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✅ Xinjiang Travel Guide 📌 Best Time to Travel - June-September: Northern Xinjiang grasslands, Yili flower sea (most beautiful in summer) - September-October: Southern Xinjiang Populus euphratica forests, Kanas autumn scenery (golden world) 📍 Must-See Attractions 💕Northern Xinjiang: - Kanas Lake (fairyland on earth) - Sayram Lake (the last tear of the Atlantic) - Nalati Grassland (aerial grassland) - Duku Highway (one of the most beautiful highways in China, open from June to October) 💕Southern Xinjiang: - Kashgar Old City (exotic style) - Taklamakan Desert (the world's second largest shifting sand desert) - Pamir Plateau (Muztag Ata Peak, Baisha Lake) 🚗 Transportation Recommendations - Self-driving/chartered car: Xinjiang is vast, carpooling or renting a car is recommended (300-500 yuan per day). - Train/airplane: Transfer in Urumqi, choose Kashgar for Southern Xinjiang, and Altay for Northern Xinjiang. 🏠 Accommodation Recommendations - Budget: Youth hostels/homestays (80-150 yuan/night) - Comfort: Chain hotels/scenic cabins (200-400 yuan/night) 🍢 Must-Try Food - Big Plate Chicken, grilled mutton skewers, hand pilaf - Nang, baked buns, yogurt, Hami melon ⚠️ Precautions 1. Sun protection and cold protection: Strong ultraviolet rays, large temperature difference between day and night. 2. Carry your ID with you: Border defense permits are required for some border areas (such as Taxkorgan). 3. Respect customs: There are many ethnic minorities in Southern Xinjiang, pay attention to dietary taboos.
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