Why do many people travel to Tibet instead of Xinjiang now?

To what extent can a place become the best travel destination. The core is its uniqueness. The second is the "distance" from the target tourists. These two points are not dominant in Xinjiang. Tibet ranks first in the world: 1, the highest peak in the world, Mount Everest. Although most travelers will never climb to the top of the mountain, it is also excellent to see the base camp. It also has a strong symbolic significance; Mount Everest is an important item on many people's travel lists;

2. The Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon, the largest canyon in the world. The total length is 504.6 kilometers, the deepest point is 6009 meters, and the average depth is 2268 meters. It is the largest canyon in the world. Needless to say, there are countless beautiful scenery along the Yarlung Zangbo River; 3. Potala Palace, the tallest ancient architectural complex in the world. At the same time, the Potala Palace also has an irreplaceable position in Tibetan Buddhism. 4. The center of the world, Kong Rinpoche. Qi Feng in Gangrenbo is a sacred mountain among many religions. Hinduism regards mountains as Shiva's residence and the center of the world;

The only one in Xinjiang: 1, the longest desert highway in the world, Tarim desert highway. It is the longest desert highway in the world at present. I once drove all the way there, and it was really a very interesting trip. 2. The Taklimakan Desert, the largest desert in China, ranks 10th in the world. I've only seen some small desertification areas in Tibet (I'm not sure if it can be regarded as a desert geographically). But at the same time, Xinjiang can't compare with Tibet in the number and height of snow-capped mountains. Both places have very vast grasslands.

In addition, Xinjiang is really too far away and the scenic spots are too scattered (Tibet is actually very big, but the main scenic spots are basically concentrated). Moreover, for many mainlanders, going to Tibet to experience the anoxic plateau environment is also an interesting experience. Xinjiang basically belongs to low altitude areas. Can't bring this unique experience.

Finally, Yunnan and Sichuan, Tibet and China, the two most attractive tourist provinces, also have unique advantages. The Yunnan-Tibet line and the Sichuan-Tibet line are connected in series from Lijiang, Dali and western Sichuan. For many travelers, going to Tibet is an extremely cost-effective arrangement in terms of time and money. Of course, many top hikers will prefer hiking routes such as Wolf Tower and Chater Ancient Road.