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Updated Sep 2024
- 8.84.7/56819 Review
based on 89 reviews"Indescribable her beauty, the color of the lake is divided into several kinds, the lake is full of red flowers, beautiful we have parked many times to take pictures, from 3 pm to watch the sunset and then watch the moon rise, a beautiful day is really fast!"Bole>100km from downtownHighlights: Sayram Lake is one of Xinjiang’s famous scenic destinations. The lake sits against snow-covered mountains and is surrounded by vast grassland. All this scenery plus the lake’s clear azure water creates the beauty of a scroll painting. Every year in June and July, the lake's surroundings fill with every color of wildflower, a beautiful sight not to be missed. The lake covers a large area, with a circumference of approximately 60 kilometers. Visitors typically need two days to visit the sights around it. You can also photograph beautiful lakeside sunrises and sunsets.Show Less - 8.54.6/57780 Review
based on 171 reviews"Kanas Scenic Area is an important tourist attraction in Beijiang. The scenery is beautiful and pleasant. It is a bit troublesome to queue up for a car change at various attractions. If you have time to go to Kanas, you should go to Baihaba Village to see. It is more original and you can stay in Kanas and Baihaba for one night."Burqin.Jiadengyu Service Area>100km from downtown
No.2 of Fall Viewing Attractions in XinjiangHighlights: Kanas Lake is tucked away deep in the mountains and forests of Burqin County, nearly 800 kilometers away from the capital of Xinjiang. At the gorgeous and fertile lakeside, you can see the clear and tranquil surface of the lake. The lake's color changes often with the seasons and weather. The area around Kanas Lake is dense with dragon spruce and Faber’s fir trees, and when autumn arrives, the forest shows off different colors of gold, deep red, and dark green.Show Less - 8.44.5/58968 Reviewbased on 91 reviews"Take your parents to visit Tianshan Tianchi, drive from Urumqi for about 1 hour, convenient to buy tickets, brush your ID card directly, play for a whole day, come down to Fukang to eat, live in Fukang at night. The scenery is described in one word: beautiful!"Fukang>100km from downtownNo.4 of Fall Viewing Attractions in XinjiangHighlights: Tianshan Tianchi, also known as Tianchi National Geopark, was called "Yaochi" in ancient times. It is located in Fukang City, Changji Prefecture, on the north side of Bogda Peak, about 110 kilometers away from Urumqi City. It is a famous tourist destination in Xinjiang.In ancient Chinese mythology, Tianchi is also the place where the Queen Mother of the West bathed.The lake surface of Tianchi Lake is 1910 meters above sea level and 105 meters deep. The lake reflects the Bogda Peak and is surrounded by spruce trees. The scenery is like a fairyland. The Attraction includes natural landscapes such as alpine lakes, wetland meadows, and forest canyons. In 2013, the Attraction was also rated as a national geological park by the state. When visiting Tianchi Lake, don't just visit the lakeside, you will miss many surprising sub-attractions.Recommended hiking routes: Lakeside Pier-Haixi Beach, Lakeside Pier-East Xiaotianchi (Feilongtan)There are three water surfaces in the Tianchi Attraction. In addition to the main lake, there are two more water surfaces on the east and west sides. The east side is the "Eastern Small Tianchi", also known as the Black Dragon Pond, located 500 meters east of the Tianchi. Below the pond is a hundred-meter cliff, with a waterfall cascading down like a long rainbow. The scenic spot is named "Hanging Spring Yaohong".On the west side is the "West Small Tianchi", also known as the Yunu Pond, located about two kilometers northwest of Tianchi. Because the pond is shaped like a full moon and surrounded by tower pines, when the moon is bright in the sky, the shadow sinks into the wall, so it is named "Longtan Biyue". There is also a waterfall hanging on the side of the pond, which is tens of meters high. The water flows like the Milky Way falling to the ground, and the scene is called "Jade Belt and Silver Curtain". There is a Wentao Pavilion on the pond, and it is a special experience to watch the waterfall in the pavilion. There are plank roads connecting the various scenic spots in the Attraction, which can be reached on foot.On the east bank of Tianchi Lake, there is the Temple of Queen Mother of the West, which was first built in the Yuan Dynasty. The current building is a reconstruction on the original temple site in 1999. It enshrines the Queen Mother of the West, so it is also called the "Niangniang Temple". You can walk along the plank road around the lake to get there (about 2 hours), or take a Cruise. The view of Tianchi Lake is very good.You need to take a shuttle bus and cable car to Maya Mountain. The cliffs are steep and the stone peaks are in a row. From a distance, it looks like a row of horse teeth, and when you look up, it looks like a row of horse teeth. The rocks are so strange and the rocks are so beautiful that it makes you dizzy. The landscape of Maya Mountain is caused by rock weathering. The top of Maya Mountain is relatively flat, with lush grasslands covered with butter grass and colorful flowers in full bloom in summer. Standing here and looking around, you can see the Tianchi Lake in the north, the Bogda Peak in the east and the snow-capped mountains and clouds in the south, and the Shetianbian of Urumqi in the west.Show Less
- 8.34.5/53104 ReviewFrom6734.11based on 70 reviews"Located in a primitive village in Kanas Scenic Area, the Tuva people live in it. It is said to be the descendants of the soldiers left by Genghis Khan's Western March. The whole village is very quiet, far from the interference of the city, and very comfortable."Burqin.Hemu Scenic Spot>100km from downtownNo.1 of Fall Viewing Attractions in XinjiangHighlights: Hemu Scenic Area is located in Altay Prefecture's Burqin County in Northern Xinjiang, about 30 kilometers east of Kanas Lake. It is a small village that is shared by ethnic Kazakhs and Tuvinians. All the houses in Hemu Village are traditionally simple and quaint. The wooden houses are scattered across the mountain valleys. The local ethnic minority populations are hardworking and lead simple and quiet lives. The Hemu River flows past the village. The waters of the river are light blue and very clear. Near the village lie beautiful grasslands and scenic birch forests.Show Less
- 8.04.4/51446 Review"How to say it, it still depends on the weather scenic spot. When I went there, I just went down, so the sunset is not particularly beautiful. The key is still very cold. It is recommended to pick a sunny day. When the sunset is going, it should be beautiful. The scenic spot is still good."Burqin>100km from downtownHighlights: Also known as the Colorful River Bank, located in the Irtysh River basin, the Colorful Beach was formed by natural effects, such as wind erosion, water erosion and leaching, and is a typical Yadan landform. The Colorful Beach is also special because of its brilliant colors and diverse shapes. Bright red, green, purple, yellow, brown and other colors appeared on the beach where there was almost nothing after thousands of years of wind erosion, rain and washing by river water.Show Less
- 8.04.3/52633 Reviewbased on 20 reviews"There are very few people going to the place to hike, and there is an additional ticket for the interval for 15 kilometers back and forth! The problem is that the previous interval car has been sitting for more than an hour, and it has been blocked by the sheep and cattle, which is very time-consuming."Fuyun>100km from downtownNo.3 of Fall Viewing Attractions in XinjiangHighlights: Keketuohai Scenic Area is in Fuyun County, Altay, North Xinjiang Province. The scenic area consists of the Kalaxianger earth fracture zone, Kekesuli, Ilaymu Lake, and Irtysh Grand Canyon. Here, you can find picturesque canyons, valleys and wetland landscapes, cool lakes and mineral resources. Also, experience the nomadic culture, ethnic customs of western China, local customs and cultural attractions. It is designated an AAAAA scenic spot in China and an international original scenic spot.Show Less
- 7.94.3/53446 Review
based on 24 reviews"The tickets for the Devil City are not expensive. The scenic area is not big. There are small trains to sit on. It is not necessary to walk. Many Yadan landform attractions are more spectacular. Close to see, in fact, you can punch a card if you pass by. It is a bit worthless to drive a long distance (btw, there is a Dix at the door, Eat too long Xinjiang cuisine and foreign fast food has a good mouth)"Karamay>100km from downtownHighlights: Located beside China National Highway 217 from Karamay to Burqin County, the Ghost City is a typical Yardang landform. The huge stone pillars of varied shapes in the Gobi make magnificent scenery. The Ghost City is also known as "Wind City." The strong wind blows around stone pillars, wailing like ghosts and howling like wolves, making it scary and seemingly filled with ghosts.Show Less - 7.94.5/51046 Review"The shuttle bus is too long, and it is a waste of time by car. The most important nine curves and eighteen bends have to be set up a 3-kilometer observation deck, deliberately making people spend money to ride or ride horses, the characteristics of the grassland are not well developed!"Hejing>100km from downtownNo.5 of Fall Viewing Attractions in XinjiangHighlights: Bayanbulak Grassland has a flat landscape and abundant aquatic plants. It is a typical grassland and an ideal pasture at the south side of Tianshan Mountain. Every summer, Bayanbulak Grassland is covered with overlapping green grass, along with a host of lakes and wetlands. Cows and goats are herded here, creating a pastoral scene. The well-known Swan Lake is at the southeast part of the grassland. Kongnaiz Forest Area in the grassland is an ideal summer resort, with picturesque landscape and brilliant folk customs.Show Less
- 7.84.7/51647 Reviewbased on 250 reviews"The guide of Xiaolei explained very well and meticulously. It was about three hours of explanation. I also took a break in the middle. There were many cultures and precious items. It was a good learning opportunity."Urumqi.Youhao Road Commercial Zone>100km from downtownNo.1 of Family-friendly Attractions in XinjiangHighlights: The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum generally is situated on Northwest Road in Urumqi, and is a gathering and logical research focus in Xinjiang. The presence of the Uighur building style, the gallery truly is likewise designed with ethnic attributes, which essentially is very critical. The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum for the most part has gathered verifiable relics, ethnic relics, entirely progressive social relics and fundamentally numerous genuinely different things. It demonstrates the historical backdrop of Xinjiang and the people traditions of different ethnic gatherings, and in addition uncommon household presentations especially, for example, the Dead especially Dead Museum.Show Less
- 7.44.3/51065 Review"Xiangfei Garden is the most distinctive attraction in Kashgar. The scenic spot is very large and has ethnic characteristics. There are many plants inside. Buy a package that includes performances and explanations in two performances. After watching it, you can see the service staff holding the antenna at the door, which is the tour guide."Kashgar>100km from downtownHighlights: Located in the village of Haohan in the eastern outskirts of Kashgar, formerly known as Apak Khoja Mausoleum, the Tomb of Fragrant Concubines is a mausoleum of the famous Islamic family in Xinjiang. There is the legend that the Fragrant Concubines of Emperor Qianlong was buried here. The name was gradually spread, replacing the original name. In fact, there are tombs of a large family with several generations, and the Tomb of Fragrant Concubines is just one of them.Show Less
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FAQ
What Best Things to Do are there in Xinjiang?
These are all Best Things to Do in Xinjiang:Sayram Lake, Xinjiang Kanas National Geopark, Tianshan Tianchi, Hemu Scenic Area, Rainbow Beach
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, Xinjiang Kanas National Geopark:4.6, Tianshan Tianchi:4.5, Hemu Scenic Area:4.5, Rainbow Beach:4.4
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, Xinjiang Kanas National Geopark:Burqin, Tianshan Tianchi:Fukang, Hemu Scenic Area:Burqin, Rainbow Beach:Burqin
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