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Life advice: You must visit Xinjiang once in the summer because it's so beautiful!

🌈Recommended must-see attractions ✅Sayram Lake Highlights: The "blue tears" lake where the ice and snow first melt, and wild flowers dance with swans. Things to do: Self-drive around the lake📸, Kazakh milk tea breakfast☕, aerial photography of the lake's heart island with a drone! ✅Kanas Lake Highlights: Mysterious lake water covered by spring snow, and the misty village of Hemu. Things to do: Explore the lake by boat🚢, climb to the Fish Viewing Pavilion for a panoramic view⛰️, and experience the Tuva wooden houses🏠. ✅Nalati Grassland Highlights: The meadows are covered with corydalis, and the season for herdsmen to move their animals begins. Things to do: Ride a horse through the valley🐎, camp under the stars🌌, and visit a Kazakh family for mutton skewers🍖! ✅Tianshan Tianchi Highlights: Alpine lake surrounded by snow-capped mountains and green grass. Things to do: Take a cable car for a panoramic view Lift, hike and climb mountains⛰️, and pray at the Xiwangmu Temple. ✅Kashgar Old City Highlights: Earth-yellow buildings and bustling bazaars, full of Western Region customs. Things to do: Visit the mosque for worship Attendance, enjoy pilaf🍚, and try roasted eggs at the night market🍳. ✅Turpan 🍇 Highlights: The Flaming Mountains are scorching🔥, and the Grape Valley is lush and green. Things to do: Hike and explore Sahara, pick grapes🍇, and explore the karez underground water canals. Recommended itinerary 📍5-day deep tour of Northern Xinjiang 🚗 Day1-2: Urumqi → Sayram Lake🌊 → Guozigou Bridge → Qingshuihe Day3: Qingshuihe → Nalati Grassland🌿 → Yining Day4: Yining → Kazanqi Folk Village → Duku Highway (some sections open) Day5: Duku Highway → Tianshan Tianchi⛰️ → Return to Urumqi 📍5-day cultural tour of Southern Xinjiang 🌉 Day1-2: Urumqi → Bosten Lake → Yuli County Day3: Yuli → Lop Nur Village → Kizil Grottoes Day4: Hotan Night Market🍜 → Kashgar Old City🌆 → Baisha Lake Day5: Taxkorgan County → Panlong Ancient Road Mountain Road → Return to Urumqi III. Useful Tips Documents and Transportation 🚗⚠️ ID card is a must, and border pass should be obtained in advance! It is more convenient to charter a car in Northern Xinjiang, and you can drive yourself in Southern Xinjiang🚗. Accommodation Recommendations 🏠✨ Scenic Area Homestays: Hemu Village wooden houses🏠, Sayram Lake Mongolian yurt Mongolian yurt. City Hotels: Urumqi Youhao Business District, Yining Liuxing Street. Must-try delicacies 🍜🍖 Roasted buns, big plate chicken, pilaf🍚, Hotan Night Market roasted eggs🍳. Scenic area prices are high, it is recommended to eat in residential areas! Note ⚠️Sunscreen! There is a large temperature difference between day and night in Northern Xinjiang (5–25℃), so a windbreaker is a must! Southern Xinjiang is sunny☀️, so sunglasses + hat are essential
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