When is the best time to travel to Xinjiang-Recommend free travel routes.

Xinjiang has always been a popular tourist province, but its area is too large. Generally, when traveling, it will be divided into southern Xinjiang and northern Xinjiang. There will be different ways to travel in these two places. If everyone's travel plan is different, the travel route will be different.

When is it good to go to Xinjiang? I have compiled a mind map for you, and I will elaborate on it below.

Suitable time in northern Xinjiang

June-September is suitable for visiting northern Xinjiang. In summer, the weather is cooler and the scenery is good. It is the first choice for self-driving stars. In different months, there are different protagonists to experience, such as flowers, grasslands and snow scenes.

The peak of northern Xinjiang tour is in mid-September-National Day, when the autumn colors in Kanas will give people a great shock.

It's great to go in July and August. This is a suitable summer vacation. Blue-green lake, full of green trees and edible white clouds, I don't know if this is a reality or a dream.

In addition, the northern Xinjiang in winter (65438+February-February) is also worth a visit, and skiing can bring the peak experience.

Altay has great ski resorts. The snow here is powder snow, which can hardly be kneaded into balls. This is a skier's favorite.

Suitable time in southern Xinjiang

In fact, southern Xinjiang is suitable for all seasons, and the prime time is July -65438+ 10.

Apricot flowers in Pamirs will bloom in large areas in March.

In southern Xinjiang in July, August and September, fruit freedom is easy to achieve.

10 You can see Populus euphratica in southern Xinjiang. The largest Populus euphratica forest in the world is located in the south of Xinjiang. Populus euphratica forest growing in the desert has its own privacy.

But at present, the epidemic prevention policy in Xinjiang is very strict. I suggest not to act rashly in the near future, and collect your own raiders first. Here is a copy of the "latest admission policy" compiled by Daying. You can reply to the "Employment Policy" in the background.

When is the right time to go to Xinjiang?

According to the different cycles, the time can be roughly divided into three grades: about 7 days, 12- 15 days, 15 days or more, and most people should only have the first two time periods.

Seven days can be a short cycle, which is the most suitable way for office workers to take annual leave. 12- 15 days, you can consider the big loop line.

Today's route recommendation is also based on the first two gears.

After going to the local area, it is common to sign up for a small group tour. If you are not an old driver, it is not recommended to drive in Xinjiang, the famous single car depot expressway and other risky sections. It is also recommended that a local experienced driver drive you.

In addition, because there are many ethnic minorities in Xinjiang, local old drivers can solve some language communication problems for everyone and help you bargain, so as not to be slaughtered badly.

I suggest you go to chartered flight with some friends, or join a group tour in chartered flight with others. At present, the chartered tour products of different routes in Xinjiang are very mature in major OTA.

How to arrange your time in Xinjiang

There are many routes to travel to Xinjiang, but for the first time or the second time, if we can play these four basic routes thoroughly, we can appreciate most of the wonderful things in Xinjiang.

If time and money permit, and you are interested, of course I suggest you go.

1. Ili-Dooku Highway

The most suitable way for workers to ask for leave is 7 days.

What is the most eye-catching thing on this road?

At the beginning of April, apricot blossoms in Yili.

Xinghuagou, Turgen Township, xinyuan county is the most shocking scenery in Yili Valley. There are cattle and sheep walking and grazing leisurely on the grassland. The charm of spring is greatly magnified in Yili.

Like grassland waves, wave after wave, it is worthy of being on the cover of National Geographic many times. Deep breathing is good for physical and mental health.

Lavender can be seen in Huocheng in summer.

Huocheng has the largest lavender planting area in China at present. You can see lavender here from June to October. The difference is only size.

Mid-June to early July is the best time to see lavender here. Later in August and September, these purple elves can also be seen in the village and the back mountain.

When you can't go abroad, you can get the experience of not losing Provence in Yili.

Looking at lavender, I suggest going to pri.

With the change of light, the lake will appear different blues, sometimes dark cobalt blue and sometimes emerald blue.

Some people say that this is the most beautiful scenery he encountered in the Northern Xinjiang Ring Road. After crossing the lake, he wanted to press the time pause button and didn't even want to go back to work.

There are many lovely swans in the lake. Why can they row in such a beautiful place for a long time and we can't?

bayinbuluke

Bayinbuluke Grassland is the second largest grassland in China after Erdos Grassland in Inner Mongolia, where Han Han's film Flying Life was filmed.

The most important thing in Bayinbrook is to watch a sunset. The setting sun is reflected in the river and has the visual sense of "nine suns". Seeing such a beautiful grandson, Hou Yi probably didn't want to move his bow.

Duku highway

Ku highway is very aura. This scenic avenue runs through the main peak of Tianshan Mountain and is a driving mecca for many go on road trip enthusiasts.

Good things are always dangerous. Landslides, avalanches, water damage and other disasters will occur from time to time on Duku Highway. It can be called "China Highway Disease Museum".

In this route, Dushanzi-Nalati is the northern section of Dooku and the most difficult section of Dooku's journey. There are surprises in difficulties, and this scenery is the most abundant.

Dooku Highway is only open for four months a year and can be visited from mid-June to the end of September.

In the Dooku Highway Raiders, Daying also wrote in detail that it is only open for four months a year. What is this road to be proud of?

2. Kanas small ring road

Autumn tour for 7-9 days.

It is easy to see that this small circle is actually a tour around Junggar Basin and Gurbantunggut Desert.

The highlights in the ring road include Kanas Lake, Tianshan Tianchi, Ghost Town, Urumqi and Harmony.

Kanas is very big, and the whole scenic area is bigger than six Shanghai. As a tourist, you only need to grasp the prime locations, such as Kanas Lake, Harmony and Baihaba.

Kanas, especially in autumn, has a large area of golden scenery and is worth chasing.

Kanas Lake

Kanas Lake, the most famous lake in this area, is not as big as you think. Its real composition is three bays and one lake: Moon Bay, Wolong Bay, Shenxian Bay and a fish-watching platform.

Fairy Bay is like a fairyland, Moon Bay is like a crescent moon, Wolong Bay is like Wolong, and the fish-watching platform is related to the legendary mysterious Kanas monster.

In autumn, yellow trees and blue lakes are very fashionable contrasting colors.

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Harmony has several villages hidden at the foot of the mountain, which are divided into Harmony Mountain Villa, Harmony New Village and Harmony Old Village. The scenic spots are forests, wooden houses and river valleys, which are the outdoor peach blossom garden life in everyone's imagination.

However, at present, the filter added to Harmony on the Internet is too heavy. Harmony has been quite commercialized, and food and accommodation are expensive, so there will be some cheating. This phenomenon is exaggerated in the old village, and the new village will be much better.

When the weather is fine, living in Harmony Village is an unforgettable experience. Looking up, the sky is full of stars.

Tianshan Tianchi Lake

According to legend, when Zhou Muwang went to the Western Ocean, the Yaochi where he met the Queen Mother of the West was the Tianshan Tianchi in Xinjiang. Kazakhs have been grazing here for generations. Animals, forests, lakes, blue sky and white clouds are the protagonists here. Now, tourists are also the protagonists.

There are a lot of messy consumption in scenic spots, some of which are completely unnecessary, such as cruise ships around the lake, which are very crowded; There is absolutely no need to go to the Kazakh style park; On the contrary, you can sit on the Mayashan cableway overlooking Tianchi Lake. God's perspective is spectacular.

Cocoto Sea

Tuohai is not a sea. Kazakh means "green jungle" and Mongolian means "blue bay". As the name implies, grotesque rocks, rivers and valleys come into your eyes along the way. It is risky to play.

It is famous because it has the largest mine in the world and the most complete earthquake fault zone in the world. Whether you look at plants or landforms, the scenery can make people open their mouths.

3. Northern Xinjiang Great Ring Road

Kanasi Ili Duku Highway

Suitable for people who can take a long vacation to 12- 15 days.

The opening of the Duku Highway directly shortened the time to take the Great Northern Link, saving 2-3 days. It takes about 12 days for many office workers to take the Great Northern Link.

Understanding this loop is also very simple, that is, the combination of the above route 1 and route 2.

A lot has been said about the scenic spots of the Great Ring Road. Add a few more here.

Mountain of fire

It is the Flame Mountain mentioned in Journey to the West, where you can feel the hottest temperature on the surface of China. The highest temperature in summer can reach 47.8, and the surface can reach 89. When you come to the Flame Mountain, you must pay attention to sun protection and moisturizing. In fact, the Tang Priest on TV is well versed in sun protection in desert areas.

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Princess Iron Fan's signature fan stands here, glittering. In addition, there is a gold hoop on the ground, which is a surface thermometer. This device is a bit humorous.

kumtag desert

Not far from the Flame Mountain is the Kumutage Desert. Directly connected with the old town of Shanshan in the desert, it sounds a little less "wild", but many people say that this is the most beautiful desert they have ever seen.

In the desert, you can take an off-road vehicle. Cars will take people deep into the desert, which is a great shock. Don't miss the sunrise and sunset in the desert. It's nice to take a silhouette of people and animals.

international fair

Ba means bazaar and farmers' market in Uighur. "Except your parents, you can find everything in bazar." Xinjiang people love Bazaar and cannot do without Bazaar. The international market of Urumqi is the largest in the world.

I used to watch the weather forecast of CCTV. When it was broadcast to Urumqi, the screen was the International Grand Bazaar (not now). Maybe you can imagine it as a small commodity market for Xinjiang people, where Xinjiang people and tourists gather to eat and visit buy buy.

There are Turkish ice cream, various Xinjiang fruits, Xinjiang refrigerator magnets, lavender sachets, essential oil soaps and dried fruits. You can't stop buying special gifts.

4. South Xinjiang Great Ring Road

Deep cultural tour in Xinjiang, 13- 15 days.

Finally, it is said that this route with rich cultural landscape is full of familiar fruit-flavored cities, such as Korla with pear flavor, Aksu with apple flavor and Turpan with grape flavor.

On this humanistic route, if you come from July to September, you must eat fruit hard. The fruit is sweet and fragrant at this time. No wonder Daying said: The dental clinics in Kashgar are a little dense.

The middle section of the ring road is surrounded by Taklimakan Desert, the second largest mobile desert in the world, and Tarim Basin, the largest inland basin in China.

Let's talk about the highlights of this cycle first.

Korla

Korla is the largest city in southern Xinjiang, second only to Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang Autonomous Region, and the throat of the Silk Road.

As a city destination, you can eat all kinds of Xinjiang delicacies here at one time: Korla baked buns, Xinjiang baked nang and hand-grabbed rice. Besides fruits, Xinjiang cuisine is also very appetizing.

Kashgar

Let's refine the key points. First, Kashgar is full of exotic customs. This hometown of love between two generations has a very leisurely pace of life.

Secondly, Kashgar people love tea, and there are all kinds of old teahouses scattered in the city. Local people like to drink tea with naan.

Panlong highway

The famous Panlong Highway in southern Xinjiang is the favorite of road travelers.

"Today, I walked all the detours in my life. Since then, my life has been smooth sailing. " After opening, you can see this blessing from Panlong Ancient Road.

Baishahu

Seeing this scene, you will understand why it is called "Baisha Lake". The mountain is like white sand, and the lake is blue. It is not enough to describe it as a fairyland on earth. I just want to add it to my favorites.

There are sightseeing parking lots along National Highway 3 14. You can park your car, then walk along the plank road to the lake and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Baisha Lake at close range.

Populus euphratica forest in Tarim

This is the largest Populus euphratica forest in Xinjiang and the most concentrated area of primitive Populus euphratica forest in the whole Tarim River basin. When it comes to autumn scenery, China is the top spot, so it can be on the 10 list.

In addition to quietly enjoying Populus euphratica forest, you can also feel this beautiful forest, such as riding a horse or taking a small train. The train came out of a golden forest, just like a scene in a fairy tale.

Mustag Ata Glacier Park

This glacier, you should call it dad! The snow on the mountain all year round always gives people the feeling of "white hair", which is cold and introverted compared with other yellow, green and red landscapes.

Because it is the earliest peak where glaciers formed, it is known as the "father of glaciers". As an independent mountain, it stands on the Pamirs.

How is the traffic to Xinjiang?

Xinjiang is so big and has many airports, which is the province with the largest number of airports in China.

If you play the Northern Xinjiang Ring Road, it is recommended to fly to Urumqi, or take the train or high-speed train to Urumqi Railway Station. Starting from Urumqi, you can stay in the city for a day or two by opening different loop tours. It is very lively and easy to visit.

If you travel to southern Xinjiang, you can fly to Urumqi first and then transfer at other airports in southern Xinjiang. Such as airports in Korla, Hotan and Kashgar. It takes two hours to fly from Urumqi to Kashgar!

If it is a neighboring province, such as Qinghai Province and Gansu Province, you can consider driving to Xinjiang to enjoy the scenery on the road, but it is best to be an old driver.

How to choose accommodation in Xinjiang

Xinjiang is so big, the ring road will span several regions and cities, and the choice of accommodation is relatively troublesome.

1. Recommended by big city hotels in Xinjiang.

Urumqi, Korla, Kashgar and other big cities in Xinjiang have many hotel chains to choose from, as well as many types of hotels to choose from.

Urumqi is the city with the best hotel resources, including Hilton, Wanda Wenhua and Lufeng Hotel. There are also cost-effective all seasons and Atour.

Going to Xinjiang is very tiring. You can have a good rest when you first arrive in Xinjiang, and then you can enjoy yourself.

There are many B&B inns in a small place.

Many of them are very distinctive, but we should pay attention to cheating in popular scenic spots, such as harmony.

3. If the road is an unpopular area and there are few people, you may need to sleep in a car or tent.

Or stay in some luxury hotels, the price will be more expensive.

Other travel tips in Xinjiang

Many people will arrange Xinjiang tourism on legal holidays, but it is best to take the annual leave at the wrong peak, and the experience of saving money is better. Here are a few tips that I hope will be useful to you.

Replenishing water: Xinjiang is relatively dry, and the skin is easy to dry and peel. It is recommended to bring a hydrating mask or aloe gel.

Sunscreen: you need to bring spf50 sunscreen, and you don't need to bring sunscreen spray, because you can't pass the security check of the plane and train. Sunglasses also need to be worn, which can protect you from the sun properly.

Dressing: There is a big temperature difference between morning and evening in Xinjiang. You basically need to wear a coat at night. If you go to some glacier areas, you even need to bring a professional cotton-padded jacket or down jacket.

Shoes: It is recommended to bring comfortable sports shoes or canvas shoes.

Documents: ID card, student ID card (if you are still a student) and border card will not be processed for the time being.

Drugs: motion sickness medicine, heatstroke medicine, cold medicine, others according to your own needs.