The best time to travel to Xinjiang

July to August.

At this time, the weather has begun to cool down and the fruits have matured. The beautiful prairie, the tranquil Sailimu Lake, and the blooming flowers are so beautiful.

Famous scenic spots in Xinjiang:

Hongshan Park:

Hongshan Park is named after its location in Hongshan. The mountain body of Hongshan is composed of purple gravel and is ocher red, hence the name "Red Mountain". According to geological research, Hongshan rose together with the Tianshan Mountains during the Himalayan orogeny about 80 million years ago. There are rare fossil resources on the mountain. Ancient cod fossils dating back 270 million years ago and fossils that resemble human shoe prints have been discovered.

Flaming Mountain:

Flaming Mountain, also known as Chishi Mountain in ancient times, is the most famous scenic spot in Turpan. It is located on the northern edge of Turpan Basin, on the northern route of the ancient Silk Road. It runs east-west. The Flame Mountain is called "Kiziltag" in Uyghur, meaning "Red Mountain". People in the Tang Dynasty once called it "Volcano" because of its heat.

The mountain is more than 100 kilometers long and 10 kilometers wide at its widest point. , about 500 meters above sea level, and the main peak is 831.7 meters above sea level. The bald ridges of Tongshan Mountain in Flame Mountain are barren of grass and birds have disappeared. Every midsummer, when the red sun is in the sky, the auburn mountain is illuminated by the scorching sun, and the sandstone sparkles, and the hot air currents roll up and rise, like a blazing flame, tongues of fire licking the sky, so it is also known as the Flame Mountain.

The geographical center of the Asian continent:

The geographical center of the Asian continent is located in Baojiacaozi Village, Yongfeng Township, Urumqi County, Urumqi City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China, 87°19 East Longitude '52", north latitude 43°40'37", determined by more than two years of calculations and on-site inspections by the Xinjiang Institute of Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences.