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What are the must-see attractions in Xinjiang in September?

Of course, it is the Tianshan Tianchi near Urumqi, the Balikun Prairie and the ghost town of Karamay.

Tianshan Tianchi, called Yaochi in ancient times, is located in fukang city, Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. This is a natural scenic spot centered on mountains and lakes. It is 37 kilometers away from fukang city and 97 kilometers away from Urumqi, the capital of the autonomous region. Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area has a planned total area of 548 square kilometers, which is divided into 8 scenic spots, 15 scenic spots and 38 scenic spots. It is a typical mountain-type natural landscape in arid areas of northwest China.

Balikun Grassland is located in Hami area in the northeast of Xinjiang, where there are eight famous places of interest, such as Snow in Tianshan Mountain, Olympic City in Han Sea, Suyue in Jing Quan and Liu Sheng in Yuetai. It is the second largest grassland in Xinjiang. Balikun Prairie is a good place for summer vacation and winter leisure, with fat cattle and sheep, rich pasture, fresh air and lush green grass.

Ghost town is also called Wuerhe windy city. Wuerhe mining area is located at the downstream of Jiamu in the northwest margin of Junggar Basin in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, southwest of Karamay City 100 km. There is a unique wind erosion landform and a strange shape here. The local Mongolians call this city "Sulu Muhaq", and the Uighurs call it "Shayi Tanxi", which means ghost town.