When is the best time to travel to Xinjiang?

Although I like to travel to quiet and beautiful Hangzhou, historic Xi, holiday paradise Sanya and prosperous and convenient Shanghai, Xinjiang is still my favorite in the whole territory of China.

Many people have a dream of traveling to Xinjiang. Even Simon, who is famous for his TV series Mountains and Rivers, expressed his desire to travel to Xinjiang.

Farewell to the recently broadcast program, the location of my lover was also chosen in Xinjiang, which made netizens exclaim its beauty. But most people know little about such a big scenic spot in Xinjiang. When is the best time to come to Xinjiang for the first time? What route should I choose? How to play?

Today, I will tell you slowly from four aspects.

First, the classic route with beautiful scenery

"Autumn route, recommend Altay and Populus euphratica.

Suggested route 1- Kanas small ring road

Urumqi-Wuerhe-185 Tuan-Baihaba-Kanas-Harmony-Keketuohai-Urumqi

Best season: September

Suggested Route 2- Theme Tour of Jinyang Forest

Urumqi-Korla-Huludao, Yuli County-Lunnan Town, luntai county-Shaya Town-Kuqa-Aksu-Kashgar-Karakuli Lake-Kashgar Old Town-Return.

_ Best season: 10 month

_ Suggested days for autumn outing: about 7- 10 days.

The disadvantage of Kanas small ring road is that Kanas scenic area must take the shuttle bus and can't drive. The advantage is that there are relatively few tourists at this time, covering 80% of the autumn scenery in Xinjiang. Even if it is not the very famous Cocotoho 185 Corps, it is amazing.

Populus euphratica forest is another major feature of autumn colors in Xinjiang, and it is the favorite place for photographers. Any place is a good place to take pictures.

"Summer drunken beauty line Yili-Dooku small loop.

_ Suggested route: Urumqi-Dushanzi Grand Canyon-Sailimu Lake-Guozigou Bridge-Huocheng Lavender Manor-Harqin Banner-Zhao Yi Highway-Tekes-Bayinbuluke-Tamboura-Urumqi.

_ Best season: June-August

_ Suggested days: about 8-9 days.

The classic scenic spots in northern Xinjiang can basically be reached, and the scenery is beautiful all the way. In summer, Jimei people should get together quickly!

Kanas is the first choice for "drunken silver winter trip"

_ Suggested route: Urumqi-Baihaba-Kanas-Harmony-Urumqi

_ Best season: 65438+February-Spring Festival

_ Suggested days: about 6-7 days.

Northern Xinjiang has the purest snow in China. I believe many southerners have never seen such a beautiful snow scene. If you have seen Kanas, which is completely dyed in the forest, you will also feel what a pure fairy tale world it is.

The advantage is that there are few people in the off-season, but the temperature in Xinjiang is very low in winter, and the camera phone is easy to run out of electricity. Remember to bring more charging treasures and camera batteries. In winter, the snow is thick and the road is slippery, so driving by car is not recommended. You can charter a car to a local driver with snow driving experience.

Second, girlfriends/lovers Lu Yi Fan Hua route

Xinghua, Datong Township, Ta County, Southern Xinjiang

_ Suggested route: Kashi-Tashkurgan-Kuoke-Tuerke-Ta 'er Township-Datong Township-Yengisar-Aksu.

Best season: late March-early April

_ Suggested days: about 9 days.

_ The temperature in April is very comfortable and the air tickets are cheap. There are few people and quiet on this route, so the accommodation conditions are not very good because it is remote, but along the way, you can not only see the wild apricot flowers in the mountains, but also feel the local Tajik customs and eat ethnic cuisine. However, the flowering period of apricot flowers is short and the opening time is different every year. It is not recommended to plan long in advance.

Lavender, Basil and Rape Flower Sea in Ili

_ Suggested route: Urumqi-Sailimu Lake-Huocheng Lavender Manor-Kalajun-Zhaosu Perilla/Rape Flower-Bayinbuluke-Kumukumumutag Desert-Urumqi

_ Best season: June-August

_ Suggested suggested days: about 9 days.

In Ili in summer, there are flowers, grassland wildflowers, lavender, perilla, rape and sunflower everywhere. Lavender suggests June-July, perilla/rape in July and sunflower in mid-August.

This route is full of flowers, grasslands, snow-capped mountains and lakes, with beautiful scenery and few people. The disadvantage is that it's a long way, but this is Xinjiang, and you can see different beautiful scenery along the way. But the biggest advantage is that it gets dark after ten o'clock in summer, and there is a lot of time to play.

Third, the exotic humanistic food route.

Urumqi-Kashgar is dominant.

_ Suggested route: Urumqi-Kuqa Wang Fu-Kashi-Tashkurgan-shache-Hotan-Luntai Populus euphratica-Urumqi.

_ Best season: all year round

_ Suggested days: about 7-8 days.

Many friends who have been to Xinjiang say that what they miss most is actually the night when Wusu beer was accompanied by barbecue and bragging.

If you are a gourmet,

Urumqi and Kashgar are enough to satisfy the appetite for food.

It's great to stroll around and eat something leisurely ~ there's nothing to suggest, just prepare your stomach. The food in Xinjiang is mainly hard dishes, and the weight is large to a vast territory. Don't be scared when you come for the first time.

This route can not only make you eat happily, but also the ancient cities on the ancient Silk Road, such as Kashgar, Kuqa and Hotan in southern Xinjiang, can also feel the ethnic customs of the western regions well. Time allows you to play for a few more days, and you can go out for a walk when you eat, otherwise you will gain weight easily.

4. Self-driving route-single-depot expressway is preferred.

Duku Highway is a section of G2 17 National Highway, a heroic road paved with blood and sweat, with a total length of 56 1 km. Driving on the Dooku Highway, you can enjoy grassland forests, snow-capped mountains and canyons, lakes and waterfalls.

"Ten miles are different days, and there are four seasons in one day."

Magical changes, I believe you will feel very happy that you have come.

It should be noted that the Dooku Highway is not open all year round.

Winter traffic control will be implemented for seven months from the end of September to May of the following year.

So you must confirm the opening hours before going to Dukugo road trip ~

_ via counties and cities: Kuqa departure-static-Xinyuan-Nilek-Wusu, etc.

Concluding remarks

Xinjiang has grasslands, deserts, Gobi, snow-capped mountains, canyons and lakes. There are magnificent natural scenery, rich western customs, the most beautiful and dangerous self-driving roads and dazzling special foods. I hope everyone knows more about Xinjiang. You have never been to Xinjiang, which route would you choose?