6 things you must know before going to Xinjiang

1⃣️Xinjiang is divided into two major routes, north and south. The north is natural scenery, while the south has more cities and cultural landscapes. 2⃣️You can travel to Xinjiang in all four seasons. In spring and summer, you can go to Kashgar in southern Xinjiang to see the culture, especially the Ili River Valley in summer, which has grassland and snow mountain scenery comparable to Switzerland. In autumn and winter, you can go to Kanas, which not only has autumn scenery like oil paintings, but also the beautiful Altay in winter. 3⃣️Every year in early summer in June, the beautiful Duku Highway in Xinjiang will be open for more than three months. This can be said to be a treasure trove for free viewing of Xinjiang's beautiful scenery by self-driving. 4⃣️About the northern Xinjiang route, it is recommended to come here in June, when you can avoid the peak travel season and the flower sea on the grassland is just in full bloom. Recommended route: Urumqi—Sailimu Lake—Lavender Flower Sea—Teks—Kala Jun—Qiongkushitai—Nalati—Duku Highway—Urumqi 5⃣️Xinjiang is vast and sparsely populated. If it's your first time here and you're unfamiliar with the place, it's recommended to charter a local master. You can book in advance online. In the off-season, a five-seater car costs about 300 per person per day, and you need to take care of the driver's food and accommodation. In some places where they cooperate with the driver, you don't have to pay for the driver's part. 6⃣️The most recommended places in northern Xinjiang: Qiongkushitai, Kala Jun, Duku Highway. Qiongkushitai and Duku do not require tickets, and Kala Jun is a very vast scenic area with canyons, snow mountains, and grasslands. The ticket is 200, and it's worth a visit. The itinerary in northern Xinjiang is best planned for more than 5 days, so that you are not in a hurry to travel and can appreciate the ultimate beauty of Xinjiang✨