Top 50 Best Things to Do in Xinjiang
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Top 50 Best Things to Do in Xinjiang

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  • Sayram Laketop_1
    󰺂9.1
    58.45
    Bole>100 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoSayram Lake's Exclusive Winter View Is Now Available | Nov 2025-Dec 2025
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 Asia 100 - Best Things to Do
    Highlights:
    󰋄A 79 km bike ride around the lake with scenic views of the water and mountains
    Wildflowers bloom on the lakeside grasslands in June and July
    󱨠Saved by 447 users󱨠12312 positive reviews
    4.7/5
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    We were lucky enough to have amazing weather, so my friends and I drove here for a visit. The tickets were great value, valid for 48 hours from the first entry, allowing unlimited entries and exits. Since we had plenty of time, we visited almost every spot, and each place had a different view. Bringing some naan bread might attract the swans!

  • Tianshan Tianchitop_2
    󰺂8.5
    55.8
    Fukang>100 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoChangji Attractions Winter & Spring Deals Are Here | Nov 11, 2025-Mar 31, 2026
    Highlights:
    󱓊Take a cable car up the mountain to enjoy the Tianchi Snow Mountain scenery
    󱓊Cable car: panoramic mountain views
    󱨠Saved by 406 users󱨠7794 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    The scenery after a snowfall is quite unique and definitely worth a visit. A tranquil lake lies nestled among the mountains, with clouds drifting around its waist and snow-capped peaks shimmering in the sunlight. The cable car is extremely overpriced; a one-way trip is only 4 minutes, and a round-trip ticket costs a whopping 185 yuan—I've never encountered such a price at a scenic spot I've visited in China.

  • Xinjiang Kanas National Geoparktop_3
    󰺂8.4
    53.14
    Burqin.Kanas Scenic Area>100 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoKanas Winter Ice and Snow + Activity Guide | Nov 2025-Jan 2026
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱓊Panoramic view of Kanas Lake
    Enjoy a 2-hour Boat Ride with Stunning Lake Views
    󱨠Saved by 371 users󱨠7531 positive reviews
    4.6/5
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    Kanas Lake: Located in the Altay region, it is known as the "Garden of God". The lake water changes with the seasons and light, displaying a mesmerizing blend of blue and green colors, and is especially breathtaking when the forests are ablaze with color in autumn.

  • Hemu Scenic Area
    4
    󰺂8.1
    53.14
    Burqin>100 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoRecommended Photo Spots in Hemu for Winter | Dec 2025-Jan 2026
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 China 50 - Fall Viewing Attractions
    Highlights:
    󰋄Ski premium slopes in Altai
    󱓊Kazakh & Tuvan cultural village
    󱨠Saved by 348 users󱨠3797 positive reviews
    4.5/5
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    First of all, Hemu in Altay has become very popular in recent years, so it's definitely worth a visit. To be honest, the reservation system for the scenic area isn't very user-friendly in winter, but the scenery is still worth the trip.

  • Narat Scenic Spot
    5
    󰺂7.9
    71.74
    Xinyuan>100 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰀆Kazakh nomadic life & horseback riding
    󰀆Kazakh steppe summer activities
    󱨠Saved by 219 users󱨠2083 positive reviews
    4.5/5
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    It's snowing in Nalati! ❄️❄️❄️ It's so beautiful! If you're driving in Nalati, you absolutely must have snow tires. No snow tires, no snow tires, no snow tires, no snow tires!!! Even four-wheel drive won't work; you MUST have snow tires.

  • World Mystery Town
    6
    󰺂7.8
    32.95
    Karamay>100 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Night Attractions in Xinjiang
    Highlights:
    󰋄Eroded rocks form a labyrinth
    Photo spot from "Crouching Tiger"
    󱨠Saved by 104 users󱨠3188 positive reviews
    4.3/5
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    I think this attraction is best enjoyed at sunset. It's too sunny during the day! Actually, you don't need to get off at every attraction; you can choose which ones to visit at a faster pace. I didn't watch the sunset and left the park early!

  • Kalajun National Park
    7
    󰺂7.7
    Tekes>100 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰋄360° view of Koksu Canyon
    󰋄Glass deck overlooks canyon beauty
    󱨠Saved by 170 users󱨠2248 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    The queue was a bit long, but it was conveniently located near the Bagua City. The other grasslands were all too far, and after a few days, we were starting to get a little tired of them. So, I took my friend and chose this closest grassland for a stroll and some photos. We bought tickets to drive in, which was quite convenient.

  • The Xinjiang Museum
    8
    󰺂7.5
    Urumqi.The Xinjiang Museum/Youhao Road>100 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Xinjiang
    Highlights:
    󰀆12 ethnic items & Xibe kang
    󰋄Siberian hearth & 12 ethnic cultures
    󱨠Saved by 324 users󱨠1497 positive reviews
    4.8/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    The explanations are professional, gentle, and engaging. The exhibition is rich in content, with a clear main storyline, questions and answers, comprehensive historical knowledge, and a focus on key points. It is also very timely.

  • Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon
    9
    󰺂7.5
    21.26
    Kuqa>100 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊Fiery red mountains & unique valley
    󰋄Canyon adventure through red mountains
    󱨠Saved by 227 users󱨠1691 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    It's about an hour's drive north from Kuqa, and the scenery along the way is spectacular. You'll also pass the end marker of the Duku Highway. Camel riding and electric carts are available within the scenic area, but these aren't necessary for those with good mobility; a round trip takes 1-2 hours. Tickets are half price when purchased on Ctrip.

  • Kurdenin Scenic Area
    10
    󰺂7.3
    Gongliu>100 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoFree Admission for Students at Kurdenin Scenic Area | Nov 28, 2025-Apr 8, 2026
    Highlights:
    󱓊Skywalk & mountain meadow views
    Hike & enjoy mountain views
    󱨠472 positive reviews
    4.4/5
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    Walking through the snow-capped spruces of Kurdenin, the air is filled with the coolness of the vegetation. A stream sings at the valley floor, and sunlight filters through the dense forest, casting tiny specks of light. Standing high and gazing out into the distance, the endless snow-capped mountains are set against a sea of ​​dark green forest. In that moment, the world becomes tranquil, and time seems to slow down. This untouched, pristine beauty offers the most gentle healing to those who have lived in the city for so long.

What Best Things to Do are there in Xinjiang?
These are all Best Things to Do in Xinjiang:Sayram Lake, Tianshan Tianchi, Xinjiang Kanas National Geopark, Hemu Scenic Area, Narat Scenic Spot
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Xinjiang?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Xinjiang include:Sayram Lake:4.7, Tianshan Tianchi:4.6, Xinjiang Kanas National Geopark:4.6, Hemu Scenic Area:4.5, Narat Scenic Spot:4.5
At what locations in Xinjiang can Best Things to Do in Xinjiang be found?
The Best Things to Do in Xinjiang are mainly located in:Sayram Lake:Bole, Tianshan Tianchi:Fukang, Xinjiang Kanas National Geopark:Burqin, Hemu Scenic Area:Burqin, Narat Scenic Spot:Xinyuan
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