavender sea in Asia. , wind-eroded landforms, etc. - plains, plateaus, snow-capped mountains, lakes, deserts, glaciers, rivers, grasslands, forests, caves... Xinjiang has almost all the landforms on the earth except the ocean, and its landforms are rich. Much better than Tibet.

To sum up, Xinjiang basically has the types that Tibet has, and Xinjiang also has the types that Tibet doesn’t have. Xinjiang has no less snow-capped mountains than Tibet, and Xinjiang is more suitable for family travel. He said that the environment and climate in Xinjiang are more friendly to the elderly and children.

2. Accommodation conditions

Tibet: There are both medium and high-end hotels in Lhasa and local folk customs in Barkhor Street. You can choose according to your own accommodation requirements. But if you take the Ali Line, it is difficult to have the experience of a three-star hotel or above.

Accommodation in Ali is very tight during the National Day, and most of the National Day accommodation prices are over 500.

Xinjiang: The overall accommodation conditions in Xinjiang must be above 3 stars. During the National Day, except for Kanas and Taxian, which are relatively tight, the other accommodations are usually priced around 200-300.

3. About food?

Tibet: There are still many choices for food in Lhasa. Tibetan food and yak hot pot are both great, but outside of Lhasa, especially in the Ngari area, it is difficult to eat. It's a makeshift situation, relying on self-heating rice to satisfy one's needs.

Xinjiang: a real food paradise! I can eat very satisfyingly every day. I really like Xinjiang’s hand-caught mutton, mutton skewers, lamb chops, roasted lamb loins, roasted squab, hand-picked rice, etc.

4. Travel costs?

Xinjiang

? Tibet: The local chartered car costs 1,700 yuan a day, and the Ali Line needs to subsidize the master 300 yuan a day. And for Ali Line, it is more recommended to choose Prado, the per capita cost is about 3,500.

Xinjiang: The local chartered GL8 commercial vehicle in northern Xinjiang costs 1,300 per day, and the chartered vehicle in southern Xinjiang costs 1,400 per day. The per capita cost is basically around 2,500.

In addition, the most important point is that the altitude of Xinjiang is lower than that of Tibet, so the supporting facilities and comfort level for travel are much better than those of Tibet. Many people want to take elderly people with them. For those traveling with children, Xinjiang is definitely the first choice.

? Let’s talk about the overview of Xinjiang’s scenic spots:

There are so many scenic spots in Xinjiang and they are scattered, so I will introduce them in several sections~

?Eastern Xinjiang: Flame Mountain, Kumtag Desert, Jiaohe Ancient City, Grape Valley, Hami.

Southern Xinjiang: Taklimakan Desert, Tarim Populus euphratica, uninhabited areas of Lop Nur, and Kashgar.

?Northern Xinjiang: Tianshan Tianchi, Turpan, Shanshan Kumtag Desert, Ili, Selim Lake, Kanas, Hemu, Duku Highway, Coco Tuohai.

It is often said that the peak season in Xinjiang is from May to October. In fact, Xinjiang is beautiful all year round.

?Landscapes of Xinjiang in different time periods 11-2?: Hemu Snow Township, Kanas Snow Township, Kashgar in southern Xinjiang, and Muztag Glacier. 13-4?: Spring in Xinjiang is coming soon. This is a good time to see apricot blossoms. Apricot blossoms in Taxkorgan County, Nalati Apricot Blossom Valley. 15?: Summer begins in southern Xinjiang and spring begins in northern Xinjiang. It’s not spring yet in Kanas, so we have to wait for the grass to turn green. At this time, you can see the flowers in Ili in full bloom. The scenery is different depending on the flowering period. 16-8?: Peak tourist season in Xinjiang. Everywhere is a good place to go. 19?: Don’t go to Yili at this time. Once the grassland in Yili turns yellow, it won’t be so beautiful. The main attractions are in Kanas and Southern Xinjiang. 110?: The birch forest in Kanas and the Populus euphratica in southern Xinjiang.

In short: Xinjiang is beautiful and you can go there all year round.

Travel tips:

The security check in Xinjiang is very strict, so you must carry your ID card with you.

Xinjiang’s ultraviolet rays are very strong, so be sure to wear sunscreen.

The weather in Xinjiang is changeable, and the temperature difference between day and night is large. No matter what season you go, you must bring a cotton-padded jacket.

We must respect the local customs and culture of Xinjiang.