When is the best time to travel to Xinjiang? Is traveling to Xinjiang expensive?

Every year, the season when Xinjiang’s melons and fruits are fragrant is the peak tourist season. In fact, in the spring, some friends will go to Xinjiang to enjoy the flowers, and some friends will go to Xinjiang in the summer to escape the heat, but Xinjiang in the autumn is really It’s beautiful, and the most important thing is that the fruits are delicious and cheap. Travel preparation

The distances between various scenic spots in Xinjiang are very long. It usually takes more than ten hours of driving to get from one scenic spot to another. Some scenic spots are relatively large and you may need to take a tour bus. , but the scenery along the road is indeed beautiful. It is recommended to bring a neck pillow.

In addition to being large, Xinjiang is also relatively busy. Because Xinjiang is in the middle of the mainland, it is difficult for ocean water vapor to reach and the air humidity is relatively low, so everyone should bring hydrating and moisturizing skin care products, including facial masks. There is absolutely nothing wrong with bringing it with you. You must prepare sunscreen in the summer. Sun exposure can not only prevent tanning but also prevent aging.

For girls, it is best to prepare skirts with brighter colors. If you want to take pictures in scenic spots, you should prepare skirts that are fresh and affordable. There are also many places to take photos, such as Sailimu Lake, Princess Jieyou Lavender Land, and the Chat Trail, etc. are all suitable for taking photos. You can also prepare props such as sunglasses, straw hats, and sun umbrellas. Travel Time

The best travel season in Xinjiang is generally from July to October.

March-April: At this time, Xinjiang is windy, cold wave invades, and precipitation increases, so it is suitable to go to southern Xinjiang. However, there are also peach and apricot flowers to enjoy.

June: You can visit the Ili area to see the sea of ??flowers and lavender. It is most beautiful in mid-June.

July-August: If you can see the mountains and plains at this time, Feichan is more suitable to escape the summer heat. At this time, the lavender has been harvested.

September-October: This is the most beautiful breakup season in Xinjiang. The Populus euphratica forest in southern Xinjiang is very suitable for viewing. However, these two months are the peak season, and tickets and other expenses will increase.

Winter: The temperature has dropped as low as 20 to 30 degrees below zero, many places have closed mountains and roads, and scenic spots have also been closed. However, tickets will be discounted or even free. Consumption level

Don’t think that the consumption in Xinjiang is very low. The consumption here is comparable to that of Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. Except for fruits, which are relatively cheap, other consumption is very expensive, but it is also inconvenient to carry fruits. In terms of catering, a bowl of noodles may cost 20-25 yuan per person. The roasted whole lamb that everyone eats more is 150 yuan per kilogram, which is more than 700 yuan. The ones in scenic spots will be more expensive. Generally, one meal will cost you It costs fifty or sixty yuan, or even more. Tickets are not cheap either, with tickets in many places costing 150 yuan. It costs two to three hundred per day to take a tour bus. When going to Xinjiang, you need to prepare enough cash. If you want to buy specialties, go to the Ili area, which is relatively cheap. Notes

1. Clothing: The temperature difference between morning and evening is relatively large for female workers in Xinjia. Please be careful to bring clothes. You must bring coats and sweaters when staying overnight in Tianchi, visiting Nanshan Ranch, visiting Kanas Lake and other places.

2. Traffic: The traffic roads in Xinjiang are straight, and all the cars are very fast. Everyone should drive as slowly as possible and obey the traffic rules. There will be cattle and sheep in the pastoral areas, so everyone should remember to avoid them, otherwise The moment is very loud, so friends who suffer from motion sickness remember to prepare motion sickness medicine.

3. Rent a car: It is best to drive with more than one person, because the road is still quite far, and it may be very tiring if you drive alone, so you need to exchange driving, and three or four people can rent an off-road jeep together. Renting for 15 days is about 500-600 yuan per day. Traveling to Xinjiang still costs about 7500-9000 yuan, which averages out to 1875-2250 yuan per person. The price will be more expensive than traveling in a group.

4. Price: Things sold in Xinjiang are calculated in kilograms, so don’t ask how much it costs per kilogram, you will be cheated. Even if someone tells you how much it costs per kilogram, they actually express it in kilograms, so Be sure to ask about the kilogram.

5. Banks: There are relatively few banks in counties and townships. In some places, you can use WeChat and Alipay, but when the signal is poor, there is no way. It is best to bring cash.

6. Time difference: There is a two-hour time difference between Xinjiang and the mainland. The work and rest time in Xinjiang is 9:30-10:00, lunch at 14:00, and dinner at 20:00. The station time is the same as that in the mainland, but some drivers are still accustomed to Xinjiang's work and rest time, so remember to communicate the time with the four seasons.

7. Security inspection: The security inspection in Xinjiang is relatively strict. At the airport, you will be asked to empty your pockets, slip on your shoes, and scan the soles of your feet. You will also be inspected again when you get on the plane. At the train station and bus The station also has to go through three or four security checks, so friends who want to catch the bus remember to press the lead time, at least one hour in advance.

There will also be security checks in supermarkets and markets where there are a lot of people.

8. Acclimatization: The water in Xinjiang is alkaline and relatively hard. People who are not used to drinking it will suffer from constipation. Friends who eat mutton and dairy products will also suffer from diarrhea. The fruits here The powdered sugar is higher than that in mainland China,

so foreigners should not eat too much.

9. Glasses: Xinjiang is relatively dry, so it is not recommended to wear contact lenses. In some places, rinsing is not very convenient. It is recommended to bring a few more lenses in case of emergency.

10. Insurance: If there are no special areas to participate in special activities, such as mountain climbing, desert crossing, ancient trail hiking, etc., it is best to have relevant insurance.

11. Horse riding: If you have the opportunity, you can go horse riding. Is Yili horse the best in Xinjiang? The price is about 50 yuan per hour, but you can negotiate the price. It is best not to go to scenic spots when riding horses, as it will be more expensive. Children can also enjoy lower prices by riding horses, but this is not allowed by official businesses.