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Xinjiang is an important destination in Silk Road. In Xinjiang, you can see the snow mountains, lakes, deserts and grasslands. There are many beautiful grasslands in Xinjiang. And Xinjiang is always beautiful in different seasons. In spring, you can visit the Kashgar Ancient City to experience the taste of the exotic. In summer, you can witness the various picturesque grasslands as well as the snow mountains in Xinjiang. In autumn, Kanas and Hemu are golden world with villages, forests and rivers. In winter, you can enjoy the snow scenery and experience the snow sports in Xinjiang. While enjoying your Silk Road Tour, here are some important travel tips for you including travel safety in Xinjiang.
Pay more attention to national minority folk custom in Xinjiang, especially some Mohammedan taboos. Xinjiang is a multi-ethnic area with strong religious faith. The nationalities who believe Mohammedanism do not eat pork, drink wine, etc… These are their big taboos in life, absolutely not to be offended. Therefore, tourists should pay attention to the follows: do not carry eating pork food or talk about the topic of pork overly in Muslim restaurants, so as to avoid unnecessary misunderstanding.
In addition, ethnic people are more traditional and conservative. They always dress well when going out, so try not to wear clothes that are too revealing when you travel in Xinjiang.
Located in the northwest of China, Xinjiang is a vast region in China. With snow mountains, plateau, lakes, deserts and grasslands, there are many things to explore in Xinjiang. Generally speaking, Xinjiang is divided into Southern Xinjiang and norther Xinjiang. In southern Xinjiang, you can experience the history and ethic customs of Xinjiang. In northern Xinjiang, you can enjoy the natural scenery of Xinjiang. Covering an area over 7,000 square kilometers, the distance between the cities of Xinjiang is far and Xinjiang is really a large region in China.
Traveling to Xinjiang, it is recommended that you choose several places to visit first. For example, you can visit the southern Xinjiang first to explore the deserts and ancient city of Xinjiang.
Boasting wonderful natural scenery, the best time to visit Xinjiang depends on the scenery you prefer. If you like the grasslands in Xinjiang, the best time to visit Xinjiang is June to August for you. During this time, the grasslands are lush, the weather is nice and the Duku Highway is open.
If you want to visit the Altay region, the best time to visit Xinjiang is September to October. During this time, the forests at the Kanas are golden, which is like a wonderland. During September to October, Hemu village is also silent and picturesque with the village, golden forests and mist in the morning.
If you like the snow scenery in Xinjiang, you can visit Xinjiang in winter. Altay region is recommended.
As mentioned before, Xinjiang is remote to major tourist cities in China and it is a vast region. And the distance between the tourists attractions is far, please leave enough time for your Xinjiang tour in China. Because of the long distance, the time is long for you on the vehicles when traveling across Xinjiang.
Urumqi: 1-2 days
Kashgar: 3-4 days
Altay: 2-3 days
Ili: 3-4 days
Turpan: 2-3 days
8 Days Northern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Urumqi
Transfer to hotel in Urumqi
Day 2 Urumqi-Burqin
Gurbantunggut Desert
Day 3 Burqin-Kanas
Jidengyu, Kanas
Day 4 Kanas
Jiadengyu, Hemu Village
Day 5 Hemu-Burqin
Rainbow Beach
Day 6 Kuitun
City of the Devil
Day 7 Kuitun-Urumqi
Dushanzi Grand Canyon, Hongshan Park
Day 8 Departure Urumqi
The region of Xinjiang is too vast and its attractions are dispersed, tourists need to ride for a long time so more rest during the journey is essential. Many scenic spots in Xinjiang require tourists to get off to walk or experience the fun of riding camels and horses, so a pair of proper shoes is particularly important. You are suggested to take a pair of comfortable, fit, easy-to-walk flat bottom shoes before leaving for your Xinjiang Tour. If you want to take pictures with ethnic minorities, be sure to get their consent before doing this.
Many areas in Xinjiang are at high altitude, so there is strong ultraviolet ray. Visitors should be ready for enough and effective sun block, also be equipped with clearing heat, thirst, moist drugs or granule like Mulberry & Chrysanthemum Granule, in order to avoid a body trouble caused by dry and hot climate.
Some places in Xinjiang is with high altitude like the Pamir Plateau. Traveling to Xinjiang, please keep in mind that the temperature difference between the day and night is large. When traveling to Xinjiang, please take proper and enough clothes. And the warm and thick clothes are also needed.
Besides, the climate in Xinjiang is dry. Please drink enough water when traveling across Xinjiang. And please take good care of your skin in Xinjiang.
Though Beijing Time is used in Xinjiang, the time in Xinjiang differs from most of places in China. Generally speaking, it gets dark at around 19:00 in most of places of China. While it gets dark at around 21:00 in Xinjiang. And the time of sunset in Xinjiang is different with many places of China.
Afterward, you may go to sleep after 23:00 in Xinjiang. And your time of breakfast will be at around 9:00 or 10:00 in the morning.
Since Xinjiang is very vast, and the distance between the attractions is far. Generally speaking, cars are used during your Xinjiang tour, which is more convenient. And please get prepared of the long time on the cars if you plan to visit Xinjiang in China.
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