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Where is Xinjiang suitable for summer vacation? Ten must-see tourist attractions.

Summer is the best time to travel to Xinjiang! At this time, many scenic spots in Xinjiang are well worth visiting. Next, recommend ten tourist attractions that Xinjiang must visit in summer for friends! Please see below for details.

1, the cattle and sheep in Nalati grassland are low.

This is a subalpine meadow plant area, one of the four grasslands in the world, with continuous mountains and abundant aquatic plants. It was rated as one of the six most beautiful grasslands in China by chinese national geography magazine. Every year from June to September, all kinds of wild flowers on the grassland bloom all over Shan Ye, and horses are jubilant and herding sheep, making the grassland colorful. The beautiful grassland scenery is as simple and natural as the local Kazakh herders.

2. The last tear in the Atlantic Ocean of Sailimu Lake

Sailimu Lake, alpine cold water lake, backed by snow-capped mountains. The lake is clear and blue, surrounded by vast grasslands. The water is blue and the scenery is beautiful. It is called the "last tear" of the Atlantic Ocean. Legend has it that Sailimu Lake is composed of the tears of a pair of young lovers who died for love, so it is also called Tianchi, such as the sea. Every June and July, all kinds of wild flowers on the grassland near the lake compete to open, which is a spectacular sight not to be missed.

3. Guozigou forest has strange mountains and rivers, and the dust is amazing.

Guozigou is the natural gateway of Ili region, with Sailimu Lake in the north and Ili Valley in the south. In ancient times, it was the throat of Beixin Road, China's Silk Road to Central Asia and Europe. The wonders of mountains and rivers can be compared with Guilin, and the monsters of cliffs are better than rocks. Known as "the first scene of Yili". The beaches and slopes of the whole valley are covered with wild Seville apples, apricots and walnuts, hence the name "Fruit Valley". The grotesque rocks in the ditch, towering peaks, lush pines and cypresses, blooming mountain flowers, waterfalls and springs, and beautiful scenery can be called the stunning scenery in natural beauty.

4. The sunset of Ili River is the most touching.

Ili River, also known as Yishui, Ili Water, etc. , the largest inland river in Xinjiang, with a wide river surface and beautiful scenery, with a total length of 1.500 km. At the mouth of Khorgos River, it flows into Kazakhstan from east to west and finally into Lake Balkhash. The beautiful snow peaks on both sides of the Yili River stand tall and tree-lined. The nearest Yining River has the famous Yili Bridge, which is an excellent place to shoot the sunset. "Sunset on Joey Bridge" has become an excellent subject for photographers.

5. Ten thousand mu of gold fields at the foot of Zhaosu Snow Mountain

Zhaosu grassland is backed by snow-capped mountains, with abundant aquatic plants and beautiful scenery. The grassy grass is soft and comfortable. Every July, nearly one million mu of rape flowers bloom at the foot of the snow-capped mountain, just like a golden woven carpet sweeping across the grassland of vast expanse, which is in harmony with Tianshan Mountain and can be called "the magnificent scenery of the west". Perfect for photography. In addition, there are ancient stone statues, Shengyou Temple and other cultural relics on the grassland. A grand Tianma Festival is held every summer. At that time, there will be many activities and performances, such as jockey club, equestrian performance, folk songs and dances, etc. If you catch up, you can go and have a look. Very lively!

6.huocheng lavender city

Huocheng County, Yili is a veritable city of lavender, where the largest and densest lavender fields in China are planted. Every year from June to August, purple lavender will quietly bloom in this place, waiting for one love story after another, which is very romantic? When you see your favorite flower field, you can get off at any time to take pictures and visit. However, it is generally necessary to pay local farmers 5- 10 yuan to enter the flower field to take photos.

7. The desolate and magnificent border of Horgos Port.

When you travel to Yili, you should take time to visit the Horgos Port. Horgos, located on the border between China and Kazakhstan, is an important port for trade between Xinjiang and Central Asian countries, and ranks as the three major ports in Xinjiang along with Hongqilafu and Alashankou. When the sun sets, standing at the Horgos border station, you can see big trucks coming in and out from the border from time to time, overlooking Kazakhstan, and the world is silent and desolate.

8. The rugged general mansion of Huiyuan ancient city.

Historically, Ili was an important passage from Xinjiang to Central Asia. In order to strengthen the management of Ili area, Qianlong of Qing Dynasty set up Ili General and Huiyuan City, and built eight satellite cities around it, collectively called "Nine Cities of Ili". Huiyuan City, the first of the "Nine Cities of Yili", is well preserved, and the former site of the General's Mansion is still preserved in the city. The main building of the General's Mansion is a quadrangle with two stone lions lying at the entrance. The four ancient trees in the courtyard are living testimony of history. The magnificent bell and drum tower stands in the center of Huiyuan ancient city, and the scenery inside and outside the city is panoramic.

9. Shan Ye flowers and cattle and sheep are everywhere in Gongnaisi Forest Farm.

Gongnaisi Forest Farm is located in the upper reaches of Gongnaisi River, with an altitude of 1.600 m to 2400 m.. Snow-capped mountains are reflected in the lake, full of pine trees and wild flowers. There are flocks of white sheep on the mountain, which is a huge treasure house of animals and plants. Snow chickens, red deer, brown bears and other animals live among them, and also produce precious medicinal materials such as Saussurea involucrata and Fritillaria. Gongnaisi has four distinct seasons, new green in spring, bloom in summer, red leaves and frost in autumn and white in winter. It is said that bathing in the famous Aerxian hot spring in Gongnaisi can achieve the purpose of getting rid of illness and strengthening the body.

10, apricot blossom ditch is in the place full of apricots.

This is the largest original wild apricot forest left over from the Middle Ages, concentrated on the north bank of Gonghe River, covering an area of more than 30,000 mu, and the whole mountainside is covered with wild apricot trees. Every year, when apricot blossoms are in full bloom, the hillside is rendered with fresh and faint pink under the background of early green, which is a magnificent scene and a narcissistic charm, spreading all over Shan Ye with excellent scenery. At the same time, the fruit of Xinghuagou in Xinjiang will mature in June, which is a good time to taste beautiful fruit.