Crazy Tips: Don't blindly go to… when traveling in Xinjiang

Winter in Xinjiang is really beautiful and healing, but it also makes people linger💃 Xinjiang is a dream for many people, but it is really big. How to customize the route❓What to prepare❓What are the must-try delicacies❓Bookmark this guide, and I will tell you everything clearly🧡 ✅Luggage preparation: 1️⃣Clothing: Thick down jacket, sweater, and thermal underwear are essential. Add a cashmere scarf, wool hat, and waterproof warm gloves. 2️⃣Snow boots are essential, and they must be non-slip and waterproof, otherwise you will easily fall in the snow. 3️⃣Don't forget to bring skin care products, such as moisturizing cream, lip balm, and hand cream, as Xinjiang is dry in winter. 4️⃣Camera and enough batteries. You must take enough photos of the beautiful scenery, but remember to keep your camera warm. 5️⃣Don't forget your sunglasses to prevent snow blindness. 6️⃣Common medications: such as cold and stomach medications, just in case. 7️⃣Prepare some cash in case the network is poor and you cannot pay by phone. ✅Travel method: 🚶Self-guided tour: Xinjiang is vast, and the distance between attractions is relatively long. Road conditions in winter are changeable, and transportation is inconvenient. Experienced drivers can choose to drive themselves. 🏃Group tour: Many people choose to book a group tour to save time and effort, but❌large bus tours are not recommended,❌as they are time-consuming and not enjoyable, and❌you will be taken to shopping malls.✔️Instead, book a local pure-play small group tour,✔️which requires only 2 people to form a group,✔️is mainly composed of people of the same age,✔️allows you to stop and go as you please, and✔️enjoy the beautiful scenery to the fullest. ✅Food recommendations: Steamed buns, naan, la tiao zi, naan pit meat, stewed mutton, horse intestine, mutton hotpot, jarred meat, noodle soup, fried dough sticks, oil cake, sugar-fried chestnuts, large plate chicken, grilled skewers on willow branches, hand-pulled rice. 📍Itinerary: Day 1: Urumqi → Urumqi city walk → stay in Urumqi. Day 2: Urumqi → S21 Desert Highway → Ulungur Lake → stay in Burqin. Day 3: Burqin → Hemu Primitive Village snow scenery, snow-covered ridge mist 【Million-fan internet celebrity leader professional team leads winter must-play activities + panoramic travel photography】+ Hemu beef claypot hotpot → stay in Hemu scenic area snow-covered wooden cabin. Day 4: Hemu snow-covered ridge mist, sunrise and morning mist → Hemu Jikepulin International Ski Resort experience → Kanas Snow Mushroom → stay in Kanas scenic area snow-covered wooden cabin. Day 5: Kanas snow scenery morning mist → Baihaba Primitive Snow Village → Lonely Tree → stay in Karamay. Day 6: Karamay → Sairimu Lake deep winter blue ice (self-driving around the lake without changing vehicles) + watch the sunset → stay at Sairimu Lake. Day 7: Second visit to Sairimu Lake "Golden Sunrise" → All-terrain snow-covered UTV tracked sightseeing off-road vehicle + exciting snow circle → stay in Urumqi. Day 8: Wake up naturally → return to warmth.