What are the must-have items when traveling to Xinjiang?

Backpack, tent, sleeping bag and mat, shoes, clothes, documents.

1. Backpack?

Xinjiang has a long journey, and the distance between many scenic spots is not close. In addition, there are desert oases and snow-capped mountains and grasslands, so you need to bring enough things, so try to choose a bag with a larger capacity, so the capacity of the backpack should not be less than 50 liters.

2. Tent, sleeping bag and ground mat?

Northern Xinjiang has more rain, while other places have very little rain; except for Burqin, Turpan and Bosten Lake, there are mosquitoes in summer In addition, there are very few mosquitoes in other places, and most places have hotels, so tents are rarely used. Three-season tents are double-layered with ventilated sand doors and a waterproof outer cover. But if you want to go on a mountaineering adventure, you need to buy a mountaineering tent. It is recommended to buy aluminum alloy poles with a diameter of 8 to 10 mm.

3. Shoes?

The four elements of a good pair of travel shoes are: light, non-slip, breathable and waterproof. If you are traveling in winter, you have to add one more thing, that is, keep warm. There are many deserts in Xinjiang. To prevent sand from getting into your shoes, you must buy high-top shoes. Hiking shoes are better because they are lightweight, have sturdy soles, are non-slip, have leather uppers that are wear-resistant and waterproof, and have padded ankle support and protection. Desert boots have hard soles and sheepskin uppers, which have good breathability and can prevent sand from entering the shoes. They are also a good choice.

4. Clothes?

If you are traveling from July to November and are not going to climb snow-capped mountains, even if you are going to the Karakoram Mountains or the Pamir Plateau, bring a set of clothes. A good sweater and woolen trousers will do; if you are really worried, you can bring a down jacket. The sweater or down jacket is preferably red. This way, if you get lost in the mountains and need rescue, you can use it as a signal flag to attract attention. .

5. Documents?

You must bring your ID card. At some specific times, you must bring your student ID card, teacher ID card or journalist ID card, such as taking a military vehicle or staying at a military station when traveling on the Xinjiang-Tibet Highway. If you show them, you will receive special attention.