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Who says summer is only for hiding in air-conditioned rooms? Xinjiang is a paradise on earth!

From June to August in Xinjiang, the grasslands are so green they contrast with the blue sky, nomadic tribes migrate at the foot of snow-capped mountains, the blue ice of Sayram Lake melts into emerald, and lavender flower seas cover the Ili River Valley... This guide helps you unlock N ways to experience summer in Xinjiang 👇 Recommended Itinerary | Full Duku Highway Route Day 1: Departure city - Urumqi Day 2: Urumqi - Dushanzi Grand Canyon - Shuanghe/Bole/Jinghe Day 3: Shuanghe/Bole - Self-drive deep tour around Sayram Lake - Kuitun/Dushanzi Day 4: Kuitun - Northern section of Duku Highway - Self-drive Mengkete Ancient Road - Light photoshoot at private ranch + BBQ + grassland music concert - Feed cute animals - Instagram-worthy swings - Nalati Day 5: Nalati - Nalati Sky Grassland - Bayanbulak Grassland - Bayanbulak Day 6: Bayanbulak - Southern section of Duku Highway - Big and Small Dragon Pools - Self-drive through Keziliya Grand Canyon - Aksu Day 7: Aksu - Stroll through Kashgar Old City - Kashgar Day 8: Kashgar - White Sand Lake Panorama - Muztagh Glacier Park - Tashkurgan Day 9: Tashkurgan - Panlong Ancient Road - Bandir Lake - Karakul Lake - Kashgar Day 10: Kashgar - Departure city 👗 Summer Outfit Guide | Xinjiang Grassland Photo Tips ✔️ Inner layer: Floral dresses/camisoles (perfect for grassland photos) ✔️ Outer layer: Light knit cardigan (for big temperature differences between morning and evening) ✔️ Accessories: Straw bag + transparent jelly shoes (cool and forest-style) ✔️ Sun protection: Arm sleeves + sun hat + SPF50+ sunscreen (extremely strong UV rays) 1️⃣ Mosquito protection! Mosquito protection! Grassland insects are fierce, always carry repellent 2️⃣ Self-driving: Some sections of Duku Highway have many curves, new drivers should drive carefully 3️⃣ Be eco-friendly! Don't step on wildflowers, take your trash with you 4️⃣ Accommodation: Room rates in Nalati/Sayram Lake double in June-July, book early! 🫧🫧🫧🫧See the link below for details~~
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Posted: May 9, 2025
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