Beautiful Xinjiang

The following is a Xinjiang travel guide, including information on attractions, food, accommodation, etc.: Recommended attractions - Northern Xinjiang - Sailimu Lake: Located in Bole City, Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, the lake is clear and blue, and is known as the "last tear of the Atlantic Ocean."  - Kanas Scenic Area: Located in Burqin County, Altay Prefecture, the scenic area includes the mysterious Kanas Lake, Shenxian Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay and other attractions. In autumn, the forest turns into colorful colors.  - Tianshan Tianchi: Located in Fukang City, Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, it is a landmark attraction in Xinjiang. The lake is emerald green and surrounded by snow-capped mountains and forests.  - Nalati Grassland: Located in Xinyuan County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, it is a subalpine meadow plant area, one of the four largest grasslands in the world. The grassland is most beautiful from June to September, with wild flowers blooming and herds of cattle and sheep.  - Southern Xinjiang - Kashgar Ancient City: Located in Kashgar City, Kashgar Prefecture, most of the buildings in the city retain the traditional Uyghur style, and the streets are full of exotic atmosphere.  - Bayinbuluke Grassland: Located in Hejing County, Bayinguoleng Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, it is the second largest grassland in China. Its winding path can reflect the shadows of multiple suns at sunset.  - Kuche Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon: Located in Kuche City, Aksu Prefecture, it is composed of huge reddish-brown mountain groups, and the canyon has various peaks and rocks.  - Taxkorgan Stone City: Located in Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County, Kashgar Prefecture, it was the royal city of Puli State, one of the 36 ancient Western Regions. The city walls, gates and other architectural relics are well preserved.  - East Xinjiang Region - Huoyan Mountain: Located on the northern edge of the Turpan Basin, it is famous for "Journey to the West". The temperature is extremely high in summer, and the mountain is red, as if it is burning under the scorching sun.  - Grape Valley: Located in Gaochang District, Turpan City, it is a scenic spot featuring grape planting and brewing. There are many grape racks and varieties in the valley.  - Kumtag Desert: Located in Shanshan County, Turpan City, it is one of the deserts closest to cities in the world. The sand dunes are rolling and you can experience activities such as sand sliding and desert off-roading.  Food recommendations - Staple foods: pilaf, noodles, and naan. - Meat: Grilled lamb skewers, big plate chicken, roasted whole lamb, etc. are all delicacies not to be missed. - Snacks: baked buns, thin-skin buns, cold noodles, etc. are also very distinctive. Accommodation suggestions - Urumqi: It is recommended to choose a hotel or B&B near a commercial district or transportation station, such as Youhao Business District, near Hongshan, etc. - Kanas and Hemu: Generally, accommodation is in log cabins. The accommodation environment in Kanas New Village is better than that in the old village; the log cabins in Hemu have more primitive charm. - Sailimu Lake: There are few accommodation options in the scenic area. You can choose to stay in a hotel or homestay near the scenic area, such as Bole City or Guozigou. - Nalati Town: The overall accommodation environment is average, but it is close to the scenic area and convenient for travel. You can also choose to stay in the nomadic yurts in the scenic area. - Kashgar: It is recommended to stay near the ancient city, so that you can feel the atmosphere of the ancient city and it is convenient for travel and tasting delicious food. Transportation Guide - Airplane: Xinjiang's major airports include Urumqi Diwopu International Airport, Kashgar International Airport, Yining Airport, Altay Airport, etc. You can choose the appropriate airport to enter and exit according to your itinerary. - Train: Xinjiang's railway transportation is relatively developed. There are train connections between major cities, and there are also some tourist trains, such as the New Orient Express. - Car: There are long-distance buses between cities. In addition, you can also choose to charter a car or rent a car for self-driving tour, but please note that Xinjiang is a vast area, the distance between scenic spots is far, and the driving time is long, so you need to arrange rest time reasonably. Tour route planning - Northern Xinjiang loop: Urumqi-Tianshan Tianchi-Burqin-Kanas-Hemu-Karamay-Sailim Lake-Nalati-Bayinbuluke-Urumqi. - Southern Xinjiang Loop: Urumqi - Korla - Kuche - Aksu - Kashgar - Taxkorgan - Hotan - Urumqi. - East Xinjiang Loop: Urumqi - Turpan - Shanshan - Hami - Urumqi.