Which is more fun, southern Xinjiang or northern Xinjiang?

Xinjiang tourism is the place we have been longing for. Whether we have been there once or not, we still want to see it again. I always feel that I haven't finished seeing the scenery here. This is the charm that Xinjiang brings to the world.

As we all know, Xinjiang scenery tour is divided into southern Xinjiang and northern Xinjiang, and each place has its own characteristics. No matter which place you choose, if time is limited, how should you choose?

Then, Bian Xiao will give you a good introduction, which is fun in southern Xinjiang or northern Xinjiang!

Xinjiang is bounded by Tianshan Mountain, and the north of Tianshan Mountain is called North Xinjiang, the south of Tianshan Mountain is called South Xinjiang, and Hami and Turpan are called East Xinjiang.

Northern Xinjiang

Northern Xinjiang includes Urumqi, Changji, Yili, Bortala, Altay and Tacheng. The Han population accounts for the majority of the population in northern Xinjiang. In addition, there are ethnic minorities such as Kazak, Uygur, Hui, Xibo and Mongolia.

I. Natural and cultural landscapes

There are many types of natural landscapes in northern Xinjiang, including almost all the landscape types in China, including snow-capped mountains, glaciers, lakes, grasslands, deserts, forests, canyons, Gobi and other landscapes.

Many people say that northern Xinjiang looks at scenery and southern Xinjiang looks at humanities. In fact, there are many cultural landscapes in northern Xinjiang, but we are going to the counties and towns below.

For example, the nomadic life of nomadic people in Xinjiang can be seen in the pasture of Altay in spring, summer, autumn and winter. For example, when they changed places, herders on horseback drove thousands of sheep from one pasture to another pasture hundreds of kilometers away. The scene is very spectacular.

Second, the scenic spots in northern Xinjiang

There are many scenic spots in northern Xinjiang. Here are just some scenic spots that are well known to the public.

Ili region

The prairie in Yili is a place that fascinates many mainlanders. The famous ones are Nalati air grassland in xinyuan county and Kalajun Grassland in Tekes County. In summer, the grassland is lush with flowers, and snow-capped mountains, dense forests, open canyons and beautiful lakes are scattered on the grassland.

In addition, Ili also has scenic spots such as Xinghuagou, Qiongkushitai, Kudring, Chaxi and Tamboura Grassland. There are also famous hiking routes such as Xiate Ancient Road and Wusun Ancient Road.

Altay region

Altay in autumn is the most beautiful place in Xinjiang, with Kanas, a fairyland on earth and a fairy garden, and

The most beautiful villages in China are harmonious, including Baihaba, the first village in the northwest, and the beautiful Cocoto Sea.

Bortala state

The most famous scenic spots in Bortala are Sailimu Lake, which is called "the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean", and Charles Xili, which is not well known to the public.

Southern Xinjiang

Southern Xinjiang includes Kashgar, Aksu, Bayinguoleng Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Hotan and Kizilsu Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture. Uighurs account for more than 80% of the population in southern Xinjiang, in addition to Han, Tajik, Mongolian, Kirgiz and other ethnic minorities.

The natural landscapes in southern Xinjiang include desert, Gobi, Populus euphratica forest, snow-capped mountains and plateaus, among which the most famous ones belong to the Taklimakan Desert, the second largest mobile desert in the world, and the Muztag Ata on the Pamirs.

The humanities in southern Xinjiang are very rich, such as the ancient city of Kashgar, the houses in Gao Tai, the Aitig Mosque and the Thousand Buddha Cave in Qizil.

Nanjiang scenic spot

Kashgar

Kashgar is the political, economic and cultural center of southern Xinjiang, with many scenic spots such as the ancient city of Kashgar, high-rise residential buildings, the Grand Bazaar of Kashgar, the Aidijia Mosque, and the Tomb of ChristianRandPhillips.

Taxian county

Ta County, bordering Batie, is a beautiful small county on the Pamirs. It has the highest port in the world, including Lake Karakuli, Mustag Atta, the father of icebergs, Stone Town, the second highest peak in the world, Jincaotan and other scenic spots.

In addition, there are Bayinbuluke grassland in southern Xinjiang, with beautiful nine bends and eighteen bends and Swan Lake, desert highway crossing Taklimakan Desert, Populus euphratica forest stretching for thousands of years, mysterious Kuqa Grand Canyon, Loulan Ancient City, Qizil Thousand Buddha Cave, Luobu Village, Bosten Lake and other scenic spots.

Choose South Xinjiang or North Xinjiang?

If you have time, it is naturally best to play together in southern Xinjiang and northern Xinjiang. If there is not enough time, it depends on personal preference. The natural scenery in northern Xinjiang is really beautiful, that is, the amazing beauty. The ethnic customs of southern Xinjiang are very rich, and it is the most exotic place in China.

As for food, there are plenty of foods in northern and southern Xinjiang, such as hand-grabbed rice, saute spicy chicken, baked buns, mutton skewers, ice cream, yogurt, baked nang and so on, as well as Xinjiang fruits such as grapes, Korla pears, cantaloupes, Aksu walnuts and Ruoqiang dates. Xinjiang is the gourmet capital of China.