Xinjiang in winter

In the past two years, more and more people have traveled to Xinjiang. They can see apricot blossoms on the slopes in spring, go to the grasslands in summer to have fun, and enjoy the golden Populus euphratica in autumn. Along the way, you can see mountains and rivers.

I have tasted the mystery hidden in the lake, seen the vast loneliness of the desert, and searched for the dusty memory of the ancient city, but ignored the pure whiteness of the winter snow.

Winter in Xinjiang has a lonely gentleness, which seems to be thousands of miles away, but in fact, if you have been here, you will know that it burns out the gorgeous enthusiasm of spring, summer and autumn, just waiting for a winter immersion.

Once the winter in Xinjiang meets, it is better than countless people in the world.

Three reasons to go to Xinjiang in winter!

1. Low price and low cost

Every year in winter, the prices of air tickets and hotels in Xinjiang begin to plummet. Sometimes it is only 600 to 700 to fly from Guangzhou and Shanghai to Xinjiang. Hotels in scenic spots with 700 to 800 in peak season can drop to 400 to 500, and the price of renting a car is also much cheaper. Hundreds, Kanas, Hemu, and Baihaba three scenic spot tickets are only 100 yuan for the winter pass, which is very K.O peak season ticket price.

2. Fewer people travel, and the experience is better

Once the golden autumn of Populus euphratica is over in October, the number of tourists in Xinjiang has decreased. Winter tourism in Xinjiang has only been really explored in the past two years. Like Kanas, Sailimu Lake’s winter recreation projects are gradually being developed. , the fun is not lower than in summer.

When you enter the scenic spot, you don't have to worry about encountering a long queue that circles the earth twice. You don't have to be crowded like in peak season. You can take pictures for 5 minutes and passers-by for 2 hours. You can experience VIP treatment with minimal expenditure.

3. Unique scenery and play items

Winter is an intoxicating anesthetic. When you approach the dusty winter, it is like a fairy tale world of ice and snow. The blue sky reflects the white snow, the warm sun shines on the snow-capped mountains, and the snow of pines and cypresses falls rustlingly. Stepping on the snow and listening to the creaking sound... .And many scenic spots have also opened winter entertainment projects, such as horse-drawn sledges, wild snow skiing, snow football, ice skating, holding sheep and so on. It will no longer be the stereotype of sitting around the fire grate. How fun is Xinjiang in winter, whoever goes there will know~~

Where to go in Xinjiang in winter? How to play?

Although you can go to Xinjiang to see romantic snowfall in winter, not all of Xinjiang is covered by heavy snow.

The magic of Xinjiang lies in the different scenery in the north and the south. The temperature in the north in winter is lower than that in the south, and the snow is not easy to melt. In the south, you can rarely see the vast snowfield, but the enduring human history is not affected by the four seasons. .

So when you come to Xinjiang in winter, the northern Xinjiang mainly looks at the snow, and the southern Xinjiang mainly looks at the cultural customs.

What to do in northern Xinjiang

I recommend three places for a winter tour in northern Xinjiang:

【Salimu Lake】

What kind of feeling is it to be so beautiful that people can't bear to take half a step, for fear of disturbing this frozen sanctity.

Sailimu Lake in winter, when the crowds recede and the snow field hits, the lake surface is like a lens lying in it, reflecting the clouds and mists around the mountainside, and the exclamation of fishermen from time to time adds lively meaning to this cold beauty .

In winter, Sailimu Lake not only has ice sculptures and snow sculptures, but also many interesting ice and snow sports, cultural performances, car drifting, low-altitude hot air balloons, etc., as well as the sunset on the ice and snow, which is also uniquely beautiful...

【Kanas, Hemu, Baihaba】

Kanas has always been well-known, but unfortunately most people only know that its summer trees are verdant, and its autumn forests are full of dyes, but her gentle winter days have been ignored for so long...

Kanas in winter has changed from its previous splendor, wrapped in a white coat, like a desolate beauty. The winter snow is like the swaying pear blossoms of a jade man, falling one after another, burying this world deeply, and letting passers-by return to their true nature.

In this season, when you come to the pure white Kanas, you can leave your bad thoughts behind.

The cosiness and leisure in the village are the most relaxing. Without the shackles of urban buildings, it is also a good experience to enjoy the quiet winter.

Look at the scattered cabins decorated in white and enjoy the quiet pure white.

Go to the river to find wild mushrooms, take a video of splashing water into ice in the sun, or find a 1-2 meter snow to experience a wave of snow jumping, and if you are lucky, you may even meet a little fox in the snow...

In winter, many new play items have been added, such as horse-drawn sledges, snowmobiles, lake drifting, skiing, etc. You can also team up with your friends to play snowball fights and make snowmen.

If you are tired from playing outdoors, you can go back indoors to listen to Tuva singing or drink a bowl of hot local milk tea.

【Altay General Mountain Ski Resort】

Jiangjunshan Ski Resort is in Altay, which can be arranged together with Kanas itinerary. The ski resort is 2 kilometers away from the urban area. It is a ski resort with natural snow. There are buses to and from the ski resort and the urban area. It is also the most Swiss-style ski resort equipped with cable cars in China, and the overall conditions of the ski resort are relatively superior.

All the venues of the ski resort are designed according to international standards, integrating safety, fun and entertainment. Five cableways are laid and equipped with lighting equipment. There are high school and junior ski trails, which can meet the needs of ski lovers of different levels and ages. Moreover, Jiangjunshan Ski Resort is not affected by the weather, and its business hours are also very long.

Where to go in southern Xinjiang

Southern Xinjiang has a wide range of winter tours:

The winter in southern Xinjiang is different from that in northern Xinjiang. There is no heavy snow or ice. Except for the rainy and muddy weather from January to March, other times are quite suitable for travel. The rough scenery, rich exotic customs and authentic Xinjiang food, singing and dancing here are the reasons for countless people to come here.

 

There are many places to visit in southern Xinjiang in winter, among which Kashgar and Hotan must not be missed.

【Kashgar】

Go to Kashgar to experience the slow life of the residents in the old city of Gar, the Uighur children playing hide-and-seek, the grandfather sitting in front of the small shop and basking in the sun...or go to see the home of Xiangfei in "Han Zhu Ge Ge", at the gate of the mosque Feed white pigeons in the front square...

【Wada】

Go to Hotan to touch the ancient silk Idles, hang out in the jade market, or go to the Yulong River to pick up jade (many locals also pick up stones here), go to the Hotan Night Market at night, where the essence of Xinjiang cuisine is gathered, and you can also enjoy Hotan singing and dancing in the new night market , a city full of Xinjiang folk customs.

There are still many interesting places in southern Xinjiang, such as the profound cultural heritage of Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves, Karakul Lake reflecting the holy Muztag Peak, continuous desert roads, the most beautiful border county of Taxkorgan.....

Around Urumqi

【Turpan】

If time is limited, you can go to Turpan, which is relatively close to Urumqi, just as the heat fades away in winter, reminisce about your childhood journey to the West in the Flame Mountain, go to the urban desert to have fun, or go to see the glory of the thousand-year-old city...

Guide to Dressing in Xinjiang in Winter

The winter in Xinjiang is no better than that in the south. Especially in the deep winter, the city is more than 20 degrees below zero, and it can reach more than 30 degrees below zero in various scenic spots. If you come to Xinjiang to play in winter, you must be prepared to keep warm.

 

But it’s actually not that scary. The climate in Xinjiang is relatively dry. Compared with the wet and cold magic damage in the south, Xinjiang’s physical damage is OK as long as the defense is in place, and there is heating in the room, so you don’t need to wear a coat in the house.

 

Winter dressing sharing from a Xinjiang person: thermal underwear + sweater + down padded jacket for the upper body, long johns + cotton bottoming pants + thick outer pants for the lower body, cotton socks for shoes (two pairs if you are afraid of cold) + Gao Bang Cotton shoes (to prevent snow from getting into shoes)

Tips:

You can refer to the equipment when coming to Xinjiang in winter: baby warmer, body warmer, hat, scarf, gloves, mask, thermos cup, lip balm, moisturizing skin care products...

write at the end

Winter has always been given the title of mystery and pure white, and winter in Xinjiang has added a bit of enthusiasm to this basis.

Drinking big wine and eating barbecue in the snow, with Adeleth silk flying in front of your eyes, and exotic singing lingering in your ears, this is probably the best encounter with this frozen thousand miles...