How to Plan Tourism in Xinjiang: Matters needing attention

Some jokes that are often circulated on the Internet, "Xinjiang people ride horses to school" and "Xinjiang people can dance". Why do people have such an understanding of Xinjiang? I think it is because it has a vast territory and is a gathering place for many ethnic groups. Xinjiang, located in the northwest border of China, covers an area of 6.5438+0.66 million square kilometers. It is the largest province in China, bordering eight countries including Russia, Kazakhstan, Pakistan and India. There are 47 ethnic groups in Xinjiang, mainly Han, Uygur, Kazak, Hui, Tajik, Manchu and Russian. It is one of the five minority autonomous regions in China. Xinjiang is rich in natural products, such as cantaloupe and Turpan grapes. Because the length of day and night is conducive to the accumulation of sugar.

Xinjiang zhida

"Big": Friends who have traveled to Xinjiang will not deny that traveling to Xinjiang is very tiring, because Xinjiang is so big! The total land area of Xinjiang is equivalent to 160 Shanghai, 100 Beijing, 9 Guangdong and 16 Jiangsu. The tourism resources here are extremely rich. China has 68 kinds of tourism resources, while Xinjiang has 56 kinds, accounting for 83% of the national tourism resources. Xinjiang has more than 1 100 scenic spots, ranking first in the country.

Xinjiang branch

"Gan": Xinjiang is located in the middle of Eurasia. Its geographical location determines that the water vapor in the ocean is difficult to reach, and Urumqi is the farthest city from the ocean in the world. Therefore, the climate in Xinjiang is generally dry and the air humidity is low. Friends on the east coast are really a little difficult to adapt to. Therefore, when traveling to Xinjiang, we must do a good job of hydrating and moisturizing. If you want to go to friends in Hotan area and Taklimakan desert area, you should take measures to prevent wind and sand. kumtag desert

When is the best time to go to Xinjiang?

The best tourist season in Xinjiang: July, August, September, 65438+ 10.

March to April

Strong wind and cold wave attack, prone to strong wind and dust, precipitation increased. It is a good choice to go to southern Xinjiang at this time. Peach blossoms and apricot blossoms are in full bloom, and there is a prairie that Shanshan has just recovered. Wild apricot flowers can be seen in Turpan and other places.

May to June

You can enjoy flowers in Yili, and lavender is the most beautiful (the most beautiful in mid-June), but the fruit is not yet mature.

July to August

You can still see the sea of flowers and the vast grassland with rich water plants all over the mountains. This mountain area is a good summer resort. At this time, the grassland welcomes Nadam and Tianma Festival. But lavender has been harvested, and melons and fruits began to mature in mid-August.

September to1October

This is the most beautiful harvest season in Xinjiang and the weather is comfortable. It is the real autumn season, and the fruits are fragrant. Kanas in autumn is recognized as the most beautiful autumn scenery in China. Populus euphratica forest in southern Xinjiang is also dyed with the color of autumn, and the fruit is also in the harvest season. However, these two months are also the most prosperous tourist season in Xinjiang, and accordingly, prices and scenic spot ticket prices have risen.

1 1 till February

The temperature is as low as MINUS twenty or thirty degrees. Many places are closed to mountains and roads, and many scenic spots are closed. But at this time, it is the off-season of tourism, the price is low, some scenic spots are discounted, some scenic spots can even be watched for free, and you can also see the snow scene in the northwest. Kajun grassland

What are the classic routes in Xinjiang?

The classic tourist routes in Xinjiang are generally divided into four routes: east, west, north and south.

If you want to visit the Great Ring Road in Xinjiang, the order is generally like this:

North, west, south and east lines

Northern line (mainly in Altay): 5-8 days.

5-day tour of Kanas Harmony Depth

Day 1: Urumqi-Ghost Town-Rainbow Beach-Brzin

The next day: Brzin-Kanas-Diaoyutai-Kanas

Day 3: Kanas-Shenxian Bay-Moon Bay-Wolong Bay-Harmony

Day 4: Harmony-Harmonious Village-Beitun

Day 5: Beitun-Wucaiwan-Urumqi

Many people miss the autumn in Kanas because it has the most charming autumn colors. Kanas presents its most charming side from September to the end of September every year.

7-day tour of northern Xinjiang classic ring road

Day 1: Urumqi-Karamay-Rainbow Beach-Brzin

The next day: Brzin-Kanas-Diaoyutai-Kanas

Day 3: Kanas-Hiking Three Bays-Harmony

Day 4: Harmony-Ghost Town-Karamay

Day 5: Karamay-Sailimu Lake-Qingshui River

Day 6: Qingshuihe-Lavender-Nalati

Day 7: Nalati-Duku Highway-Anjihai Grand Canyon-Urumqi

Eight-day Tour of Bayinbuluke in Northern Xinjiang Ring Road

Day 1: Urumqi-Rainbow Beach-Brzin

The next day: Brzin-Kanas-Kanas

Day 3: Kanas-harmony-Brzin

Day 4: Brzin-Ghost Town-Kuitun

Day 5: Kuitun-Sailimu Lake-Yining

Day 6: Yining-Bayinbuluke Grassland-Bayinbuluke Town

Day 7: Bayinbuluke Town-Nalati air grassland-Nalati Town

Day 8: Nalati-Duku Highway-Urumqi

There are too many disappointments about northern Xinjiang, too many things to see, not many things to suit, and some people don't want to regret. These seven days in northern Xinjiang, there are deserts, snow-capped mountains, sacred lakes, ancient villages, grasslands and folk customs. Any scenery you want to see is a classic. If you want to have a relaxing time, you can also arrange an 8-day trip. Kanas Lake

Tips:

A. Kanas walks eastward: 3-4 days.

Jiayu-Midway Inn-Hemu Village-Black Lake-Kanas

B. Kanas walks westward: 4 days.

Kanas-Tubaike-Shuanghu-Narenmu-Baihaba

West Line (mainly in Yili area): 5-7 days.

Five-day tour of Ili grassland

Day 1: Urumqi-Sailimu Lake-Guozigou Bridge-Qingshui River

The next day: Qingshuihe-Lavender-Harqin Banner Folk Street-Tex

Day 3: Tekes-Karajun Prairie/Cooksu Grand Canyon-Xinyuan

Day 4: Xinyuan-Nalati air grassland-Bayinbuluke

Day 5: Bayinbuluke-Duku Highway-Urumqi

From May to June every year, the whole Ili Valley is a sea of flowers, where we will meet the most beautiful spring in Xinjiang. From Urumqi, drive along the edge of Zhungeer basin to Sailimu Lake.

Seven-day tour of Yili Huancheng Road

Day 1: Urumqi-Sailimu Lake-Lavender-Yining

The next day: Yining-Akyaziyu Lake-Tianma Cultural Park-Zhaosu Grassland-Zhaosu

Day 3: Zhaosu-Kalajun Grassland-Tex

Day 4: Tex-Nine Curves and Eighteen Bends-Bayinbuluke

Day 5: Bayinbuluke-Anjihai Grand Canyon/Dushanzi Grand Canyon-Kuitun

Day 6: Kuitun-Kumutage Desert-Shanshan

Day 7: Shanshan-Turpan-Urumqi

We walked lightly on the' Saudi ancient road' and felt the paradise of outdoor donkey friends and hikers; In-depth play with the' Five-color Flower Sea'-Kalajun Prairie; Babbrook grassland-shooting the sunset with nine bends and eighteen bends, the sunset in Hui Jin; Feel the freedom of Xinjiang humanities in the Shanshan desert of Turpan.

Tips:

Jonkushitai-Karajun hiking route: 2-3 days.

Qiongkushitai Village-Camping Platform-Flower Terrace-Sicarra Jun

Southern line (southern Xinjiang customs line): 6- 10 days.

Six-day tour of cultural exploration in southern Xinjiang

Day 1: Urumqi-Luobu Village-Korla

The next day: Korla-Populus euphratica Park-Kuqa

Day 3: Kuqa-Mysterious Grand Canyon in Tianshan Mountain-Thousand Buddha Cave in Qiqihar-Aksu.

Day 4: Aksu-Christian Philip's Tomb-Kashgar

Day 5: Kashgar-Pamirs-Muztagta-Lake Karakuri-Kashgar

Day 6: Kashgar-Kashgar Ancient City-Aitig Temple-Kashgar

Gobi Desert, tenacious Populus euphratica, the mysterious Grand Canyon in Tianshan Mountain, Mustag Ata, the old city of Kashgar precipitated by history, and the desolate atmosphere; The ancient Luobu people, the enthusiastic Uighurs and the Tajiks on the plateau all have their own customs. Kashgar saved 1500 km of bumps. If you want to drive back to Urumqi, it takes about 8- 10 days. Eastern route (East Tianshan Zhou Bianyou): 3-5 days.

Three-day tour of East Tianshan Mountain

Day 1: Urumqi-Tianshan Tianchi-Yelang Valley-Jimsar

The next day: Jimsar-Jiangbulak-Sam Highway-Kumutage Desert-Shanshan

Day 3: Shanshan-Tuyugou-Grape Valley-Turpan-Urumqi

Traveling around the East Tianshan Mountain, the scenic spot spans a large span, and the Tianshan Tianchi Lake, Yelang Valley, Kumutage Desert, Tuyugou and Grape Valley cross Sam Highway without looking back.

Which way is suitable for traveling to Xinjiang?

touring party

Xinjiang is very suitable for group tours. Because it is more convenient to travel with a group, there are many scenic spots in Xinjiang, and the tour guide will show you the scenic spots in a deeper and more comprehensive way. You can also get in touch with local people through tour guides and experience the real Xinjiang customs in depth.

be self-drive

Travel time is free, you don't have to catch the bus every day, you can stop at any time to see the beautiful scenery on the road. More than13 of Xinjiang's tourism expenses are spent on transportation, and Xinjiang's expressway charges are not high, which can save a lot of money. If you are tired, you can rest in the car.

accompany

Xinjiang is a place that is not suitable for a person to travel. If you want to eat well and eat all kinds of delicious food in Xinjiang, you'd better have company. In some places in Xinjiang, public transportation is underdeveloped, so chartered cars are the only way. Moreover, the company can share the transportation cost equally and reduce the transportation cost. Of course, traveling together is safer.

Is it safe to go to Xinjiang?

Many people's bad impression of Xinjiang stems from an incident that happened a few years ago. But generally, except for a few bad guys who want to make money, there are many donkey friends along the way. Most of our compatriots in Xinjiang are still very hospitable and simple, especially in southern Xinjiang, which is really not as terrible as everyone thinks.

In Xinjiang, no matter where you go, even to supermarkets and markets, you have to go through security check. Railway stations and bus stations even have three or four security checkpoints, and basically every street will have a police station, so it is very safe in Xinjiang. When in trouble, the police uncle often comes to help.

What ethnic minorities are there in Xinjiang?

There are many ethnic groups in Xinjiang, with as many local ethnic minorities as 12. The most important ethnic minorities are Uighurs and Kazaks. Generally speaking, Uighurs are distributed in western Xinjiang, including Kashgar, Hotan, Kizilsu Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture and Aksu, and Turpan in eastern Xinjiang. Kazakhs are concentrated in Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture in northern Xinjiang. The Han nationality is mainly distributed in the east and north of Xinjiang (especially in northern Xinjiang, where most of them are Han nationality), including Urumqi, Karamay, Hami and other northeastern regions. Race is a sensitive topic. As tourists, they need to understand and respect the cultural and customs differences between some different ethnic groups.

Will there be no language exchange in Xinjiang?

In the big cities of Xinjiang, it is basically no problem to communicate in Chinese, but some ethnic autonomous prefectures in northern Xinjiang may encounter language barriers. You should speak Chinese as slowly as possible when you meet ethnic minorities. In southern Xinjiang, the language problem is more prominent. Few adults can speak fluent Chinese except ticket sellers in scenic spots and cashiers in shops. So when asking for directions and shopping, try to type with your mobile phone or write on paper for the other party to see. If the other person doesn't understand, you can try to ask the children, because Xinjiang is basically bilingual now, and many children know some basic Chinese.

How is the mobile phone network in Xinjiang?

Major cities and some counties in Xinjiang have access to the Internet. Most high-end hotels can provide Internet services. However, it is very difficult to get online in tourist attractions or some small places, and the internet speed is generally not fast. Because of the need of national defense, in order to prevent some foreign separatist forces and terrorist information from being introduced into Xinjiang, Xinjiang has completely shut down 4G networks and slowed down 3G networks since 2006. So in Xinjiang, in many cases, only 2G signals or 3G signals are lucky. The internet speed is slow, and some scenic spots even have no signal at all. Please remember to clarify the situation with your family, keep in touch, report safety in time, and avoid unnecessary misunderstanding.

What should I eat in Xinjiang?

1. saute spicy chicken

2. Roasted and pickled mutton kebabs

3. Bake steamed buns and thin bags.

4. Nan 'an

5. Roast whole sheep.

6. Take the time to eat

7. Oil level

8. Cut the cake

9. Yili handmade ice cream

10. kawas/Gowasu in Yili.

1, yogurt, yogurt pimples

12. Na Ren

13. Brzin roasted pike.

14. Cold fish in Altay region

15. Tank surface

16. Indian liquid cream

17, oil tower, oil cake

18. Noodle soup

9.jelly

20. Milk, horse milk and camel milk

1. blood sausage

2. stew fish.

take notes

24. Mutton tripe with meat stuffing

25. soup rice

26, rice sausage, noodles and lungs, sheep offal

27. Wusu Beer

The spread of seeds

29, cold noodles, noodles

30. Horse sausage and smoked horse meat in Yili

3 1. Doudou noodles

32. Milk tea

Tips:

People who are lactose intolerant should not easily try any locally produced milk in Xinjiang, including yogurt! Otherwise, you may have diarrhea and vomiting. The yogurt with trademark in the store is produced by the factory, and it can still be safely eaten.

There are many Muslim restaurants in Xinjiang. When dining in a Muslim restaurant, you must not eat non-Muslim food (especially pork products), drink alcohol (don't order beer in a Muslim restaurant), smoke or make noise. If you can finish eating, don't leave any food. Don't waste it

Because horse milk will produce alcohol after fermentation. Drivers had better drink after driving (kawas will get a little drunk if he drinks too much). But remember, horse milk generally has a short shelf life, so you should drink it as soon as possible. What fruits and dried fruits are there in Xinjiang?

In Xinjiang, there is a well-known jingle: grapes in Turpan, melons in Hami, pears in Korla and pomegranates in Yecheng. This is a well-known hometown of fruits and vegetables, and fresh and dried fruits and vegetables abound in the market all year round.

1. Walnut and fig in Hotan Cele

2. Grapes and raisins in Turpan (grapes will not mature until mid-August)

3. Almonds in shache, Kashgar

4. Mulberry trees in southern Xinjiang

5. Aksu's "rock candy heart" apple

6. Watermelon)

7.cantaloupe

8. Yecheng pomegranate

9. Korla fragrant pear (ripe in October)

10. Aksu Hotan Jujube

1 1. Kuqa white star

What specialty should I buy in Xinjiang?

In Xinjiang, people often go shopping in Grand Bazaar, which means a big market. If you want to shop in Xinjiang, big bazaars and farmers' markets are good choices.

Featured goods:

1. dried fruit

2. Flower hat

carpet

4. Ingisha knife

5. Hetian jade

6. Lavender products

7. musical instruments

8. Adele silk

9. Hami paper-cutting

10. Osman eyebrow pencil

1. Xinjiang pottery

12. All kinds of jewelry

Tips:

1. Because trains are not allowed in Jisha Island, only planes can be checked. You can't go through all the security checks in Xinjiang with a knife. I suggest you buy it and send it home directly.

There is a duty-free shop on the border between China and Kazakhstan at Horgos Port. Friends who like to chop hands have already missed it. There are goods from Central Asian and European countries here. For ladies who like to buy cosmetics, this is your paradise.

What do I need to prepare for going to Xinjiang?

Valuables and documents

1. ID card (you know all kinds of security checks)

2. Sufficient cash

3. Bank card

4. Proof of discount (student ID card, old-age ID card, teacher ID card, disability card, etc.). ).)

5. Small change (easy to ride)

Medical science

1. Gastrointestinal drugs/antidiarrheal drugs (berberine tablets)

2. Cold medicine

3. heatstroke prevention drugs (huoxiang Zhengqi water)

4. Tiger balm/essential balm

5. Band-Aids Band-Aids, sterile cotton balls and gauze

6. Salt Haining

7. Double Ren Fei

8. analgesic and antipyretic drugs (Tylenol or aspirin)

Other projects

1. cosmetic

2. necessities of life

3. Electronic products

4. Skin care products (sunscreen)

5. Clothing (The temperature difference between day and night in Xinjiang is large, and even in summer in Altay and some mountainous areas, the temperature will drop to 3-4 degrees, so it is necessary to take warm and cold-proof measures. )