2019 Xinjiang Travel Guide

Xinjiang is rich in tourism resources and has ethnic customs, which is loved by everyone. So, many people are often full of longing for this place, but don’t know how to travel here, so in order to allow everyone to To travel better here, today I will share with you some Xinjiang travel tips! Prepare basic equipment for travel

1. Trolley suitcase. The editor recommends that you prepare a small waist bag to reduce some of the burden during travel!

2. There is a large temperature difference between morning and evening in Xinjiang. Remember to prepare thick coats; pay attention to cold protection and warmth according to weather changes.

3. Sunglasses, brimmed hat, thermal water bottle, magic headscarf.

4. Travel shoes, hiking shoes, hiking shoes.

5. Cold medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, motion sickness medicine, vitamins, band-aids, and wind oil essence.

6. Sunscreen, moisturizing lotion, hand cream, lip balm.

7. Flashlights or headlamps, various digital products and their chargers, and power banks.

8. ID cards, student ID cards, instructor ID cards and other documents.

9. Because the journey is relatively long, it is best for everyone to bring some water, dry food, fruits and snacks.

10. Toiletries, change of clothes, garbage bags. Recommended itinerary

01: Gathering in Urumqi

02: Urumqi – Grape Valley – Flame Mountain – Shanshan

03: Shanshan – Karez – Hejing

04: Hejing-Bayinbuluke half-day tour

05: Bayinbuluke-Tekes

06: Tekes-Kalajun-Yining

07: Yining-Huocheng-Sailim Lake Half-day Tour-Jinghe

08: Jinghe-Wurhe (World Devil City)

09: Urho—Burqin—Hemu

10: Hemu—Kanas

11: Kanas—Burqin

12 : Burqin-Urumqi Attraction Guide Selim Lake

Speaking of Sailimu Lake in Xinjiang, everyone should be familiar with it. This place is known as a teardrop of the Atlantic Ocean, beautiful and quiet!

At the same time, it is also an alpine cold water lake with the highest altitude and largest area. The lake water is clear, the environment is beautiful, and the scenery is beautiful in all seasons.

In the summer, the mountains and rivers here are intertwined, the trees are lush, and the lake is like a emerald dotted between the mountains and forests. On the endless grassland in the distance, there are herds of cattle and sheep, and the breeze blows. Start floating with the grass.

In winter, it begins to freeze here, with snow flying all over the sky. The lake is cold and lonely under the snow-capped mountains. The emerald green color brings a little vitality to this white world!

Transportation: There are shuttle buses in the scenic area, and you can also charter a bus, but please note that private cars are not allowed to enter.

Tickets: Adult ticket: 70 RMB (Monday to Sunday, January 1st - December 31st)

Half ticket: students, seniors aged 65-69 with valid ID

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Free admission: children under 1.2 meters and seniors over 70 years old with valid ID

Opening hours: Huocheng lavender planting base is open all day

If you want to see lavender, There is no need to go to Provence, France. There is a large area of ​​lavender to enjoy in Huocheng, Xinjiang!

When lavender is in full bloom every June, this place is covered by a sea of ​​purple, with blooming flowers and a light and fresh floral fragrance. Walking here is like entering the world of flowers! It makes people indulge in it and don’t want to leave!

Transportation: You can choose to charter a car from Urumqi to get here.

Tickets: 35 yuan/person in peak season and 17 yuan/person in off-season

Tips: No tickets are required for viewing on the road, but farmers need to pay 5 to 10 yuan for farmland on board.

Opening hours: 09:00-20:00 (peak season) 10:00-18:00 (off-season) Kalajun Grassland

If you want to see the grassland, Xinjiang is also here It can satisfy you. Just inside Tekes County in Ili, Xinjiang, there is a quiet grassland scenery called Kalajun Grassland!

The grassland here is not just green as we have seen in other places. The grassland here has various colors because of the growth of different grasses, so it is like a colorful picture. The same, slowly spreading out in front of everyone!

In addition, the altitude of this grassland is different, so the terrain is more undulating, giving this grassland its own beautiful lines! The layers are clear and well-proportioned! Either overcast or dark, it actually has a three-dimensional feel!

Transportation: Charter a car from Urumqi and take the Yili Ring Line

Tickets: Adult: 80 yuan/person

Half-ticket: minors over 1.3 meters tall

Free tickets: seniors over 70 years old, children under 1.3 meters tall

tips: Sightseeing bus is 45 yuan for one way and 90 yuan for round trip; students get 20% off tickets with their ID card and student ID card.

Opening hours: Bayinbulak Grassland is open all day long

Bayinbulak Grassland, located in Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, is the second largest grassland landscape in my country. It is located on a high mountain. Beautiful scenery!

Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, the grassland is like a kind of jasper, quietly located among the mountains! In addition to the grassland, there is also a scenic spot known as the Nine Winds and Eighteen Bends, which is the Kaidu River.

Quietly meandering among the grasslands! When the setting sun slowly appears, the sky is decorated with colors, the romantic sky is reflected in the Kaidu River, and the river water begins to become colorful, just like an oil painting, unfolding in this grassland!

Transportation: Driving is prohibited in the Swan Lake Scenic Area, and there is an internal tour bus at the entrance of the scenic area

Tickets: Ordinary ticket: 65 yuan/person

Free admission: height 1.3 meters Children under 65 years old

Teacher ID and student ID: 52 yuan/person

Tips: 90 yuan/person for sightseeing buses in the scenic area, 60-80 yuan/person for horse riding< /p>

Opening hours: The Flame Mountain Grand Canyon is open all day long

Speaking of the Flame Mountain, everyone must be familiar with it. After all, everyone knows about "Journey to the West", and this is where San borrowed the banana fan. Place, Flame Mountain.

This place is indeed the same as what we had in mind. It can be said that it is really hot, and there are few people around and not a blade of grass grows! But the scenery here is full of rugged rocks and crisscrossing ravines, giving it a sense of adventure! In particular, the Tuyugou Thousand Buddha Cave here is known as a treasure house of culture and art.

Transportation: Take the shuttle bus from Turpan Bus Station to the Flame Mountain Scenic Area.

Tickets: Ordinary ticket: 40 RMB (January 1st - December 31st, Monday - Sunday)

Opening hours: 08:00-20:00 (April 21st (Sunday - Monday - Sunday, October 20)

10:00-18:30 (Monday - Sunday, October 21 - April 20 of the following year) Qanat

Karez is very common here in Xinjiang. Its main function is to irrigate farmland and is used by residents! The best tourist season

July-October March-April

The climate is cold and windy and sandy, but if you travel here, you can go to southern Xinjiang, here The peach blossoms and apricot blossoms are beginning to bloom, very romantic! In June

Everyone can come to Yili, where flowers are blooming everywhere, especially lavender, which is the most beautiful! July-August

It is the most suitable season to come to Xinjiang at this time. The flowers are blooming romantically, the grasslands are full of green, and the air is cool and comfortable. In August, you can eat a lot of fruits. ah! September-October

This month is the harvest season in Xinjiang. The climate is comfortable and everyone can taste sweet fruits!

And the Populus euphratica forest in southern Xinjiang is the most beautiful, golden and very romantic! But because it is the peak season, both ticket and hotel prices will generally increase! Winter

Xinjiang in winter is not very suitable for tourism, because it is very cold here at this time, usually minus 20 to 30 degrees Celsius, and many scenic spots will be closed, but the advantage of coming here is that Some scenic spots are discounted or even free! Food

Large plate chicken

Ranging from 70 to 150 yuan

Grilled mutton kebabs

Ranging from 3 to 10 yuan

Hand-picked rice

Ranging from 20 to 25 yuan

Naan

Under 5 yuan

Baked buns

3-5 yuan/piece

Rice intestines and noodles

Roasted whole lamb

150 yuan/kg

Xinjiang milk tea

Fruits

There is no need to boast about the fruits of Xinjiang, they are well known to everyone for being delicious!

Figs and walnuts from Hotan Cele, grapes and raisins from Turpan, mulberries from southern Xinjiang, "rock candy heart" apples from Asuk, cantaloupes from Hami, pomegranates from Yecheng, and watermelons from Kuqa

Consumption level

Except for fruits, everything else here in Xinjiang is relatively expensive. After all, it is a tourist city! Especially in scenic spots, it is more expensive. Generally speaking, a bowl of noodles costs 20 to 50 yuan per person, and roasted whole lamb costs 150 yuan per kilogram, which is about 700 yuan per head.

A meal in the scenic area costs 50-60 yuan, and a tour bus ride costs 200-300 yuan. Tips

Safety

About safety issues here in Xinjiang, you may have heard that they are not very good, but in fact they are only part of it. Most of them are good, and there are also some exaggerated parts. ! There are several security checks in Xinjiang such as supermarkets, train stations, and bus stations. Just pay attention!

Language

Most people in northern Xinjiang can speak Mandarin, but many adults in southern Xinjiang do not use Mandarin very much.

Internet

Some cities in Xinjiang have Internet access, and hotels will also provide Internet services. However, the signal in scenic spots is not good, so pay attention to safety! Precautions

1. Clothing

Xinjiang has a large temperature difference between morning and evening, so be careful about the clothes you carry.

2. Traffic

There are often cattle and sheep on the road in Xinjiang, so be careful to avoid them. Also, the road is relatively long, so be careful of motion sickness!

3. Rent a car

Three or four people can rent an off-road jeep for 15 days, which costs about 500-600 yuan/day. Traveling around Xinjiang costs about 7500-9000 yuan. The average price per person is 1875-2250 yuan/person.

4. Price

Be careful, never ask how much a pound costs in Xinjiang, because Xinjiang buys by the kilogram, and you will be cheated if you ask like this!

5. Banks

There are many banks in the state, but not necessarily in counties and villages, so it is best to bring some cash!

6. Time difference

There is a two-hour time difference between Xinjiang and the mainland. Xinjiang work and rest time: work from 9:30-10:00, lunch at 14:00, dinner at 20:00.

7. Security inspection

Xinjiang’s security inspection is very strict. The inspection is very thorough, so it is best for everyone to go through the security check in advance! And even crowded places such as supermarkets and markets will have security checks.

8. Acclimatized

The editor reminds everyone that the water in Xinjiang is alkaline. People who are not used to it will have constipation after drinking it. In addition, the sugar in fruits is relatively high, so once Don't eat too much.

9. Glasses

Xinjiang is relatively dry, so it is not recommended to wear contact lenses.

10. Horseback riding

Ili horses are the best horses in Xinjiang, the price is more than 50 yuan per hour), and you can negotiate the price, but don’t go to scenic spots to ride horses, it’s too expensive!

11. Accommodation

There are modern hotels in Xinjiang’s ethnic minority cities such as Urumqi and Karamay.

Hotels in other places are relatively simple, even without space, and the prices are not cheap. You can also stay in the B&B here. Although the conditions are average, it is still good!

Okay, I have sorted out these Xinjiang travel guides. I wish you all a happy trip!