Xinjiang is located in the northwest border of China, with a total area of ??about 1.66 million square kilometers. When it comes to this, some people make an analogy: Xinjiang is three times the size of France, four times the size of Japan, and is larger than Henan. , Shandong, Shaanxi, Hubei, Anhui and other provinces combined are even larger. Ha~ Are you scared? No wonder the people in Xinjiang eat a large plate of chicken, a large plate of sheep, a large plate of tripe, etc. They are so proud! Therefore, if you want to visit Xinjiang, you really need to prepare enough time~
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Friends who have learned about Xinjiang know that Xinjiang is divided into northern and southern Xinjiang. "Northern Xinjiang depends on the scenery, and southern Xinjiang looks on the humanities." This sentence is also the best summary of northern and southern Xinjiang. The scenery in northern Xinjiang is so beautiful that every place is amazing. Southern Xinjiang has a strong exotic style, and its different lifestyles, languages, and characters will make you feel like you are in another country.
The Tianshan Mountains divide Xinjiang into two parts: northern and southern Xinjiang. North of the Tianshan Mountains is Northern Xinjiang, including Urumqi, Karamay, Altay, Ili, Bortala and other regions. The southern part of the Tianshan Mountains is divided into Southern Xinjiang. Southern Xinjiang is a multi-ethnic area inhabited by Han, Uyghur, Tajik, Kirgiz and other ethnic groups, including Kashgar, Aksu, Korla, Hotan, Alar, Tiemenguan and other places.
So what are the main attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang? To list some:
The first Yadan Beach in the world - Colorful Beach. Colorful Beach is located in Burqin County, Altay Region. It has been shortlisted for the "100 Magical Scenes of the Northwest" and is a national 4A-level scenic spot. Here, you feel like you have entered a unique natural clay sculpture museum. Red, green, purple, yellow, brown and other colors turn this colorful hills into a dream-like world.
"China's No. 1 Village" - Hemu Village. Hemu Village is located in a village under the jurisdiction of Burqin. The houses here are all made of logs. It is the concentrated living place of the Tuva people. It is also the only three remaining Tuva villages (Hemu Village, Kanas Village and Baihaba Village) is the farthest and largest village. Here, there are small bridges, flowing water, and smoke curling up...
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"The Pure Land on Earth" - Kanas. The beauty of Kanas is the changing seasons and various customs. The famous three bays (Wolong Bay, Moon Bay, Shenxian Bay) and one lake (Yaze Lake) are definitely classics. The term "lake monster" adds a bit of mystery to this place. It is so magical. Place, how could we miss it?
The craziest place - Urho Devil City. This is a roaring land with constant winds all year round. People often describe this place as "a place haunted by devils". However, don’t be frightened by the name. Devil City is not a city, and there is no devil. It belongs to the Yadan landform. After hundreds of millions of years of wind and rain erosion, the exposed stone layers have been carved into strange shapes: some resemble human faces, some resemble statues. The apes stand upright, some of them grinning, looking like monsters. The image changes when the angle of view is changed.
Sailim Lake, "the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean", is also the highest altitude, largest area and beautiful mountain lake in Xinjiang. Because it is the last place where the warm and moist currents of the Atlantic Ocean visit, it is also known as "the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean". A drop of tear".
The most beautiful grassland-Bayinbulak. It is the filming location of the movie "Flying Life"; it is surrounded by mountains, with flat terrain, beautiful Swan Lake and the golden sunset with its ninety-eight bends; it is full of bees and butterflies, and there are tents dotted there.
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The sweetest oasis - Grape Valley. How can you miss the sweet grapes when you come to Xinjiang? Turpan’s Grape Valley allows you to eat enough in one sitting. As a national 5A-level scenic spot, here, there are enthusiastic Uyghur boys dancing for you; there are thrilling Darwazi performances; and there are also lively and festive girls picking grapes, which will leave you dizzying.
"Sea of ??Death" - Taklimakan Desert. It is the largest desert in China and the second largest mobile desert in the world. It has accumulated yellow sand all year round, and the wind is howling. Pyramid-shaped sand dunes stand on the desert. When you drive through this desert road, it feels exciting. , it’s really screaming.